Dealer Mark-Ups
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RE: Dealer Mark-Ups
Here is what they responded with:
"I would love to assist you with your Mustang GT purchase. However, they are
in large demand and in short quantity. We currently have a $5000.00 over
MSRP sticker on our vehicles in stock. We had three and sold all three over
President's Day weekend. We can order one for you and the price would be
MSRP, but you are going to run into the same problem with time. We are not
expecting any on our lot for approximately two months. And on an order it
would be even longer. "
This was at Koons Ford.
"I would love to assist you with your Mustang GT purchase. However, they are
in large demand and in short quantity. We currently have a $5000.00 over
MSRP sticker on our vehicles in stock. We had three and sold all three over
President's Day weekend. We can order one for you and the price would be
MSRP, but you are going to run into the same problem with time. We are not
expecting any on our lot for approximately two months. And on an order it
would be even longer. "
This was at Koons Ford.
Thread Starter
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Posts: 2,126
RE: Dealer Mark-Ups
ORIGINAL: Birdieman4
I would E mail Koons ford back and say, "Thanks for the price quote. Because I am doing a little comparative shopping, I have realized that you guys are a LOT higher in price than everyone else in my area. Not only has your dealership turned me off because of your extreme price, but I will make sure I tell every soul I meet not to shop your dealership. To make it right, I will need you to beat my best offer on a new gt by $500. Have a nice day."
Here is what they responded with:
"I would love to assist you with your Mustang GT purchase. However, they are
in large demand and in short quantity. We currently have a $5000.00 over
MSRP sticker on our vehicles in stock. We had three and sold all three over
President's Day weekend. We can order one for you and the price would be
MSRP, but you are going to run into the same problem with time. We are not
expecting any on our lot for approximately two months. And on an order it
would be even longer. "
This was at Koons Ford.
"I would love to assist you with your Mustang GT purchase. However, they are
in large demand and in short quantity. We currently have a $5000.00 over
MSRP sticker on our vehicles in stock. We had three and sold all three over
President's Day weekend. We can order one for you and the price would be
MSRP, but you are going to run into the same problem with time. We are not
expecting any on our lot for approximately two months. And on an order it
would be even longer. "
This was at Koons Ford.
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RE: Dealer Mark-Ups
Dealerships know that word of mouth makes a difference. I wouldn't be surprised at all if the dealer came back with a better offer and an apology.
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RE: Dealer Mark-Ups
I heard through the grapevine that most of the 05 GTs were shipped to dealers west of the Mississippi. Don’t know the reason why if true. Maybe somebody else out there has heard the same thing and can offer some insight?
Thread Starter
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RE: Dealer Mark-Ups
ORIGINAL: Marty256
I heard through the grapevine that most of the 05 GTs were shipped to dealers west of the Mississippi. Don’t know the reason why if true. Maybe somebody else out there has heard the same thing and can offer some insight?
I heard through the grapevine that most of the 05 GTs were shipped to dealers west of the Mississippi. Don’t know the reason why if true. Maybe somebody else out there has heard the same thing and can offer some insight?
Joined: Mar 2005
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RE: Dealer Mark-Ups
I called a dealership last week, and the said that they accept X-plan, but will charge a $1000 "market adjustment" even on an order. I guess I will have to try the other 30 metro detroit ford dealers. Has anyone had luck in the detroit area with their purchase?
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 291
From: Boerne, Texas
RE: Dealer Mark-Ups
I bought my Expedition via the internet, doing all the comparison shopping at home, going to each dealer well armed with materials and working the dealerships against each other for the sale.
Mustang as well, considering no one was dealing in January....
Seemed to work, and you feel better, to an extent.
I paid MSRP in San Antonio back in January. Sure do not see to many around these parts though.
Later,
Mustang as well, considering no one was dealing in January....
Seemed to work, and you feel better, to an extent.
I paid MSRP in San Antonio back in January. Sure do not see to many around these parts though.
Later,