Originally Posted by alexjust;210846[i

]Market adjustment is nothing more than a negotiating technique aimed at creating an illusion of getting a good deal. It wasn't supposed to even be there. The real negotiations happen around the sticker price, did they budge on that? And if they did, by how much, if you don't mind sharing?

Originally Posted by gphin

Well, it is and it isn't. Ever try to buy a new Kia Telluride? Back when we bought our CX9, the Telluride was our first choice and I tried dealers all along the east coast. No dealer was budging from their "market adjustment of anywhere from $7 to 10k. This particular dealer was the only one in the area at the time that had the model/color she preferred. Back then, new inventory was very limited with all dealers in our area, which is I why I settled on a low mileage CX9 two hours away when we purchased ours My daughter paid msrp and dealer threw in some ad ons and three free oil changes.

Originally Posted by Callisto

You know under advice form people using the "LOL" or emo-con helps to show what we cant see from texting is body language, demeanor and voice .

I think you and other should negotiate for the purchase of the HORSE!. But we are slowly getting to the point that that is going to be something to note in history and at some point gone. Tesla is a good example!
I am just saying don't be so fricken hard on dealership and you all think that they are out to get you. The first rule of buying a new car is make sure you have some good feeling about the sales person. if you don't find another one. You are not bound to stick with that salesperson. Be prepared to walk away if you just don't like the price. LEAVE, if the dealership wants yu sale they will call you by no later then the next day! DONT compare the price of dealerships, that really does not work for more reasons that I care to post. Consider making an appointment instead of showing up on walking the lot waiting for the sharks to attack you! Often you will get a manager of a department instead of fly by salesperson who does not want a job flipping burgers. ha-ha-ha...
alway always walkway get a copy of every proposal that is put on paper. I mean even that scratch deal that they show you. When it is in your hands don't give it back ask to go make a copy of it. Honest salespeople will have no problem with that. Some one hiding something will be resistant to that.
Lastly consider to travel out of town and as i suggested make an appointment to visit that dealership and express that you don't care for the negotiation at your local dealerships. This will influence that dealership to make a sale knowing that you are a motivate buyer seeking a deal and not a back-and-forth BS negotiating.


BTW I have never done drugs, smoked anything and have been a vegetarian and vegan since 1982. I do enjoy red wine occasionally.
Oh and I do often nogotiate the price of my Doctors visit because I know about medical coding and cost of services and procedures. So when I pay out of pocket I do insist for a "true" discount!

Originally Posted by Callisto

Good luck all with your new to your ownership vehicle purchases!