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ADM’s on SRT’s and Hellcats

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Pre qualifying is a scam to get you in the door
Which is exactly what used to be called "qualifying for a loan", right?
 


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Which is exactly what used to be called "qualifying for a loan", right?
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Walked the lot of a nearby CDJR dealer today. Lotsa $60k plus wranglers, $100k wagoneers, etc, and of course plenty of Challengers and Chargers. Every one has the dealer "Protection plan" at $994 that is basically a shot of Scotchguard on the seats. And a $1199 "Pre Delivery service fee. And of course each one has a line item for "Market Adjustment", so thats just gonna be an ongoing thing with these shady dealers now. The adjustment was $0 on the '23 Chal/Char stock of course. I absolutely hate to buy anything from a dealer in FL, most are so slimy
Mine had the $1199 “used car reconditioning fee” lmfao. Absolute scammers the fees are insane. I got it made up with my trade in though
 


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Well, they can call it whatever they want. The only reason I finance a car is to save a few grand.
 


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Mine had the $1199 “used car reconditioning fee” lmfao. Absolute scammers the fees are insane. I got it made up with my trade in though
Rarely does John Q Public get the best of a car dealer..if your really savy and dig yer heals in...chances are yer gonna walk out empty handed..(new or used)...and if yer tradin in..yer not gonna get over on em...and the guys that think they got the best deals...generally got hosed..
 


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No one does. I simply got what I wanted and thought was fair. I had everything with all of the fees and my trade In laid out. I got them to increase the value of the trade in by a few thousand to cover some of the fees. The vehicle was priced well below market value. I do my homework, and not as “experienced” as you but wasn’t born yesterday lol. I looked yesterday and they’re selling the car I traded for $500 more than what I got for it + their fees.
Rarely does John Q Public get the best of a car dealer..if your really savy and dig yer heals in...chances are yer gonna walk out empty handed..(new or used)...and if yer tradin in..yer not gonna get over on em...and the guys that think they got the best deals...generally got hosed..
 


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It's cabbage season around here.
It really is. I live in the cabbage capital of the world.
 


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No one does. I simply got what I wanted and thought was fair. I had everything with all of the fees and my trade In laid out. I got them to increase the value of the trade in by a few thousand to cover some of the fees. The vehicle was priced well below market value. I do my homework, and not as “experienced” as you but wasn’t born yesterday lol. I looked yesterday and they’re selling the car I traded for $500 more than what I got for it + their fees.
Sounds like you did good...and your happy with your deal...and that's all that counts..(y)
 


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Sounds like you did good...and your happy with your deal...and that's all that counts..(y)
Yep. They have to make money, I was comfortable with the amount of hosing. Didn’t make out too bad, could always be better. Vehicle has been rock solid, really enjoying it. Definitely shady, can only imagine how many people get taken advantage of.
 


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Sounds like you did good...and your happy with your deal...and that's all that counts..(y)
If you see the value in your purchase, that's all that matters.

Only time I got a great deal was when I was a used car dealer. Even then, that's not always true.
 


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If you see the value in your purchase, that's all that matters.

Only time I got a great deal was when I was a used car dealer. Even then, that's not always true.
As we've discussed in the past...tough business..
 


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Yep. They have to make money, I was comfortable with the amount of hosing. Didn’t make out too bad, could always be better. Vehicle has been rock solid, really enjoying it. Definitely shady, can only imagine how many people get taken advantage of.
Vast majority are clueless..followed by those only concerned with ..how much a month..they are the ones..that pay too much...for too long...and when their 9 yr. old 2500.00 car shits the bed...they still owe 9 grand on it....happens all the time...
 


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As we've discussed in the past...tough business..
BTW, wife should be coming home tomorrow.
 


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BTW, wife should be coming home tomorrow.
Great news...hope the recovery goes well...(y)
 


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BTW, wife should be coming home tomorrow.
Glad to hear it, David. Keeping you guys in my prayers
 


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Yep. They have to make money, I was comfortable with the amount of hosing. Didn’t make out too bad, could always be better. Vehicle has been rock solid, really enjoying it. Definitely shady, can only imagine how many people get taken advantage of.
Here in Florida, where the average age is about the same as the daily high temperature, just imagine how these dealers must take advantage of the seniors.
 


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Here in Florida, where the average age is about the same as the daily high temperature, just imagine how these dealers must take advantage of the seniors.
I resemble that! Here in Bradenton we seniors rule! Ha! Ha!
 


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Here in Florida, where the average age is about the same as the daily high temperature, just imagine how these dealers must take advantage of the seniors.
Gotta be worse than the exploitation of children..can't imagine how many seniors are bent over daily by car dealers down there..:eek::eek:;)
 




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