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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Nelson
Can you sell me an NSX for $7,300?
Sure... I bet you won't want the one I can sell you for that though.

Would you like an extended warranty? It's an excellent investment on a premium vehicle like the NSX.

Originally Posted by TheOtherDave™
I appreciate that car sales are in one hell of a rut... but if you're looking for business, don't be facetious about it.
Of course I am looking for business... as part of that I am trying to write this article. Think with a username like "nicksellshondas" I am trying to hide my motivations? I want an interesting article to drive more traffic to my blog so I'll sell more cars. Fair enough?
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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how much is too low to negotiate a used car for?
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by stephan
how much is too low to negotiate a used car for?
Depends on the car. You have way more negotiation room on a used car in general.
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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Where do you get those awesome bright shirts that used car salesmen wear?
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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do you honestly think that being here is going to help you lulz
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by mr22na
do you honestly think that being here is going to help you lulz
Nope. I thought you guys might have some interesting questions. I definitely wasn't planning on selling cars to anyone here.

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Where do you get those awesome bright shirts that used car salesmen wear?
Thrift stores probably. I'm not a used car salesman so I couldn't tell you for sure.
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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Well you probably dont know but this is

Honda-Acura-Guns.Net

so whats your opinion of guns
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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:rofl: and here we go
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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Ok, I'll bite. Which is better for a salesman and/or car dealership? Leasing or Selling w/ financing?
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by XScarAudio
Ok, I'll bite. Which is better for a salesman and/or car dealership? Leasing or Selling w/ financing?
That's a good one. It depends, mostly on the customer's credit. If the customer has excellent (over 710) credit, they are about the same. If they have lower than 710, it's all about how much "bump" can be put into the rate.

As far as the salesman is concerned, it doesn't matter. Salesmen are usually paid on "front end" gross, which is basically selling price - invoice + incentives. All finance products are considered "back end" gross, and that's what the F&I managers are paid on.

Many people assume the dealer only makes money on financing or leasing if they "bump" the interest rate (that is, charge the customer a higher rate than the current "buy" rate). That's not the case. Even on subsidized loans or buy rates, there is a profit for the dealer.

One thing that is definitely NOT the best for the dealer, is paying cash. It boggles my mind when people come in and ask if they get a discount for paying cash. No, you don't. We're already making less money on you, that would be stupid.

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