Hi All,
Everyone here has been so helpful on what to buy, I thought I might also ask for advice on picking up my 2006 Prius -- should be here within a few weeks.
I'm not a born negotiator, so every time I pick up a new car I always end up getting flustered by the additional fees, warranties, etc. and wondering whether I'm getting ripped off. It'd be great to go in fully armed!
First, some stats: It'll be a silver/gray package #3, San Francisco Bay Area, quoted price is $23,801, and I'll be paying cash.
Second, a few questions:
1) Beyond paying tax, what additional charges/stuff will they try to sell me?
2) Is any of the additional stuff worth it? (I know extended warranties are more of a subjective, personal thing, but any opinions are great.)
3) Factory floormats or third-party?
4) Any additional fees I may be able to talk the dealer out of? Any that I shouldn't bother trying to talk them out of?
I'm not trying to screw anyone here, and I believe in dealers making a decent profit. But I figure I'm paying full MSRP for a car so it can't hurt to try and keep expenses beyond that reasonable.
Thanks very much for any advice!
Cheers,
Marv
Everyone here has been so helpful on what to buy, I thought I might also ask for advice on picking up my 2006 Prius -- should be here within a few weeks.
I'm not a born negotiator, so every time I pick up a new car I always end up getting flustered by the additional fees, warranties, etc. and wondering whether I'm getting ripped off. It'd be great to go in fully armed!
First, some stats: It'll be a silver/gray package #3, San Francisco Bay Area, quoted price is $23,801, and I'll be paying cash.
Second, a few questions:
1) Beyond paying tax, what additional charges/stuff will they try to sell me?
2) Is any of the additional stuff worth it? (I know extended warranties are more of a subjective, personal thing, but any opinions are great.)
3) Factory floormats or third-party?
4) Any additional fees I may be able to talk the dealer out of? Any that I shouldn't bother trying to talk them out of?
I'm not trying to screw anyone here, and I believe in dealers making a decent profit. But I figure I'm paying full MSRP for a car so it can't hurt to try and keep expenses beyond that reasonable.
Thanks very much for any advice!
Cheers,
Marv