JoshM Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Record cold and then ZR, I would put my chips all in, but I lost them all on the last busted ice storm a while back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 It takes a special talent to read a thermometer or a station observation. Maybe with practice you can learn to do it, no? No. That's not seeing cold. That is seeing a thermometer. If I change the numbers does the outside temp change? Nice try though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 He's making a joke. Welcome to the forum. You blew it. Now I'll bet no longer thinks I believe in super heroes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 When h*ll freezes over, so see you next week. It's the only time you can walk in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Rain Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 You blew it. Now I'll bet no longer thinks I believe in super heroes. Sorry man. I was trying to keep him from getting off to a bad start. On another note, I'm in a car dealership waiting to negotiate on a new car. Any advice? Should I take the first offer or wait for the little man to come out from the back? I hate this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Sorry man. I was trying to keep him from getting off to a bad start. On another note, I'm in a car dealership waiting to negotiate on a new car. Any advice? Should I take the first offer or wait for the little man to come out from the back? I hate this. Depends on the brand and trim level. Need more info. Also are you trading something in or is it a straight up deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerel_sky Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Once you get to the guy from the back( sales mgr) don't take no crap, and if its a2013, you oughta be sitting pretty! Don't be afraid to walk!! I walked out of a deal over 200$! They already had it washed and up front and they wanted to charge 200$ to put on cruise control! I said no and walked out and it created pandemonium !! They were paging people left and right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 You blew it. Now I'll bet no longer thinks I believe in super heroes. Sorry man. I was trying to keep him from getting off to a bad start. On another note, I'm in a car dealership waiting to negotiate on a new car. Any advice? Should I take the first offer or wait for the little man to come out from the back? I hate this. Argue prices all damn day. All day. Until it's closing and they really want your deal. Seriously that's the only way to do it. You will get the best price if you seem like you want to bite. You need to at least have him go to the manager and talk price and come back with an offer a few times, do that until tell manager himself explains to you how he "can't go lower or he'll lose money (lie)". When it's closing, pounce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Rain Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Depends on the brand and trim level. Need more info. Also are you trading something in or is it a straight up deal? 2013 Rav-4, trading in a 2005 Honda CR-V. Already looked up trade-in value from several sources. I'm definitely not married to the Rav-4 but figured I could get a good deal because it is a 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Rain Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Once you get to the guy from the back( sales mgr) don't take no crap, and if its a2013, you oughta be sitting pretty! Don't be afraid to walk!! I walked out of a deal over 200$! They already had it washed and up front and they wanted to charge 200$ to put on cruise control! I said no and walked out and it created pandemonium !! They were paging people left and right Yeah, that's the thing....like you and Jon said, you gotta be willing to argue and leave. I'll be ready! . They try to confuse you with Simonize and lojack and all the extra stuff and sneak all that into the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin NCwx Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Sorry man. I was trying to keep him from getting off to a bad start. On another note, I'm in a car dealership waiting to negotiate on a new car. Any advice? Should I take the first offer or wait for the little man to come out from the back? I hate this. have a low number and stick to it. Dont be afraid to leave if they dont come down. Dont worry they will call you the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POWERSTROKE Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Play hard ball and check with other dealers. On a used car generally they have 3000-5000 profit set in it. I have a friend that owns several dealerships and another friend who sells for a dealership. A new one will miss 3000 once it has been titled. Buy used with low mikes u will save more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Rain Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 have a low number and stick to it. Dont be afraid to leave if they dont come down. Dont worry they will call you the next day.I looked on Truecar and got the MSRP and Invoice prices for the vehicle and add-ons that I want, as well as the average price paid in the area. That was helpful.The guy has already gave me the "uh oh" on my trade because the AC doesn't work and one of the interior lights doesn't work. Haha! It's in great condition otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WXmaestro Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 No. That's not seeing cold. That is seeing a thermometer. If I change the numbers does the outside temp change? Nice try though. I read your post over and over but that still doesn't make it any less ridiculous. Nice try though. P.S. If you lower your thermostat inside it makes the temperature change. Sorry, you lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POWERSTROKE Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 have a low number and stick to it. Dont be afraid to leave if they dont come down. Dont worry they will