Just checked out a trade in 2026 model at a dealership. Had 14k miles already in 8 months and had a damaged head unit display (2k for replacement). Told the dealership they were gonna struggle to sell it, especially given that there’s an actual branded dealership selling these all day long a mile away with a quarter of the miles and no damage. It’s been sitting on their lot 2 months already with barely any online hits.
GM had a hissy fit that I suggested 2k less than their price, OTD, for me to drive it off the lot.
I suspect I’ll be getting a call back in a few weeks when their quotas are low and they realize they aren’t selling gold-plated Ferraris.
Psh, that’s high-balling it. If the dealer gets anything more than breaking even in this situation, the buyer messed up.
The dealer dismissed an offer of 2 grand off the first time. You need to show him that next time you won’t be so generous. Teach those snakes to be open to bargaining again, or they’ll only continue to raise prices year after year.
Just checked out a trade in 2026 model at a dealership. Had 14k miles already in 8 months and had a damaged head unit display (2k for replacement). Told the dealership they were gonna struggle to sell it, especially given that there’s an actual branded dealership selling these all day long a mile away with a quarter of the miles and no damage. It’s been sitting on their lot 2 months already with barely any online hits.
GM had a hissy fit that I suggested 2k less than their price, OTD, for me to drive it off the lot.
I suspect I’ll be getting a call back in a few weeks when their quotas are low and they realize they aren’t selling gold-plated Ferraris.
You should offer them something even lower when they do
“I moved on, but for the favor, I need another 2 grand off.”
Psh, that’s high-balling it. If the dealer gets anything more than breaking even in this situation, the buyer messed up.
The dealer dismissed an offer of 2 grand off the first time. You need to show him that next time you won’t be so generous. Teach those snakes to be open to bargaining again, or they’ll only continue to raise prices year after year.