Processing Fee? What have you been Charged.
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Processing Fee? What have you been Charged.
I am working with a dealer in Virginia, on an 08 TL with Nav. They are quoting me in the low 29's. The only additional fees are tax and title (of course).
And a $385 processing fee.
Does the $385 sound fair? What have your dealers charged for processing?
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And a $385 processing fee.
Does the $385 sound fair? What have your dealers charged for processing?
Thanks
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The $385 is pure profit for the dealer if you ask me. Try and have them take that crap off.
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That's definitely bullshit! I am looking at my invoice for my car right now. And the dealer only charges:
Price of car
Documentation Fee - $45
Waste Tire Fee - $12.50
NYS Inspection - $10
Sales Tax - (NY Tax)
License and Title - $114.50
That's it, you shouldn't pay anything else than these charges.
Price of car
Documentation Fee - $45
Waste Tire Fee - $12.50
NYS Inspection - $10
Sales Tax - (NY Tax)
License and Title - $114.50
That's it, you shouldn't pay anything else than these charges.
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Thanks, Like a dummy, I didn't factor in those fees when comparing pricing between dealers. I think I may have to start all over again.
First step will be to get this fee reduced a lot at this dealer.
Special Note: to all you guys looking for a new TL. Watch the processing fee BS.
First step will be to get this fee reduced a lot at this dealer.
Special Note: to all you guys looking for a new TL. Watch the processing fee BS.
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I got my 06 OTD for 23,500$
I told them that I will not pay any more than that and that it includes that processing fee. ( which would have been 320$.
They had to think about it and came back and said fine.
Its all about how you negotiate
What dealer btw?
I told them that I will not pay any more than that and that it includes that processing fee. ( which would have been 320$.
They had to think about it and came back and said fine.
Its all about how you negotiate
What dealer btw?
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I am working with Radley Acura. I am actually located in NY, so it would have to be a very good deal for me to travel. Up until the processing fee they seemed pretty good and I would almost prefer to give them the sale.
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If you are talking about Rallye Acura in Roslyn, NY then they are definitely BSing you. I purchased my car there as well and there is no such thing as a processing fee.
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I drove right past Crown in Richmond with a $399 fee, past Radley and bought from Rosenthal in Gaithersberg MD, processing fee is $95.
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EACH STATE has actual standard amount the `licensed auto dealer` is required to charge each customer for processing fees of paperwork-
it includes them getting the DMV notified of new owner- getting license plates if needed- the time required for writing contracts etc who knows what--like I said each state is different in what price it sets and whats covered
may be $45 may be $345!
You can check online for exact amounts at dwv websites
Destination fee is a negotiable item- so are undercoating which you dont need-
or interior sprayed on protection (scotchguard) or etching the VIN into the window glass--thats all stuff you didnt ask for and dont need to pay for
While the dealer will give you what you want in one area of the deal- its only because they set up `margin to play` until you `feel good` about the deal and sign the contract.
A salesman or manager will never talk to you about a car without looking at their file (when they get the keys or copy your license) and knowing how much they are into the car for total-(purchase/trade what they paid and any repairs and detailing cost)
and how much profit they would like on that car- and what the minimum price the manager will sign off for on the deal--
USE `consumer reports`- their car price service
get actual dealer price paid info- and cost of accessories jackup items
You also want to ask to see the dealer invoice of what they paid acura for that particular car- WITH all the insider rollback incentives and rebates to the dealer from acura-
They will try to show you a computer print just like the window sticker-
Thats bs-anyone can write a computer list
you want to see the hand written carbon paper one that shows the real numbers after all the insider stuff is removed
IMO- if you pay near or more than the base price number at the top of the window sticker- the one before the extras and factory extras yadayada- not the one at the bottem- not the one on the extra paper where they handwrote- delievery and dealer prep (washed) $1200, paint protection $500 --just laugh when the saleman points to that number
Head out the door... and as the Sales Manager runs after you (literally) saying Whats wrong- why cant we make this deal?
