Go ManGo! or wait for new color?
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RE: Are you CRAZY
ORIGINAL: TopBanana_102
Hey...sorry to bust your chops on this one, but if your ready to plunk $30K on a car then it better be a color THAT YOU WANT and LIKE!!
You can throw all of our opinions about color aside since it's purely a personal preference.
GET WHAT YOU LIKE AND FbCK anyone who says they don't like it.
BTW, if you are finding a Go ManGo! new from a delaer, then you should be able to drive a hard bargain. These were the first color out, so he's been sitting on that caar for a long time. I was able to get about 7% discount from MSRP on the Top Banana....you should be able to get 8.5-10%.
Hey...sorry to bust your chops on this one, but if your ready to plunk $30K on a car then it better be a color THAT YOU WANT and LIKE!!
You can throw all of our opinions about color aside since it's purely a personal preference.
GET WHAT YOU LIKE AND FbCK anyone who says they don't like it.
BTW, if you are finding a Go ManGo! new from a delaer, then you should be able to drive a hard bargain. These were the first color out, so he's been sitting on that caar for a long time. I was able to get about 7% discount from MSRP on the Top Banana....you should be able to get 8.5-10%.
I guess this thread was geared more towards whether people had any regrets on their decision. (i.e. whether they bought on impulse and now the color is a little old.) I think I'm going to wait to see what the Plum Crazy looks like. That could be interesting.With regards to the 8.5-10% discount off MSRP...you're right on the $$$$. It's actually even a little more than that...I've had quotes of around $31,000 on MSRP's of $36,500-37,000, and that's not including the Chrysler $1000.
The second part of my original question though....how do the new models work as far as pricing? Is the limit on those as far as a discount usually invoice when they first come out? If I wait, I'll be purchasing in late December, and if they come out in September, that gives me a few months to let the newness cool down a little.
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RE: Go ManGo! or wait for new color?
Hi -G-, and yes, I remember those days and lived them. And you are right, the cover is a Hemi Orange. Even some of my old 440s were HP orange. I guess my comments were just a comment. For me though, IF I had the Plum Crazy color, they'd have to give me one with a white interior. To me, nothing looked better. Ah, the good ol' days of 40 cent 104 octane Standard premium... LOL. 
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With regards to the 8.5-10% discount off MSRP...you're right on the $$$$. It's actually even a little more than that...I've had quotes of around $31,000 on MSRP's of $36,500-37,000, and that's not including the Chrysler $1000.
The second part of my original question though....how do the new models work as far as pricing? Is the limit on those as far as a discount usually invoice when they first come out? If I wait, I'll be purchasing in late December, and if they come out in September, that gives me a few months to let the newness cool down a little.
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With regards to the 8.5-10% discount off MSRP...you're right on the $$$$. It's actually even a little more than that...I've had quotes of around $31,000 on MSRP's of $36,500-37,000, and that's not including the Chrysler $1000.
The second part of my original question though....how do the new models work as far as pricing? Is the limit on those as far as a discount usually invoice when they first come out? If I wait, I'll be purchasing in late December, and if they come out in September, that gives me a few months to let the newness cool down a little.
Basically, pricing is a function of supply and demand. This is true with auto delars too, but another aspect is turnover. Car dealers need to turn cars over in order to maximize profit. This is the hidden so-called "holdback", which is a fixed sum of money that a delaer gets from the manufactuer in order to cover inventory costs.
Take my deal:My car has every available option under the sun (see the list in the "autosignature"). It was built according to the specs of the delearship-owner. I test drove this car when it first arrived on the dealers lot some time in Jan of '06.
In May when I bought the car, it had a paltry 130miles on the odo. This means (1) the dealership wasn't toying with the car for personal use; and (2) not many people were test driving the thing. In fact the dealer admitted that "these things aren't flying off the shelf". (meaning gas over $3/gal makes the 5.7L HEMI a salesman's dog!)
My negotiation went something like this: Forget MSRP. The delaer knew that I didn't want the options like rear-DVD, "smoker's Group", Nav-system, convenience groups etc. He knew I was shopping for a Charger R/T with the Road&Track Perfromance Group Option and Sunroof. The rest was candy I could live without. He need to get rid of this car since the holdback was gone and each day meant another day of paying for insurance and other invenotry costs.
We arrived at the bottom line in this way:
Base Price was Inv + 3% = $28240
R/T Group Option Inv. + 3% = $ 1,610
Sunroof Invoice + 3% = $900
The other "options" that I didn't want the dealer took a 50% discount from MSRP: total: $2512.
Sub TOTAL: $33262
MINUS Dodge Cash (1000)
Grand Total $32262. Taxes (CT=6%) and registration fees brought the entire nut to $34400.
I guess the advice is this --- BARGAIN HARD for a Go ManGo! It's only getting more stale by the minute. New '07 are being ordered now. Take the position that the dealer is sitting on a one-year car, with little potential for sale. He should be doing everything in his power to give you "an offer you can't refuse". Don't be afraid to walk away --- the car will be there tomorrow.
Good luck!
Glenn
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My advice would be to simply wait until you are happy with the color in production. Relax, take a deep breath, and give Dodge a chance to fix all the little problems you read about on this forum in future models before handing them your hard earned money! Besides, it will give you time to test drive the new Challenger and who knows...that may just be your cup of tea!
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RE: Go ManGo! or wait for new color?
ORIGINAL: mnboy
Hi -G-, and yes, I remember those days and lived them. And you are right, the cover is a Hemi Orange. Even some of my old 440s were HP orange. I guess my comments were just a comment. For me though, IF I had the Plum Crazy color, they'd have to give me one with a white interior. To me, nothing looked better. Ah, the good ol' days of 40 cent 104 octane Standard premium... LOL.
