Rubicon Price Negotiation
05-10-2004, 10:05 PM
#91
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Re: Rubicon Price Negotiation
You put $500 down without negotiating a price?
I have never heard of that before.
Tom
"Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
news:2g9icsF7a78U1@uni-berlin.de...
> All this makes me think I got screwed when I ordered. The dealer said
that
> it I had to put $500 down in order to order the Jeep. I should have
> refused--I hope that I don't have to wait another 6 weeks for it.
>
> -Muuurgh
>
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:XWCnc.7117$GV5.4260@newssvr24.news.prodigy.co m...
> > The best thing to do is to negotiate the price before ordering. In fact,
> > I've never heard of it being done any other way. When it arrives, you
> > negotiate financing, only. You are now at a disadvantage because they
> > know you aren't going to be so apt to walk away since you've just waited
> > two months for delivery. However, I would suggest to be prepared to
> > order another one somewhere else if the deal isn't what you are
> > expecting. You should be able to purchase around INVOICE price, slightly
> > above or slightly below.
> >
> > FYI, in the fall of '02, I ordered my Rubicon at $100 over, minus some
> > incentives to make it below invoice. When the Jeep arrived at the dealer
> > and I went in to take delivery, they tried to add some BS charges like
> > prepaid oil changes and some other garbage, on the order of a couple of
> > hundred dollars. They told me "all the vehicles sold come with that". I
> > said, "fine, bye." About a week later, they called and told me to come
> > get the Jeep at the previously negotiated price. It was still sitting
> > under the awning and had no additional miles on it. They were hoping I'd
> > change my mind, come back and pay the BS charges because I'd been
> > waiting 3 mos. for delivery. I was fully prepared to order another one
> > from another dealer and was probably just days away from doing just
that.
> >
> >
> > Jeffrey Wright wrote:
> >
> > > I ordered my Rubicon back in February; it has arrived. I'm very
anxious.
> > >
> > > I go in tomorrow to settle on price. The msrp on mine is 28,600. I am
in
> a
> > > relatively low volume area (deep south Texas), and I anticipate an
> > > exhausting haggle session or two.
> > >
> > > What is the best you think I can do?
> >
> >
> > --
> > __________________________________________________ _________
> > tw
> >
> > 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> > 01 XJ Sport
> >
> > There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> > -- Dave Barry
> >
> > Pronunciation: 'jEp
> > Function: noun
> > Date: 1940
> >
> > Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> > A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> > 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> > World War II.
> >
> > (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> > __________________________________________________ _________
> >
>
>
I have never heard of that before.
Tom
"Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
news:2g9icsF7a78U1@uni-berlin.de...
> All this makes me think I got screwed when I ordered. The dealer said
that
> it I had to put $500 down in order to order the Jeep. I should have
> refused--I hope that I don't have to wait another 6 weeks for it.
>
> -Muuurgh
>
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:XWCnc.7117$GV5.4260@newssvr24.news.prodigy.co m...
> > The best thing to do is to negotiate the price before ordering. In fact,
> > I've never heard of it being done any other way. When it arrives, you
> > negotiate financing, only. You are now at a disadvantage because they
> > know you aren't going to be so apt to walk away since you've just waited
> > two months for delivery. However, I would suggest to be prepared to
> > order another one somewhere else if the deal isn't what you are
> > expecting. You should be able to purchase around INVOICE price, slightly
> > above or slightly below.
> >
> > FYI, in the fall of '02, I ordered my Rubicon at $100 over, minus some
> > incentives to make it below invoice. When the Jeep arrived at the dealer
> > and I went in to take delivery, they tried to add some BS charges like
> > prepaid oil changes and some other garbage, on the order of a couple of
> > hundred dollars. They told me "all the vehicles sold come with that". I
> > said, "fine, bye." About a week later, they called and told me to come
> > get the Jeep at the previously negotiated price. It was still sitting
> > under the awning and had no additional miles on it. They were hoping I'd
> > change my mind, come back and pay the BS charges because I'd been
> > waiting 3 mos. for delivery. I was fully prepared to order another one
> > from another dealer and was probably just days away from doing just
that.
> >
> >
> > Jeffrey Wright wrote:
> >
> > > I ordered my Rubicon back in February; it has arrived. I'm very
anxious.
> > >
> > > I go in tomorrow to settle on price. The msrp on mine is 28,600. I am
in
> a
> > > relatively low volume area (deep south Texas), and I anticipate an
> > > exhausting haggle session or two.
> > >
> > > What is the best you think I can do?
> >
> >
> > --
> > __________________________________________________ _________
> > tw
> >
> > 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> > 01 XJ Sport
> >
> > There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> > -- Dave Barry
> >
> > Pronunciation: 'jEp
> > Function: noun
> > Date: 1940
> >
> > Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> > A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> > 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> > World War II.
> >
> > (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> > __________________________________________________ _________
> >
>
>
05-10-2004, 10:05 PM
#92
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Rubicon Price Negotiation
You put $500 down without negotiating a price?
I have never heard of that before.
Tom
"Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
news:2g9icsF7a78U1@uni-berlin.de...
> All this makes me think I got screwed when I ordered. The dealer said
that
> it I had to put $500 down in order to order the Jeep. I should have
> refused--I hope that I don't have to wait another 6 weeks for it.
>
> -Muuurgh
>
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:XWCnc.7117$GV5.4260@newssvr24.news.prodigy.co m...
> > The best thing to do is to negotiate the price before ordering. In fact,
> > I've never heard of it being done any other way. When it arrives, you
> > negotiate financing, only. You are now at a disadvantage because they
> > know you aren't going to be so apt to walk away since you've just waited
> > two months for delivery. However, I would suggest to be prepared to
> > order another one somewhere else if the deal isn't what you are
> > expecting. You should be able to purchase around INVOICE price, slightly
> > above or slightly below.
> >
> > FYI, in the fall of '02, I ordered my Rubicon at $100 over, minus some
> > incentives to make it below invoice. When the Jeep arrived at the dealer
> > and I went in to take delivery, they tried to add some BS charges like
> > prepaid oil changes and some other garbage, on the order of a couple of
> > hundred dollars. They told me "all the vehicles sold come with that". I
> > said, "fine, bye." About a week later, they called and told me to come
> > get the Jeep at the previously negotiated price. It was still sitting
> > under the awning and had no additional miles on it. They were hoping I'd
> > change my mind, come back and pay the BS charges because I'd been
> > waiting 3 mos. for delivery. I was fully prepared to order another one
> > from another dealer and was probably just days away from doing just
that.
