A disappointing day!
I've been looking for a Galaxy Gray 2WD GT for a good while. I need a towing package, Bose/Moonroof, Homelink mirror, splash guards, wheel locks. I surfed all the dealer sites in the Southeast and finally found the exact car at a Ft. Lauderdale area dealership. I called and worked a deal with the internet sales rep for $34,175 cash deal off a $36,320 MSRP. I had a credit union pre-approval and a free and clear trade (which would be figured in upon inspection). He e-mailed that the bottom-line price out-the-door with all taxes and fees would be $36,900. I asked about "dealer fees" and he stated that they were all included in the $34,175 figure.
I did a little math and noticed a $399 discrepancy. I called him back and he admitted that he had not included the $399 "dealer fee" in the price. Apologies, his bad. I said OK, but no more "surprises". He assured me there would be no more. I made arrangements to drive down tomorrow (300 miles) and pickup the vehicle. I gave him a crdit card for a $500 deposit and called my insurance company to add the car. I arranged for a "farm sitter" (no easy deal) and gave the vehicle info to my Credit Union. Late this afternoon he called and said he had forgotten that they had installed an aftermarket rear DVD system and he hadn't figured that into the price. It was non-removable and would add another $1600 to the price. I said no way and expressed my disappointment in him and the dealership. I later called the new car sales manager and expressed the same disappointment. He was sorry, but there was nothing he was willing to do. Typical car dealer! Why am I not surprised! Guess I'll have to wait for an '08! There, I feel better! (thinkbeer