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Well guys, I'm not feeling the love. The "low-ball" offer i presented on the '07 FX4 was rejected and countered, citing it's reasonableness compared to KBB and NADA.
I also pursued buying new. I told them that for me to buy new I'd need $10k off sticker and 0% financing. I could here the laughing over here in Okinawa. They said they'd do a deep dsicount with normal fianancing, or 0% with a lousy discount.
I definitely don't like this electronic negotiating and am sure I loose a bunch of buying power 'cause I'm not sitting there across the table with a fist full of money.
But I'm still not totally convinced that the deals are as great as they were post 9/11.
I also reviewed Carmax ads. All prices seem in line with the one I am looking at (given the year, options, miles and condition). And that was nationwide.
If you guys know of a dealer, or even specific truck, let me know. I can pick my port of entry, and have no ploblem flying there to pick up a great deal.
Thanks again,
Ken
I also pursued buying new. I told them that for me to buy new I'd need $10k off sticker and 0% financing. I could here the laughing over here in Okinawa. They said they'd do a deep dsicount with normal fianancing, or 0% with a lousy discount.
I definitely don't like this electronic negotiating and am sure I loose a bunch of buying power 'cause I'm not sitting there across the table with a fist full of money.
But I'm still not totally convinced that the deals are as great as they were post 9/11.
I also reviewed Carmax ads. All prices seem in line with the one I am looking at (given the year, options, miles and condition). And that was nationwide.
If you guys know of a dealer, or even specific truck, let me know. I can pick my port of entry, and have no ploblem flying there to pick up a great deal.
Thanks again,
Ken
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why don't you order the truck while you're overseas? You can order any vehicle you want, with any combo of options. I've had quite a few buddies do this while stationed in Italy and Greenland. It's worth a look...and they claimed they saved a butt-ton of money
btw, only applies to Military, but I'm guessing you got that covered if your USAF
btw, only applies to Military, but I'm guessing you got that covered if your USAF
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I spec'd one out with AAFES military auto sales a few months back. I was dissapointed with the savings. X-plan was better. I've watched all the way thru this month, and X-plan still wins. But it is still not $10k under invoice with 0% financing.
I'm going to reattack on the '07 FX4. My father-in-law looked at it and test drove it the other day and said it was "as advertised."
Thanks again for the inputs.
Ken
I'm going to reattack on the '07 FX4. My father-in-law looked at it and test drove it the other day and said it was "as advertised."
Thanks again for the inputs.
Ken
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I think an 06 with those options you listed would be okay for $18-19K...but I find it hard to believe an 07 for <$22k.
Look into the Costco car buying program as well. My truck was stickered for just under $43k when I was looking in Oct 2006. The Costco price was $36,600...period, no negotiating. I then got $5k off in rebates. I think my final out the door price was $32,500 for a FX4 SuperCrew w/ Luxury Package (same options as top-end Lariat). People have claimed to get in the high $20's for the same truck, but I think I did pretty good with the Costco program
Look into the Costco car buying program as well. My truck was stickered for just under $43k when I was looking in Oct 2006. The Costco price was $36,600...period, no negotiating. I then got $5k off in rebates. I think my final out the door price was $32,500 for a FX4 SuperCrew w/ Luxury Package (same options as top-end Lariat). People have claimed to get in the high $20's for the same truck, but I think I did pretty good with the Costco program