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wanderingaimles
Feb 05, 2020Explorer
Do not expect warranty and service to be viewed or handled the same way they are with Auto's.
Dealers all have their own way of handling/prioritizing service work.
Some will tell you they will work on your unit, but then not tell you that it will be months before they even look at it.
As to pricing and discounts, my best suggestion on finding something close to actual sales price is to use either RV trader or RVT.com.
Use the advanced search function, and then narrow the field to the exact make model you are interested in and see what they are listed for by other dealers.
grand design
Also be aware that all dealers do not sell the same way. Some will offer what seems a very good price, then when the contracts come, there will be thousands of dollars in add ons.
Typical for some would be ,,,
Shipping,,,,, $750
Prep,,,,,,,, $450-$700
Documentation,,,, $399-$799
Pre delivery inspection and walkthrough ,,,$450
And they may demand that you use their financing to get a certain price.
None of these are required, so adjust your offers accordingly.
Some dealers price their units straight up, no fees or add ons. When shopping online or on lot, check on how they run their business, as a car salesman, you know what to look for.
Dealers all have their own way of handling/prioritizing service work.
Some will tell you they will work on your unit, but then not tell you that it will be months before they even look at it.
As to pricing and discounts, my best suggestion on finding something close to actual sales price is to use either RV trader or RVT.com.
Use the advanced search function, and then narrow the field to the exact make model you are interested in and see what they are listed for by other dealers.
grand design
Also be aware that all dealers do not sell the same way. Some will offer what seems a very good price, then when the contracts come, there will be thousands of dollars in add ons.
Typical for some would be ,,,
Shipping,,,,, $750
Prep,,,,,,,, $450-$700
Documentation,,,, $399-$799
Pre delivery inspection and walkthrough ,,,$450
And they may demand that you use their financing to get a certain price.
None of these are required, so adjust your offers accordingly.
Some dealers price their units straight up, no fees or add ons. When shopping online or on lot, check on how they run their business, as a car salesman, you know what to look for.
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