Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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No it’s not but got the deal done! In some places cash is still king. A lot of times in small purchases the merchants have to pay between 2.5 and 3.5 percent when using a card. They don’t like that but people buy more with plastic so businesses gladly take the cards. It hurts a little more to get a few 100’s out and give to the cashier. Inserting or sliding a card is much easier. Sometimes a person doesn’t get a deal with cash but other times it works great. Nothing evil about it! Still pay taxes. In this day and age I have met at the bank with an individual buying my car for added protection and in case their was any funny money. Got to be careful!
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#62
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Dealers don’t care if u pay cash. They prefer u finance thru them. They are going to get their money regardless of how u pay
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I just bought a new truck and used the advice
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So just discussing one number, trade in at X value, and out the door price for the truck. Made the whole discussion easy. Great advice! coachk and sportsguy |
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I'll be off topic too and say that I love my 6-speed manual trans Bullitt Mustang.
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#65
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Is yours green or black? You need to post photos. I have friend in Jacksonville that has a green one, he loves it.
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Mine is dark highland Green metallic. It is a stunning color on a fantastic car.
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Of all the things I've encountered after moving to Florida several years ago, buying a vehicle is the most aggravating. At Bill Bryan Kia in Leesburg, they had a bumper (additional) sticker for $4,999 for the window tint, pinstripe package. I don't know how one begins a serious business transaction in the face of such BS. Jenkins Automotive Group seems to now own many of the dealerships, repair shops and body shops in the area. I encountered very high pressure sales tactics in two of their stores. I am a previous customer of Phillips' dealerships and I have nothing good to say about them to the extent I think Crimes against Seniors should take a look at their treatment of older buyers. So what to do? I like the suggestion of an out-the-door price and I'll take it or I'll leave. It not a problem with understanding how car dealerships work, but more to the point I don't have the patience for all games they play to try to take your money at every turn. All the money on the table is mine and they want more of it than their product and services entitle them to.
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It appears you do not like the experience of buying a car. Well, the dealers ain't gonna change their practices. You either find a way to make buying a car a very enjoyable experience or you keep doing the same thing and complaining about it. Your choice. Last edited by VApeople; 12-01-2020 at 08:49 AM. |
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Thinking will try a buying service when we buy a new one early next year and see how that works. |
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Or you can read what I and others have posted about our very enjoyable car buying experiences and then decide what works best for you.
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#72
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He can do that with jewelry, put it in his pocket and not put it through the books therefore cheating on his profit tax. However that is not the case with a titled vehicle from a dealer, there is a paper trail that cannot be buried.
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#73
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In PA dealers charge a service fee that is set by the state which I believe is around $300
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Not true. PA law sets a "maximum" fee that dealers can charge. The fee is not mandatory and is negotiable and it can be zero. It think one reason for setting a maximum fee is that the fee is not taxable.
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Saved me Thousands
By being a "wise guy" when trying to sell me a car they not only lost a customer but a walking advertisement for why not to buy at this dealer. I was ready to write a check for thousands of dollars, but instead decided my current car is great and
decided it was better than the ones on their lot! It was a wake up call which I am thankful for. I am sure my actions will have little effect on their P&L but it gives me some peace of mind. |
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