call you the next day. Trust me they will call. Its a 2013 so give them a crazy low number. Even though its only Jan 2 they have to take a loss on it so give them a low number they will call u back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 To late now but the best method is to negotiate the best cash price with no trade. After you know what they will actually sell the car for that is the time to say you've decide to trade on your old car. What dealers often do when they know you are going to trade, especially on a leftover, is offer you 1 or 2 thousand above the trade in value of your old car. Most people have looked up the value of their trade. The higher value is supposed to make you so happy that you can't wait to sign. What they actually did of course, is add a fraction of the discount available on a leftover 13 to your trade. Don't stop there. You are in a strong position. As others have said, you have to be willing to walk. They will call you back in almost all cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I read your post over and over but that still doesn't make it any less ridiculous. Nice try though. P.S. If you lower your thermostat inside it makes the temperature change. Sorry, you lose. I'm sorry, I didn't realize you are slow. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazaroo Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Just went through the same thing Mon. Got a fusion energi for 4k less than the avg for my area. They came to me after closing telling me how they were losing money on the deal and all they had left was 400dealer holdback. Could have gotten it maybe if I walked but I needed the tax right off for 2013. Great car . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POWERSTROKE Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 They fail to tell u that there are four invoices. They will tell u they selling u at invoice. Lol there are 4 different ones u can bet they never will lose money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerel_sky Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I'm sorry, I didn't realize you are slow. Good luck.Da@m youth these days, they don't respect their elders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Da@m youth these days, they don't respect their elders! lol He might be 80 for all I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerel_sky Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 lol He might be 80 for all I know.Hard to tell and you could be right! But, I'm in the middle, but the youth of today always seems to have something to prove and the last word!! I would bet on early 20s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevo Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Curious...why is bobbit showing up with a post in the discussion thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Curious...why is bobbit showing up with a post in the discussion thread? I thought he was cut off? Pun intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalicwx366 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Lol Bobbitt got banned quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packbacker Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 It's fabulously amazing how Winchester, VA is the jackpot area in every single Mid-Atlantic snowstorm, no matter the setup. They were supposed to be fringed today and one poster there already has over 2" and it's still snowing. MA overperformed for sure, especially for all there griping. After this storm Ji will be approaching 10" on the season and they haven't even gotten to there peak time yet, granted that's 3 - 3" storms plus another small 1incher but he is at 50% of climo now on Jan 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bsudweather Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Curious...why is bobbit showing up with a post in the discussion thread? Was wondering same thing! It's funny he post here but after being banned other day he was on every weather FB page calling all of us on here a bunch of weenies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Rain Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 To late now but the best method is to negotiate the best cash price with no trade. After you know what they will actually sell the car for that is the time to say you've decide to trade on your old car. What dealers often do when they know you are going to trade, especially on a leftover, is offer you 1 or 2 thousand above the trade in value of your old car. Most people have looked up the value of their trade. The higher value is supposed to make you so happy that you can't wait to sign. What they actually did of course, is add a fraction of the discount available on a leftover 13 to your trade. Don't stop there. You are in a strong position. As others have said, you have to be willing to walk. They will call you back in almost all cases. Man this is taking forever. I'm about to get to a number I can be happy with, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Man this is taking forever. I'm about to get to a number I can be happy with, though. Hang in there. Last two things to watch for. They will try and add all kinds of maintenance agreements, service agreements, clear coat protection, etc, etc. Beware. Also double check the interest rate just as you are about to sign. If your credit is reasonable it should currently be very low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Rain Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Hang in there. Last two things to watch for. They will try and add all kinds of maintenance agreements, service agreements, clear coat protection, etc, etc. Beware. Also double check the interest rate just as you are about to sign. If your credit is reasonable it should currently be very low. Good to know. We've already been through the service agreement/add-ons stuff. And the interest rate is 0%. Good to double-check the sheet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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