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Re: Best Family Sedan?
« Reply #160 on: June 01, 2011, 01:56:44 AM »
That, and dealer costs vary by state.
Generally Baltimore seems to be the cheapest place to buy a car. 
also i once heard that often dealers get a bonus if they sell a lot of cars so sometimes even if they sell the car for around what they paid they still make money.

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Re: Best Family Sedan?
« Reply #161 on: June 01, 2011, 01:57:37 AM »
also i once heard that often dealers get a bonus if they sell a lot of cars so sometimes even if they sell the car for around what they paid they still make money.
Yup, and it also helped that I finalized on the last day of the month when there are quotas to fill, etc.
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Re: Best Family Sedan?
« Reply #162 on: June 01, 2011, 09:53:17 AM »
Mazel Tov! Great deal, just curious if you can flip it for 25k, purchase the one in Baltimore and keep 2.5k.  :)

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Re: Best Family Sedan?
« Reply #163 on: June 01, 2011, 03:08:41 PM »
geico told me that since i am already in their "highest loyal customer bracket"??? there would be no further discount for the nmfa.
i was told the same thing when i called today to ask for a discount as a member of NFMA, but the csr said he will notate in my account that i am a member and if i will ever be eligible then it will be applied to my account. i checked my account online a couple of minutes later, and i see that i did get a discount of $42.20 for 6 months!  btw he didnt ask me for proof of membership...

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Re: Best Family Sedan?
« Reply #164 on: June 01, 2011, 07:10:52 PM »
Wound up with an Altima 2.5SL in Metallic Slate (Dark Gray/Graphite color) with black heated leather seats, moonroof, dual-zone+rear AC/Heat, 8 way power seat, intelligent key/push button ignition, etc, etc.

The Altima 4 cylinder has CVT transmission that made it feel more powerful than other 4 cylinder cars.  The V6 would've been a good few thousand more and gas mileage was worse.  Additionally the ride comfort in the 4 cylinder is indeed much better than the V6, as consumer reports also says.  Overall very happy so far, much more fun/sporty than a Camry or Accord IMHO.

Sticker was $27,500+, paid $21,000+.
Had a dealer in Baltimore that was willing to go down to $20,400+ but he didn't have my preferred color and between the airfare there, gas back, and miles on the car it wouldn't have been worth it IMO.

My first car purchase :D :D



Mazal Tov!!

Are you thinking of widening your concierge service to help people buy new cars at discount?

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Re: Best Family Sedan?
« Reply #165 on: June 01, 2011, 07:13:54 PM »
Mazal Tov!!

Are you thinking of widening your concierge service to help people buy new cars at discount?

Are you thinking of buying a new car?
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Re: Best Family Sedan?
« Reply #166 on: June 01, 2011, 07:41:17 PM »
i was told the same thing when i called today to ask for a discount as a member of NFMA, but the csr said he will notate in my account that i am a member and if i will ever be eligible then it will be applied to my account. i checked my account online a couple of minutes later, and i see that i did get a discount of $42.20 for 6 months!  btw he didnt ask me for proof of membership...
If you get into an accident they can ask for proof of membership.  If you're not a member that will bite you in the #$%.

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Re: Best Family Sedan?
« Reply #167 on: June 01, 2011, 09:11:05 PM »
If you get into an accident they can ask for proof of membership.  If you're not a member that will bite you in the #$%.
i personally do have membership, but i doubt i will need to renew it, if geico took my word for it now, i can safely assume they will not ask me in a year from now if i renewed. and then i am not liable if they keep on giving me the discount without verifying

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Re: Best Family Sedan?
« Reply #168 on: June 01, 2011, 09:32:59 PM »
i personally do have membership, but i doubt i will need to renew it, if geico took my word for it now, i can safely assume they will not ask me in a year from now if i renewed. and then i am not liable if they keep on giving me the discount without verifying
Or they can say you should've told them you no longer qualified.
I'm no expert-ask an insurance person their professional opinion.

Either way it likely won't be an issue unless something catastrophic happens.
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Re: Best Family Sedan?
« Reply #169 on: June 01, 2011, 09:44:21 PM »
Are you thinking of buying a new car?

Not at the moment. My Car can last a nice while yet.

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Re: Best Family Sedan?
« Reply #170 on: June 01, 2011, 10:40:29 PM »
Not at the moment. My Car can last a nice while yet.

IY"H, it's a really nice car too... :P
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Re: Best Family Sedan?
« Reply #171 on: June 01, 2011, 10:42:34 PM »
IY"H, it's a really nice car too... :P

Which, mine or Dans? ;)

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Re: Best Family Sedan?
« Reply #172 on: June 01, 2011, 10:45:26 PM »
Which, mine or Dans? ;)

Isn't it obvious I'm talking about yours ;)
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Re: Best Family Sedan?
« Reply #173 on: June 01, 2011, 11:17:36 PM »
Isn't it obvious I'm talking about yours ;)
Yes, I was just making sure :D

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Re: Best Family Sedan?
« Reply #174 on: July 21, 2011, 10:08:41 PM »
Yes, I was just making sure :D
What do u drive?

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Re: Best Family Sedan?
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Re: Best Family Sedan?
« Reply #176 on: September 20, 2011, 10:26:27 PM »
Can you record the (audio of the) negotiation for us, or that's asking too much? I just can't seem to comprehend the willingness on their part to "loose money off you!"

Also, Dave Ramsey claims that cash - real cash - is the best negotiating tool. Ever tried that?

you'll have to get a anti shakes or something to carry it.

unless you want to bring coins form the mint - for which you might need a truck...
(yeah its an old thread) dan, i am shocked you let him get away with that one

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Re: Best Family Sedan?
« Reply #177 on: September 21, 2011, 01:34:07 PM »
Or they can say you should've told them you no longer qualified.
I'm no expert-ask an insurance person their professional opinion.

Either way it likely won't be an issue unless something catastrophic happens.
I financed my car through Pen Fed.  Didn't pay any membership>  I told them I had family in the military i.e. Grandfather and they made me a member. 

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Re: Best Family Sedan?
« Reply #178 on: September 23, 2011, 12:03:05 AM »
That, and dealer costs vary by state.
Generally Baltimore seems to be the cheapest place to buy a car.
although sherr auto is typically more expensive

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Re: Best Family Sedan?
« Reply #179 on: September 23, 2011, 12:06:25 AM »
although sherr auto is typically more expensive

Dan was referring to "new car sales" /car dealers.   Sherr sells used cars which is an entirely different market.