> >
> >
> > Jeffrey Wright wrote:
> >
> > > I ordered my Rubicon back in February; it has arrived. I'm very
anxious.
> > >
> > > I go in tomorrow to settle on price. The msrp on mine is 28,600. I am
in
> a
> > > relatively low volume area (deep south Texas), and I anticipate an
> > > exhausting haggle session or two.
> > >
> > > What is the best you think I can do?
> >
> >
> > --
> > __________________________________________________ _________
> > tw
> >
> > 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> > 01 XJ Sport
> >
> > There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> > -- Dave Barry
> >
> > Pronunciation: 'jEp
> > Function: noun
> > Date: 1940
> >
> > Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> > A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> > 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> > World War II.
> >
> > (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> > __________________________________________________ _________
> >
>
>
I have never heard of that before.
Tom
"Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
news:2g9icsF7a78U1@uni-berlin.de...
> All this makes me think I got screwed when I ordered. The dealer said
that
> it I had to put $500 down in order to order the Jeep. I should have
> refused--I hope that I don't have to wait another 6 weeks for it.
>
> -Muuurgh
>
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:XWCnc.7117$GV5.4260@newssvr24.news.prodigy.co m...
> > The best thing to do is to negotiate the price before ordering. In fact,
> > I've never heard of it being done any other way. When it arrives, you
> > negotiate financing, only. You are now at a disadvantage because they
> > know you aren't going to be so apt to walk away since you've just waited
> > two months for delivery. However, I would suggest to be prepared to
> > order another one somewhere else if the deal isn't what you are
> > expecting. You should be able to purchase around INVOICE price, slightly
> > above or slightly below.
> >
> > FYI, in the fall of '02, I ordered my Rubicon at $100 over, minus some
> > incentives to make it below invoice. When the Jeep arrived at the dealer
> > and I went in to take delivery, they tried to add some BS charges like
> > prepaid oil changes and some other garbage, on the order of a couple of
> > hundred dollars. They told me "all the vehicles sold come with that". I
> > said, "fine, bye." About a week later, they called and told me to come
> > get the Jeep at the previously negotiated price. It was still sitting
> > under the awning and had no additional miles on it. They were hoping I'd
> > change my mind, come back and pay the BS charges because I'd been
> > waiting 3 mos. for delivery. I was fully prepared to order another one
> > from another dealer and was probably just days away from doing just
that.
> >
> >
> > Jeffrey Wright wrote:
> >
> > > I ordered my Rubicon back in February; it has arrived. I'm very
anxious.
> > >
> > > I go in tomorrow to settle on price. The msrp on mine is 28,600. I am
in
> a
> > > relatively low volume area (deep south Texas), and I anticipate an
> > > exhausting haggle session or two.
> > >
> > > What is the best you think I can do?
> >
> >
> > --
> > __________________________________________________ _________
> > tw
> >
> > 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> > 01 XJ Sport
> >
> > There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> > -- Dave Barry
> >
> > Pronunciation: 'jEp
> > Function: noun
> > Date: 1940
> >
> > Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> > A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> > 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> > World War II.
> >
> > (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> > __________________________________________________ _________
> >
>
>
05-10-2004, 10:05 PM
#93
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Rubicon Price Negotiation
You put $500 down without negotiating a price?
I have never heard of that before.
Tom
"Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
news:2g9icsF7a78U1@uni-berlin.de...
> All this makes me think I got screwed when I ordered. The dealer said
that
> it I had to put $500 down in order to order the Jeep. I should have
> refused--I hope that I don't have to wait another 6 weeks for it.
>
> -Muuurgh
>
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:XWCnc.7117$GV5.4260@newssvr24.news.prodigy.co m...
> > The best thing to do is to negotiate the price before ordering. In fact,
> > I've never heard of it being done any other way. When it arrives, you
> > negotiate financing, only. You are now at a disadvantage because they
> > know you aren't going to be so apt to walk away since you've just waited
> > two months for delivery. However, I would suggest to be prepared to
> > order another one somewhere else if the deal isn't what you are
> > expecting. You should be able to purchase around INVOICE price, slightly
> > above or slightly below.
> >
> > FYI, in the fall of '02, I ordered my Rubicon at $100 over, minus some
> > incentives to make it below invoice. When the Jeep arrived at the dealer
> > and I went in to take delivery, they tried to add some BS charges like
> > prepaid oil changes and some other garbage, on the order of a couple of
> > hundred dollars. They told me "all the vehicles sold come with that". I
> > said, "fine, bye." About a week later, they called and told me to come
> > get the Jeep at the previously negotiated price. It was still sitting
> > under the awning and had no additional miles on it. They were hoping I'd
> > change my mind, come back and pay the BS charges because I'd been
> > waiting 3 mos. for delivery. I was fully prepared to order another one
> > from another dealer and was probably just days away from doing just
that.
> >
> >
> > Jeffrey Wright wrote:
> >
> > > I ordered my Rubicon back in February; it has arrived. I'm very
anxious.
> > >
> > > I go in tomorrow to settle on price. The msrp on mine is 28,600. I am
in
> a
> > > relatively low volume area (deep south Texas), and I anticipate an
> > > exhausting haggle session or two.
> > >
> > > What is the best you think I can do?
> >
> >
> > --
> > __________________________________________________ _________
> > tw
> >
> > 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> > 01 XJ Sport
> >
> > There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> > -- Dave Barry
> >
> > Pronunciation: 'jEp
> > Function: noun
> > Date: 1940
> >
> > Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> > A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> > 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> > World War II.
> >
> > (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> > __________________________________________________ _________
> >
>
>
I have never heard of that before.
Tom
"Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
news:2g9icsF7a78U1@uni-berlin.de...
> All this makes me think I got screwed when I ordered. The dealer said
that
> it I had to put $500 down in order to order the Jeep. I should have
> refused--I hope that I don't have to wait another 6 weeks for it.
