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From: speaker@umcp-cs.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Car sticker prices...
Message-ID: <2421@umcp-cs.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 5-Sep-83 19:39:27 EDT
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Posted: Mon Sep  5 19:39:27 1983
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To: net.auto
Subject: Re: Dealer markups on new cars (esp. Japanese imports)
References: <495@ihuxm.UUCP>

On the really popular Japanese imports, dealers are typically
charging $1000 above and beyond their markup of about $800 to
$1000.  They know they can do this because of the popularity
of these cars.

Yes they do charge an arm and a leg for add-ons.  My advice
there would be to find out how much the dealer normally charges
for add-ons.  Now compare this to the amount you are about to
pay.  Now demand that he remove the extras and their cost from
the dealer's sticker.

Hey...how about trying a buyer's service?  If you know what
kind of car your REALLY are lusting for, then I'm told
that this is a good alternative.  A buyer's service charges
somewhat less than the typical dealership because they don't
have all the floor plan and showroom floor charges.

Well, at least that's what I've heard.

						- Speaker
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