You reply- Your salesman and I speak a different language- they seem to be speaking RETAIL and I came here to make a Wholesale Deal~~
IMO-
I would always bypass the salesman who wants a commission - a big fat check please!!!
while the Sales MANAGER-- just wants the total numer of cars sold at months end to have 1 more- --so deal directly and only with that person- have your own finance in hand going in-
call a few times- different shift on duty- and ask who is the Sales Manager- then call them for an appointment ( also see websites for contact person info
Say to them- I have limited time and dont like to waste it
I am ready to buy an xx- I want your best price please- I have a quote of 27 xxx from dealer B in the next town, can you beat that?
Also try several dealers internet sales dept- you can make a good deal there since they are saving on sales staff- often 1 Manager runs the internet sales site
call them-or email and ask same thing- Need your best price on--ready to buy today for the right price-
The biggest thing in auto sales is- who CAN buy it today- wanting and able --are different things
A sale today is all that counts
it includes them getting the DMV notified of new owner- getting license plates if needed- the time required for writing contracts etc who knows what--like I said each state is different in what price it sets and whats covered
may be $45 may be $345!
You can check online for exact amounts at dwv websites
Destination fee is a negotiable item- so are undercoating which you dont need-
or interior sprayed on protection (scotchguard) or etching the VIN into the window glass--thats all stuff you didnt ask for and dont need to pay for
While the dealer will give you what you want in one area of the deal- its only because they set up `margin to play` until you `feel good` about the deal and sign the contract.
A salesman or manager will never talk to you about a car without looking at their file (when they get the keys or copy your license) and knowing how much they are into the car for total-(purchase/trade what they paid and any repairs and detailing cost)
and how much profit they would like on that car- and what the minimum price the manager will sign off for on the deal--
USE `consumer reports`- their car price service
get actual dealer price paid info- and cost of accessories jackup items
You also want to ask to see the dealer invoice of what they paid acura for that particular car- WITH all the insider rollback incentives and rebates to the dealer from acura-
They will try to show you a computer print just like the window sticker-
Thats bs-anyone can write a computer list
you want to see the hand written carbon paper one that shows the real numbers after all the insider stuff is removed
IMO- if you pay near or more than the base price number at the top of the window sticker- the one before the extras and factory extras yadayada- not the one at the bottem- not the one on the extra paper where they handwrote- delievery and dealer prep (washed) $1200, paint protection $500 --just laugh when the saleman points to that number
Head out the door... and as the Sales Manager runs after you (literally) saying Whats wrong- why cant we make this deal?
You reply- Your salesman and I speak a different language- they seem to be speaking RETAIL and I came here to make a Wholesale Deal~~
IMO-
I would always bypass the salesman who wants a commission - a big fat check please!!!
while the Sales MANAGER-- just wants the total numer of cars sold at months end to have 1 more- --so deal directly and only with that person- have your own finance in hand going in-
call a few times- different shift on duty- and ask who is the Sales Manager- then call them for an appointment ( also see websites for contact person info
Say to them- I have limited time and dont like to waste it
I am ready to buy an xx- I want your best price please- I have a quote of 27 xxx from dealer B in the next town, can you beat that?
Also try several dealers internet sales dept- you can make a good deal there since they are saving on sales staff- often 1 Manager runs the internet sales site
call them-or email and ask same thing- Need your best price on--ready to buy today for the right price-
The biggest thing in auto sales is- who CAN buy it today- wanting and able --are different things
A sale today is all that counts
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Dealers in FL charge a $599 - $699 processing fee/document fee/dealer fee. It's all the same. I normally negotiate this off the price of car and give them around $100 for processing paperwork.
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I bought my TL from Pohanka in June '06, they charged a $299.00 processing fee. The sale manager was unwilling to negotiate this line item . . . it was part of my bottom line.
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