>
> -Muuurgh
>
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:XWCnc.7117$GV5.4260@newssvr24.news.prodigy.co m...
> > The best thing to do is to negotiate the price before ordering. In fact,
> > I've never heard of it being done any other way. When it arrives, you
> > negotiate financing, only. You are now at a disadvantage because they
> > know you aren't going to be so apt to walk away since you've just waited
> > two months for delivery. However, I would suggest to be prepared to
> > order another one somewhere else if the deal isn't what you are
> > expecting. You should be able to purchase around INVOICE price, slightly
> > above or slightly below.
> >
> > FYI, in the fall of '02, I ordered my Rubicon at $100 over, minus some
> > incentives to make it below invoice. When the Jeep arrived at the dealer
> > and I went in to take delivery, they tried to add some BS charges like
> > prepaid oil changes and some other garbage, on the order of a couple of
> > hundred dollars. They told me "all the vehicles sold come with that". I
> > said, "fine, bye." About a week later, they called and told me to come
> > get the Jeep at the previously negotiated price. It was still sitting
> > under the awning and had no additional miles on it. They were hoping I'd
> > change my mind, come back and pay the BS charges because I'd been
> > waiting 3 mos. for delivery. I was fully prepared to order another one
> > from another dealer and was probably just days away from doing just
that.
> >
> >
> > Jeffrey Wright wrote:
> >
> > > I ordered my Rubicon back in February; it has arrived. I'm very
anxious.
> > >
> > > I go in tomorrow to settle on price. The msrp on mine is 28,600. I am
in
> a
> > > relatively low volume area (deep south Texas), and I anticipate an
> > > exhausting haggle session or two.
> > >
> > > What is the best you think I can do?
> >
> >
> > --
> > __________________________________________________ _________
> > tw
> >
> > 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> > 01 XJ Sport
> >
> > There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> > -- Dave Barry
> >
> > Pronunciation: 'jEp
> > Function: noun
> > Date: 1940
> >
> > Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> > A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> > 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> > World War II.
> >
> > (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> > __________________________________________________ _________
> >
>
>
05-10-2004, 11:31 PM
#94
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Rubicon Price Negotiation
No, price is negotiated, I just don't like them having my $500 before I buy
my Jeep.
-Muuurgh
"mabar" <mabar@NoSpam54321mygbronline.com> wrote in message
news:s9ednYa-ectKqT3dRVn-gw@gbronline.com...
> You put $500 down without negotiating a price?
>
> I have never heard of that before.
>
> Tom
>
> "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> news:2g9icsF7a78U1@uni-berlin.de...
> > All this makes me think I got screwed when I ordered. The dealer said
> that
> > it I had to put $500 down in order to order the Jeep. I should have
> > refused--I hope that I don't have to wait another 6 weeks for it.
> >
> > -Muuurgh
> >
> > "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> > news:XWCnc.7117$GV5.4260@newssvr24.news.prodigy.co m...
> > > The best thing to do is to negotiate the price before ordering. In
fact,
> > > I've never heard of it being done any other way. When it arrives, you
> > > negotiate financing, only. You are now at a disadvantage because they
> > > know you aren't going to be so apt to walk away since you've just
waited
> > > two months for delivery. However, I would suggest to be prepared to
> > > order another one somewhere else if the deal isn't what you are
> > > expecting. You should be able to purchase around INVOICE price,
slightly
> > > above or slightly below.
> > >
> > > FYI, in the fall of '02, I ordered my Rubicon at $100 over, minus some
> > > incentives to make it below invoice. When the Jeep arrived at the
dealer
> > > and I went in to take delivery, they tried to add some BS charges like
> > > prepaid oil changes and some other garbage, on the order of a couple
of
> > > hundred dollars. They told me "all the vehicles sold come with that".
I
> > > said, "fine, bye." About a week later, they called and told me to come
> > > get the Jeep at the previously negotiated price. It was still sitting
> > > under the awning and had no additional miles on it. They were hoping
I'd
> > > change my mind, come back and pay the BS charges because I'd been
> > > waiting 3 mos. for delivery. I was fully prepared to order another one
> > > from another dealer and was probably just days away from doing just
> that.
> > >
> > >
> > > Jeffrey Wright wrote:
> > >
> > > > I ordered my Rubicon back in February; it has arrived. I'm very
> anxious.
> > > >
> > > > I go in tomorrow to settle on price. The msrp on mine is 28,600. I
am
> in
> > a
> > > > relatively low volume area (deep south Texas), and I anticipate an
> > > > exhausting haggle session or two.
> > > >
> > > > What is the best you think I can do?
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > __________________________________________________ _________
> > > tw
> > >
> > > 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> > > 01 XJ Sport
> > >
> > > There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> > > -- Dave Barry
> > >
> > > Pronunciation: 'jEp
> > > Function: noun
> > > Date: 1940
> > >
> > > Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> > > A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> > > 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> > > World War II.
> > >
> > > (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> > > __________________________________________________ _________
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
my Jeep.
-Muuurgh
"mabar" <mabar@NoSpam54321mygbronline.com> wrote in message
news:s9ednYa-ectKqT3dRVn-gw@gbronline.com...
> You put $500 down without negotiating a price?
>
> I have never heard of that before.
>
> Tom
>
> "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> news:2g9icsF7a78U1@uni-berlin.de...
> > All this makes me think I got screwed when I ordered. The dealer said
> that
> > it I had to put $500 down in order to order the Jeep. I should have
> > refused--I hope that I don't have to wait another 6 weeks for it.
> >
> > -Muuurgh
> >
> > "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> > news:XWCnc.7117$GV5.4260@newssvr24.news.prodigy.co m...
> > > The best thing to do is to negotiate the price before ordering. In
fact,
> > > I've never heard of it being done any other way. When it arrives, you
> > > negotiate financing, only. You are now at a disadvantage because they
> > > know you aren't going to be so apt to walk away since you've just
waited
> > > two months for delivery. However, I would suggest to be prepared to
> > > order another one somewhere else if the deal isn't what you are
> > > expecting. You should be able to purchase around INVOICE price,
slightly
> > > above or slightly below.
