Where in NC, that is where I am. Check out Kernersville CDJR for pricing too they had decent pricing on a build I just did but I liked another dealer better in SC and they honored it. Volume dealer. I think that is a lot for that truck when you can upgrade to the Laramie black out addition.
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I ordered a longhorn recently also and when they told me about that package I said it was too much bling for me lol. The side panels are chrome and just some stuff I would never want.
Thanks for the update.
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Those programs are NOT for people who want to get the best deal, they're for people just looking for an "easy no haggle" purchase. What these guys said is right, you will get NO dealer discount only rebates on top of the "program" price be it, corp discount, COSTCO, USAA Car Buying Service, Navy Federal Car Buying Service, Pentagon Federal Car Buying Service, etc. etc. The dealers do not even HAVE to honor that pricing. When I was still deciding between a Sierra AT4 CarbonPro and the Ram Limited (I'll be going with the Ram Limited), both dealers I dealt with would NOT honor the GM Military Pricing code I had which was 1% below invoice because they didn't want to because they were selling those trucks at MSRP to at most $1000 off MSRP and my discount code was equivalent to $4000 off MSRP. IMO, dealers LOVE when you have a code as they make much more off you than if you were to negotiate them against each other. These aren't normal times however, and deals are definitely harder to come by but as we've seen, they can still be done. It just depends on how flexible and patient people are.
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@Heminator I fully agree. These programs are for the buyer that wants the “no haggle” purchase. Yes, they are getting a decent deal, especially if manufacturer rebates/incentives are good, but it typically won’t be the best deal you can get.
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Baxter and Woodhouse were the same with me. Neither would budge, answer questions, or give me straight answers. Baxter had a bunch of Limiteds for $15k off and I inquired on the last one but they sold it. They had another identical limited purchased at the same time, so must have been a bulk order, but they had that at only 10k off and would budge. Then found out it's a demo car with 5000 miles and they'd only "maybe" come down $500. No thanks, so I walked.
. I just got everything finalized with Jeff Belzer outside Minneapolis and they did everything they said they would. The pricing on their site is what I'm paying. It even dropped $200 after I started the deal and they honored it, no questions asked. They even use a titling company to deal with Nebraska taxes and that fee is only $134. Very reasonable considering how bad it is to figure out what Nebraska wants. Even their doc fees were half of Baxter and Woodhouse. Either way, a 6.5 hour drive to save over $2k is worth it for me. At this point I'd highly recommend them
I just saw they still have a new 2019 Longhorn pretty decked out with the 5.7 going for $47,316 with MSRP of $62,955. That's really tempting, but I drive highway everyday so the diesel is more practical.
https://www.jeffbelzer.com/new-Lakeville-2019-RAM-1500-Laramie+Longhorn-1C6SRFKT5KN830902
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Yes, auto loans for new cars are generally current model year and 1 year back, so right now you get NEW rates on 2019-2020 cars. Doesn't matter when you buy them. You could buy a 2019 already used and probably finance it with new rates. Used rates apply for 2018 models and older. This way you can use rates for purchase or refinance. I suspect it's based on age and mileage being low and they are competing for getting the loan. You can check Penfed, USAA, Navy Federal and see how they break out their auto loan rates. They have details on websites for public access. Generally, the credit unions still have good rates even on used cars.
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Correct. Late last year, I was able to refinance and get the "new" car rate for a 2018 Mazda we had had bought from the dealer the month before.
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So I just found the exact truck I want with the crew cab and 6'4" bed, I'm pretty excited about that. They seem to be rare. Is there anything I need to know that would deter me from wanting the extra bed space?
I'm torn if I should try to just work the deal with the dealership that has the truck or stuck with the one that has my deposit but doesn't seem to be budging off the 1% below invoice price.
I'm afraid if I don't get a much better deal it isn't worth driving 4 hours to get the car myself and not have a local dealership. But if they have someone interested in the truck they aren't going to sell/trade it to the local one here.
I'm torn if I should try to just work the deal with the dealership that has the truck or stuck with the one that has my deposit but doesn't seem to be budging off the 1% below invoice price.
