Blueeyedme
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In March we decided to factory order a new Wrangler. The best offers at the time via the forum were 8% off invoice. We choose to work with Criswell as the DC area is easy to get to and the original plan on delivery was to enjoy a long weekend in DC and then take the auto train back to FL. Covid thru a wrench into that plan.
The Good: Worked with Patrick Mantua (240) 364-7335. Sent him my build and he quickly replied with deal sheet which showed the List Pricing, Invoice Pricing and an 8% discount off the invoice price broken down as follows: 5% forum discount, 1% affiliate discount - Tread Lightly in my case, and 2% for financing through the dealer. In addition to tax and license, Criswell (at that time) charged a $300 dealer fee and $119 for wheel locks. This all seemed reasonable and we submitted a $1,000 non-refundable deposit and confirmed our order on March 16th. Due to the Covid factory shutdown, the build was much delayed and we finally took delivery on July 11th.
The Mickey Mouse: Mandatory wheel locks for $119 - just stupid. Financing first offer was 4.6% (our credit scores are 840+) darn near walked out. Second offer was 3.99% which is still .75 points above what my own banks would charge. Now this is where they have you a bit. If you take the Zero factory financing, pay cash, or bring your own financing, you lose the 2% discount. Still ticks me off but since it's a simple interest contract with no prepayment penalty, I'll just pay it off and keep the discount. Finally a few other mickey mouse fees $20 for temp tags, $20 electronic registration and $100 title tax in addition to my states sales tax and registration fees and I was out the door.
In summary: Patrick was great to work with and It was still a much better deal than I could have got locally. Before I agreed to the order, I offered my three local dealers an opportunity to match it and they all passed. While Covid and riots changed up our plans for a weekend in DC and the auto train, we did spend a couple of wonderful days driving Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway home to Florida.
Note: It was mentioned that they have increased their dealer fee to $500 so be sure you understand all the fees in determining if it makes sense for you.
The Good: Worked with Patrick Mantua (240) 364-7335. Sent him my build and he quickly replied with deal sheet which showed the List Pricing, Invoice Pricing and an 8% discount off the invoice price broken down as follows: 5% forum discount, 1% affiliate discount - Tread Lightly in my case, and 2% for financing through the dealer. In addition to tax and license, Criswell (at that time) charged a $300 dealer fee and $119 for wheel locks. This all seemed reasonable and we submitted a $1,000 non-refundable deposit and confirmed our order on March 16th. Due to the Covid factory shutdown, the build was much delayed and we finally took delivery on July 11th.
The Mickey Mouse: Mandatory wheel locks for $119 - just stupid. Financing first offer was 4.6% (our credit scores are 840+) darn near walked out. Second offer was 3.99% which is still .75 points above what my own banks would charge. Now this is where they have you a bit. If you take the Zero factory financing, pay cash, or bring your own financing, you lose the 2% discount. Still ticks me off but since it's a simple interest contract with no prepayment penalty, I'll just pay it off and keep the discount. Finally a few other mickey mouse fees $20 for temp tags, $20 electronic registration and $100 title tax in addition to my states sales tax and registration fees and I was out the door.
In summary: Patrick was great to work with and It was still a much better deal than I could have got locally. Before I agreed to the order, I offered my three local dealers an opportunity to match it and they all passed. While Covid and riots changed up our plans for a weekend in DC and the auto train, we did spend a couple of wonderful days driving Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway home to Florida.
Note: It was mentioned that they have increased their dealer fee to $500 so be sure you understand all the fees in determining if it makes sense for you.
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