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Old 11-06-2022, 08:30 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.
I have never paid more than 85% of MSRP, and I am not about to start now.