paulcardoza wrote:
Hmmmmmm..... Used rig right? I'm sure there are issues that the dealership has not dealt with yet, as there would be with most any used rig. Typically the dealership will not "go through it" until there is a solid potential sale (a.k.a. a deposit).
While YOU have full intention of buying the rig without a deposit showing intent, I can understand why the dealer is skeptical. For every real buyer like you, there are 50 others who have no such solid intent of buying and the dealer isn't about to spend time and money prepping the rig for nothing.
Your notation on the offer was completely reasonable. The dealer's attempt at up-selling warranties and add on's is typical. All you need to do is stand firm on both issues.
Selling RV's is much like selling cars, only 100X worse. There are way more tire kickers than buyers in RV sales, compared to autos. It makes the process more frustrating for BOTH sides of the deal.
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Parts of this scenario reminds me of trying to rent one of my properties. Lots of start up enthusiasm followed by missed showings and/or no money. A deposit for an RV contingent on approval is much like the refundable application fee charged in real estate; separates the wheat from the chaff.
Sorry, the original salesperson didn't make the cut yet it sounds as if the manager knows his business even to asking you about items you've no interest in. That's his job and you've already done your own by adding on to the contract.
Here's hoping all goes well today.
