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Do you think the current economic situation, fuel costs, value of the dollar and such,
1. Helps you negotiate a better deal
2. Makes it more difficult to negotiate good deal
3. Has minimal effect either way
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SemperFiCop
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1. Helps Anyone Negotiate a better Deal...
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AFChappy
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Should help negotiate a better deal, but it again relates to the dealer. My experience has been similar to others, in that it depends on the dealer and how hungry they are to sell a rig.
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downtheroad
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I guess it depends on what you are buying.
I tried to negotiate a lower price for fuel the last time I filled up - no deal.
But, if I were in the market for a high end coach I imagine they would probably listen to offers. It's not like they are selling them 12 at time these days.
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smkettner
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At the dealer I don't think it matters. For a private party I think there might be a few more desperate people willing to make a great deal. BTW the economy grew in the first quarter defying all the talk of recession.
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Kenneth
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How's the sales volume at the dealership? They have to get enough margin to cover their costs of staying open. If they want to reduce inventory and thereby reduce the interest they're paying to the bank ("flooring" cost), then they might offer some blow out pricing.
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Tom N
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Manufacturer's rebates, incentives, etc. certainly make for lower prices, although some dealers may not want to pass those on to the buyer.
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granite
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This recession hasn't affected enough people yet. Six months from now dealers might have to accept rock bottom prices to get rid of units?
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Matthew_B
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Are you talking about a unit that a working class person is going to buy? You bet, they aren't selling a lot right now.
I would imagine pop up campers that can be towed by a mini van probably are selling at a decent rate.
The high end units that are bought by those that don't give a rip about the price of anything are probably selling just fine.
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Bill 720
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Hi: I'm of the opinion it depends upon each individual dealer's needs. Some need to get rid of inventory, others don't. Some have a larger potential market, better locations and so on. You may have noticed there has already been at least one mfg. close its doors in the past few days. I would expect the small trailer market to increase rapidly and larger units sales to decline given the current situation. Downsizing and fewer hours on the road seem to be the trend at the moment. Bill
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