> > >
> > > FYI, in the fall of '02, I ordered my Rubicon at $100 over, minus some
> > > incentives to make it below invoice. When the Jeep arrived at the
dealer
> > > and I went in to take delivery, they tried to add some BS charges like
> > > prepaid oil changes and some other garbage, on the order of a couple
of
> > > hundred dollars. They told me "all the vehicles sold come with that".
I
> > > said, "fine, bye." About a week later, they called and told me to come
> > > get the Jeep at the previously negotiated price. It was still sitting
> > > under the awning and had no additional miles on it. They were hoping
I'd
> > > change my mind, come back and pay the BS charges because I'd been
> > > waiting 3 mos. for delivery. I was fully prepared to order another one
> > > from another dealer and was probably just days away from doing just
> that.
> > >
> > >
> > > Jeffrey Wright wrote:
> > >
> > > > I ordered my Rubicon back in February; it has arrived. I'm very
> anxious.
> > > >
> > > > I go in tomorrow to settle on price. The msrp on mine is 28,600. I
am
> in
> > a
> > > > relatively low volume area (deep south Texas), and I anticipate an
> > > > exhausting haggle session or two.
> > > >
> > > > What is the best you think I can do?
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > __________________________________________________ _________
> > > tw
> > >
> > > 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> > > 01 XJ Sport
> > >
> > > There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> > > -- Dave Barry
> > >
> > > Pronunciation: 'jEp
> > > Function: noun
> > > Date: 1940
> > >
> > > Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> > > A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> > > 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> > > World War II.
> > >
> > > (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> > > __________________________________________________ _________
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
05-10-2004, 11:31 PM
#95
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Rubicon Price Negotiation
No, price is negotiated, I just don't like them having my $500 before I buy
my Jeep.
-Muuurgh
"mabar" <mabar@NoSpam54321mygbronline.com> wrote in message
news:s9ednYa-ectKqT3dRVn-gw@gbronline.com...
> You put $500 down without negotiating a price?
>
> I have never heard of that before.
>
> Tom
>
> "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> news:2g9icsF7a78U1@uni-berlin.de...
> > All this makes me think I got screwed when I ordered. The dealer said
> that
> > it I had to put $500 down in order to order the Jeep. I should have
> > refused--I hope that I don't have to wait another 6 weeks for it.
> >
> > -Muuurgh
> >
> > "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> > news:XWCnc.7117$GV5.4260@newssvr24.news.prodigy.co m...
> > > The best thing to do is to negotiate the price before ordering. In
fact,
> > > I've never heard of it being done any other way. When it arrives, you
> > > negotiate financing, only. You are now at a disadvantage because they
> > > know you aren't going to be so apt to walk away since you've just
waited
> > > two months for delivery. However, I would suggest to be prepared to
> > > order another one somewhere else if the deal isn't what you are
> > > expecting. You should be able to purchase around INVOICE price,
slightly
> > > above or slightly below.
> > >
> > > FYI, in the fall of '02, I ordered my Rubicon at $100 over, minus some
> > > incentives to make it below invoice. When the Jeep arrived at the
dealer
> > > and I went in to take delivery, they tried to add some BS charges like
> > > prepaid oil changes and some other garbage, on the order of a couple
of
> > > hundred dollars. They told me "all the vehicles sold come with that".
I
> > > said, "fine, bye." About a week later, they called and told me to come
> > > get the Jeep at the previously negotiated price. It was still sitting
> > > under the awning and had no additional miles on it. They were hoping
I'd
> > > change my mind, come back and pay the BS charges because I'd been
> > > waiting 3 mos. for delivery. I was fully prepared to order another one
> > > from another dealer and was probably just days away from doing just
> that.
> > >
> > >
> > > Jeffrey Wright wrote:
> > >
> > > > I ordered my Rubicon back in February; it has arrived. I'm very
> anxious.
> > > >
> > > > I go in tomorrow to settle on price. The msrp on mine is 28,600. I
am
> in
> > a
> > > > relatively low volume area (deep south Texas), and I anticipate an
> > > > exhausting haggle session or two.
> > > >
> > > > What is the best you think I can do?
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > __________________________________________________ _________
> > > tw
> > >
> > > 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> > > 01 XJ Sport
> > >
> > > There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> > > -- Dave Barry
> > >
> > > Pronunciation: 'jEp
> > > Function: noun
> > > Date: 1940
> > >
> > > Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> > > A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> > > 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> > > World War II.
> > >
> > > (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> > > __________________________________________________ _________
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
my Jeep.
-Muuurgh
"mabar" <mabar@NoSpam54321mygbronline.com> wrote in message
news:s9ednYa-ectKqT3dRVn-gw@gbronline.com...
> You put $500 down without negotiating a price?
>
> I have never heard of that before.
>
> Tom
>
> "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> news:2g9icsF7a78U1@uni-berlin.de...
> > All this makes me think I got screwed when I ordered. The dealer said
> that
> > it I had to put $500 down in order to order the Jeep. I should have
> > refused--I hope that I don't have to wait another 6 weeks for it.
> >
> > -Muuurgh
> >
> > "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> > news:XWCnc.7117$GV5.4260@newssvr24.news.prodigy.co m...
> > > The best thing to do is to negotiate the price before ordering. In
fact,
> > > I've never heard of it being done any other way. When it arrives, you
> > > negotiate financing, only. You are now at a disadvantage because they
> > > know you aren't going to be so apt to walk away since you've just
waited
> > > two months for delivery. However, I would suggest to be prepared to
> > > order another one somewhere else if the deal isn't what you are
> > > expecting. You should be able to purchase around INVOICE price,
slightly
> > > above or slightly below.
> > >
> > > FYI, in the fall of '02, I ordered my Rubicon at $100 over, minus some
> > > incentives to make it below invoice. When the Jeep arrived at the
dealer
> > > and I went in to take delivery, they tried to add some BS charges like
> > > prepaid oil changes and some other garbage, on the order of a couple
of
> > > hundred dollars. They told me "all the vehicles sold come with that".
I
> > > said, "fine, bye." About a week later, they called and told me to come
> > > get the Jeep at the previously negotiated price. It was still sitting
> > > under the awning and had no additional miles on it. They were hoping
I'd
> > > change my mind, come back and pay the BS charges because I'd been
> > > waiting 3 mos. for delivery. I was fully prepared to order another one
> > > from another dealer and was probably just days away from doing just
> that.
