I found that the best way to get what you want at a dealership is to make a
list of what you want. I had three columns. One was non-negotiable -
color, engine, A/C, club cab, 4x4, etc. The second was negotiable, and the
third was a maybe section. We walked in, told the guy what we wanted and if
he couldn't supply it, we could find it somewhere else. Worked like a
charm. When you walk in confident about what you want and that you won't
waiver on that, they'll find your vehicle.
It worked for us, but we had worked on our list for over 4 months before
going in. It's kind of like preparing for battle :)
Norah
current: '98 Dakota Sport black 4x4 CC V8/5.2L/Auto
current: '95 Dakota Sport white 4x4 Reg Cab V6/3.9L/5spd
RIP: '95 Dakota Sport black 4x2 CC V6/3.9L/Auto
previous: '93 Dakota blue 4x2 CC V6/3.9L/Auto
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Bob King
> Sent: Monday, June 14, 1999 10:15 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: power of 2WD vs 4WD
>
>
> Your post says it all!! The dealer did not have any 2WD in stock!!! Why
> would he want to tell you otherwise... and lose a potential sale???? Most
> salesmen (I hate 'em) would rather sell what they HAVE instead of what you
> WANT. They will literally try to tell you black is white if they think
> you'll go for it. Sorry for the cynical viewpoint, but I've just seen too
> much of this. Don't get sucked in. You pay two ways with 4WD..1) power
> loss (even if only from less favorable power/weight ratio). 2) Poorer gas
> mileage. Given that most people who buy 4WD do not use it the majority of
> the time (unless it's a full time 4WD vehicle) they end up paying
> for it all
> the time. Think about it. There are some people that 4WD is truely
> valuable to; but they are in the minority. That is why you can get a 2WD
> Durango (if not right now then soon...and you'd probably have to order it
> specially)..DChrysler can offer the same basic package to the
> average family
> without the initial expense and continual upkeep..sort of a heavy duty
> station wagon. Sorry for my digression but you get the picture.
> Bob
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