I just took delivery on my Y2K Dak Sport 4x4 CC on Jan 3, ordered it on
November 8 (it actually came in before Christmas, but because of
Kentucky taxes, I was better off to take it after New Years'). Anyway,
when I first started talking to two different dealerships, they started
at $400 over invoice. Finally got one of them down to $100 over, and
that's when I ordered. So, obviously, IMHO, $100 over invoice is a
decent price to pay...
Zane Harris
Stlaurent Mr Steven wrote:
>
> Todd, go for it! Here in California, you would of paid more (higher cost of
> living). Price you pay for good weather.
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Todd Abernathy [mailto:t_abernathy7@juno.com]
> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2000 6:17 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Anyone want to talk prices on '00,Sport,CC,V8,4X4? (Long)
>
> Tomorrow might be the day I buy. I have been quoted a MSRP price of
> $23,980 and an invoice price of $21,954 for: (MSRP/Invoice):
> '00 Sport CC 4X4 $20,085/18,155 base price
> 4.7 V8 (5 spd) 590/502
> Anti-spin diff. 285/242
> 4 wheel anti-lock 495/421
> Heavy duty service 120/102
> Tilt/cruise 390/332
> 6X9 power mirrors 160/136
> Skip plate group 130/111
> Seat pwr 6 way 320/272
> Sports Plus group 885/752 *
> (ac, fog lights,
> light group, tire
> & handling group &
> rear stabilizer bar)
> Destination charge (St. Louis) 520/520
> * after discount
>
> Added to the invoice price, but not the MSRP, are $9 for gas, $20 owner
> communication program, funds metro PPA (?)$380 = $409
>
> I talked to two dealerships today right off they said they would sell it
> for $100 over invoice (this would be an ordered truck) so that is
> $22,054. As I understand hold back (funds provided by the manufacture to
> the dealer, to cover cost for first 90 days of the vehicle being on the
> lot and advertising) for Dodge it is 3% of total MSRP minus the
> destination charge (.03 X $23,980-$520) = $719.
>
> So right now there's $819 between what I can buy it for and what it will
> cost the dealer. Now, I'm not looking to "hurt" the dealership (and they
> won't let it happen), but this is business. Plus, I have no doubt the
> dealership is making more than $819 off this deal one way or the other.
> Note, this does not include the "processing fee" of $54 to $79 depending
> on the dealership.
>
> My question is, and not meaning to be rude about it, but has anyone
> purchased a similar package for less than invoice, $21,954, or even near
> $21,235. I know the dealerships have a threshold at which it's not worth
> doing the deal. Also, prices will very some from region to region, but
> if anyone was willing to share info, I wanted to get a good idea of how
> low others have got a dealership to go. There are no discounts or
> rebates being offered on this package.
>
> Also, is there something I'm failing to consider in all this ?
>
> As always any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Again, I'm not out
> to stick it to the dealership or salesman. I just want to make sure I
> don't get stuck.
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-- Zane Harris kykayak@home.com
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