That is a lot of work that you have to do to get a good deal on a car but i admire the determination. I don’t generally have to haggle. I just ase to speak with a Fleet sales rep and let them know that worked in the Fleet Sales division for Enterprise Rent a Car.
Dealerships need to move units and they know the if I am speaking to them that they are going to move the unit even if the margins are thin. It also helps that I still have my contacts at a couple of hundred dealers.
But I would agree that if you want to get a deal on something other than a Ford or Chevy that you are often times going to have to venture outside of San Diego.
Another recommendation, if you don’t like negotiatiing or the sales process you can use an intermediary. I believe Auto Buyers Consumer Services out of San Marcos does all the shopping around for you. They charge a non refundable fee of $100. Know what you want ahead of time and they will do the rest for you.
Think the owners name is Joe Roberts. Very nice guy. Use to be a former Banker. Servide is legitimate bargain for those who are too busy to spend weekends driving up to LA or those who just detest negotiating or haggling.
