So how bad did I get hosed? New Vehicle Purchase

Pliablemoose

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Saw a loss leader pickup in the paper & sent my wife to put a deposit on it..

Stripper 03' F150 Styleside V6, standard cab, manual trans, AC for $12.5K (includes TT&L)

Hopefully get financing arranged & pick it up on Monday...

 

Viper GTS

Lifer
Oct 13, 1999
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Originally posted by: thawolfman
What's a "loss leader pickup"?

Loss leader = item priced at a loss to get people into an establishment
pickup = Vehicle, typically two door, with an open bed. Commonly used to transport objects that will not fit in the trunk of your car.

Viper GTS
 

Ryan

Lifer
Oct 31, 2000
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My dad owns the 2002 version of your car. I don't mind it, but I'm not a fan of the 5 speed transmission. That, coupled along with the seating position just don't feel right to me (I like the Automatic MUCh better)
 

Spamela

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Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
Saw a loss leader pickup in the paper & sent my wife to put a deposit on it..

Stripper 03' F150 Styleside V6, standard cab, manual trans, AC for $12.5K (includes TT&L)

Hopefully get financing arranged & pick it up on Monday...


i would pay for V8 and automatic, but that's just me.
 

heartsurgeon

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Hopefully get financing arranged & pick it up on Monday...

hahahahaha

your not out the door yet!

"document preparation fee"
"financing charge"

yes, you may get a "good" deal
but just remember, these bozo's (car dealerships) are all about making money..now they have your cash, and you don't have a truck yet.
be very careful..this may be the beginning of a long negotiation that results in the deal becoming "not so good"

keep us posted on the "final" deal..
 

badluck

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Feb 19, 2001
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So you spent 12.5k on a truck and are not sure if you got a good deal? Man, I thought making an impulse buy for something that costs $100 was bad.....heh.
 

StageLeft

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Originally posted by: badluck
So you spent 12.5k on a truck and are not sure if you got a good deal? Man, I thought making an impulse buy for something that costs $100 was bad.....heh.
Yep...

That said if you don't get a dick in the behind for your troubles once you finally go to the dealership to finish things up it looks like you got a wicked deal.

 

rufruf44

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Sounds like a great deal. But when it comes time to trade it in/resale, it'll take a significant hit, being a V6 & manual tranny.
 

Lvis

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Looks to me like an excellent deal. Trucks hold their value pretty well too, yours even more so given the price you paid.