NPR article on dealers
#31
Lexus Fanatic
Once upon a time, if you were serious enough about leaving, they'd take all or most of that nonsense off to make the sale. Right now, they know there's likely another buyer standing in the showroom at that very moment who will happily pay for the extras just to get the car they want, so they'll generally let you walk out the door.
Last edited by mmarshall; 09-02-22 at 08:54 AM.
#32
Lead Lap
#33
Lexus Test Driver
That works for you, but not for everyone. Particularly someone who's car is stolen or totaled.
Last edited by tex2670; 09-01-22 at 05:36 AM.
#34
Probably too much info, but insurance rate approvals vary by state. Some states such as CA are very tough on increases, although you can increase fees relatively easily. Some states you file and wait for approval so you tend to apply for higher rates, and the relationship with the Insurance Commissioner's office is critical. Other states you can "file and use" meaning you can go ahead and implement the increase. GA insurance commissioner lambasted Allstate a couple of weeks ago as they have implemented several increases totaling more than 40% on overall rates this year.
#35
Lexus Fanatic
Yeah, that may as well have been 30 years ago lol
Let me put this in perspective, I was looking at Inventory. Mercedes of Tysons Corner, which is a huge dealer, has 8 in inventory. Not 8 of one model....8 cars. Total.
BMW of Rockville which is one of the largest BMW dealers in the country has 50 cars in inventorty, almost all of which are in transit.
So, you aren't negotiating crap right now!
Let me put this in perspective, I was looking at Inventory. Mercedes of Tysons Corner, which is a huge dealer, has 8 in inventory. Not 8 of one model....8 cars. Total.
BMW of Rockville which is one of the largest BMW dealers in the country has 50 cars in inventorty, almost all of which are in transit.
So, you aren't negotiating crap right now!
#36
Lexus Fanatic
Rule of thumb, although varies by state, is that if repair is 75% or more of value then the car is totaled. With higher used car values, more cars are getting repaired vs totaled. Since fewer totaled, insurance companies do not have the cars to sell at salvage to help offset claim. Just higher costs all around. Mannheim charts show a slight drop in average used car prices, but not enough to call a trend.
#37
Really perfect storm for non-standard auto insurance. With inflation, those customers don't have cash to buy insurance. They have to eat. In the past couple of years, Allstate and State Farm got out of their comfort zone and bought non-standard companies. While not a huge percentage of their business, non-standard is negatively compounding their issues.
#38
Lexus Fanatic
Rough times...
#39
Lexus Champion
Yeah, that may as well have been 30 years ago lol
Let me put this in perspective, I was looking at Inventory. Mercedes of Tysons Corner, which is a huge dealer, has 8 in inventory. Not 8 of one model....8 cars. Total.
BMW of Rockville which is one of the largest BMW dealers in the country has 50 cars in inventorty, almost all of which are in transit.
So, you aren't negotiating crap right now!
Let me put this in perspective, I was looking at Inventory. Mercedes of Tysons Corner, which is a huge dealer, has 8 in inventory. Not 8 of one model....8 cars. Total.
BMW of Rockville which is one of the largest BMW dealers in the country has 50 cars in inventorty, almost all of which are in transit.
So, you aren't negotiating crap right now!
I can easily string them for months if I want to since they have no leverage over me
#40
Lexus Champion
Parts have been an issue but there are workarounds if you really need something fixed. Paint is insane though, I'm close to getting everything needed for body work just so I know how to do that as well after a few years of practice.
#41
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
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Fair enough but I don't need to anyway. I have enough cars for full redundancy and ability to keep anything running anyways, I technically never "need" to spend more than $5000 for a perfectly functional car so there is almost nothing in the dealers favor.
I can easily string them for months if I want to since they have no leverage over me
I can easily string them for months if I want to since they have no leverage over me
#42
Lexus Fanatic
We see this in my business all the time. When the market is crazy and there are big escalations and all, and some shmo comes in and says "I will never pay more than list price for a house", they're fired lol. Spending any time on them is a complete waste.
#43
Lexus Test Driver
Yeah, that may as well have been 30 years ago lol
Let me put this in perspective, I was looking at Inventory. Mercedes of Tysons Corner, which is a huge dealer, has 8 in inventory. Not 8 of one model....8 cars. Total.
BMW of Rockville which is one of the largest BMW dealers in the country has 50 cars in inventorty, almost all of which are in transit.
So, you aren't negotiating crap right now!
Let me put this in perspective, I was looking at Inventory. Mercedes of Tysons Corner, which is a huge dealer, has 8 in inventory. Not 8 of one model....8 cars. Total.
BMW of Rockville which is one of the largest BMW dealers in the country has 50 cars in inventorty, almost all of which are in transit.
So, you aren't negotiating crap right now!
#44
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (20)
#45
Lexus Fanatic
Fair enough but I don't need to anyway. I have enough cars for full redundancy and ability to keep anything running anyways, I technically never "need" to spend more than $5000 for a perfectly functional car so there is almost nothing in the dealers favor.
I can easily string them for months if I want to since they have no leverage over me
I can easily string them for months if I want to since they have no leverage over me