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> Well, I did the Edmunds thing of contacting several
> dealerships in one fell swoop via Edmunds' internet form.
>
> The first dealership located 100 miles away quoted me
> $18,200 (including doc. fee) for a new '06 automatic Camry LE.
> That's the best price. Another dealership quoted $18,700.
> A third 19,100. The fourth and last one never emailed.
>
> Unfortunately, my local dealership isn't participating
> in the Edmunds network--a shame since they're only 5 miles
> away. The locals want $18,900.
>
> All the dealerships were very DISpleased when I asked
> if any of them could match the 18,200 from the dealership
> that's located 100 miles away. "They're not making any
> money on that deal," one salesman retorted.
>
> Is it really true they're not making any money? I
> can't see why a dealership would sell at a loss!
Dealerships are not meant to be a non-profit organization and they do not
sell at a loss. All other things being equal, a dealership with a lower
overhead can sell for less markup than one with a high overhead, and one
that sells more volume can sell for less markup than one that sell at a
lower volume becuase certain costs are fairly constant.
>
> The lowest priced fellas are the largest Toyota
> dealership in the state, by the way. Should I buy from
> them?
If purchase price is your sole determing factor, then you should purchase
from the dealer with the lowest cost. If you factor in customer service,
reputation, and convenience, then the answer is not as clear.
The quality of their super low-priced Camry LE will
> be identical to the other dealerships, won't it?
Yes.
And last
> just as long before breaking down, I hope?
Yes.
>
> Any advice would be great appreciated. Thanks very
> much.
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Ray O
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> Well, I did the Edmunds thing of contacting several
> dealerships in one fell swoop via Edmunds' internet form.
>
> The first dealership located 100 miles away quoted me
> $18,200 (including doc. fee) for a new '06 automatic Camry LE.
> That's the best price. Another dealership quoted $18,700.
> A third 19,100. The fourth and last one never emailed.
>
> Unfortunately, my local dealership isn't participating
> in the Edmunds network--a shame since they're only 5 miles
> away. The locals want $18,900.
>
> All the dealerships were very DISpleased when I asked
> if any of them could match the 18,200 from the dealership
> that's located 100 miles away. "They're not making any
> money on that deal," one salesman retorted.
>
> Is it really true they're not making any money? I
> can't see why a dealership would sell at a loss!
Dealerships are not meant to be a non-profit organization and they do not
sell at a loss. All other things being equal, a dealership with a lower
overhead can sell for less markup than one with a high overhead, and one
that sells more volume can sell for less markup than one that sell at a
lower volume becuase certain costs are fairly constant.
>
> The lowest priced fellas are the largest Toyota
> dealership in the state, by the way. Should I buy from
> them?
If purchase price is your sole determing factor, then you should purchase
from the dealer with the lowest cost. If you factor in customer service,
reputation, and convenience, then the answer is not as clear.
The quality of their super low-priced Camry LE will
> be identical to the other dealerships, won't it?
Yes.
And last
> just as long before breaking down, I hope?
Yes.
>
> Any advice would be great appreciated. Thanks very
> much.
--
Ray O
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