Requesting Price Quotes from Multiple Dealers?

[JohnK]

Has anyone solicited price quotes from multiple dealers? I plan to place an order in early March, but I am planning to contact Internet Sales people at several dealerships telling them the desired model, color and options and request that they provide their pricing. I have a X-Plan PIN. I understand some have gotten prices below the X-Plan price. I am interested in reactions to this approach. Thanks!

Sponsored

 

[Streetcar]

I did this for my wife's car and just kept calling to see who could beat the next dealers lowest price and it worked, it's slow right now

 

[tsunami]

Price Quotes...

I suggest you don't use the 'automatic' price quote pages. I tried a couple and they limited the options. For example, Magnetic would only allow Black seats.
It is better to contact the dealers by email. Most called me back within a day or two. Give the dealer all of the information you have. X-Plan, options, etc. If you plan on trading in your present car and/or need financing, it will difficult for the dealership to proceed.
I paid cash for my last two cars and bought from the dealership which gave me the best deal via email.
However, I did use the Internet to check on reviews about all of the dealerships I became interested in. I rejected several 'good deals' when I found out that they were not reliable.

 

[Jason Richardson]

Has anyone solicited price quotes from multiple dealers? I plan to place an order in early March, but I am planning to contact Internet Sales people at several dealerships telling them the desired model, color and options and request that they provide their pricing. I have a X-Plan PIN. I understand some have gotten prices below the X-Plan price. I am interested in reactions to this approach. Thanks!

I do it all the time, every time. Why wouldn't you? Just print out your options and email away to the sales managers of as many dealerships as possible.

 

[detailz03]

Sometimes it is better to schedule a visit at the dealership during the week (if possible). This shows them you're serious and they might work with you on pricing.

Sponsored