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Looking for the best dealer to order from in the Southern NH, Boston North area of Mass.? Eligible for the Affiliate discount but have been seeing bigger discounts in other locations. Thanks.
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Price was set online, so it really doesn't matter who you deal with, just build what you find on the spreadsheet, then compare. Maybe I got luckyWhom do you deal with there? Gathering quotes now. Thanks in advance.
Just picked up my new 2019 Wrangler MOAB from Travis at Tri-City Jeep in Eden, NC. They are sponsors here and advertised 7% under invoice - which was honored with zero sales pressure what-so-ever. Even the nice lady in charge of financing didn't try to sell any add ons.
- 7% under invoice with Tread Lightly discount and financing through one of their partners (rates are high everywhere nowadays, but the rate I got for excellent credit was better than Lightsteam - so no complaints)
- $349 admin fee, which is also advertised on their site (note this is about 1/2 of what most dealers in NC charge)
- Free full tank of gas
Travis kept me up to date about my shipping status as well. Once it left the Jeep plant he was prompt to let me know when the vehicle left the Toledo rail yard, when it arrived in Winston-Salem to be loaded up on the truck, and when it arrived at the dealership.
I honestly cannot think of anything that wasn't positive about the entire experience. If you are within driving distance, save yourself a headache and just reach out to Travis.
I’m in Charlotte and super curious, as well ... this would save me a trip to Maryland. Also, did you have a trade-in? If so, how’d they factor that into everything?Just wondering, they advertise no destination charges, was this true? Just the dealer fee, tax and tag? Do you mind posting your invoice out the door?
Someone had reported Capistrano. If not Rubicon, try Costa Mesa. Look at the map.The thing stop me from buying in Vegas is the ca dmv, registering an out of state care is hell like 3 half day trips last time I tried it.. does anyone know a fair dealer anywhere in ca even NorCal.. I can order from for 5 plus under invoice?
Someone had reported Capistrano. If not Rubicon, try Costa Mesa. Look at the map.
I bought in Vegas and registered in CA (Santa Ana). Smog check - 15mins, DMV visit with appt - less than 1 hr. Not sure why you had to do 3 half day trips. Read up recent experiences in the CA thread.
Good luck.
I did it like 6 years ago on my first Jeep, good news it is easier nowSomeone had reported Capistrano. If not Rubicon, try Costa Mesa. Look at the map.
I bought in Vegas and registered in CA (Santa Ana). Smog check - 15mins, DMV visit with appt - less than 1 hr. Not sure why you had to do 3 half day trips. Read up recent experiences in the CA thread.
Good luck.
I crossed paths with Terry when I was looking. I have to agree, he was great. I didn't go with them as I was working with Jeff Yemm at Freedom in Virden, Il. we well. Freedom had exactly what I wanted ordered and on the way. Terry didn't and we would have had to order or locate. These two dealerships were the best in this area by far and great to deal with.Picked up my JLU from Victory Lane in Carlinville -- Central Illinois, not far from STL. Can't say enough good stuff about them. There was no pressure. I used the spreadsheet from another thread and had a solid idea of what the pricing should be. Terry Pollard (Sales Manager) laid out the invoice and it matched all of my numbers. Ended up, after fees and all, walking out about 11% below MSRP.
Its not a big dealership. No BS; they're just easy guys to work with. Give Dan and Terry a call if you're looking.
https://www.victorylanechrysler.com
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/socal-by-way-of-vegas.8801/page-13#post-653952I did it like 6 years ago on my first Jeep, good news it is easier now
What is the ca thread full name I couldn’t find it
I was browsing the Gladiator forum earlier, and they have that thread. It mostly focus' on how much over MSRP the dealers are charging, though.lol we should have a "not recommended dealers" list. I bet over time the same names of dealers would come up in both lists. YMMV as always. :D
I hit the 'contact me' button on one website for a JL wrangler I saw and the dude replied thinking I wanted a gladiator. xD
I echo your comments about Koons and Craig Benner. I live in Jacksonville FL and got quotes at 12 different dealers in the general area (within ~100 miles) and Koons was by far the lowest at 6.5% below invoice. I just picked up my JLUR yesterday and can't say enough about my experience in dealing with Craig and the other people at Koons.I picked up my '19 Punkin' JLUR from Koons Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram over Memorial Day weekend. Craig Benner was awesome! I paid 6.5% under Invoice. There wasn't a single item added on that I didn't want. I ordered this on 4/19 and it was at the dealer about 3 weeks later exactly how I asked for it. I couldn't get down to VA from NY when it arrived.
Craig sells all over the country, even shipped one to Hawaii for someone in the Military! Highly, highly recommend Craig. I tried over 10 different dealers to try and make a deal and was willing to travel wherever the best deal was.
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Just curious about that $799 processing fee all VA dealers charge... For folks from MD (where the fee is 'only' ... $299), that VA fee feels so very very wrong on numerous levels. How do folks who purchase from Koons are able to 'swallow' that fee and still be able to able to walk out with a great deal? When you list 6.5% below invoice 'deal', is it before or after the $799 fee? Just curious how it all works out?I echo your comments about Koons and Craig Benner. I live in Jacksonville FL and got quotes at 12 different dealers in the general area (within ~100 miles) and Koons was by far the lowest at 6.5% below invoice. I just picked up my JLUR yesterday and can't say enough about my experience in dealing with Craig and the other people at Koons.
You have to take it into account. Mine, with the doc fee, was actually a little over 5% under invoice. The key for me was the ease of the process. I got quotes online quickly and ordered. There were no hidden fees or trying to get me to buy a bunch of stuff I didn't want.Just curious about that $799 processing fee all VA dealers charge... For folks from MD (where the fee is 'only' ... $299), that VA fee feels so very very wrong on numerous levels. How do folks who purchase from Koons are able to 'swallow' that fee and still be able to able to walk out with a great deal? When you list 6.5% below invoice 'deal', is it before or after the $799 fee? Just curious how it all works out?
P.S. They still have fifty-six (56!) 2018s on their lot!