proudsioux Posted February 3, 2007 Posted February 3, 2007 So I went to the alerus this morning to check out the big car sale that Hansen used to have there but they were bought out by a big corporation. AS i was walking around, I notice the outrages prices they have. Wondor how many people buy cars from them? Anyone buy one yet from these guys? Quote
Siouxmama Posted February 5, 2007 Posted February 5, 2007 This fall I went to Lithia, looked at a new '07 vehicle, talked to a salesman and came away with a price $2,500 higher than the Chrysler dealership in Devils Lake. According to them , it was a "moving them off the lot" price. I'm thinking they didnt move very far, but the one in Devils Lake did. My husband had a simillar experience a year ago on a '06, and ended up buying his truck in Bemidji. Same thing a couple weeks ago on a '07. Is it because of Lithia? Dont know, but the '06 truck was still when Hansen had the place. Quote
HockeyMom Posted February 5, 2007 Posted February 5, 2007 I actually had a manager at Gateway tell me last spring that they sold a lot of cars everyday, so it didn't matter if they sold me a car or not. *walks out* That was after he gave me a stupid story about JCPenney jewelry that I could have cared less about. All after they offered me $1500 less for my trade-in and wanted to sell me a car for about $2000 more than Finley Motors wanted for the same thing. Only an idiot would have given them $3500 more after he basically said he didn't give a crap if I bought a car there. Quote
Diggler Posted February 5, 2007 Posted February 5, 2007 I actually had a manager at Gateway tell me last spring that they sold a lot of cars everyday, so it didn't matter if they sold me a car or not. *walks out* That was after he gave me a stupid story about JCPenney jewelry that I could have cared less about. All after they offered me $1500 less for my trade-in and wanted to sell me a car for about $2000 more than Finley Motors wanted for the same thing. Only an idiot would have given them $3500 more after he basically said he didn't give a crap if I bought a car there. If you'll excuse me I'm going to Gateway. Quote
HockeyMom Posted February 5, 2007 Posted February 5, 2007 If you'll excuse me I'm going to Gateway. Enjoy the JCPenney jewelery story. I mean, seriously, I don't wear jewelry on my hands very often....what does it take to look at someone's hands before you go off on a tangent? Quote
proudsioux Posted February 5, 2007 Author Posted February 5, 2007 Lithia sells there stuff at MSRP. Quote
Siouxmama Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 Lithia sells there stuff at MSRP. Yeah...whatever. Quote
proudsioux Posted February 6, 2007 Author Posted February 6, 2007 Why everytime i post on this website i either get slammed or get a smart ass remark back? Quote
Sioux-Hockey-Fan Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 Everyone should ask to see the invoice for the vehicle. Then you shouldn't pay more than $1000 over that. The MSRP is about 3 to 4 grand above the invoice price on average. Most dealerships will make up their profits thru office charges on the paperwork and the profit from the trade-in sale. Quote
sioux7>5 Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 I actually had a manager at Gateway tell me last spring that they sold a lot of cars everyday, so it didn't matter if they sold me a car or not. *walks out* That was after he gave me a stupid story about JCPenney jewelry that I could have cared less about. All after they offered me $1500 less for my trade-in and wanted to sell me a car for about $2000 more than Finley Motors wanted for the same thing. Only an idiot would have given them $3500 more after he basically said he didn't give a crap if I bought a car there. Years ago I went to Gateway and I was looking at a new car and I was debating the purchase when my sale-woman told me that sleeping on it was not an option and I had 10 minutes to make up my mind. Needless to say I left. What a idiot, had she given me time I would have been more apt to buy from them. Quote
HockeyMom Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 Years ago I went to Gateway and I was looking at a new car and I was debating the purchase when my sale-woman told me that sleeping on it was not an option and I had 10 minutes to make up my mind. Needless to say I left. What a idiot, had she given me time I would have been more apt to buy from them. Well, there you go. Women know nothing about cars. Quote
southpaw Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 Well, there you go. Women know nothing about cars. fixed your post *ducks Quote
Siouxmama Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 Why everytime i post on this website i either get slammed or get a smart ass remark back? From my experience there, I have a hard time with believing Lithia sells at MSRP. Didnt mean to slam you. Quote
HockeyMom Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 fixed your post *ducks Ha Ha! Well, that too! Quote
Sioux-cia Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 This fall I went to Lithia, looked at a new '07 vehicle, talked to a salesman and came away with a price $2,500 higher than the Chrysler dealership in Devils Lake. According to them , it was a "moving them off the lot" price. I'm thinking they didnt move very far, but the one in Devils Lake did. My husband had a simillar experience a year ago on a '06, and ended up buying his truck in Bemidji. Same thing a couple weeks ago on a '07. Is it because of Lithia? Dont know, but the '06 truck was still when Hansen had the place. WTF!!!!!! Are you guys dipping into the kids college funds!!!!!!!!!! Quote
Siouxmama Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 WTF!!!!!! Are you guys dipping into the kids college funds!!!!!!!!!! No. I sold your game worn jerseys. You said you didnt want your boys to take them. Quote
Sioux-cia Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 No. I sold your game worn jerseys. You said you didnt want your boys to take them. Quote
Siouxmama Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 You could've sold em to me!!! Saved the Schneider just for you. Quote
Sioux-cia Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 ENOUGH!!!!!!!!! Knock it off!!!!!!!!! Where the @#$% are my jerseys!!!! Remember I have far reaching powers, I will get you for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
Siouxmama Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 ENOUGH!!!!!!!!! Knock it off!!!!!!!!! Where the @#$% are my jerseys!!!! Remember I have far reaching powers, I will get you for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Are you talkin to me??? Quote
HockeyMom Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 Firestarter Sausages That's all I have to say about that. Quote
KEH Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 I have also noticed they raised their prices on oil changes and such....They also have gone away with the punch card system. Quote
HockeyMom Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 Don't get me started on oil change places, don't even get me started.....lol. I went to PDQ last night, they were fast, friendly and my car is clean inside. The price wasn't so bad either. Quote
airmail Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 From my experience there, I have a hard time with believing Lithia sells at MSRP. Didnt mean to slam you. FYI, most dealers in the area sell vehicles well below MSRP. Historically, Jim Hansen's dealerships did the same. So... given the fact that Lithia sells at a higher price than the other area dealerships, it makes sense that they are likely selling at MSRP. Quote
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