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TimSJ · 02-13-2007, 10:54 AM

I believe that they do but personally i have never used them.. As you can imagine as a sales person i am not a huge fan.. I want to make money... lol... The less you know the better..haha

I_H8_Crawford · 02-13-2007, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TimSJ

I believe that they do but personally i have never used them.. As you can imagine as a sales person i am not a huge fan.. I want to make money... lol... The less you know the better..haha

What some car salespeople do is offer on carcost the listed cost + 10% to anyone who comes in to see them after seeing that ad on carcost.

You may not make as much off the car, but I'm sure you'd get a lot more business from people who would prefer to avoid the whole haggling process.

I know that a salesguy at Silverhill Acura does that - too bad they're all ######s at that dealership.

toonmaster · 02-22-2007, 05:15 PM

bump

new question for Tim, or anyone for that matter

I've been eyeing up a '02 Mazda 626, any problems i should know of?? (it's the V6 w/ the japanese transmission, not the 4 cylinder w/ the ford tranny)

also the price of 15900 is a big stretch for me, but i have also seen one advertised for 12000, any idea if I would be able to barter down the 15900 to 13500, or is that way too big of a stretch for the dealer??

edit: low kms at 66500, which is really good and justifies the higher price, but not 15900 high

Dion · 02-22-2007, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by toonmaster

bump

new question for Tim, or anyone for that matter

I've been eyeing up a '02 Mazda 626, any problems i should know of?? (it's the V6 w/ the japanese transmission, not the 4 cylinder w/ the ford tranny)

also the price of 15900 is a big stretch for me, but i have also seen one advertised for 12000, any idea if I would be able to barter down the 15900 to 13500, or is that way too big of a stretch for the dealer??

Go to the library or bookstore and get a copy of the LemonAid Guide. It will list all problems, recalls, secret warranties ,etc associated with the car you are looking at.

Fozzie_DeBear · 02-22-2007, 05:41 PM

Mazda's are usually good, I suspect most people are happy with this car, my Mom had an older 626 and I had a 1988 turbo 626 and they were great cars...but $15900 seems really high to me unless the car has reeaaly low KM (a car this old should probably have ~80000-100000k).

I doubt the dealer would go as low as you like (plus you have to add 6% GST back on to the price)...but that is just my opinion

TimSJ · 02-22-2007, 08:09 PM

i will have a look in the morning when i get to the office

Shazam · 02-22-2007, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by I_H8_Crawford

I know that a salesguy at Silverhill Acura does that - too bad they're all ######s at that dealership.

They're still ######s there? Jebus. My friend tried to get his car fixed there over ten years ago and they were absolute jerks back then.

Bullet · 03-19-2007, 11:55 AM

Looking for some advise.

I have a 2002 Alero 4 door 3.4L V6. It is in pretty good shape no dents or rust clean on the inside. It has new rubber and new rotors and brake pads. And has had no mechanical problems. I will replace the windshield before I trade it because it has a few cracks.

I am going to use this car as a trade in on a new vehicle. What should I expect to get for this car? I know it is probably less than what I would get if I was to sell it myself.

I_H8_Crawford · 03-19-2007, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullet

Looking for some advise.

I have a 2002 Alero 4 door 3.4L V6. It is in pretty good shape no dents or rust clean on the inside. It has new rubber and new rotors and brake pads. And has had no mechanical problems. I will replace the windshield before I trade it because it has a few cracks.

I am going to use this car as a trade in on a new vehicle. What should I expect to get for this car? I know it is probably less than what I would get if I was to sell it myself.

You are probably better off selling it on your own, but if you want to go with the dealership, one thing I heard is to not even mention you plan on trading one in, negotiate the price of the car you want to buy first, then once that is set, negotiate the price of your trade-in.

TimSJ · 03-19-2007, 12:14 PM

Here are the average auction prices. you are right you will def get more money out of it selling it yourself.

2002
OLDSMOBILE
ALERO
GL 4DR
3.4L V6 AUTO
FWD 74,384
192,119 120,989 $3,100
$5,400 $4,157 7

DuffMan · 03-19-2007, 12:40 PM

Do the prices they advertise in the paper include delivery and freight?

newts · 03-19-2007, 12:49 PM

Tim,

I just had my '02 ML320 in for it's B servicing (Hyatt downtown) and they told me that beyond the servicing that it needs about $2200 worth of work. This is what the dealer quoted.

How much cheaper can I expect my quote to be if I take it to an independent mechanic, and can you recommend a good one who services Mercedes?

*Edit just realized you're not in Calgary...you may not know a good local mechanic

fanforever1986 · 03-19-2007, 12:54 PM

Is Silverhill acura the one in crowfoot?

Bullet · 03-19-2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TimSJ

Here are the average auction prices. you are right you will def get more money out of it selling it yourself.

2002
OLDSMOBILE
ALERO
GL 4DR
3.4L V6 AUTO
FWD 74,384
192,119 120,989 $3,100
$5,400 $4,157 7

Thanks for the info.

TimSJ · 03-19-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by newts

Tim,

I just had my '02 ML320 in for it's B servicing (Hyatt downtown) and they told me that beyond the servicing that it needs about $2200 worth of work. This is what the dealer quoted.

How much cheaper can I expect my quote to be if I take it to an independent mechanic, and can you recommend a good one who services Mercedes?

*Edit just realized you're not in Calgary...you may not know a good local mechanic

What were they saying that it needs?

TimSJ · 03-19-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DuffMan

Do the prices they advertise in the paper include delivery and freight?

99% of the time no.. They are trying to keep the price as low as possilbe in the ads.. Generally they do not include any add ons.

Rockin' Flames · 03-19-2007, 02:24 PM

I was wondering what the value of my car might be. It is a 2000 Chrysler Intrepid and has about 115,000 kms on it. Any idea what it might be worth? Also what is the best way to get an estimated value of cars?

Thanks

TimSJ · 03-19-2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockin' Flames

I was wondering what the value of my car might be. It is a 2000 Chrysler Intrepid and has about 115,000 kms on it. Any idea what it might be worth? Also what is the best way to get an estimated value of cars?

Thanks

Average wholesale is about $2700

return to the red · 03-19-2007, 05:57 PM

looking at selling my '03 Blazer. 2 door ZR2 package stereo system very good condition with 73,000 KM's. What can I expect to get for it and I heard that values of Blazers are going back up because they are a popular vehicle and no longer available is this true?

newts · 03-19-2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TimSJ

What were they saying that it needs?

Sorry, it was an A service, for which they charged me $527. We purchased this vehicle used, and this was the first time we had it in. 67,000 KM's. Next time I have it in, they said I need:

B Service:$500

Rear Brakes @ 5% - Part: 165.38
Rotors: Part $240
Sensor: Part $17
$168 labour (1.6 hrs)
Total For Rear Brakes = $590

Crack in Auxillary Water Pump - Part: $230.60
$135 Labour (1.3 hrs)
Total For Pump: $365

Spark Plugs Part: $129.60
$315 Labour (3 hours)
Total: $441.60

Fuel Filter - Part: $152
$210 Labour (2 hrs)
Total: $362

Upper Defrost planom (sp?...trouble reading the chicken scratch) and Sipper (sp?) motor
6 hours labour, and he said about $500 total for this.

Total for everything: $2758