Quoting me gave that impression and with past quotes seemed a logical conclusion.
Went to a Kia dealer about a new hybrid car
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Quoting me gave that impression and with past quotes seemed a logical conclusion.
Sorry , never assume .
Think thats crazy... I know a guy who's wife wanted a telluride and they live in NOLA. Couldnt find a new one within 200mi. and ended up buying a slightly used one with 5,000mi. on clock. Mind you MSRP is around 45K. HE PAID 50,000.00!!!
I mentioned to him that Palisade was the sister car and there were plenty for sale NEW in the area for List price! He said wife wants what she wants....He's an attorney and would rather keep his home life happy!
Know someone that sought one of those out. He absolutely loves it. I didnt know it even existed until I saw his, at which point it wasn't available anymore.
Cryptic doesn't work in posts. Didn't assume. Extrapolated based on your previous posts.
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Maybe take a look at the RAV4 prime as you can get the $7500 rebate vs $4,500 as it has a 40 mile range vs 26 miles. Your state may give a rebate also. Sure it may cost a bit more but the rebate(s) will help there, plus the Toyota name and range will help with resale big time!
Speaking of Kia, I had to go to my nearby Kia dealer to see this market adjustment pricing first hand. Omg. Kia should be ashamed of themselves for not pulling dealers that try to do this. 2 examples
rio msrp 17,430 dealer markup 5,000 not to mention their additional 1400.00 for dealer bs add ons.
Sorento msrp 46,110 dealer markup 10,000 not to mention their additional 1400.00 for dealer bs add ons.
disgusting
rio msrp 17,430 dealer markup 5,000 not to mention their additional 1400.00 for dealer bs add ons.
Sorento msrp 46,110 dealer markup 10,000 not to mention their additional 1400.00 for dealer bs add ons.
disgusting
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Kia is the highest for dealer mark-ups in the US. Talked to a Kia salesman a Cincinnati dealership. I was looking at a used Honda Clarity. He tried to steer me to a Hyundai Ioniq so I asked if if they had dealer mark-up. Yes he said. Told him I don't do dealer MU. The jovial tone in his voice got a little icy. He actually said Merica was free trade. Told him I see it not as free trade but what it is Price Gouging. Told him I didn't care for the idea of paying an extra 4000 then make payments on that 4000 to the tune of about 8000 total for a 5 year loan. He was actually getting pissed. Can't say I wasn't smiling. More people need to start busting their chops.
Got a perfectly good car that gets decent milage. I'll wait for the deal I want. Yes it is disgusting. Money grubbing at it's worst. My brother lives in Colorado near a no MU Kia dealer. It would be worth the price of a plane ticket.
I get dealer mark ups on some cars:
New C8 corvette
Special GT2 GT3 911
Even new 400z when it comes out...
As well as some niche well priced EV or hybrid such as new ford maverick...But some run of the mill base model Kia or a Sorrento that fully loaded already has a laughable msrp of 44,000.00
Thats not just calling Merica consumers dumb, but down right brainless!
New C8 corvette
Special GT2 GT3 911
Even new 400z when it comes out...
As well as some niche well priced EV or hybrid such as new ford maverick...But some run of the mill base model Kia or a Sorrento that fully loaded already has a laughable msrp of 44,000.00
Thats not just calling Merica consumers dumb, but down right brainless!
Something about "the highest price the market will bear". If people will pay it, what incentive do dealers have to not charge it and stick that extra profit right in their pockets? Businesses are not moral entities, their entire purpose is to maximize profit.
In getting close to skirting the rules, this is exactly why I have a problem with the concept that "businesses are people".
In getting close to skirting the rules, this is exactly why I have a problem with the concept that "businesses are people".