What’s she worth
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I'm guessing Radioflyer's as in his description he says front and rears from Radioflyer. Just an educated guess 
Though not cheap, probably the best out there.
https://sharplightinnovations.com/sh...aca-headlights
Though not cheap, probably the best out there. https://sharplightinnovations.com/sh...aca-headlights
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Burning Brakes
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[QUOTE=knewblewkorvette;1601045242]I'm guessing Radioflyer's as in his description he says front and rears from Radioflyer. Just an educated guess Though not cheap, probably the best out there.
https://sharplightinnovations.com/sh...aca-headlights[/QUOTE
Yes from Radioflyer.
Les
Though not cheap, probably the best out there. https://sharplightinnovations.com/sh...aca-headlights[/QUOTE
Yes from Radioflyer.
Les
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Everyone wants to buy the lowest they can, and sell the highest they can. That's human nature, dealer, private person, whatever.
With trading it in to a dealer, there's a sales tax advantage in most states, and you don't have to deal with every 22 year old who just got a part time job wanting to test drive it and offer you half of asking price.
With trading it in to a dealer, there's a sales tax advantage in most states, and you don't have to deal with every 22 year old who just got a part time job wanting to test drive it and offer you half of asking price.
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I’ve routinely found that cars and parts for sale on this forum carry a premium. Mainly because it’s an enthusiast site and the seller always thinks what they have is worth more than it is. Even services offered on this site are outrageous. For example, there is a vendor selling powdercoated calipers. Easy call to a local place saved me about $600.
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Burning Brakes
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Everyone wants to buy the lowest they can, and sell the highest they can. That's human nature, dealer, private person, whatever.
With trading it in to a dealer, there's a sales tax advantage in most states, and you don't have to deal with every 22 year old who just got a part time job wanting to test drive it and offer you half of asking price.
With trading it in to a dealer, there's a sales tax advantage in most states, and you don't have to deal with every 22 year old who just got a part time job wanting to test drive it and offer you half of asking price.
But they wanted way too much for the car and they wouldn’t budge.
Les
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First rule when you go to a dealer: Never mention that you might have a car you want to trade in. Only mention it once the dealer give you his final price.
Who wants it least always wins. Best of luck with your search.
Who wants it least always wins. Best of luck with your search.
Instructor
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lol. This is a myth. Dealer is always 2 steps ahead of you.
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St. Jude Donor '15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22
Never met a dealer who was a mind reader but met many who were begging me at the end of the month to make their quota. That's after I checked how much they were making on each car. Bonuses and other incentives included. Tell me who was ahead of whom?
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Absolutely. Last night went to look at a 2017 GS 2LT at a dealer, they offered 13.7k for trade in which would have also saved me another $860 in sales tax. They would also give me a nice interest rate on financing (800 equifax score). So yeah sometimes the convenience is worth it.
But they wanted way too much for the car and they wouldn’t budge.
But they wanted way too much for the car and they wouldn’t budge.
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As an actual dealer, I can tell you if you knew the real answer to all that information...you knew more than 99% of the dealership employees including the dealer much of the time. The real answer is not found on the internet for much of it.
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Dealer has to make their quota!
Always buy at the end of the month!
Don’t tell them you have a trade in!
Always be willing to get up and walk out!
Talk to the manager!
All myths. And you’ve learned these things from your grandpa.
Always buy at the end of the month!
Don’t tell them you have a trade in!
Always be willing to get up and walk out!
Talk to the manager!
All myths. And you’ve learned these things from your grandpa.
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Burning Brakes
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The dealer doesn’t care if you walk out?
Les
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22
I never said the info was on the internet. Are you saying that you deal with a client without knowing your cost?
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22
Oh wise one, you mean that if a dealer never meets his monthly quota the manufacturer is not going to be cutting back on the incoming inventory?
Melting Slicks
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Whether we are going to sell the car or not isn't dependent on the last $100. A very limited number of folks need to know the true bottom line...mostly accountants. I didn't follow the last dollar because that was what I paid others for. If you are doing it for a living, you are much more worried about what you "should" get for the car instead of the last penny. The last penny was not anyone's business unless they wanted to buy me out.
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Melting Slicks
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Dealers are judged performance wise by a far more sophisticated method based on market responsibility and penetration compared to National averages and State averages. Things like pump-ins and pump-outs are part of that equation with a very strong emphasis on your Customer Satisfaction Index. The dealer has far more pressure 99% of the time about taking more cars...not cutting incoming inventory.
I have though sold a Hell of a lot of cars convincing folks that this is a once in a life-time deal so I could hit my "Quota"!
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