Pricing Question
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Instructor
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From: Altoona IA
Pricing Question
I tried to look through the search, but did not find anything specific to this question.
Are there special Mfg-to-dealer cash when a dealer sells at supplier pricing?
Here is why I ask. Supplier pricing is $200 over invoice. But, you cannot use your GM card points when you invoke 'supplier pricing'.
Why does the dealer not just sell you the car at $200 over invoice (heck even $500 over invoice) and then you can use your GM card points. Unless there is something behind the scenes to the dealer, I don't see why he/she would care if you buy it at $200 over invoice or at supplier pricing.
or in other words, why get hung up on using the term 'supplier pricing' when purchasing? It cuts though the initial red-tape, but really hamstrings you on your GM card earnings.
The net result would be the same to the dealer?
Are there special Mfg-to-dealer cash when a dealer sells at supplier pricing?
Here is why I ask. Supplier pricing is $200 over invoice. But, you cannot use your GM card points when you invoke 'supplier pricing'.
Why does the dealer not just sell you the car at $200 over invoice (heck even $500 over invoice) and then you can use your GM card points. Unless there is something behind the scenes to the dealer, I don't see why he/she would care if you buy it at $200 over invoice or at supplier pricing.
or in other words, why get hung up on using the term 'supplier pricing' when purchasing? It cuts though the initial red-tape, but really hamstrings you on your GM card earnings.
The net result would be the same to the dealer?
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 2,902
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From: Cedar Falls Iowa
I tried to look through the search, but did not find anything specific to this question.
Are there special Mfg-to-dealer cash when a dealer sells at supplier pricing?
Here is why I ask. Supplier pricing is $200 over invoice. But, you cannot use your GM card points when you invoke 'supplier pricing'.
Why does the dealer not just sell you the car at $200 over invoice (heck even $500 over invoice) and then you can use your GM card points. Unless there is something behind the scenes to the dealer, I don't see why he/she would care if you buy it at $200 over invoice or at supplier pricing.
or in other words, why get hung up on using the term 'supplier pricing' when purchasing? It cuts though the initial red-tape, but really hamstrings you on your GM card earnings.
The net result would be the same to the dealer?
Are there special Mfg-to-dealer cash when a dealer sells at supplier pricing?
Here is why I ask. Supplier pricing is $200 over invoice. But, you cannot use your GM card points when you invoke 'supplier pricing'.
Why does the dealer not just sell you the car at $200 over invoice (heck even $500 over invoice) and then you can use your GM card points. Unless there is something behind the scenes to the dealer, I don't see why he/she would care if you buy it at $200 over invoice or at supplier pricing.
or in other words, why get hung up on using the term 'supplier pricing' when purchasing? It cuts though the initial red-tape, but really hamstrings you on your GM card earnings.
The net result would be the same to the dealer?
Not hard to beat that deal these days with the forum dealers. add: I got 11% off and I can use my GM dollars.
Last edited by DAFFYDRUNK; Mar 18, 2015 at 02:54 PM. Reason: added more blahblahblah...
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: New Jersey
If you use the credit union discount, not sure if it also applies to the supplier discount, to also get the $75 credit union documentary fee instead of paying the dealer's normal 3-500 doc fee.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2012
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From: Cedar Falls Iowa
I think this used to be true but not any more. They don't force a doc fee limit these days.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Batavia IL
They should be treated as two seperate transactions. Negotiate the deal, then apply GM card points. I just did. 10% off MSRP and then minus my $1,532.00 in GM card points off balance. No special. Credit union or supplier deals, just discount. Hope this helps
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: La Center WA
Yes. Truthfully, I don't know the dollar amount but GM does provide money to the dealer in these cases. This is why some cars are eligible and others are not; GM doesn't offer the money on all vehicles. The Z06 is an example of a model that doesn't qualify.
