$2500 for Dealer Delivery cost???

[giraffee]

Wow that's a lot for dealer delivery. Most places incl where I got mine quoted $1895

[m0nty]

Originally Posted by Frank @ BrightShine

Its not like they need the extra cash, dealer principles take a $5,000 - $8,000 cut on each vehicle sold, depending on the value.

One HSV dealership that I do some work for said he does about $9,000 - $10,000. This is not profit obviously, just cash flow.

They also get a cut when they arrange your insurance the day you pick your car up.

LOL. Please tell me which dealerships make $9-10k a car. I could do with a massive pay rise. Toyota dealerships average $500-800 per car. Volkswagen average $1200 per car and Mercedes $3500-4000 per car. I have never ever seen a DP skim of the top, let alone to the tune of $9-10k.

[carbonBLUE]

Originally Posted by mroczeK

I am being charged $2500 for Dealer Delivery costs... does this sound right to you? My Dad was charged $1000 for his RAV4 from the SAME dealership and thats a bigger car than the GTS.

Any advice? What did everyone else get charged for dealer delivery.

EDIT: BTW i am in Western Australia.

really? i paid 572 dollars for my shipping...

[m0nty]

Originally Posted by carbonBLUE

really? i paid 572 dollars for my shipping...

Dealer delivery isn't shipping despite the name. Its the associated costs such as freight from the manufacturer, detail, pre delivery and advertising loading. There's also some profit but contrary to what people believe we're not rolling in money when we do a deal.

Anyone willing to take a guess at the monthly expenses of a car dealership? It seems people know what we make per car, so there shouldn't be a problem guessing overheads....

[mroczeK]

I'll share my breakdown price on both quotes when i get home from work at the moment i am being told from people who use to be Toyota Dealers that $2500 for dealer delivery is a crock of shit and it's just rubbin salt in the wound. I understand they need to make money but shit... i wan't to keep money! They also mentioned $1875 is a fair price for DD @rosco186.

[m0nty]

And let me just clarify I'm not condoning higher dealer delivery charges. The market ultimately decides what dealers can charge. If you don't like their price don't buy anything from them.

[mroczeK]

Originally Posted by m0nty

And let me just clarify I'm not condoning higher dealer delivery charges. The market ultimately decides what dealers can charge. If you don't like their price don't buy anything from them.

Yeah i understand it, but other people within the same state aren't being charged such a high DD rate so why should i cop that xD i realize dealers need to make money but i asked for a discount because i have previously bought cars from this dealership, i don't see any discount at all -_-

[m0nty]

Originally Posted by mroczeK

Yeah i understand it, but other people within the same state aren't being charged such a high DD rate so why should i cop that xD i realize dealers need to make money but i asked for a discount because i have previously bought cars from this dealership, i don't see any discount at all -_-

As I said before, vote with your feet. Don't buy if you're not 100% happy with the dealer. Its a competitive market place and if they aren't prepared to match the TMCA pricing find someone who will. But also keep in mind other factors like timeframe and convenience.

[sticky]

Originally Posted by whyreeto

Private registration Fee 459
Premium Plates 99

NSW Rego for this car is $323 and black on white slimline plates is $160 - unless your getting custom plates with $99 annual fee?

My dealer tried to rip me off by charging me $461 (1505kg to 2504kg) for rego. When I noticed this he said it was a honest mistake

[m0nty]

Originally Posted by sticky

NSW Rego for this car is $323 and black on white slimline plates is $160 - unless your getting custom plates with $99 annual fee?

My dealer tried to rip me off by charging me $461 (1505kg to 2504kg) for rego. When I noticed this he said it was a honest mistake

Black on white plates are $99, not $160.

[sticky]

Originally Posted by m0nty

Black on white plates are $99, not $160.

Really? myplates has it listed as $160? I've just been going by the pricing on that website.

[m0nty]

Originally Posted by sticky

Really? myplates has it listed as $160? I've just been going by the pricing on that website.

That might be for reissued plates. MyPlates is an ordering service. Establishment in dealers is $99. I've double and triple checked this morning.

[sticky]

Originally Posted by m0nty

That might be for reissued plates. MyPlates is an ordering service. Establishment in dealers is $99. I've double and triple checked this morning.

Thanks for that mate - always good to have an honest dealer on the forum.

Is there are reference to these prices online? Scanned through the RTA site and all it does it refer me to the myplates site.

[whyreeto]

Originally Posted by sticky

NSW Rego for this car is $323 and black on white slimline plates is $160 - unless your getting custom plates with $99 annual fee?

My dealer tried to rip me off by charging me $461 (1505kg to 2504kg) for rego. When I noticed this he said it was a honest mistake

hey buddy where do u check for $323??