Old-Biscuit wrote:
rbcurtis wrote:
Thanks everyone. I didn't think about different profit margins, and you're correct that they both have tons of Cougars and Montanas on their lots, but not the Jayco's with bunks, which is what we're looking for. We planned on custom ordering one with the exact options we want anyway, so I don't know why they think we have to take one off their lot in order to get the sale. Its not like we don't currently have a trailer to use until the new one comes in. Someone suggested we shop some out of state dealers if we're planning to order a new one anyway. Anyone had experience buying out of state but then getting service done at a local dealer?
Yes some great deals have been made using out of state dealers.
BUT problems have occurred when trying to get warranty & regular service done locally.
Local dealers can be 'vindictive' by putting your rig to back of line for repairs, delaying ordering parts, letting repairs slip thru the cracks etc.
NOT right BUT hard to prove and do anything about it.
Finding a 'good' competent service department can be more important then saving a few bucks on deal.
Just something to consider.
Then again, I have a real problem with sales pushing me towards a different product when they handle the product I am interested in.
Agree the dealer is "pushing" his slow sellers and/or brands with a better profit margin.
Disagree!!- with "problems have occurred" by buying out-of state.
Let's hear em - IMO "Old Wives" (Old Biscuit) tales!..:R
Find the best deal you can via internet shopping.
Follow-up with a phone call for verification of price.
That's now your "benchmark" price.
Check with your local dealers, always comparing exactly the same model/s & options - will they match it? - Come close?
If not - you decide whether it's worthwhile to "travel".
I did that - traveled about 1500 miles,
and would do it again!..:C
Even "camped" on the dealer's lot for two days in the new trlr, LOL.
Never needed any warranty service - nor was I worried about that. (Hey, it's a Jayco!)
IMO - getting warranty work from a dealer that didn't sell you the rig is no different than needing warranty service when you're on a trip across the country.
BTW - Often warranty work is a "cash cow" for lots of dealers!
*If* you find a "vindictive" dealer - you did yourself a favor!
Wouldn't want his kind of "service" for purchase *OR* repairs!.:S
Problems getting service? - call the factory (mfgr)!
Besides assistance with warranty service - they (also) *can* authorize an independent service facility to complete warranty work if necessary.
Advice? -
Do your homework and keep the bucks in your pocket - instead of the dealer's!
Plenty of (honest) dealers out there that want your business - and can still turn a profit..:)
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