The dealer is over 2 hours away from me. He keeps saying there’s nothing shady going on and no hidden catches. But the two other Kia dealers near me wouldn’t even come close to this deal.
I’ve got two young kids and a wife who’s out of town, so I’m not too thrilled about driving 2.5 hours each way and then coming back with nothing. Something feels off about it. Anyone got any advice?
Try asking to speak to his manager, but don’t come off like you’re accusing them. Just say you’re being cautious since it’s a long drive and you don’t want any surprises.
Amelia said:
Try asking to speak to his manager, but don’t come off like you’re accusing them. Just say you’re being cautious since it’s a long drive and you don’t want any surprises.
Good call. Any specific questions I should ask to make sure they’re not trying to pull something?
@Miller
Not who you asked, but I’d straight up say, ‘I’m coming from 2 hours away to get it. What’s the final out-the-door price?’ If they confirm it, maybe put a deposit down before you make the trip so they know you’re serious.
@Lauren
Exactly what he said.
Amelia said:
Try asking to speak to his manager, but don’t come off like you’re accusing them. Just say you’re being cautious since it’s a long drive and you don’t want any surprises.
I’d leave it alone. Sometimes it’s better not to poke the bear. If there’s a problem, they’ll let you know. If the deal’s good and they haven’t caught a mistake, that’s on them, not you.
@snoop
But OP doesn’t want to waste a 2.5-hour trip for nothing. You think nobody in finance or management will catch it before he shows up?
That’s a pretty sweet deal. 53,900 out the door is solid. I doubt you’ll find much better than that, maybe just a few hundred bucks difference if at all.
Just to add, I think the dealer processing fee is fixed. Taxes and other fees look correct too.
Miller said:
Just to add, I think the dealer processing fee is fixed. Taxes and other fees look correct too.
Don’t just assume fees are set in stone. Sometimes they act like they’re non-negotiable, but it’s all part of the deal. Don’t negotiate with yourself by giving in before you even try.
Where is this place? If you’re not taking it, I might just do it myself.
That’s a lot to pay monthly. I just can’t imagine spending that much. Maybe it’s nothing for some people, but it feels like too much to me.
Sounds pretty close to what I’m paying for my 2024.
Watch out for the finance part of the deal. They might be showing you a great discount on the price, but if you’re financing, they could be making a lot on the interest. If you’re not paying cash, make sure to check the APR and the total amount you’re paying over time. Leasing might be better if you don’t want to be stuck with high finance charges.
@InfiniteImpulse
I’m planning to put down $30k.
Miller said:
@InfiniteImpulse
I’m planning to put down $30k.
That’s good to hear. Just make sure to ask for the APR with that down payment. Sometimes they’ll give you a lower rate if you skip the rebate, so run the numbers both ways.
@InfiniteImpulse
Got it, thanks for the tip!
Miller said:
@InfiniteImpulse
Got it, thanks for the tip!
Glad to help .
You should definitely ask them for a breakdown of all the fees. Sometimes they sneak in stuff that doesn’t make sense. Better to know upfront than be surprised later.
