There's more money there usually, something called "Dealer Holdback" which is money that the dealer gets if they meet certain criteria. So they are probably making $500 profit still despite going $1300 back of "invoice".
There's also a lot that has to do with the options that I won't get into...
Hypothetically speaking, would someone from California be able to join this group buy, fly out to pick up the car, and drive home? Or is this only open for in-state?
Used to sell cars, been in the industry for 11 years.
Most dealerships have a round-robin in their CRM where it just alternates in a set order, so it's luck of the draw.
A good dealership will have these orders set up in this round robin method to make it fair. Others will have a set team or...
I've only worked with them in a professional capacity, they have a new GM that I've known for a few years and I know some of the people on the staff there. They are very nice, since they are part of AutoNation you can do pretty much everything from home to work out the deal before going into...
My dealer said MSRP less available incentives but I have worked with the GM before in a professional capacity. If anyone else is working with Ford valencia let me know and I can chat with him.
Thanks for the heads up, I am working with AutoNation Ford Valencia and will report back as well. I have lots of Ford contacts in the area and will ask around as well.
New here, thanks for having me! I went with Black Diamond because it seems like the cheapest version with good off-roading equipment standard and the best color combinations. My goal was to get the cheapest one in either Cyber Orange, Area 51, or Cactus Grey, and the three start being available...