Over MSRP Question
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Racer
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From: Houston
Over MSRP Question
i just went over to one of the largest vette dealers in Houston today and they told me they are above MSRP but the reason was, they require a mandatory $1500 Environmental package which includes: Paint protection for bird droppings and environmental stuff, wheel locks and interior leather and carpet protection. I was kind of dumbfounded on this being mandatory. So, basically they are selling at MSRP, but requiring forcing the bs package that is nothing but profit.
Anybody have thoughts on that? Are other dealers doing that? i have USAA and usually buy any extended warranty from them. The environmental package on my wife's $40K Dodge Ram pickup was only $300 for the same protection.
Anybody have thoughts on that? Are other dealers doing that? i have USAA and usually buy any extended warranty from them. The environmental package on my wife's $40K Dodge Ram pickup was only $300 for the same protection.
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i just went over to one of the largest vette dealers in Houston today and they told me they are above MSRP but the reason was, they require a mandatory $1500 Environmental package which includes: Paint protection for bird droppings and environmental stuff, wheel locks and interior leather and carpet protection. I was kind of dumbfounded on this being mandatory. So, basically they are selling at MSRP, but requiring forcing the bs package that is nothing but profit.
Instructor
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From: Houston
yep ... that's called the "dealer pack" .. it's nothing but an additional profit mark-up. I agree - RUN from those guys, whoever they are.
I'm in Houston also. And ordered (after a terrible ordeal with one of the Houston dealers) from Rick Conti in Ohio at Coughlin Chevrolet. He made the whole thing an extremely easy process. My car arrived at the dealership today.
I'm in Houston also. And ordered (after a terrible ordeal with one of the Houston dealers) from Rick Conti in Ohio at Coughlin Chevrolet. He made the whole thing an extremely easy process. My car arrived at the dealership today.
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If you have USAA, contact them about their USAA Auto Buying service.
I read a post by another member on this forum that used them, found a small dealer that sold him a 2014 Corvette Stingray at INVOICE. Certainly a rare deal right now, but your excellent deal may be out there for the discovery.
Absent that, contact one of the forum dealers who will probably sell you the exact vehicle you desire at MSRP. I can personally vouch for Les Stanford Chevrolet (Dennis Tap-Salesman)
Bevo76
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I read a post by another member on this forum that used them, found a small dealer that sold him a 2014 Corvette Stingray at INVOICE. Certainly a rare deal right now, but your excellent deal may be out there for the discovery.
Absent that, contact one of the forum dealers who will probably sell you the exact vehicle you desire at MSRP. I can personally vouch for Les Stanford Chevrolet (Dennis Tap-Salesman)
Bevo76
Hook 'em
Last edited by dozing4dollars; Oct 10, 2013 at 02:31 PM.
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I would tell them; that is fine, unfortunately I have to pass alone the environmental emissions test that my state requires on my trade and the fee comes, after compliance, to $2,500. At MSRP I also require retail price on my Trade. That should make for a fair deal.
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they require a mandatory $1500 Environmental package which includes: Paint protection for bird droppings and environmental stuff
I believe their Paint Protection package might help with bird stuff but you will need the super-deluxe package to clean up ther bull****
Caveat emptor.
I believe their Paint Protection package might help with bird stuff but you will need the super-deluxe package to clean up ther bull****
Caveat emptor.
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The most amazing thing about this is that they said it with a straight face.
I would ask the dealer this. Ask them if you can buy a new Cruze. I'm sure they would say " no problem".
Then, ask them about why it doesn't require a mandatory $1500 bird dropping sealant.
Ooops.
I would ask the dealer this. Ask them if you can buy a new Cruze. I'm sure they would say " no problem".
Then, ask them about why it doesn't require a mandatory $1500 bird dropping sealant.
Ooops.
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Racer
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From: Houston
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Houston
If you have USAA, contact them about their USAA Auto Buying service.
I read a post by another member on this forum that used them, found a small dealer that sold him a 2014 Corvette Stingray at INVOICE. Certainly a rare deal right now, but your excellent deal may be out there for the discovery.
Absent that, contact one of the forum dealers who will probably sell you the exact vehicle you desire at MSRP. I can personally vouch for Les Stanford Chevrolet (Dennis Tap-Salesman)
Bevo76
Hook 'em
I read a post by another member on this forum that used them, found a small dealer that sold him a 2014 Corvette Stingray at INVOICE. Certainly a rare deal right now, but your excellent deal may be out there for the discovery.
Absent that, contact one of the forum dealers who will probably sell you the exact vehicle you desire at MSRP. I can personally vouch for Les Stanford Chevrolet (Dennis Tap-Salesman)
Bevo76
Hook 'em
Hook'em!! Great to see another Longhorn on here. After i heard of the USAA buying service helping another member a few weeks ago. I went to the site and put in zip codes in small towns in texas and it came up with $3500 off MSRP with a certificate to a couple of dealers. But, the dealers said it was a mistake and didn't honor them. USAA has since taken care of any discount off MSRP. So that is a dead horse.
Tell them to choke on it!
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From: Southeast, WI
If you have USAA, contact them about their USAA Auto Buying service.
I read a post by another member on this forum that used them, found a small dealer that sold him a 2014 Corvette Stingray at INVOICE. Certainly a rare deal right now, but your excellent deal may be out there for the discovery.
Absent that, contact one of the forum dealers who will probably sell you the exact vehicle you desire at MSRP. I can personally vouch for Les Stanford Chevrolet (Dennis Tap-Salesman)
Bevo76
Hook 'em
I read a post by another member on this forum that used them, found a small dealer that sold him a 2014 Corvette Stingray at INVOICE. Certainly a rare deal right now, but your excellent deal may be out there for the discovery.
Absent that, contact one of the forum dealers who will probably sell you the exact vehicle you desire at MSRP. I can personally vouch for Les Stanford Chevrolet (Dennis Tap-Salesman)
Bevo76
Hook 'em
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From: Gilbert AZ
Very common dealer BS. Just bought a new hyundai and got the same crap. $600 for alarm/tint/sealant/etc. Told them to take it all off or I wouldn't buy it, or throw it in for the agreed price. They left it all on and no charge. Just another stupid dealer trick.