LOL @ $7,995 markup
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From: Cleveland, OH
I can't wait for the day these dealers sign up! I'm on the verge of flying out to South Coast and driving one home (or having them ship one to me) because the savings are truly unbelievable. When you see the prices out here on the right coast and you hear stories about west coast deals, it really seems too good to be true.
My first stop after graduation might be SoCal...
My first stop after graduation might be SoCal...
There is a thread on here somewhere where a guy had to get a new paint job because of all the rock chips his car had after his cross-country return trip from South Coast. Another guy had a similar experience. Seems like the crappy Mitsu paint is also on the Evo X. So, shipping it would be the safer option
...I know of a guy (see him here on youtube) who had a custom-designed Ferrari and paid $4 million for it. Are you going to tell me he's not more of an enthusiast than the guy who buys it at a dealer/broker for MSRP plus marketing adjustment.
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I paid over invoice for my first allocation VIII, that was before I knew about evoM and about dealers selling evo's for sticker or less. In hind sight, I made a rash decision rather than doing my homework. If I wanted a 10, I would order from cali and wait the two weeks, then use that extra 8k for KW's a few hardparts and a tune when they are available and still have enough cash left over for a few track days.
That is what I call and enthusiast
Signed:
a reformed tard that once paid over invoice for an evo out of ignorance
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From: Baltimore, MD
There is a way (in theory) to skirt the markup, provided it is in the 1-5k range. Lease the car, keep your mileage below your yearly allowance, and thus maintain a high value in the car. When the lease turn in comes, there will be a lower difference between the residual and the actual value. The end payment may be what you would pay if the car was sticker. Could work. Of course, who among you can resist modding the car and can keep mileage under 7 or 8 thousand a year? For the lucky few, it would completely offset the markup.
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From: Brooklyn
Consider the second letter is MSRP: "SUGGESTED". They suggest it based on millions of dollars of market research. Most people don't take the suggestion and buy lancer, galants, explorers and even MDXs all day long for under-sticker. But occasionally, the market bears a higher price than the MSRP and people pay it. Don't hate them or call them "suckers" for wanting something and getting it.
By the way, I'm the Internet Director for not only my Mitsu store but four other franchise stores so my price is always lower than market. I just sold the second of our two in-store EVOs today for 4k over sticker. Yesterday we sold one who was not an Internet customer for 5k over. The fact is, giving great deals is really my job and I'm happy to do it. But I still have to respect the market and at the same time look out for my own family. If I was a real crook, I'd start a sneaker factory and make 600% markups like Nike does.
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From: KC, KS
If a bakery makes outrageous bread and people come from all over to buy it despite the fact that it's 25c more than other bakeries is that suckering? No, they have an in-demand product that people are willing to pay more for so they take advantage of the situation. Starbucks doesn't charge twice as much for crappy coffee, the actually make REALLY GOOD COFFEE and they charge more for it and make more profit based on that.
The main difference between your bad analogy, is that an Evo is an Evo. It doesn't matter which dealership you buy from, you're getting the same product. All coffee's are not the same. Different flavors, qualities, origins.
Charging people over sticker is not giving a great deal. It's sad you think you're "helping" a customer by overcharging them. The way you think is the reason people hate salesman.
Last edited by ksuchewie; Feb 20, 2008 at 05:58 PM.
Back in 2001 the ElantraXD was coming out. Now, I knew the GLS was coming out early and by the thousands since it was a nice family car. I also knew that the GT was hitting in summer but it was sport-tuned, had leather and all the look and feel that an enthusiast wants. My dilemna was: buy early for a fair price or later for sticker plus. I knew eventually things would "trickle down" and that maybe by Winter of 2001 I could get a GT for a decent price. But...sometimes you have to pay more for what you want.
The fact is, I wasn't dying to drive a tricked out Elantra down the block for the sake of comfort, I wanted to put in evofusion headers, install chrome headlights, p/p intake manifold, high spoiler, etc. NOW. So I got the GT early, paid more and got to work.
The fact is, I wasn't dying to drive a tricked out Elantra down the block for the sake of comfort, I wanted to put in evofusion headers, install chrome headlights, p/p intake manifold, high spoiler, etc. NOW. So I got the GT early, paid more and got to work.
I bought my IX at South Coast and had it shipped to me from their preferred shipper at the time. It took 27 days and cost me $970 insured.
I flew in Southwest to Santa Ana and had Sam pick me up. The ticket was $210, the fuel was $330. Two nights of hotels were $130. Food, I typically eat out a lot anyway, so I didn't count that. $670 and I was home (2000 miles) in 48 hours from taking delivery of my car.
2 days vs 27 days, a couple hundred bucks cheaper, and I got to see the country. Yep, I'd drive cross country again in a heartbeat. Its only two days out of your life, and its one heck of a ride.
No matter what you do, though, South Coast Mitusbishi rules for selling their cars at invoice. I can understand a dealership wanting to get sticker, but thank goodness for Evom's vendors that will sell it to you for a good deal. Anyone that wants to add on top of MSRP is ripping you off, period. Don't get hosed.
That same dealer just got their 2nd X shipment early last week. That’s barely 2 weeks after the first shipment. All of which (6-8) are collecting dust. So much for a super rare car.
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From: Okinawa, Japan
That's not really true.
I bought my IX at South Coast and had it shipped to me from their preferred shipper at the time. It took 27 days and cost me $970 insured.
I flew in Southwest to Santa Ana and had Sam pick me up. The ticket was $210, the fuel was $330. Two nights of hotels were $130. Food, I typically eat out a lot anyway, so I didn't count that. $670 and I was home (2000 miles) in 48 hours from taking delivery of my car.
2 days vs 27 days, a couple hundred bucks cheaper, and I got to see the country. Yep, I'd drive cross country again in a heartbeat. Its only two days out of your life, and its one heck of a ride.
No matter what you do, though, South Coast Mitusbishi rules for selling their cars at invoice. I can understand a dealership wanting to get sticker, but thank goodness for Evom's vendors that will sell it to you for a good deal. Anyone that wants to add on top of MSRP is ripping you off, period. Don't get hosed.
I bought my IX at South Coast and had it shipped to me from their preferred shipper at the time. It took 27 days and cost me $970 insured.
I flew in Southwest to Santa Ana and had Sam pick me up. The ticket was $210, the fuel was $330. Two nights of hotels were $130. Food, I typically eat out a lot anyway, so I didn't count that. $670 and I was home (2000 miles) in 48 hours from taking delivery of my car.
2 days vs 27 days, a couple hundred bucks cheaper, and I got to see the country. Yep, I'd drive cross country again in a heartbeat. Its only two days out of your life, and its one heck of a ride.
No matter what you do, though, South Coast Mitusbishi rules for selling their cars at invoice. I can understand a dealership wanting to get sticker, but thank goodness for Evom's vendors that will sell it to you for a good deal. Anyone that wants to add on top of MSRP is ripping you off, period. Don't get hosed.
-Nate