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My last 2 vehicle purchases (2014 and 2021) were through internet sales managers. I told them what I wanted, when I was intending to buy, that I had sent the sa
by scruple 4y ago
My last 2 vehicle purchases (2014 and 2021) were through internet sales managers. I told them what I wanted, when I was intending to buy, that I had sent the same e-mail to every $MAKE dealership from San Diego to San Francisco, and that whoever had the best offer was getting my money. It was a painless experience both times.
- Scoundreller 4y agoMy friend tried to do this with a Subaru and got nowhere. But it was in 2018 I think. Nothing to lose with the strategy, but it is societal economic situation and demand of car dependent.
- scruple 4y agoThat's a good point. We lucked out on our timing in 2021, we were looking ahead of the chip shortage, etc.
- sleepdreamy 4y agoAgree. I've heard of this going very well, and other times you get zero bites. I think the courtesy/approach of the email also determines if this works or not. If you start off combative I think its much less likely to go well. I just let my fiancée know recently that this is how I intend to purchase our next vehicle. Strictly through email until the day I go to pick it up in person. If they say 'You have to come in' to talk price I am going to hang up immediately and call the next dealer on my list.