At 02:48 PM 12/12/97 -0500, you wrote:
>I went through one of the web buyings services - tried
>both AutoVantage and AutoWeb. Both directed me to their participating
>dealer in the area. Pricing through these services ranged from $100 to
>$250 over manufacturer's invoice if you order a vehicle or buy one off
>their lot. They can also locate vehicles in inventory at other dealers,
>but can't offer the same pricing if you buy one of those.
-I'd have to agree w/the online services. AutoVantage hooked me up w/a
dealer and I paid $200.00 over invoice. Others in my area, S.F, Bay Area,
had a 4K dealer markup & "advertising" charge. Also avoid the regular
sales droids and ask for the fleet manager.
"Short of having a tough time locating what I wanted (I was pretty
particular), the buying experience was pretty painless. It was also nice
to be able to stroll into any dealer and know if they were offering a
competitive price (most don't)."
-Also true. But regardless of how painless it is you walk out feeling that
somehow you still got screwed. And if the dealer knows you've gotten
pricing off the internet they know you know what their actual costs are. I
got all my options at dealer cost vice MSRP.
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