Did you get the dealer to toss in any extras for free?

[Matthew/E36]

I asked for nothing and got nothing beyond the deal, which was 5% below invoice at Koons for a factory order.

I wouldn't want the dealer to say, "hey, could you pay a little more than we bargained for (for example) the larger screen," so I didn't say it to him in reverse.

I'm not blind to the fact that the dealer probably had money to spare in his profit, just as I could have afforded to pay more. I was content knowing that after FCA volume incentives, the dealer clears a couple of $100 in profit from the sale. He has a right to profit. Running a dealership is expensive (as sure as Jim Koons makes lots of money.)

I'm content knowing that the sale went flawlessly. I seek win-win transactions in this world. I'm not blind to the fact that each entity in a deal has a right to do what's best by them within the scope of law and my philosophy may not work for you.

I dislike any aspect of a transaction that seeks to complicate its true terms. Throwing in goodies, failing to negotiate a trade-in independently of a new car sale...not for me. They are classic sales tactics to make a customer feel like they got a good deal and are as transparent as the invariable infomercial product that magically drops the last payment and still makes a profit.

See past them. See everything in net present value--what it costs in today's money, especially lease or loan terms versus the joy it brings you.

So guess I should have asked for money back when I said I didn't want that license plate holder and tire cover!

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[Matthew/E36]

I may have still paid for those in the end in some way, shape or form but having that nice $0 listed to the dealer's handwriting made it feel like I got a leg up.

Side note, I'm still waiting for my headliner to arrive and have them install it but was told possibly August now

That's a good deal. Yeah, I get some people not wanting to negotiate extras...but there are just dealers who want to toss something in at the end because they are not going to negotiate price past a point. Mine didn't do that with the JLUR, but my last BMW they did for whatever reason. Gave me a $200 merchandise while I doubt they would have taken that from the price...I asked.

All dealers play the game a little different.

 

[Windycityjeep]

4 free jeep hats

 

[WastedPenguin]

I didn't get any accessories for free, but I did get 2 jeep ball caps!

 

[cabnfvr]

Define "free"

We got a fair trade on our 176,000 mile Liberty, mudflaps (removed after purchase), door sill inserts, Mopar Performance Rock Rails (love these!!), 4 free oil changes, free inspections for life, and they mounted our site purchased Rubi shocks, springs, and tires for cheap.
We're very happy with the deal wwe received.

 

[old8tora]

Define "free"
We're very happy with the deal wwe received.

"Free" means they gave you your Sport for free , and then you paid for some accessories , lol .

 

[Mjmi69]

Paid 5% below invoice
Freebees included
Free pcm reprogram for bigger tires and adjusting shift points
Cost on parts for 6 months
2yr free oil changes
One extra year warranty

Can I ask which dealership?

 

[Bearman95]

I did not get any extras. My Ruby had exactly what I wanted on it and I Negotiated for $5000 below MSRP and I was satisfied!

 

[Capt-Zoom]

Prestige in longmont colorado.

 

[BADBREW]

My So-called “freebie”...Windows tinted on the JLUR and a ball cap. I expect the next “dude/dudette” paid for my window tint and hat. I probably paid for the previous buyers “free” stuff for their vehicle. Circle of life. Dealers are definitely getting their money.

 

[kermitjewel]

two jeep hats

 

[aldo98229]

Got 22% off MSRP.

Or to put it differently, got 12% extra off after getting 10% off...

 

[PA-Punkn]

I got two Jeep hats as well!

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