eHoefler
ozark mountains
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I have bought 3 new vehicles from my dealer, all where at a different dealer. One was in Arlington Tx., my dealer is in Springfield Mo. My truck, 2010 Ram, was in Tx., they didn't charge me anything to go get. Plus the relationship with your local dealer, has proven to me, to be priceless when you are in need!
2010 Ram 3500, Crew Cab, Long bed, 4 x 4,Dually, Lights & Siren!
2006 40' Landmark Mt. Rushmore
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skipnchar
Topeka or somewhere else
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Of COURSE your dealer will make some money on the sale and why would you expect otherwise? They make money if they sell you something from their own lot and this is a LOT more trouble for them. If you can get the truck for a better price from the OTHER dealer then go get it yourself but chances are you'll get about the same deal from either dealer.
2011 F-150 HD Ecoboost 3.5 V6. 2550 payload, 17,100 GCVWR -
2004 F-150 HD (Traded after 80,000 towing miles)
2007 Rockwood 8314SS 34' travel trailer
US Govt survey shows three out of four people make up 75% of the total population
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udp8
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Mixed opinions, but it DOES seem like if you really want to pinch pennies, it'd be safest to go to the dealer with the vehicle in his possession, as long as it's not THAT far away.
Thanks everyone.
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Randu
South Central Michigan
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I get supplier plan so price of new GM is set right on dealer invoice. The only thing to negotiate is possible trade. Never paid anything more for a dealer swap but the farthest the dealer had to swap was 200 miles. They pay the retired swap drivers min wage as I know 2 drivers. Randu
2004 GMC 2500HD 8.1 Big Block gas
2008 Mobile Suites 36TK3
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Gemstone
Westfir, OR
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When shopping for my '05, I contacted my credit union, who happened to mention that they worked with a "finder", who located vehicles for CU members. I gave the finder my specs, he found the vehicle out of state, had it transported to his local dealer, had it prepped, then he delivered it to my rural Indiana home, I signed the CU paperwork that he brought with him...never had to leave the farm....sweet way to buy.
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Gemstone
'06 Elite Suites TK3, '95 KW T-600, '04 Dyna Low Rider, '06 Softail Deuce
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hitchup
Fulltiming and on the Road.
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Whenever we've purchased a vehicle, they rarely have the color or options we wanted on their lot. So they would hunt one up online and go get it for us. They charged only an small extra delivery fee.
2009 DRV Mobile Suite 38TKSB3 (38RSSB3)....our custom home w/2011 upgrades
2010 Ford F450 KR CC 4x4......his office
Working Fulltimers since 3/2005
"Shoot for the Moon! Even if you miss it, you will land among the Stars."
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CKNSLS
Northern Utah
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"All dealers pay the same amount for the vehicles from the manufacturer."
Well yes and no. There are factory to dealer incentives as well as hold backs.
A dealer that sells more cars is in a much better position to give you a better price. This is why you go to a dealer to buy a certain truck. Dealer "A" says this is your price. You go to dealer "B" and the price can be several hundred less. Dealer "B" sells more cars and will give you a lesser price.
Most dealers run their overhead very lean these days, so don't bring that up.
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WWH
Texas
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Most dealers buy and trade vehicles with each other at invoice. At some point everyone needs a vehicle another deal has.
All dealers pay the same amount for the vehicles from the manufacturer. The only additional cost is transferring the vehicle. Some dealers use a truck and trailer for the transfer and others send A driver.
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camperforlife
Midwest
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My Nephew is a GMC dealer. He says it all depends. Some dealers will do a dealer trade invoice for invoice. If it is a short supply vehicle, the dealer with the desirable vehicle will almost always want a few hundred extra to give up the "in demand" vehicle.
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travisc
Pacific NW
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In the Northwest- there is a dealer in Northern Idaho called Dave Smith's sells most brands- claims to be one of the largest in the states in volume- they will actually buy you a 1 way airfare to spokane and come and get you. I have heard folks come from Alaska to Texas to get them...
Winnebago Access 24V
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