When buying a new TT how do you negotiate
So I sell cars for a living and know how they work as far as pricing. So I'm assuming TT are the same? The grand design I'm looking at they are taking about 22% off MSRP. The thing that irritat...
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It's true to a degree...purchase there, service there is priority over those who didn't buy there. At my local RV dealer, I could always get in for service because I bought there. I've seen others walk in (locals) and are upset they can't get an appointment for a month. However, I've also seen folks on the road, passing thru, and got in/out same day because they are travelling. So, you can still get quality work done, but sometimes their own customers are priority.
I don't like that mentality, but its there. Also, like a car dealer, I doubt you'd buy a new Chrysler and then go to your local Chevy dealer for service. If you buy a Jayco and want it serviced at the Forest River dealer (most dealers carry many brands, but in this example let's assume they don't sell Jayco), they can do it...but warranty work might be an issue.
22 percent off is a good place to start. Some here will say 30 percent is the norm. Start with 35, or 30, and go from there. Find same model elsewhere to price compare. I found that building a relationship with my local dealer is a big part of it too. They know me by name after 20 years of buying from them. With our current Class C motorhome, I did find the exact same model a few grand cheaper out of state. But, in the end, I felt my local dealer (lower volume vs. the higher volume dealer I just mentioned) would serve me better. And they have.
I leave on this point: I've never told a dealer, car, RV or otherwise, that I'm price shopping. If you sell cars for a living, you know it can be a waste of time...unless you make the sale. I guess I go in open minded, get a feel for the dealer and see what best price I can get vs. (in my own words) telling them you are most likely not buying and just want a price.
My 2 cents. Others may have better feedback.
I don't like that mentality, but its there. Also, like a car dealer, I doubt you'd buy a new Chrysler and then go to your local Chevy dealer for service. If you buy a Jayco and want it serviced at the Forest River dealer (most dealers carry many brands, but in this example let's assume they don't sell Jayco), they can do it...but warranty work might be an issue.
22 percent off is a good place to start. Some here will say 30 percent is the norm. Start with 35, or 30, and go from there. Find same model elsewhere to price compare. I found that building a relationship with my local dealer is a big part of it too. They know me by name after 20 years of buying from them. With our current Class C motorhome, I did find the exact same model a few grand cheaper out of state. But, in the end, I felt my local dealer (lower volume vs. the higher volume dealer I just mentioned) would serve me better. And they have.
I leave on this point: I've never told a dealer, car, RV or otherwise, that I'm price shopping. If you sell cars for a living, you know it can be a waste of time...unless you make the sale. I guess I go in open minded, get a feel for the dealer and see what best price I can get vs. (in my own words) telling them you are most likely not buying and just want a price.
My 2 cents. Others may have better feedback.