> > >
> > >
> > > Jeffrey Wright wrote:
> > >
> > > > I ordered my Rubicon back in February; it has arrived. I'm very
> anxious.
> > > >
> > > > I go in tomorrow to settle on price. The msrp on mine is 28,600. I
am
> in
> > a
> > > > relatively low volume area (deep south Texas), and I anticipate an
> > > > exhausting haggle session or two.
> > > >
> > > > What is the best you think I can do?
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > __________________________________________________ _________
> > > tw
> > >
> > > 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> > > 01 XJ Sport
> > >
> > > There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> > > -- Dave Barry
> > >
> > > Pronunciation: 'jEp
> > > Function: noun
> > > Date: 1940
> > >
> > > Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> > > A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> > > 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> > > World War II.
> > >
> > > (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> > > __________________________________________________ _________
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
05-10-2004, 11:31 PM
#96
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Rubicon Price Negotiation
No, price is negotiated, I just don't like them having my $500 before I buy
my Jeep.
-Muuurgh
"mabar" <mabar@NoSpam54321mygbronline.com> wrote in message
news:s9ednYa-ectKqT3dRVn-gw@gbronline.com...
> You put $500 down without negotiating a price?
>
> I have never heard of that before.
>
> Tom
>
> "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> news:2g9icsF7a78U1@uni-berlin.de...
> > All this makes me think I got screwed when I ordered. The dealer said
> that
> > it I had to put $500 down in order to order the Jeep. I should have
> > refused--I hope that I don't have to wait another 6 weeks for it.
> >
> > -Muuurgh
> >
> > "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> > news:XWCnc.7117$GV5.4260@newssvr24.news.prodigy.co m...
> > > The best thing to do is to negotiate the price before ordering. In
fact,
> > > I've never heard of it being done any other way. When it arrives, you
> > > negotiate financing, only. You are now at a disadvantage because they
> > > know you aren't going to be so apt to walk away since you've just
waited
> > > two months for delivery. However, I would suggest to be prepared to
> > > order another one somewhere else if the deal isn't what you are
> > > expecting. You should be able to purchase around INVOICE price,
slightly
> > > above or slightly below.
> > >
> > > FYI, in the fall of '02, I ordered my Rubicon at $100 over, minus some
> > > incentives to make it below invoice. When the Jeep arrived at the
dealer
> > > and I went in to take delivery, they tried to add some BS charges like
> > > prepaid oil changes and some other garbage, on the order of a couple
of
> > > hundred dollars. They told me "all the vehicles sold come with that".
I
> > > said, "fine, bye." About a week later, they called and told me to come
> > > get the Jeep at the previously negotiated price. It was still sitting
> > > under the awning and had no additional miles on it. They were hoping
I'd
> > > change my mind, come back and pay the BS charges because I'd been
> > > waiting 3 mos. for delivery. I was fully prepared to order another one
> > > from another dealer and was probably just days away from doing just
> that.
> > >
> > >
> > > Jeffrey Wright wrote:
> > >
> > > > I ordered my Rubicon back in February; it has arrived. I'm very
> anxious.
> > > >
> > > > I go in tomorrow to settle on price. The msrp on mine is 28,600. I
am
> in
> > a
> > > > relatively low volume area (deep south Texas), and I anticipate an
> > > > exhausting haggle session or two.
> > > >
> > > > What is the best you think I can do?
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > __________________________________________________ _________
> > > tw
> > >
> > > 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> > > 01 XJ Sport
> > >
> > > There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> > > -- Dave Barry
> > >
> > > Pronunciation: 'jEp
> > > Function: noun
> > > Date: 1940
> > >
> > > Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> > > A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> > > 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> > > World War II.
> > >
> > > (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> > > __________________________________________________ _________
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
my Jeep.
-Muuurgh
"mabar" <mabar@NoSpam54321mygbronline.com> wrote in message
news:s9ednYa-ectKqT3dRVn-gw@gbronline.com...
> You put $500 down without negotiating a price?
>
> I have never heard of that before.
>
> Tom
>
> "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> news:2g9icsF7a78U1@uni-berlin.de...
> > All this makes me think I got screwed when I ordered. The dealer said
> that
> > it I had to put $500 down in order to order the Jeep. I should have
> > refused--I hope that I don't have to wait another 6 weeks for it.
> >
> > -Muuurgh
> >
> > "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> > news:XWCnc.7117$GV5.4260@newssvr24.news.prodigy.co m...
> > > The best thing to do is to negotiate the price before ordering. In
fact,
> > > I've never heard of it being done any other way. When it arrives, you
> > > negotiate financing, only. You are now at a disadvantage because they
> > > know you aren't going to be so apt to walk away since you've just
waited
> > > two months for delivery. However, I would suggest to be prepared to
> > > order another one somewhere else if the deal isn't what you are
> > > expecting. You should be able to purchase around INVOICE price,
slightly
> > > above or slightly below.
> > >
> > > FYI, in the fall of '02, I ordered my Rubicon at $100 over, minus some
> > > incentives to make it below invoice. When the Jeep arrived at the
dealer
> > > and I went in to take delivery, they tried to add some BS charges like
> > > prepaid oil changes and some other garbage, on the order of a couple
of
> > > hundred dollars. They told me "all the vehicles sold come with that".
I
> > > said, "fine, bye." About a week later, they called and told me to come
> > > get the Jeep at the previously negotiated price. It was still sitting
> > > under the awning and had no additional miles on it. They were hoping
I'd
> > > change my mind, come back and pay the BS charges because I'd been
> > > waiting 3 mos. for delivery. I was fully prepared to order another one
> > > from another dealer and was probably just days away from doing just
> that.
> > >
> > >
> > > Jeffrey Wright wrote:
> > >
> > > > I ordered my Rubicon back in February; it has arrived. I'm very
> anxious.
> > > >
> > > > I go in tomorrow to settle on price. The msrp on mine is 28,600. I
am
> in
> > a
> > > > relatively low volume area (deep south Texas), and I anticipate an
> > > > exhausting haggle session or two.
> > > >
> > > > What is the best you think I can do?
