Vancouver Area Group Buy

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by Mr.Jay

That's actually a great idea dim tho funny enough last time I was at the dealership some guy traded in his Porsche for a xb tricked out like one the had in the show room.

Is there a BC only scion site?

Hopefully we can attract a few more people here.

Saw a 1st gen xB this weekend with '604scions' or something sticker.

[Shimmyshake]

I'll be visiting the autoshow this week. Buddy of mine will be working the Scion booth which also which means sales reps around to ask further questions. I could say that I wouldn't mind a group buy. I wonder what thier finance rates are.

[spikey_dogg]

Damn just put down 500 deposit at Regency Scion on kingsway before I saw this thread. Will think about joining up with you guys...

[CoryUyede]

Originally Posted by spikey_dogg

Damn just put down 500 deposit at Regency Scion on kingsway before I saw this thread. Will think about joining up with you guys...

if you don't mind me asking, what spot are you on the list?

[Pb_Foot]

I'm interested in the group buy... Already pre-ordered at Open Road Toyota in Richmond.

[Ikaros]

Man, I didn't think that there would be so many people putting down their deposit before the price was announced. I should have made this thread earlier.

@Pb_Foot Who did you put your deposit down with? We can probably switch you over

@spikey_dogg Keep your deposit at Regency for now, and let's see how things turn out. If we do get a good deal, you can always jump boat to Richmond Auto mall. Since you just recently put your deposit down, your place in the line wouldn't be that far off

@Shimmyshake You can be our spy on the inside xD Ask around and see which sells rep will be willing to give you to the best deal. Cause right now I think we have 7 people interested in buying, or put down deposits already. We can always take our deposit back and go to the rep that's giving us the best deal. I would rather loose my place in line and get the car later, than spending more money than I have to.

[Dimman]

^ Plus make sure everyone is financially sorted and serious. If it goes from 7 to 3 people right at the beginning because of credit issues, or people not being as interested as they say the sales reps won't be as flexible.

And don't let them **** around with fees and such. Or 'policy'. EVERYTHING is negotiable, and they also make some 'hidden' money on sales as well (in terms of overall performance, etc...).

7 sales to a single rep in one day is HUGE. Always remind the rep that you know how big of a deal this is to them.

If anyone has info on how their commissions work that would be handy ahead of time too.

Unfortunately I'm planning on a year and a half down the road for my purchase so I'm not able to join this buy...

[Mr.Jay]

Do you want to represent us anyways Dim?

[Ikaros]

Yeah, Dimman, it seems like you have a lot of experience with this stuff. Plus this makes it easier for you when you buy your car cause you can be like, "Remember that time when I brought in all those FR-S buyers?" when your asking for a discount

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by Ikaros

Yeah, Dimman, it seems like you have a lot of experience with this stuff. Plus this makes it easier for you when you buy your car cause you can be like, "Remember that time when I brought in all those FR-S buyers?" when your asking for a discount

I don't. I've never bought a new car and I just really hate car dealers.

Plus I have rage episodes when I see shit like 'administrative fees'. You want me to pay extra so you can do your job and sell me a fucking car???

[spikey_dogg]

CoryUyede: Not sure what my place is, he did tell me I won't be in the May shipment but the June shipment Would it matter if I was planning to pay cash instead of financing? (for the gang bang... errr group buy)

[Bakamono]

Originally Posted by Ikaros

The one we are talking to is Ahmed, and the deposit was $500. Let see if we can get even more people, and see what kind of deal we can get.

Thanks, I will find Ahmed if I head out to Richmond this weekend.

Is the deposit non-refundable?

What position on the list are you on?

I have never been in a group buy for a car before! but I'm all game since I have been looking to purchase a new car.

[Ikaros]

I think I'm around 5th place on the list right now. The deposit is refundable. I don't think most people have experience with group buy for a car, so this would be an interesting first experience for most of us.

[Dimman]

What's going to make negotiating tough is that there are already orders for inventory that is not even here yet. That makes dealers happy.

Stuff that is on the lot for a while is the stuff that they will be easier to deal with.

The new-ness and supply/demand issues at launch will all be working in the dealers' favour.

My only real experience is coaching my friend when he bought a brand-new Civic about a decade ago. It took a freaking week of back and forth every day or two. Biggest part there was I had to convince him only that he wanted the car, not NEED. He ended up paying $500 under MSRP, got them to bring in the colour he wanted, waived destination charge, and financed it at 1% less than advertised. But this was only a Civic. And it took a week! And basically they still made all their money because he financed it.

With the FR-S I can see the dealers being ****y. "If you don't buy today, at what I'm offering, there are 10 other people lined up right behind you."

Next year will be a different story, though.