MJBird993

In reference to tossing a big hunk of cash down when making an offer...
This is true. Although the dealers also make money from financing, let's not forget that too. I've found that with all of the internet shopping that we tend to do these days, they're often not going to seriously consider your offer unless you have check-in-hand, or when dealing over the phone, you give them a credit card number for a deposit. It's one of those "are you ready to buy today" lines that we all hate, but in their defense, they don't want to waste time if you're just going to jerk them around on the price.

This is why so many people like Carmax - they know that there's no haggling and it removes a lot of stress for many buyers.

TrackFan

It also shows them its a clean deal. No trade in, no worrying about getting financing, no haggling, and no repossessions. Hell, no test drives either.

Trust me. The salesman will trip over himself to get the deal through.

Zucc

My point is that having a check book in hand and an actual desire to buy a car that day is just as effective as showing up with cash. Let's see, you go to the bank, get 1200 $100 dollar bills, assuming they have that much cash available. Then make your way to the dealership without getting in a wreck or possibly being robbed. Let's say you make it inside and "unload" your 1200 $100 dollar bills on the car you want. Unfortunately, I skipped the bank and wrote a check for the same car before you got there. My sales person is very happy that he does not have to get 3 people to count the 1200 $100 dollar bills, he doesn't have worry about filling out IRS forms for the cash transaction and the General Mgr does not have worry about getting fined by the IRS because someone in accounting forgot to file the form. And personally I'm not interested in the IRS getting a report every time I buy a car.
Paying cash for for a $2000 car on a rock lot my be impressive to the seller. But, on high end products it is too cumbersome and totally unnecessary. I've bought 40 plus cars in my life and never had a problem with a dealer not thinking that I was serious. I suspect that 99% of the people on Rennlist did not pay in cash yet were some how able leave the dealership with a new Porsche.

TrackFan

I guess that's how you'd have to do it.

We all have our way of doing things. I see no sense in arguing about it. Write your check, and be happy.

btw Don't you have to wait until your check clears?

Zucc

In fact, when I bought the 997.2 the manager let me pull up my online banking statement on the computer to make sure I had sufficient funds and took my personal check. Drove the car home that day. EZ PZ!

Zucc

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Zucc

Back to the OP's original question. Check out this link to give you an idea of what to pay.http://performanceautomall.com/new/P...509a2a0b21.htm. No affiliation.

TrackFan

He was very trusting. Someone could go drain their account if they were the dishonest type.

Anyway, this is all unimportant to getting a good deal on a car. I've always liked to do things different.

MJBird993

The linkie didn't work, but this one might. There's got to be more to the story than just left-over last year's model. That's an insane price on the 2014 S Coupe, and that dealership is not renowned for their generosity. Or honesty... but that's another thread.

Chiboy

It is important if you are going to bring $120,000 in $100 bills to make sure you wear your baseball hat with the cap off to the side.

MerlinsGarage

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"Also consider we are into the '15 MY. If you have patients you can order new and not pay for options you don't want".

Bret.

Fred,
I am quoting myself to continue a thought process.
Although you may see higher discounts for a '14 MY, remember the yearly depreciation on these cars are between 5-10%, first year being the highest.
The difference between invoice and MSRP is 10%.

Best, Bret.

Zucc

5-10% depreciation first year? That's funny. People on this thread have gotten as much as 24% off on left over new inventory.

Zucc

Also, make sure that your pants are baggy enough to show at least 10 inches of your underwear.

TrackFan

The guy carrying the money has a different look, and no it's not me.


Just having some fun with you guys. I don't really recommend doing this. However, I do pay cash when I can get away with it.

MerlinsGarage

Sigh.