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road_glide
Mar 07, 2015Explorer
derouen6 wrote:
In about 45 days this DP will be 2 year models old. It was manufactured in 7/2013.
What % off should I offer?
No trade, cash deal.
Thanks for the advice.
Sherry
I always read these "how do I buy" blogs and crack up.
1) the dealer is stuck looking at an invoice when they received the unit. That WILL NEVER change, doesn't matter if it is one year old or 5 years old sitting in their inventory. That's what they are dealing from.
2) Just remember the moment you buy it and drive it home you have just now incurred 2-3 years depreciation, if you find yourself needing to sell it this could be huge. NADA is not kind to RV's.
3) Dealer seems nice? They are all nice till they get your money. Check is in the mail, dog won't bite, etc. Buyer beware always.
30-35% is normal invoice to retail. You may be better off searching for a LOCAL floorplan RV you like, where you can physically inspect it yourself.
My advice is from a 2nd generation auto dealer...
FYI...bought our MH from a dealer, didn't STEAL it, bought it at market at the time, but loved the floor plan and colors. In fact we had a shopping list and it had 20 out of 25 wants. So we pulled the trigger. Buyers always say, I got a great deal or I stole it! LOL...Doesn't matter...you must do your research like Dennis says and choose the floor plan and other amenities that suit you and your family...My 2 cents
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