OT CARS

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Yes, I know your mom.

Don't talk bad about UCD - that ain't right.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Don't talk bad about UCD - that ain't right.

I'll fight you both! WOOF!

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Yes.

Which dealer called you?

kia of cerritos.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Is California offering any money if you buy hybrid or electric?

I think $7500? I heard you don't get it for Teslas though. I have no idea to be honest.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I think $7500? I heard you don't get it for Teslas though. I have no idea to be honest.

Kia makes a Niro plug in hybrid, that might get you the $7500. You should look into that if you like the Niro. I'm not sure what flavors the Camry comes in.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Kia makes a Niro plug in hybrid, that might get you the $7500. You should look into that if you like the Niro. I'm not sure what flavors the Camry comes in.

I believe the inventory is a bit limited. I think they said its mainly the gas camrys on the program since they are in lower demand.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Kia makes a Niro plug in hybrid, that might get you the $7500. You should look into that if you like the Niro. I'm not sure what flavors the Camry comes in.

I'm just worried about maintenance, etc in a hybrid and a Kia to be honest. Toyotas and Hondas are easy and cheap to get fixed.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I'm just worried about maintenance, etc in a hybrid and a Kia to be honest. Toyotas and Hondas are easy and cheap to get fixed.

Kia comes with a 10yr/100,000 warranty.

Also, and I just learned this since we started this 2 days ago, the batteries in hybrids and electric cars are covered under the federal emission control laws. Car manufacturers have to guarantee the batteries for 10 years separate from the warranty.

 

[Shaboid]

Sell it to a dealer. Go on KBB and see what it lists for, there is a section on the website right now asking if you want dealers to contact you to buy it.

Meh, did it and it wasn't enough for it to make sense. No they are going to spam me. Shit.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Meh, did it and it wasn't enough for it to make sense. No they are going to spam me. Shit.

Sorry.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Meh, did it and it wasn't enough for it to make sense. No they are going to spam me. Shit.

Mrs SPD just told me to tell you that the spamming isn't too bad. She says it was mostly email and texts, only had 2 phone calls.

 

[Shaboid]

Mrs SPD just told me to tell you that the spamming isn't too bad. She says it was mostly email and texts, only had 2 phone calls.

Okay phew. I get plenty of spam as it is so no worries.

 

[Natebishop3]

LOL Sly dunked all over this thread.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Kia comes with a 10yr/100,000 warranty.

Also, and I just learned this since we started this 2 days ago, the batteries in hybrids and electric cars are covered under the federal emission control laws. Car manufacturers have to guarantee the batteries for 10 years separate from the warranty.

Its just that there is a less than impressive dealer network with Kia. I'm sure its gonna get better, but I hear horror stories when something does break under warranty. Just read facebook comments under any of their posts.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

OK, so I figured out what some dealerships are doing now with this. They are installing "dealer installed accessories" which are pretty useless. things like an alarm for $2k, some coating on the paint for $2k, etc.

The costco auto program doesn't give you discounts off these items or they only give you 20% off. Then they can claim they aren't doing "dealer markups".

 

[SlyPokerDog]

OK, so I figured out what some dealerships are doing now with this. They are installing "dealer installed accessories" which are pretty useless. things like an alarm for $2k, some coating on the paint for $2k, etc.

The costco auto program doesn't give you discounts off these items or they only give you 20% off. Then they can claim they aren't doing "dealer markups".

You should be able to see the sticker of the car either on the dealer's website or the manufacturer's website.

 

[Natebishop3]

You should be able to see the sticker of the car either on the dealer's website or the manufacturer's website.

Yeah and I think you can completely negotiate on that.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

You should be able to see the sticker of the car either on the dealer's website or the manufacturer's website.

the dealer installed options are a separate sticker.


Looks like this:

 

[Natebishop3]

the dealer installed options are a separate sticker.


Looks like this:

View attachment 46474

I would tell them you don't want them. I'd say remove the car alarm and the "pro pack"

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

I would tell them you don't want them. I'd say remove the car alarm and the "pro pack"

I'll have to see if those are removable, they can always say no, just like I can walk away. I'm using the fact that I don't have my insurance payment settled yet as an exit

 

[SlyPokerDog]

the dealer installed options are a separate sticker.


Looks like this:

View attachment 46474

If you know the exact make and model of your car you want go back to the Costco main page for the Auto buying program and enter a zipcode for the opposite end of LA from where you are or for Portland or Seattle.

https://www.costco.com/auto-program-services.html

See if you can find a different Costco dealer that has fewer dealer add-ons.

That's what we did and how we just found the Kia Niro Mrs SPD wants in Renton.

For a $5000 savings and no dealer add-ons, IMO it's totally worth driving across LA or going out of town like SF, Portland, Vegas, etc.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

https://www.autocheatsheet.com/car-dealer-scams/dealer-added-options-car-dealer-scam.html

 

[Natebishop3]

I remember they tried to charge us for some stupid ass things like a plastic sheet around the bottom of the door frame for protection. I told them I didn't want that. They love to charge for stupid add-ons and warranties.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

I remember they tried to charge us for some stupid ass things like a plastic sheet around the bottom of the door frame for protection. I told them I didn't want that. They love to charge for stupid add-ons and warranties.

Yeah, I asked what the "pro pack" was and it was a little piece of rubber the glued kind of like a mudguard on the bumper. I was like WTF.

 

[Natebishop3]

Yeah, I asked what the "pro pack" was and it was a little piece of rubber the glued kind of like a mudguard on the bumper. I was like WTF.

It's a scam. Tell them to get bent.

 

[HailBlazers]

Japanese or bust.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Japanese or bust.

yeah, my mom told me I should get a Jeep or Chevy maybe, I was like: no. The jeeps my parents had came up with a bunch of problems.

I had a mercedes, it was actually pretty great but anytime something needed to be fixed it was a thousand bucks.

 

[Shaboid]

Mrs SPD just told me to tell you that the spamming isn't too bad. She says it was mostly email and texts, only had 2 phone calls.

I got a second phone call, this guy wasn't as pushy as the first. I may be able to work with him to get the amount out of it I want.

 

[HailBlazers]

yeah, my mom told me I should get a Jeep or Chevy maybe, I was like: no. The jeeps my parents had came up with a bunch of problems.

I had a mercedes, it was actually pretty great but anytime something needed to be fixed it was a thousand bucks.

I've got a BMW problem and yea it's $$$. Wife's Subaru is almost at 60K, just oil changes.

 

[Natebishop3]

yeah, my mom told me I should get a Jeep or Chevy maybe, I was like: no. The jeeps my parents had came up with a bunch of problems.

I had a mercedes, it was actually pretty great but anytime something needed to be fixed it was a thousand bucks.

I liked my wrangler back in the day, but I wouldn't buy one from them now. I like my Ford F150 but overall we have had zero issues with our Camry.... other than it constantly getting hit by other cars.