Prices on used cars

[sunshine98]

Stopped by a local dealer's lot to browse used cars and get an idea of what is available for what price range. The cars all had "See Sales for Pricing." Is this a thing now? It seems like a way to jumpstart the ripping off process..............

 

[OccamsRazor]

Well, ultimately as the customer, you can control the situation. When a salesman walk out to you (as they ALWAYS do about 30-90 seconds after being on a car lot) you can simply ask "What is the price?"
If they say "How about we go in and talk about it." Then you can simply walk away.
(I do agree with you that it is a sh*tty sales tactic though)

 

[Sneakers]

Well, ultimately as the customer, you can control the situation. When a salesman walk out to you (as they ALWAYS do about 30-90 seconds after being on a car lot) you can simply ask "What is the price?"
If they say "How about we go in and talk about it." Then you can simply walk away.
(I do agree with you that it is a sh*tty sales tactic though)

With a lot full of cars, I'm not sure I would expect him to remember the asking price of everything. However, if he is a decent salesperson, he would have a price listing with him. No list, no price recall, agree, walk.

 

[PrchJrkr]

They don't post a price because used cars are overpriced and most people would laugh and keep walking.

 

[DaSDGuy]

Well, ultimately as the customer, you can control the situation. When a salesman walk out to you (as they ALWAYS do about 30-90 seconds after being on a car lot) you can simply ask "What is the price?"
If they say "How about we go in and talk about it."

Then you can say "I wanted to talk to someone who knows the answer. Guess that's not you." Then walk away.

 

[Merlin99]

They don't post a price because used cars are overpriced and most people would laugh and keep walking.

Most people have a computer in their hand and can compare prices before the sales guy even makes it out. They'd rather tell you the price and keep you talking and not checking.

 

[NorthBeachPerso]

Some dealerships are also doing that with new vehicle prices and not posting them on-line. I don't know the reasoning behind it.

 

[Czar]

Stopped by a local dealer's lot to browse used cars and get an idea of what is available for what price range. The cars all had "See Sales for Pricing." Is this a thing now? It seems like a way to jumpstart the ripping off process..............

I always shop online before visiting the dealership. I know the car and what price I will pay. Be prepared to walk away.

 

[vraiblonde]

Some dealerships are also doing that with new vehicle prices and not posting them on-line. I don't know the reasoning behind it.

The reason is because the car is overpriced and they want to pressure you into buying it anyway.

I wouldn't even consider a dealership that didn't post its prices.

 

[Clem72]

Stopped by a local dealer's lot to browse used cars and get an idea of what is available for what price range. The cars all had "See Sales for Pricing." Is this a thing now? It seems like a way to jumpstart the ripping off process..............

That's the equivalent of seeing "call for pricing" on a website. No, sir, I will not.

 

[DogWhisperer]

A little over a year ago I went into a dealership, and they had what they called "live market pricing". The truck I was looking at was, I think, $10,000 over dealer recommended price. With all the cars on the lot you would think dealerships would bring their prices more in line with what people are willing to pay. I usually get out of the county and head to the city where they sell a lot of cars, and that volume allows them to charge a better price.

I've also called ahead and agreed on a price at a dealership in Annapolis. When the salesman told me that the car I had agreed to drive two hours to see was sent off to Pennsylvania I raised he11 and walked out the door and went to the Nissan dealer about two blocks away and bought a new car for a much better price.

Toyota missed out on a sure thing twice due to their BS.

 

[Kyle]

They don't post a price because used cars are overpriced and most people would laugh and keep walking.

Yeah, lately I’ve seen places selling three year-old trucks for damn near what I paid for one new.

 

[Kyle]

Most people have a computer in their hand and can compare prices before the sales guy even makes it out. They'd rather tell you the price and keep you talking and not checking.

Internet shopping has become the best way to buy.

 

[PrchJrkr]

Yeah, lately I’ve seen places selling three year-old trucks for damn near what I paid for one new.

That's what I was finding and decided, **** it, I like what I have WAY more than anything that was in my price range anyway.

 

[NorthBeachPerso]

The reason is because the car is overpriced and they want to pressure you into buying it anyway.

I wouldn't even consider a dealership that didn't post its prices.

Are they? I'll agree if you are saying it if there's a "Market Adjustment" or "Additional Dealer Markup) but not so much when you look at what you now get as standard on a vehicle that used to be only the top trim or even luxury models or, in some cases didn't exist until recently.

I just bought what is likely my last vehicle and just for giggles and grins I compared the price with my first new car, a 1976 Grand Prix. That car was pretty much bare bones, crank windows, AM radio, an interesting engine the State Police didn't like and a couple other things. Adjusted for inflation it was more expensive than the new one I just got that has most of the current bells and whistles, some of which are mandated (ABS, Stability Control, back up camera, etc.) and some that aren't (cruise control, Blue Tooth, AM/FM/SAT radio), power windows, locks and seat, etc. The only added options were the self-dimming mirror and floor mats.

People say the same for trucks but again look at what you get on a new truck, and what it can do, compared to the ones even twenty five years ago.
I drove some of those bricks with wheels, albeit 1960s/70s vintage, and I'll take my 2014 F150 over any of them, especially the International.

 

[Grumpy]

...some of which are mandated (ABS, Stability Control, back up camera, etc.)

Backup cameras are mandated??? I didn't know that.

 

[NorthBeachPerso]

Backup cameras are mandated??? I didn't know that.

Yep, 2018 model year so starting in 2017.

 

[vraiblonde]

Are they? I'll agree if you are saying it if there's a "Market Adjustment" or "Additional Dealer Markup) but not so much when you look at what you now get as standard on a vehicle that used to be only the top trim or even luxury models or, in some cases didn't exist until recently.

I just bought what is likely my last vehicle and just for giggles and grins I compared the price with my first new car, a 1976 Grand Prix. That car was pretty much bare bones, crank windows, AM radio, an interesting engine the State Police didn't like and a couple other things. Adjusted for inflation it was more expensive than the new one I just got that has most of the current bells and whistles, some of which are mandated (ABS, Stability Control, back up camera, etc.) and some that aren't (cruise control, Blue Tooth, AM/FM/SAT radio), power windows, locks and seat, etc. The only added options were the self-dimming mirror and floor mats.

People say the same for trucks but again look at what you get on a new truck, and what it can do, compared to the ones even twenty five years ago.
I drove some of those bricks with wheels, albeit 1960s/70s vintage, and I'll take my 2014 F150 over any of them, especially the International.

What are you talking about? Most people would read my comment as "the car is overpriced in comparison to other cars of that make/model," not "that car is overpriced compared to cars 40 years ago."

You just like to pick fights. I'm putting you on ignore.

 

[Sneakers]

I paid $5400 for a brand new Subaru 4x4 BRAT back in '78. Price included a fiberglass cap and leather trim. Boy, those days are gone...

 

[Kyle]

I paid $5400 for a brand new Subaru 4x4 BRAT back in '78. Price included a fiberglass cap and leather trim. Boy, those days are gone...

First new vehicle I bought was my 92 f150.

bought it right off the car transport.

12136.00

Today it’d be near 40k.