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From: US
Why? If the you-know-what brand can do it and people like/accept it, I'm sure this will work out fine. I would think online buyers will be given same warranty/services as offline buyers. It will work even better. Buying online but still getting local dealership experiences. Win win.
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Joined: Mar 2013
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From: IL
Because, I'm sure there are people at the dealer that are not pleased with this and will do there best to interfere. At least in my area. If it works, great. I had a deal on an Ioniq 5 last year, done via the internet. Once I arrived, I was told the offer given was a mistake and they couldn't honor it. I left and ordered our Model Y that day. If Amazon can somehow remove the dealer all together, then it would be great. It doesn't appear that way, though.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Apr 2019
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From: FL
Because, I'm sure there are people at the dealer that are not pleased with this and will do there best to interfere. At least in my area. If it works, great. I had a deal on an Ioniq 5 last year, done via the internet. Once I arrived, I was told the offer given was a mistake and they couldn't honor it. I left and ordered our Model Y that day. If Amazon can somehow remove the dealer all together, then it would be great. It doesn't appear that way, though.
I'm sorry they tried to play games on you, any regrets on the Tesla?
Pole Position
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: fl
Hmmm... will keep an eye on this. Amazon is one of the best companies at removing friction from a sale/transaction, so I want to believe. I just don't fully trust it yet. As far as reputation goes, it seems to me that Amazon has more to lose than they have to gain here. I'd certainly hope that means i am missing something and will be proven wrong.
Pit Crew
Joined: Jul 2024
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From: IN
When I decided to buy a new Toyota Avalon Touring in July 2021, I tried the Costco auto program. It proved to be worthless, just a dodge to get you in the local dealer's door with no money saved. Remember, Costco (or Amazon) has no control over the trade-in allowance the dealer makes and that is what makes the bottom line. I bought the Avalon online and by phone from a dealer 90 miles away the next day with a much better bottom line.
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Southeastern PA
When I decided to buy a new Toyota Avalon Touring in July 2021, I tried the Costco auto program. It proved to be worthless, just a dodge to get you in the local dealer's door with no money saved. Remember, Costco (or Amazon) has no control over the trade-in allowance the dealer makes and that is what makes the bottom line. I bought the Avalon online and by phone from a dealer 90 miles away the next day with a much better bottom line.
Unless the Amazon program is direct from the manufacturer, then it's just a referral to a local dealer, no different than Costco, Sam's Club or True Car programs, none of which revolutionized the auto sale industry.
Pole Position
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: CA
Agreed too. If anyone thinks adding yet another middle man to take profits from a deal is going to result in either a better purchase experience or a lower purchase price needs to get a reality check.