2015 GT still $35K?

[16 GT MM/Auto]

KBB shows Fair Purchase Price for that car (as optioned) is $35,301. The dealer is asking $222 more than that. If you can get a better deal, fine. But those are the numbers.

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[GTP]

I got a test drive but they refused to let me go without the sales rep. I was 38 years old and a Cop in the city I bought the car in and they knew both details... That's ok.. I made him sit in back and he was 6'4. My son rode shotgun.:clap2:

Same for my dealership. My salesman is about 5'8" max, and he was used to sitting in the back. But he had to be on every test drive. He has a Tom Cruise smile that never leaves his face, even when me or my buddy was flogging the cars. He said it was required for insurance. But it could also simply be that the dealership wants a witness at all times. I went for a test drive at another dealership, which allows solo tests. But I pointed out some curb rash before I left. They were unaware of it, and so I was very glad that I pointed it out. If the salesman always rides, then they can't claim you had any mishap.

I told the sales guy I was comparing it to a Camaro, and he told me to go test drive it first then come back.

So I went and test drove their Z28 and drove it to their Ford lot and said to the sales guy he made the best recommendation ever, in front of his sales crew.

...

Simply. Brilliant.

 

[16 GT MM/Auto]

I'm surprised he was able to see out of the Camaro well enough to get it to the Ford dealer. ;-)

 

[Sinister]

KBB shows Fair Purchase Price for that car (as optioned) is $35,301. The dealer is asking $222 more than that. If you can get a better deal, fine. But those are the numbers.

Go into the dealership and see if you can get KBB trade in value on a car. Never going to happen.

 

[Dalton@Evolution]

My dealer last month tried to sell me one for 38k!!!!!!!!:lol::lol: I got my 16 for much less lol

 

[Charles147]

Maybe because I look young (I am 29) lol

Because you are young.

 

[blkandgud]

It's still a new car. Nothing changed between 15 and 17 except turn signals in the hood vents and Sync 3.

Otherwise same car.

It's not though, it's a 2 year old model now that's been sitting on a lot for probably over a year. They need to push out inventory. I wouldn't touch a car that was "new" that was 2 years old, at this point. 17's are out now.

 

[16 GT MM/Auto]

Go into the dealership and see if you can get KBB trade in value on a car. Never going to happen.

Here's what I do:

• I get KBB/NADA/Edmunds on my trade, average all three
• I get KBB/NADA/Edmunds on the car I'm looking at, average all three

That method is fair to both me and the dealer. If I don't get an offer very close to those figures, I decline the deal. Most times, it works out.

 

[Charles147]

I really don't understand why dealers would refuse a test drive to anyone. I can see it on a something like a gt350 or zo6 or something, but a mustang is a pretty normal car.

Yeah it's a mass produced car but the GT is not exactly a cheap car either. Many young folks don't have the credit or can afford the monthly payments not to mention gas, insurance, maintenance costs, and other life expenses.

Lastly, think about all the folks that have issues because their car had 10 miles or more on it new. Who wants to buy a car knowing a young kid or even adult took your car out for a test drive just for fun.

Test drives are for serious car buyers or to convince a person to buy not to put a temporary smile on a young guys face.

 

[BigBen5.Oh]

got my base gt for 32,500 otd, 35 doesnt seem to be too much

 

[LETHAL]

Here's what I do:

• I get KBB/NADA/Edmunds on my trade, average all three
• I get KBB/NADA/Edmunds on the car I'm looking at, average all three

That method is fair to both me and the dealer. If I don't get an offer very close to those figures, I decline the deal. Most times, it works out.

I agree..

But

Now dealers are using the bs line " We will offer you on trade the average of what your model is going for AT AUCTION in the area or region..we don't use books anymore".. They sure as hell seem to use NADA when pricing their cars.

When I traded my 2013 Charger RT/RT for the Mustang, NADA was $23,850... They wanted to give me $18k and I flat out told them kiss my ass. They came up to $20,500 and that was "their final offer". They ended up selling the Charger for $21,500 less than a week later. It was a beautiful car.

 

[jasonstang]

Got my California Special 36k OTD. You just need to pretend you don't want the car and there are plenty other places you can buy from. Low ball them to fish out the lowest price too.

 

[LETHAL]

Got my California Special 36k OTD. You just need to pretend you don't want the car and there are plenty other places you can buy from. Low ball them to fish out the lowest price too.

Decent deal..

Local dealer here was selling one last year for that range. CS's are a particular car and hard to sell unless somebody is looking for one.

 

[MikeD1]

I agree..

But

Now dealers are using the bs line " We will offer you on trade the average of what your model is going for AT AUCTION in the area or region..we don't use books anymore".. They sure as hell seem to use NADA when pricing their cars.

I really hate it when they use that line - it's such BS. 1st of all, when they buy a car at auction they don't get to drive it, just a visual inspection - so there is a lot of risk (does the a/c work, power seats & windows, engine run smooth @ all speeds etc. etc.). Plus (and it's a BIG plus) - the auction is not going to buy their new vehicle.

 

[LETHAL]

^^^^ That's why I don't take that bs from dealers. I look at it this way, I am there cause of a want, not a need. I can walk and go elseware or just drive the car I have. It was a 2013 with 42k on it and near mint. LOL

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