Day 3 and dealer still can not secure a new car

[lander]

Originally Posted by bsmith

That search is for white...
Proving that you did not pay attention.

See..you didn't go away mad (a bit slow and lacking a sarcasm detector...but you'll get there with practice).

[Bob CTS]

There is no way in hell you are going to get a 2LT for 1LT pricing or even splitting the difference. After yesterdays eye opening experience these things are averaging 10-12 days on the lot before being sold. The price point, fuel economy and how the 1LT is equipped makes this vehicle popular. The 25,515 sticker adds the driver convenience package that provides, keyless start, 8 way power seat, rear back-up camera and auto tinting rearview mirror.

This vehicle has been both good and bad to dealers, selling like mad but many customers are getting frustrated because they cannot find the vehicle matching their requirements.

I am just glad the other dealer agreed to a transfer.

[Bob CTS]

Also local dealer only had one LTZ and LT2, both were the hideous blue color and that probably explains why they had those two.

[khblair]

Originally Posted by rspreng_z06

Also local dealer only had one LTZ and LT2, both were the hideous blue color and that probably explains why they had those two.

Which dealership are you working with bob?

[lander]

Originally Posted by rspreng_z06

There is no way in hell you are going to get a 2LT for 1LT pricing or even splitting the difference.

Especially if you don't try.

Here's what sucks...I think the exact car you're looking for is at a dealership about three miles from my house.

[Truck Guy]

Originally Posted by C5Nate

Selling well???

No, they are flying out the door:

The Equinox is VERY hot right now.

With dealers inventories being down from manufacturers production cuts, the economy also forced dealers to stock fewer vehicles (lowers their flooring costs) and adding that the vehicle is red hot right now all adds up to real problems finding what you want in stock.

As Polar_Bear said, good luck getting a dealer to trade if they only have two or three on the lot to begin with.

Ordering one is your best bet. Be patient and wait unless you need one right away.

[lander]

It has a few extra's compared to your shopping list...

[Bob CTS]

Originally Posted by khblair

Which dealership are you working with bob?

West, Reeder and Beaty, the last is the one that gave the best deal.

[Bob CTS]

Originally Posted by lander

Especially if you don't try.

Here's what sucks...I think the exact car you're looking for is at a dealership about three miles from my house.

I tried, there was a Burgandy LT2 on the lot and I made an offer, they came back and it was not close, and to beat it all 45 minutes later a couple bought it.

[Bob CTS]

Originally Posted by Truck Guy

The Equinox is VERY hot right now.

With dealers inventories being down from manufacturers production cuts, the economy also forced dealers to stock fewer vehicles (lowers their flooring costs) and adding that the vehicle is red hot right now all adds up to real problems finding what you want in stock.

As Polar_Bear said, good luck getting a dealer to trade if they only have two or three on the lot to begin with.

Ordering one is your best bet. Be patient and wait unless you need one right away.

The transfer is occuring as I type this, another dealer agreed to trade with them. As for odering I was going to do that but I am looking at losing $300 and $175 of GM card earnings in the next two months an order takes 6-8 weeks to get.

[oyealiz]

Fuel economy.

Gas Mileage of 2011 Chevrolet Equinox

The least pricey 4 cyl looks like it gets about the gas mileage of my c6. I guess I'll stick with the economy car that I have.

[Millenium Vette]

Originally Posted by thkauffman

Tell 'em you need another thou off the price because of the hassle.

Originally Posted by Joecooool

Find the dealer he is getting the car from and call them direct. Make an offer $500 less than what you agreed on for your trouble.

Originally Posted by high desert

If you want this model car and you want to save money too, expand your search a few hundred miles. It can be well worth the drive. btdt

Originally Posted by lander

So you've never negotiated for a different model for a better price based upon availability?

Curious.

Originally Posted by rspreng_z06

There is no way in hell you are going to get a 2LT for 1LT pricing or even splitting the difference.

True for a couple of reasons, the first being the law of supply & demand. Why would a dealer discount heavily when there are more customers than cars. The second reason is there isn't the mark-up in it to discount them a ton. The factories have cut out the margins. If you don't believe it, check it out on Edmunds, they list the invoice price along with MSRP. Yes, I know there is the dealer holdback and some floorplan money also, but the last thing a dealer is going to do is dip into that on a hot selling unit.

[Bob CTS]

Originally Posted by Millenium Vette

True for a couple of reasons, the first being the law of supply & demand. Why would a dealer discount heavily when there are more customers than cars. The second reason is there isn't the mark-up in it to discount them a ton. The factories have cut out the margins. If you don't believe it, check it out on Edmunds, they list the invoice price along with MSRP. Yes, I know there is the dealer holdback and some floorplan money also, but the last thing a dealer is going to do is dip into that on a hot selling unit.

I am glad that the local dealer went through the trouble to locate this vehicle, they could have easily said order one or pick one in stock. Just between Sat and yesterday there was only two still on the lot was the two blue ones, the others had sold including the new ones that were just delivered. I believe there were 6 on Saturday. Never have purchased a vehicle in such demand.

[bsmith]

Originally Posted by lander

See..you didn't go away mad (a bit slow and lacking a sarcasm detector...but you'll get there with practice).

Nothing wrong with my sarcasm detector.
You deleted your post with the search for a white car.

[lander]

Originally Posted by bsmith

Nothing wrong with my sarcasm detector.
You deleted your post with the search for a white car.

Really? Because I still see it...

https://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/185994-post36.html

You don't?

[Millenium Vette]

Originally Posted by rspreng_z06

I am glad that the local dealer went through the trouble to locate this vehicle, they could have easily said order one or pick one in stock. Just between Sat and yesterday there was only two still on the lot was the two blue ones, the others had sold including the new ones that were just delivered. I believe there were 6 on Saturday. Never have purchased a vehicle in such demand.

There are likely a couple of reasons they went through the trouble of finding a dealer trade unit for you. The first one would be that you have been reasonable and understand what they are up against in finding the right one. The other reason would be they care about earning and keeping a customer, many salespeople and managers will get lazy if they don't think they can easily find the right car for you.

[lander]

Originally Posted by rspreng_z06

I tried, there was a Burgandy LT2 on the lot and I made an offer, they came back and it was not close, and to beat it all 45 minutes later a couple bought it.

I'm glad you give it a whirl at least. You are right though...they're not going to be doing a lot of dealing on these cars right now...butcha gotta try!

[Bob CTS]

Originally Posted by lander

I'm glad you give it a whirl at least. You are right though...they're not going to be doing a lot of dealing on these cars right now...butcha gotta try!

[Millenium Vette]

Originally Posted by lander

I'm glad you give it a whirl at least. You are right though...they're not going to be doing a lot of dealing on these cars right now...butcha gotta try!

You'll never know if you don't at least ask...

[Bob CTS]

Originally Posted by Millenium Vette

There are likely a couple of reasons they went through the trouble of finding a dealer trade unit for you. The first one would be that you have been reasonable and understand what they are up against in finding the right one. The other reason would be they care about earning and keeping a customer, many salespeople and managers will get lazy if they don't think they can easily find the right car for you.

I was real pleasant and the salesman was also real pleasant first one I have dealt with that was not pushy or trying to make you buy something you did not want to or thought they knew everything about the car. I was under the impression that they would have a car available at the first of the week but those vehicles kept falling through because of sales pending of were sold.