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > __________________________________________________ _________
> > > tw
> > >
> > > 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> > > 01 XJ Sport
> > >
> > > There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> > > -- Dave Barry
> > >
> > > Pronunciation: 'jEp
> > > Function: noun
> > > Date: 1940
> > >
> > > Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> > > A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> > > 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> > > World War II.
> > >
> > > (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> > > __________________________________________________ _________
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
05-10-2004, 11:31 PM
#97
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Rubicon Price Negotiation
No, price is negotiated, I just don't like them having my $500 before I buy
my Jeep.
-Muuurgh
"mabar" <mabar@NoSpam54321mygbronline.com> wrote in message
news:s9ednYa-ectKqT3dRVn-gw@gbronline.com...
> You put $500 down without negotiating a price?
>
> I have never heard of that before.
>
> Tom
>
> "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> news:2g9icsF7a78U1@uni-berlin.de...
> > All this makes me think I got screwed when I ordered. The dealer said
> that
> > it I had to put $500 down in order to order the Jeep. I should have
> > refused--I hope that I don't have to wait another 6 weeks for it.
> >
> > -Muuurgh
> >
> > "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> > news:XWCnc.7117$GV5.4260@newssvr24.news.prodigy.co m...
> > > The best thing to do is to negotiate the price before ordering. In
fact,
> > > I've never heard of it being done any other way. When it arrives, you
> > > negotiate financing, only. You are now at a disadvantage because they
> > > know you aren't going to be so apt to walk away since you've just
waited
> > > two months for delivery. However, I would suggest to be prepared to
> > > order another one somewhere else if the deal isn't what you are
> > > expecting. You should be able to purchase around INVOICE price,
slightly
> > > above or slightly below.
> > >
> > > FYI, in the fall of '02, I ordered my Rubicon at $100 over, minus some
> > > incentives to make it below invoice. When the Jeep arrived at the
dealer
> > > and I went in to take delivery, they tried to add some BS charges like
> > > prepaid oil changes and some other garbage, on the order of a couple
of
> > > hundred dollars. They told me "all the vehicles sold come with that".
I
> > > said, "fine, bye." About a week later, they called and told me to come
> > > get the Jeep at the previously negotiated price. It was still sitting
> > > under the awning and had no additional miles on it. They were hoping
I'd
> > > change my mind, come back and pay the BS charges because I'd been
> > > waiting 3 mos. for delivery. I was fully prepared to order another one
> > > from another dealer and was probably just days away from doing just
> that.
> > >
> > >
> > > Jeffrey Wright wrote:
> > >
> > > > I ordered my Rubicon back in February; it has arrived. I'm very
> anxious.
> > > >
> > > > I go in tomorrow to settle on price. The msrp on mine is 28,600. I
am
> in
> > a
> > > > relatively low volume area (deep south Texas), and I anticipate an
> > > > exhausting haggle session or two.
> > > >
> > > > What is the best you think I can do?
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > __________________________________________________ _________
> > > tw
> > >
> > > 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> > > 01 XJ Sport
> > >
> > > There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> > > -- Dave Barry
> > >
> > > Pronunciation: 'jEp
> > > Function: noun
> > > Date: 1940
> > >
> > > Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> > > A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> > > 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> > > World War II.
> > >
> > > (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> > > __________________________________________________ _________
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
my Jeep.
-Muuurgh
"mabar" <mabar@NoSpam54321mygbronline.com> wrote in message
news:s9ednYa-ectKqT3dRVn-gw@gbronline.com...
> You put $500 down without negotiating a price?
>
> I have never heard of that before.
>
> Tom
>
> "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> news:2g9icsF7a78U1@uni-berlin.de...
> > All this makes me think I got screwed when I ordered. The dealer said
> that
> > it I had to put $500 down in order to order the Jeep. I should have
> > refused--I hope that I don't have to wait another 6 weeks for it.
> >
> > -Muuurgh
> >
> > "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> > news:XWCnc.7117$GV5.4260@newssvr24.news.prodigy.co m...
> > > The best thing to do is to negotiate the price before ordering. In
fact,
> > > I've never heard of it being done any other way. When it arrives, you
> > > negotiate financing, only. You are now at a disadvantage because they
> > > know you aren't going to be so apt to walk away since you've just
waited
> > > two months for delivery. However, I would suggest to be prepared to
> > > order another one somewhere else if the deal isn't what you are
> > > expecting. You should be able to purchase around INVOICE price,
slightly
> > > above or slightly below.
> > >
> > > FYI, in the fall of '02, I ordered my Rubicon at $100 over, minus some
> > > incentives to make it below invoice. When the Jeep arrived at the
dealer
> > > and I went in to take delivery, they tried to add some BS charges like
> > > prepaid oil changes and some other garbage, on the order of a couple
of
> > > hundred dollars. They told me "all the vehicles sold come with that".
I
> > > said, "fine, bye." About a week later, they called and told me to come
> > > get the Jeep at the previously negotiated price. It was still sitting
> > > under the awning and had no additional miles on it. They were hoping
I'd
> > > change my mind, come back and pay the BS charges because I'd been
> > > waiting 3 mos. for delivery. I was fully prepared to order another one
> > > from another dealer and was probably just days away from doing just
> that.
> > >
> > >
> > > Jeffrey Wright wrote:
> > >
> > > > I ordered my Rubicon back in February; it has arrived. I'm very
> anxious.
> > > >
> > > > I go in tomorrow to settle on price. The msrp on mine is 28,600. I
am
> in
> > a
> > > > relatively low volume area (deep south Texas), and I anticipate an
> > > > exhausting haggle session or two.
> > > >
> > > > What is the best you think I can do?
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > __________________________________________________ _________
> > > tw
> > >
> > > 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> > > 01 XJ Sport
> > >
> > > There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> > > -- Dave Barry
> > >
> > > Pronunciation: 'jEp
> > > Function: noun
> > > Date: 1940
> > >
> > > Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> > > A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> > > 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> > > World War II.
> > >
> > > (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> > > __________________________________________________ _________
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
05-10-2004, 11:49 PM
#98
Guest
Posts: n/a
Rubicon Price Negotiation: Done deal
Here's how it went:
The Jeep came in Thursday, May 6. I ordered it back in February; I ignored
the dealer until today, Monday, May 10. I made it obvious I was in no hurry,
I never salivated, and showed only mild interest in the vehicle the first
time I saw it. Give me an Oscar.
