From: Alpine@ins.tec.mn.us@INTERNET on Wed, Nov 6, 1996 12:57 PM
>Hello everyone, I am a first time new car buyer. I have picked the new
dodge >dakota as my choice. I wish to learn everything I can about this
truck before >I make the purchase. Any kind of info would be most
appreiciated. I am also >looking for the best price. I am looking at the
ext.cab, 4x4, manual trans. >power windows and locks, air, and cruise.
Those are the most inportant to me. >The engine size has to some what
powerful but good gas miliage is a must for >the truck will be used as a
service vehical. I hope anyone out there can >provide me with some helpful
infor. Thanks for all yor time.
Both the Kelly Blue Book web page (www.kbb.com) and the Edmunds web page
(www.edmunds.com) have the 97 Dakota list and invoice pricing. They both
have info on how to get the best price. I would start there and pick the
options you are interested in and figure out the invoice and list pricing.
There is no reason that if you shop around hard enough that you can't buy
the truck for $100-$300 over invoice. Before you start your negotiations
check on factory rebates (Idoubt there are any yet on the 97 Dakota) but if
there are subtract it from the invoice amount.
Also, if you plan to trade in a vehicle keep the negotiations seperate. That
is, make a deal for the truck then make a deal for the trade. Just do not
expect much over wholesale on the trade.
Dave Clement
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