Cringe experience during car pickup at the dealer

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by nyalpine90

the only item i consider getting is the wheel & tire protection and usually you can negotiate it.
but i havent recently due to working from home

I totally agree that the tire/ wheel coverage is the only added protection plan worth getting!

[FCX5]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

The latest scam is where some dealers are installing a “theft tracking” device with an added cost of $999 in every new and used car and they are refusing to remove it from their vehicles.

Yeah. It’s a scam and all it means you are willing to pay for it.

[c1pher]

I am on my 40th car and have navigated all these interactions successfully. From I “cannot afford it” to “I don’t keep the car long enough” or even “I don’t want it, not even interested”. Some dealerships are cool and if you work with the SA, they can just get you to sign and drive. And some finance managers are cool and just say I’m going to show you these options just tell me if any interest you or not. I don’t mind them showing me their wares, just don’t get all pissy if I don’t want them. Some people want the tire warranty or extended warranty. I’m not that guy. And if I get PPF or ceramic done, it won’t be at the dealership. Well, that’s not true because the last car I got, I typically use the same PPF place in Richmond and it was a pass through cost, no markup. That’s the only time.

[g80yeetzy]

Originally Posted by Hydrostream

I bought my car from BMW Seattle and there was no pressure at all from the Finance lady. I already had my own financing through another bank so maybe that helped?

BMW Seattle is the best, that’s what the Finance lady told me. I am not paid by BMW Seattle and paid over sticker for my depreciating g82, and this isn’t an ad for BMW Seattle. Just an honest review by a customer of BMW Seattle on my troll account on the forums. I need to say BMW Seattle two more times to make sure Google hits BMW Seattle when you search “BMW Seattle.”

- hydrostream

[mammoo]

I was persuaded to get the ceramic coating and leather protection for a few hundred £. Given the price, I'm not convinced its an actual ceramic coating and it's probably not worth the money. Guess I'll find out when the detailer takes a look!