Anyone negotiate price on a 2008?

[hummerpartsman]

THE PRICE OF ONE WAY TICKET WOULD STILL SAVE YOU $. I DROVE IT IN 24 HOURS LAST MONTH NOT A BAD DRIVE

[LesC.]

I picked up my loaded 08 alpha for 40,600.

[3Hummer]

Id take the H3 Alpha in a hearbeat, just what kills me about it, is how it comes stock with the stupid chrome! but the v-8 is totally worth it. Im also not a big fan of the new front bumpber, but again worth it!

[6pack]

Originally Posted by 3Hummer

Id take the H3 Alpha in a hearbeat, just what kills me about it, is how it comes stock with the stupid chrome! but the v-8 is totally worth it. Im also not a big fan of the new front bumpber, but again worth it!

That bling was one of my problems with it also. But the big killer was the automatic. Where's the love for the manual transmission!? I forget what I had the price to, I know it was under 40k, just can't remember if it was 39k or 36k.

[Texas Red]

They were willing to deal. Once they knew I was serious about it, I got a better trade-in number on the H2 and they knocked a suitable amount more off the MSRP. So I pick up my new H3 today.

[6pack]

Congrats!

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Pricing has been talked about alot, but its fun to continue...

First, never talk about list or MSRP. Never let it past your lips or the salespersons. If they say it just remind them in good taste to please not use that term...

Start your offer at "FACTORY DEALER COST" minus the transportation cost, any programs or rebates and minus the 3% factory rebate (holdback) from GM to dealers. OH also if that dealer is part of an advertising coop, deduct the advertising money. You should be able to look this up on the internet. As far as I know that is the BOTTOM LINE...KBB or other sites

DO NOT start pricing any dealer add ons at this point or mention a trade.

If possible I try and get the on duty sales manager involved right away.

If you live in BFE its better to go to a large city that has more then 1 dealer.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the day time are the best days and time. NEVER NEVER on the Weekend. Three to five days from the end of the month AND close to the end of their quarter.

I'm 60 and bought my first vehicle when i was 17 and the only Car/Truck/SUV that I ever paid more then factory invoice for was a 1964 1/2 Mustang.

After you make your best deal then you can talk about dealer add on's and trades... Then you will know the REAL value of those add ons and trade

[Texas Red]

I'm not one of those who has to get a better deal than anyone else, although I do go in armed with dealer cost data to talk from. Once I get what I think is a fair price, I shake hands and write a check for it.

[Agriv8r]

Originally Posted by RubHer Yellow Ducky

Pricing has been talked about alot, but its fun to continue...

First, never talk about list or MSRP. Never let it past your lips or the salespersons. If they say it just remind them in good taste to please not use that term...

Start your offer at "FACTORY DEALER COST" minus the transportation cost, any programs or rebates and minus the 3% factory rebate (holdback) from GM to dealers. OH also if that dealer is part of an advertising coop, deduct the advertising money. You should be able to look this up on the internet. As far as I know that is the BOTTOM LINE...KBB or other sites

DO NOT start pricing any dealer add ons at this point or mention a trade.

If possible I try and get the on duty sales manager involved right away.

If you live in BFE its better to go to a large city that has more then 1 dealer.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the day time are the best days and time. NEVER NEVER on the Weekend. Three to five days from the end of the month AND close to the end of their quarter.

I'm 60 and bought my first vehicle when i was 17 and the only Car/Truck/SUV that I ever paid more then factory invoice for was a 1964 1/2 Mustang.

After you make your best deal then you can talk about dealer add on's and trades... Then you will know the REAL value of those add ons and trade

so just to get this right, you think you should be able to pay exactly what the dealer paid, then have him also include the shipping costs, advertising and then the rebates as well??? sounds fantastic, but when the dealers lose the money you are talking about to sell you a car, how do they saty in business?? frankly i dont see any dealer even discussing that senario with you...but it did make for amusing reading...