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Old 11-02-2022, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Richard Tahara View Post
If you are paying more than the MSP -- Manufacturerer's Suggest Price -- other than mandated taxes, you are paying too much. All other fees are added profit for the dealer.
I recently bought a new car which the dealer wanted to add nearly $8000 in fees and charges. It took four hours of negotiations, but I did get my car for the MSP plus mandated sales taxes and new registration fees.
You must be a very good negotiator, new car dealers are selling cars before delivery to the dealer. My understanding is the shortage will continue into 2023. I have put off buying a new vehicle because of the current situation. The way I preferred to deal with dealerships was to tell the salesman that I wanted a written quote, that I would shop three/ four other dealers for the best price, any change and I walk, more than once that ended the conversation