what is reasonable profit for the dealer
Is it a percentage of the price or a fixed amount? If I can find out what a dealer has paid for the unit, how much above that is fair?
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When I bought my 1st couple of starter RVs, PopUp & Hybrid I did as much research as I could. Internet was blooming but not many wholesale dealer prices were listed. I didn't feel I got the best deal on my second one.
So when I purchased my next RV, like you I was trying to research everything. Found there really is no such thing as MSRP - the dealer makes it up (for the most part) I got quotes from 4 dealerships, one being a wholesale dealership that would ship the unit to me. That idea made my nervous, but their price was well below the others even with shipping. So when I approached my local dealer that was my target range. That dealer went back and forth but eventually we agreed on a price that was good enough for me.
Oh and I agree with smkettner advice, never hurts to try. If they sit on the lot long enough they will deal, they are losing their profit in flooring costs the longer they sit.
So when I purchased my next RV, like you I was trying to research everything. Found there really is no such thing as MSRP - the dealer makes it up (for the most part) I got quotes from 4 dealerships, one being a wholesale dealership that would ship the unit to me. That idea made my nervous, but their price was well below the others even with shipping. So when I approached my local dealer that was my target range. That dealer went back and forth but eventually we agreed on a price that was good enough for me.
Oh and I agree with smkettner advice, never hurts to try. If they sit on the lot long enough they will deal, they are losing their profit in flooring costs the longer they sit.