Hi -G-, and yes, I remember those days and lived them. And you are right, the cover is a Hemi Orange. Even some of my old 440s were HP orange. I guess my comments were just a comment. For me though, IF I had the Plum Crazy color, they'd have to give me one with a white interior. To me, nothing looked better. Ah, the good ol' days of 40 cent 104 octane Standard premium... LOL.
Have to whole heartedly agree with ya, mnboy. Plum Crazy with white interior
. That would really "shine".dave
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RE: Are you CRAZY
ORIGINAL: TopBanana_102
Basically, pricing is a function of supply and demand. This is true with auto delars too, but another aspect is turnover. Car dealers need to turn cars over in order to maximize profit. This is the hidden so-called "holdback", which is a fixed sum of money that a delaer gets from the manufactuer in order to cover inventory costs.
Take my deal:My car has every available option under the sun (see the list in the "autosignature"). It was built according to the specs of the delearship-owner. I test drove this car when it first arrived on the dealers lot some time in Jan of '06.
In May when I bought the car, it had a paltry 130miles on the odo. This means (1) the dealership wasn't toying with the car for personal use; and (2) not many people were test driving the thing. In fact the dealer admitted that "these things aren't flying off the shelf". (meaning gas over $3/gal makes the 5.7L HEMI a salesman's dog!)
My negotiation went something like this: Forget MSRP. The delaer knew that I didn't want the options like rear-DVD, "smoker's Group", Nav-system, convenience groups etc. He knew I was shopping for a Charger R/T with the Road&Track Perfromance Group Option and Sunroof. The rest was candy I could live without. He need to get rid of this car since the holdback was gone and each day meant another day of paying for insurance and other invenotry costs.
We arrived at the bottom line in this way:
Base Price was Inv + 3% = $28240
R/T Group Option Inv. + 3% = $ 1,610
Sunroof Invoice + 3% = $900
The other "options" that I didn't want the dealer took a 50% discount from MSRP: total: $2512.
Sub TOTAL: $33262
MINUS Dodge Cash (1000)
Grand Total $32262. Taxes (CT=6%) and registration fees brought the entire nut to $34400.
I guess the advice is this --- BARGAIN HARD for a Go ManGo! It's only getting more stale by the minute. New '07 are being ordered now. Take the position that the dealer is sitting on a one-year car, with little potential for sale. He should be doing everything in his power to give you "an offer you can't refuse". Don't be afraid to walk away --- the car will be there tomorrow.
Good luck!
Glenn
Basically, pricing is a function of supply and demand. This is true with auto delars too, but another aspect is turnover. Car dealers need to turn cars over in order to maximize profit. This is the hidden so-called "holdback", which is a fixed sum of money that a delaer gets from the manufactuer in order to cover inventory costs.
Take my deal:My car has every available option under the sun (see the list in the "autosignature"). It was built according to the specs of the delearship-owner. I test drove this car when it first arrived on the dealers lot some time in Jan of '06.
In May when I bought the car, it had a paltry 130miles on the odo. This means (1) the dealership wasn't toying with the car for personal use; and (2) not many people were test driving the thing. In fact the dealer admitted that "these things aren't flying off the shelf". (meaning gas over $3/gal makes the 5.7L HEMI a salesman's dog!)
My negotiation went something like this: Forget MSRP. The delaer knew that I didn't want the options like rear-DVD, "smoker's Group", Nav-system, convenience groups etc. He knew I was shopping for a Charger R/T with the Road&Track Perfromance Group Option and Sunroof. The rest was candy I could live without. He need to get rid of this car since the holdback was gone and each day meant another day of paying for insurance and other invenotry costs.
We arrived at the bottom line in this way:
Base Price was Inv + 3% = $28240
R/T Group Option Inv. + 3% = $ 1,610
Sunroof Invoice + 3% = $900
The other "options" that I didn't want the dealer took a 50% discount from MSRP: total: $2512.
Sub TOTAL: $33262
MINUS Dodge Cash (1000)
Grand Total $32262. Taxes (CT=6%) and registration fees brought the entire nut to $34400.
I guess the advice is this --- BARGAIN HARD for a Go ManGo! It's only getting more stale by the minute. New '07 are being ordered now. Take the position that the dealer is sitting on a one-year car, with little potential for sale. He should be doing everything in his power to give you "an offer you can't refuse". Don't be afraid to walk away --- the car will be there tomorrow.
Good luck!
Glenn
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I know exactly what you mean..
I bought the Stone white because I wouildnt get tired of it. I love the Go Mango, but wouldnt get it because I WOULD definetly get tired of it. Maybe some people wont, but if youre even thinking you might, you probably will. I know personally I could never own Plum, or Lime. Not a fan of them from the begining, but could never own it long term. But like topbanana102 said... it's your 30k![sm=gears.gif]
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RE: Go ManGo! or wait for new color?
I would get the Go ManGo! (then again, I did) after all, it is the fastest color.
BTW - in my area, I just purchased my Go ManGo (used 6 months old, 16,500 miles) for 29,000. It is loaded (for the most part) sticker was $37,800 or so.
I love the color and the car. If you like it, get it - if not, get the color you like and don't worry about it. You will see the color of the car every time you go in the garage, you will see the payment for it only one time per month. Even if the color you want is more - it is much cheaper (and you will be happier) getting the one you want.
BTW - in my area, I just purchased my Go ManGo (used 6 months old, 16,500 miles) for 29,000. It is loaded (for the most part) sticker was $37,800 or so.
I love the color and the car. If you like it, get it - if not, get the color you like and don't worry about it. You will see the color of the car every time you go in the garage, you will see the payment for it only one time per month. Even if the color you want is more - it is much cheaper (and you will be happier) getting the one you want.