Re: Re: 1998 R/T for sale

From: Amanda (akelly@tir.com)
Date: Mon Apr 20 1998 - 20:29:07 EDT


At 05:27 PM 4/20/98 -0400, you wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>When you get done adding the 5.9,flares, 9.25 rear end,oversize drivshaft,
> wheels, tires,lowered suspension etc,how much then will you be saving?
> The r/t in Madison Wi. was discounted $2000.00.Sounds like sour grapes
>to me.
> Tony
>>>>>>>>>>
>
>Nope, no sour grapes here. Just that I've always resisted the dealers who
>scalp because they think they can. They are free to fan the flames and
make their
>profit, but I'll wait or go elsewhere on those terms. Now $2K off list is
sounding
>a lot more reasonable, but viewed the other way I call it a markup of $1k
to $1.5K
>over invoice (and they are still getting several hundred on holdback).
>
>It's all in how much you want it. Since I already got a car that will blow
an R/T's
>doors off, I don't really need it that bad (but I did need a truck and an
R/T would
>of been nice if it was configured "my way".
>
>My only point is to shop around and don't believe dealer hype (as you've
already
>found a place not demanding list demonstrates... you CAN make them back off).
>I hope this list is able to locate other dealers around the country for
people
>who got their order cancelled with a markup inserted.
>
>Deal through knowledge (like this list) not through dealer hype ("be
grateful I can
>let you have this limited truck for only $500 over list...they're going
quick!
>hurry, hurry" :-)
>
>-Bob T. '98 Sport+ CC 4X4 V8 5sp 4WABS 3.55 Towing
>
>
  Basically I agree with the pricing point. Never pay list for any vehicle.
The thought
  that some moron is paying $65,000 for a Prowler makes me want vomit. I
paid more than
  I should have, but when you live on Woodward Ave.[N.Dixie] you are
forever a slave to
  horsepower.
  Tony
  



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