I took the advice proffered here and visited the suggested web sites. My
MSRP was 28.6K. Kelly's, Edmunds, and CarsDirect all had my Rubi at 26.5K as
the "good deal" norm. I made this known, and my dealer came back with
26.1K-- at 5.9% interest for 66 months. No way.
We went back and forth just a couple of times, and in the end I got my Jeep
for 26.6K at 1.9% interest (Chrysler Finance) for 48 months. I had to put 3K
down.
I think it is important to note that I do not have perfect credit, courtesy
of my ex-wife. Nonetheless, I asked for the best finance rate possible and
got it. Seems all I had to do was ask. (I do have a good job, low debt, and
make a decent buck, which can't hurt.)
Once the deal was made, I was siphoned off to the finance gal, and just as
some cautioned they tried to sneak in $150 for 20 "free" oil changes. She
said the contract had to show the oil change program price, but that it had
already been deducted. I flashed the math though my mind, and it did not add
up. I caught the discrepancy, thanks to the heads up on this group, and
worked it out to my favor. We had to tear up three documents, and now free
means free.
I did bite on the gap insurance. For $192 I get a replacement vehicle should
this one get totaled; my insurance, Geico, would just give me what it was
worth at the time of the accident. No, I do not intend to total the vehicle
in the next five years, but I do plan on wheeling and you never know. I
think if you are buying a real Jeep or a Corvette and use them as intended,
gap insurance makes sense.
I turned down extra warranty options. I stuck with the no extra cost 3 yr
bumper to bumper plus the 7/70 powertrain.
The minor glitches: it was supposed to come with a locking gas cap, but
didn't. I had that noted on the "what the dealer owes you" sheet. I also got
home and found no owner's manual, just a video.
All told, I rolled out with a good deal, a full tank of gas, and one damn
fine machine!
The Jeep came in Thursday, May 6. I ordered it back in February; I ignored
the dealer until today, Monday, May 10. I made it obvious I was in no hurry,
I never salivated, and showed only mild interest in the vehicle the first
time I saw it. Give me an Oscar.
I took the advice proffered here and visited the suggested web sites. My
MSRP was 28.6K. Kelly's, Edmunds, and CarsDirect all had my Rubi at 26.5K as
the "good deal" norm. I made this known, and my dealer came back with
26.1K-- at 5.9% interest for 66 months. No way.
We went back and forth just a couple of times, and in the end I got my Jeep
for 26.6K at 1.9% interest (Chrysler Finance) for 48 months. I had to put 3K
down.
I think it is important to note that I do not have perfect credit, courtesy
of my ex-wife. Nonetheless, I asked for the best finance rate possible and
got it. Seems all I had to do was ask. (I do have a good job, low debt, and
make a decent buck, which can't hurt.)
Once the deal was made, I was siphoned off to the finance gal, and just as
some cautioned they tried to sneak in $150 for 20 "free" oil changes. She
said the contract had to show the oil change program price, but that it had
already been deducted. I flashed the math though my mind, and it did not add
up. I caught the discrepancy, thanks to the heads up on this group, and
worked it out to my favor. We had to tear up three documents, and now free
means free.
I did bite on the gap insurance. For $192 I get a replacement vehicle should
this one get totaled; my insurance, Geico, would just give me what it was
worth at the time of the accident. No, I do not intend to total the vehicle
in the next five years, but I do plan on wheeling and you never know. I
think if you are buying a real Jeep or a Corvette and use them as intended,
gap insurance makes sense.
I turned down extra warranty options. I stuck with the no extra cost 3 yr
bumper to bumper plus the 7/70 powertrain.
The minor glitches: it was supposed to come with a locking gas cap, but
didn't. I had that noted on the "what the dealer owes you" sheet. I also got
home and found no owner's manual, just a video.
All told, I rolled out with a good deal, a full tank of gas, and one damn
fine machine!
05-10-2004, 11:49 PM
#99
Guest
Posts: n/a
Rubicon Price Negotiation: Done deal
Here's how it went:
The Jeep came in Thursday, May 6. I ordered it back in February; I ignored
the dealer until today, Monday, May 10. I made it obvious I was in no hurry,
I never salivated, and showed only mild interest in the vehicle the first
time I saw it. Give me an Oscar.
I took the advice proffered here and visited the suggested web sites. My
MSRP was 28.6K. Kelly's, Edmunds, and CarsDirect all had my Rubi at 26.5K as
the "good deal" norm. I made this known, and my dealer came back with
26.1K-- at 5.9% interest for 66 months. No way.
We went back and forth just a couple of times, and in the end I got my Jeep
for 26.6K at 1.9% interest (Chrysler Finance) for 48 months. I had to put 3K
down.
I think it is important to note that I do not have perfect credit, courtesy
of my ex-wife. Nonetheless, I asked for the best finance rate possible and
got it. Seems all I had to do was ask. (I do have a good job, low debt, and
make a decent buck, which can't hurt.)
Once the deal was made, I was siphoned off to the finance gal, and just as
some cautioned they tried to sneak in $150 for 20 "free" oil changes. She
said the contract had to show the oil change program price, but that it had
already been deducted. I flashed the math though my mind, and it did not add
up. I caught the discrepancy, thanks to the heads up on this group, and
worked it out to my favor. We had to tear up three documents, and now free
means free.
I did bite on the gap insurance. For $192 I get a replacement vehicle should
this one get totaled; my insurance, Geico, would just give me what it was
worth at the time of the accident. No, I do not intend to total the vehicle
in the next five years, but I do plan on wheeling and you never know. I
think if you are buying a real Jeep or a Corvette and use them as intended,
gap insurance makes sense.
I turned down extra warranty options. I stuck with the no extra cost 3 yr
bumper to bumper plus the 7/70 powertrain.
The minor glitches: it was supposed to come with a locking gas cap, but
didn't. I had that noted on the "what the dealer owes you" sheet. I also got
home and found no owner's manual, just a video.
All told, I rolled out with a good deal, a full tank of gas, and one damn
fine machine!
