[quote=as]Flu, Do you know some dealers in LA? I will give them a call and see their offer.
What is the reasonable price I should accept as my bottom line? 14k+tax and doc fees?
I’ve talked to a couple of dealers on the phone in SD. Boy, they are as cunning as fox, as slippery as eels. I hate to deal with them.[/quote]
I suggest having everything in place (cash in bank, financing lined up), and call/fax to get the info to a contact at the dealer. Figure out what you’re willing to pay and tell them to get back to you. However you do it, make it clear that you’re ready to buy TODAY. It might help to stop by for a test drive so that you can say “That specific car”. If the dealer does not get back to you, then you’re price is too low. Just because someone got it at a lower price a week ago doesn’t mean the the same deal is available to you. I’ve heard that end of the month helps as dealers want to make the numbers. Don’t know if there is any truth to that.
You have the money, you have the time, so you can relax knowing that you will get a “good” price if you’re patient. You may hate sales people but they need to eat too. Plus you never know, one of you kids may end up working as a car sales person.
Lastly, I am not sure dealers in LA are any less slimy than dealers in SD. What will happen if they lure you to drive up there and then say “sorry, that car was sold”? Now you’re in their familiar territory.
