Paying in full before delivery???
We decided on a trailer to replace the fifth in the signature. Initial discussions were with the dealer to order in a model equipped the way we wanted. Ordering was fine, as we did not want to actua...
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Let's clarify:
The question was about what seemed to be illogical reasoning. They claimed I would loose mfg. incentives for one on the lot if I didn't fully pay before the end of Feb, but could keep the discounts for one put on order, that wasn't due for 2 months, that I didn't have to pay for until it came in.
I was wondering if mfg. rebate arrangements with a dealer can be that arcane.
If I buy the one on the lot, I am at least out the time/cost of the extra trip (a few hours of drive time) AND the insurance for the couple of months before I really want to get it, since I own it. If the PDI reveals any big items to fix, they have time to fix it, but not much incentive, because of the demand that I pay right away in order to keep the discounts.
If I order, I am in a much better position to make sure everything is fixed, before paying. And there is no hard time limit on keeping the discounts. I don't incur additional travel/insurance costs, at the least.
Just trying to assess whether there are real reasons to their logic about the disappearing discounts, and they are on the up-and-up, or if I should be more guarded in building trust in this new relationship.
The question was about what seemed to be illogical reasoning. They claimed I would loose mfg. incentives for one on the lot if I didn't fully pay before the end of Feb, but could keep the discounts for one put on order, that wasn't due for 2 months, that I didn't have to pay for until it came in.
I was wondering if mfg. rebate arrangements with a dealer can be that arcane.
If I buy the one on the lot, I am at least out the time/cost of the extra trip (a few hours of drive time) AND the insurance for the couple of months before I really want to get it, since I own it. If the PDI reveals any big items to fix, they have time to fix it, but not much incentive, because of the demand that I pay right away in order to keep the discounts.
If I order, I am in a much better position to make sure everything is fixed, before paying. And there is no hard time limit on keeping the discounts. I don't incur additional travel/insurance costs, at the least.
Just trying to assess whether there are real reasons to their logic about the disappearing discounts, and they are on the up-and-up, or if I should be more guarded in building trust in this new relationship.
