So I got a quote over the internet which was $10,000 off sticker. It was VIN specific. I thought it too good to be true but nonetheless, printed it off and headed to the dealer. It was last year's model and I thought they're trying to clear out inventory to make way for the 2022 model year.
So I get there and present my quote. They try telling me it's for the base trim and not the one in which I'm interested. They wanted to split the $10k in manufacturer discounts 50-50. We go 'round the block on my quote being VIN-specific. Moreover, I had to fight for a customer loyalty discount despite showing proof of insurance and registration. So I start to walk. Finally, they agree to absorb all discounts except for $1,000. It's my wife's car so I acquiesced, but I'm still miffed over this 'bait and switch' tactic.
According to the bell curve on TruCar.com I still got a great deal relative to what others paid. I wanted to tear them a new one in the customer survey but the wife says to let it go.
The moral of the story: beware of the internet price. I spent four hours there haggling. Expect to do the same.
Thank you.
So I get there and present my quote. They try telling me it's for the base trim and not the one in which I'm interested. They wanted to split the $10k in manufacturer discounts 50-50. We go 'round the block on my quote being VIN-specific. Moreover, I had to fight for a customer loyalty discount despite showing proof of insurance and registration. So I start to walk. Finally, they agree to absorb all discounts except for $1,000. It's my wife's car so I acquiesced, but I'm still miffed over this 'bait and switch' tactic.
According to the bell curve on TruCar.com I still got a great deal relative to what others paid. I wanted to tear them a new one in the customer survey but the wife says to let it go.
The moral of the story: beware of the internet price. I spent four hours there haggling. Expect to do the same.
Thank you.