I'm afraid if I don't get a much better deal it isn't worth driving 4 hours to get the car myself and not have a local dealership. But if they have someone interested in the truck they aren't going to sell/trade it to the local one here.
The Crew's with 6'4" Beds are definitely pretty rare (at least out here in California). I honestly don't think there are any negatives to having the standard bed. Some might say the increased turning radius or not being able to park it in a garage would deter them or not being able to get the Ram Box, but I don't find any of those to be an issue.
The dealership that has your deposit isn't budging off the 1% below invoice because you used that corporation discount code. That IS the best you will do at that dealership...you'll just get the manufacturer rebates/incentives on top of that discount.
How much was your deposit, and are you sure you can't get it back? What' the MSRP on the Crew 6'4"? Looking at the dealership that has the truck you want, what kind of dealer discount are they showing on their website for the trucks (same trim as the truck you're wanting) they have in stock? If it's greater than say $3,500, chances are that might up being better deal than using your corporation code (I say this because the typical difference between MSRP and "Invoice" averages $3,500...granted this is all dependent on how much the MSRP is). IF you begin communicating with the other dealer that has the truck DO NOT immediately mention the corporation code you have, or else you'll find yourself in the same situation with them as far as not budging from that discount. Work with them first, and if you can't come up with a deal, then mention the corporation code.
Buy the exact truck you want, even if it is few bucks more and few hours away. This is big purchase and it is something you and your family will drive every single day for next few years. You should not settle get exactly what you want.
Thanks! Yea I offered 56K (including the rebates they showed on site), CarGurus shows a great price is 56K and that is liek 17-18% off MSRP. Dealer fees don't seem crazy, they have a cool online offer that shows them - I do need to find out the MF since I will be leasing. Manager is suppose to get back to me.
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The Deposit was 1K and in a fit of frustration with me the sales guy actually offered to give it back, I've really been haggling him on the price. I'm not too worried about the 1K, I'm pretty sure they can't keep it if I don't buy a truck. Not to mention, at this point the deposit doesn't even seem to be for any particular vehicle as I have made it clear I want to go with the Laramie which they don't have. He called a few days ago and said he had someone interested in the Big Horn (think this was a bluff), which I told him, "go sell that truck!". As I knew I wanted something different at that point.
Pricing online for the truck I want is
64,375 MSRP
11,488 Dealer Discount
52,887 Price
No mention of rebates so I'm assuming that all possible rebates are in the 11k including ones I don't qualify for.
This is a much better deal than I'm getting locally. I am at 50K plus my car valued at ~8K... However, that's the final price taxes and fees.
They have the same truck in a different color so, I called and I am waiting for a sales manager to call me back with the out the door pricing on that one. This way I don't lock up the one I want. I certainly didn't mention any corp discount or trade in this time around, lesson learned.
If I can get this truck for a fair price, I will be very happy with the configuration! It would be pretty much what I would build.
That is a great deal if you can get that discount. I imagine that $11,488 discount includes manufacturer rebates/incentives. Usually the website will include the fine print about what rebates are included in the discount. Even with the possible rebate situation at the new dealer, get your deposit back, and I'd go for the other truck. Forget about your corporation code, as it appears you'd be getting a better deal without it. Is the new truck a Big Horn or Laramie?
I want the Unicorn too. Crew Cab with 6'4" bed, Ecodiesel and the MFT. I've only found 4 in the nation and there not the color I want.
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Ram has made the 6'4" Box with Rambox before in the 4th Gens as I ordered it that way for my 2014 Longhorn. Apparently, when the HDs re-design, they will bring back the 6'4" box with ramboxes but so far that may not be until the 2022 models but it's still possible for 2021s so we'll see soon enough.
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My only suggestion is if you plan to use a garage to keep the truck in, you might want to measure a bit and make sure the longer truck will fit.
I would also just try to deal with the dealer who has the truck you want. It doesn't sound like the other dealer with your deposit has been a great experience, and you said they already offered to give you the deposit back. Just call back and ask for it back for real this time. - Paul G.
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Awesome. Let us know how it works out! - Paul G.
