Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Jenkins will try to rip you off if they can. Be very careful dealing with them. I am only familiar with the Leesburg Jenkins Honda but have to assume that it is there business model! I think that I will go to Clermont for my Hyundai purchase!
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I bought one car via Costco but often wonder if you are really getting the best price?
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When I worked at Ford, we called it PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection). It included a long list of things such as removing shipping films and protective covers, a quick road test, verifying functions of all the major systems, leak checks, etc. We (FORD) paid the dealer to do this. If they charge you, that would be double dipping for the same thing. If you really mean a “document prep” or some other charge for work done in the dealership back office, then that would be fair charge. Someone has to get paid to do this work, and they can either list the charge separately, or bury it somewhere, but you’ll pay for it.
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#34
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Back when the "new" Thunderbirds came out I went to a Ford dealer in Colorado Springs. On the sticker in the window was: "ADP - $10,000. I asked the salesman what that was and he said (quite honestly & surprised me) Additional Dealer Profit.
They will get money any way possible. |
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Your not! Might be getting an ok deal but not the very best! Good, better and best!
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Don’t ever mention the word “cash”
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I just leased a Hyundai Sonata from Hyundai of Central Florida and saved more than $1000. I had previously leased a 2018 and a 2019 from Jenkins in Ocala on very reasonable terms. (Jenkins in Leesburg wouldn’t even come close to the Jenkins of Ocala rate.). Since my 2018 lease was coming due, I returned to Jenkins in Ocala expecting to get the same good rate I had gotten twice before. Boy did I get a surprise. They gave me a quote that was almost $4000 above the Hyundai of Central Florida rate. I left the dealership and as soon as I arrived home, I received an email telling me I could have the vehicle at $3000 less than the original quote. That would have still been $1000 more than the same vehicle that I leased in Clermont.
Hyundai of Central Florida does not charge a dealers fee. Almost every other Florida dealership charges a dealers fee of anywhere from $499 to $1099. This fee is pure profit for the dealership. When I moved to Florida from New Jersey seven years ago and looked into these dealer fees, I asked why they charge this extra fee. The answer seemed to be, “because they can.” When I leased the 2018 Sonata from Jenkins in Ocala, I asked why the Ocala dealership can give me a better price than the Leesburg dealership. I was told that since many of the customers in Leesburg are Villagers and elderly, they don’t shop around. |
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Not Subaru in Orlando
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#39
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Great Amswers and Idea's
This is a good demonstration of the value of Talk Of The Villages (TOTV)! Some of
the responses were really helpful and informative regarding purchasing in Florida and being a Villager! I did walk out on the Dealer and if they call regarding a follow up I would be frank and honest as to why I am no longer interested in doing business with them. I let my guard down on this one. This was another case of not negotiating with the person who makes the decision! It's called "Ghost" negotiations where the real decision maker is invisible, (e.g. Salesperson="I have to check with the Manager,etc"). A good process to follow when this is thrown at you is to have your own "Ghost" check point. As I said I screwed up in a couple of ways on this one and after buying cars for the last 60+ years you would think I would know better. |
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I agree. A buying service is convenient and less stressful, but it is not the way to get the best price on a car. Also, you need to make sure that the dealer actually has the exact car that he has quoted to you before you go to the dealership. Ask for the VIN number and the dealer's stock number. Some dealers will lure you to their dealership and then try to sell you another car. Or worse, they will ask for a deposit so they can have the car you want delivered to the dealership. If you ever pay a deposit, make sure you read the paper you sign very carefully because it will often allow the dealer to substitute a similar car. And you will never get the deposit back, even if it is on a credit card.
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Don’t pay this crap go up north where they will treat you the way you deserve and save a few extra thousand ! Disgusting and immoral ! |
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I’m amazed at all the creative ways they try to extract your hard earned savings from the seniors here ! It’s disgusting ! They treat those folks with disgust and greed |
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#45
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Some car dealers post the price on the window. Others expect you to haggle. Florida seems to be one of these places where haggling is expected. (Don't believe you can haggle better than the dealer. They are pros at it and you are an amateur.) I believe the best way to get a fair price without the hassle of haggling is to do everything on the internet. Do the reviews and all that business first. Know the car you want. You might even go to the lot and do a test drive. But DON'T take their IF I CAN, WILL YOU... deal. Don't believe them when they tell you, you can only get this great price if you buy before you leave.
Then go home and call one or two dealers. Tell them what you want and ask them the price. They won't want to name a price, but if you tell them you are talking to another dealer and want the price before you come in, they willl name their best fair price. Then go in and don't leave paying more than the internet price you got on the phone. |
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