The Jeep came in Thursday, May 6. I ordered it back in February; I ignored
the dealer until today, Monday, May 10. I made it obvious I was in no hurry,
I never salivated, and showed only mild interest in the vehicle the first
time I saw it. Give me an Oscar.
I took the advice proffered here and visited the suggested web sites. My
MSRP was 28.6K. Kelly's, Edmunds, and CarsDirect all had my Rubi at 26.5K as
the "good deal" norm. I made this known, and my dealer came back with
26.1K-- at 5.9% interest for 66 months. No way.
We went back and forth just a couple of times, and in the end I got my Jeep
for 26.6K at 1.9% interest (Chrysler Finance) for 48 months. I had to put 3K
down.
I think it is important to note that I do not have perfect credit, courtesy
of my ex-wife. Nonetheless, I asked for the best finance rate possible and
got it. Seems all I had to do was ask. (I do have a good job, low debt, and
make a decent buck, which can't hurt.)
Once the deal was made, I was siphoned off to the finance gal, and just as
some cautioned they tried to sneak in $150 for 20 "free" oil changes. She
said the contract had to show the oil change program price, but that it had
already been deducted. I flashed the math though my mind, and it did not add
up. I caught the discrepancy, thanks to the heads up on this group, and
worked it out to my favor. We had to tear up three documents, and now free
means free.
I did bite on the gap insurance. For $192 I get a replacement vehicle should
this one get totaled; my insurance, Geico, would just give me what it was
worth at the time of the accident. No, I do not intend to total the vehicle
in the next five years, but I do plan on wheeling and you never know. I
think if you are buying a real Jeep or a Corvette and use them as intended,
gap insurance makes sense.
I turned down extra warranty options. I stuck with the no extra cost 3 yr
bumper to bumper plus the 7/70 powertrain.
The minor glitches: it was supposed to come with a locking gas cap, but
didn't. I had that noted on the "what the dealer owes you" sheet. I also got
home and found no owner's manual, just a video.
All told, I rolled out with a good deal, a full tank of gas, and one damn
fine machine!
05-10-2004, 11:49 PM
#100
Guest
Posts: n/a
Rubicon Price Negotiation: Done deal
Here's how it went:
The Jeep came in Thursday, May 6. I ordered it back in February; I ignored
the dealer until today, Monday, May 10. I made it obvious I was in no hurry,
I never salivated, and showed only mild interest in the vehicle the first
time I saw it. Give me an Oscar.
I took the advice proffered here and visited the suggested web sites. My
MSRP was 28.6K. Kelly's, Edmunds, and CarsDirect all had my Rubi at 26.5K as
the "good deal" norm. I made this known, and my dealer came back with
26.1K-- at 5.9% interest for 66 months. No way.
We went back and forth just a couple of times, and in the end I got my Jeep
for 26.6K at 1.9% interest (Chrysler Finance) for 48 months. I had to put 3K
down.
I think it is important to note that I do not have perfect credit, courtesy
of my ex-wife. Nonetheless, I asked for the best finance rate possible and
got it. Seems all I had to do was ask. (I do have a good job, low debt, and
make a decent buck, which can't hurt.)
Once the deal was made, I was siphoned off to the finance gal, and just as
some cautioned they tried to sneak in $150 for 20 "free" oil changes. She
said the contract had to show the oil change program price, but that it had
already been deducted. I flashed the math though my mind, and it did not add
up. I caught the discrepancy, thanks to the heads up on this group, and
worked it out to my favor. We had to tear up three documents, and now free
means free.
I did bite on the gap insurance. For $192 I get a replacement vehicle should
this one get totaled; my insurance, Geico, would just give me what it was
worth at the time of the accident. No, I do not intend to total the vehicle
in the next five years, but I do plan on wheeling and you never know. I
think if you are buying a real Jeep or a Corvette and use them as intended,
gap insurance makes sense.
I turned down extra warranty options. I stuck with the no extra cost 3 yr
bumper to bumper plus the 7/70 powertrain.
The minor glitches: it was supposed to come with a locking gas cap, but
didn't. I had that noted on the "what the dealer owes you" sheet. I also got
home and found no owner's manual, just a video.
All told, I rolled out with a good deal, a full tank of gas, and one damn
fine machine!
The Jeep came in Thursday, May 6. I ordered it back in February; I ignored
the dealer until today, Monday, May 10. I made it obvious I was in no hurry,
I never salivated, and showed only mild interest in the vehicle the first
time I saw it. Give me an Oscar.
I took the advice proffered here and visited the suggested web sites. My
MSRP was 28.6K. Kelly's, Edmunds, and CarsDirect all had my Rubi at 26.5K as
the "good deal" norm. I made this known, and my dealer came back with
26.1K-- at 5.9% interest for 66 months. No way.
We went back and forth just a couple of times, and in the end I got my Jeep
for 26.6K at 1.9% interest (Chrysler Finance) for 48 months. I had to put 3K
down.
I think it is important to note that I do not have perfect credit, courtesy
of my ex-wife. Nonetheless, I asked for the best finance rate possible and
got it. Seems all I had to do was ask. (I do have a good job, low debt, and
make a decent buck, which can't hurt.)
Once the deal was made, I was siphoned off to the finance gal, and just as
some cautioned they tried to sneak in $150 for 20 "free" oil changes. She
said the contract had to show the oil change program price, but that it had
already been deducted. I flashed the math though my mind, and it did not add
up. I caught the discrepancy, thanks to the heads up on this group, and
worked it out to my favor. We had to tear up three documents, and now free
means free.
I did bite on the gap insurance. For $192 I get a replacement vehicle should
this one get totaled; my insurance, Geico, would just give me what it was
worth at the time of the accident. No, I do not intend to total the vehicle
in the next five years, but I do plan on wheeling and you never know. I
think if you are buying a real Jeep or a Corvette and use them as intended,
gap insurance makes sense.
I turned down extra warranty options. I stuck with the no extra cost 3 yr
bumper to bumper plus the 7/70 powertrain.
The minor glitches: it was supposed to come with a locking gas cap, but
didn't. I had that noted on the "what the dealer owes you" sheet. I also got
home and found no owner's manual, just a video.
All told, I rolled out with a good deal, a full tank of gas, and one damn
fine machine!