traderrik
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- Jun 7, 2008
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- Location
- South Central Texas
- Tractor
- Kubota Grand L4740 HSTC-1, Quick Attach LA854, H.D. bucket, Top-n-Tilt
Sorry, Arrow, I'm not really sure what you are saying.
However, let me say that I didn't intend for this discussion to be so far off topic. I was only trying to make the point that I have a hard time believing that the Kubota Corp. has made it where the consumer must pay MSRP (or close to it) in order to get the financing incentive, based on my former ties and experience with the auto industry (since the auto purchasing analogy was mentioned early on.)
Then, too, neither a manufacturer nor a dealer trade association can legally mandate what the dealer must sell a vehicle for, as there are strict federal laws against such. To wit, the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). And I'll wager that it's the same with all manufacturers that sell goods in the U.S., be the item a car, tractor, or a refrigerator. But I don't know that for sure. Advertising prices is a whole nuther issue, by the way.
I have to take exception, though, with your statement "I know the dealerships are regarded lower than a snake belly by the auto companies and the poor saleman lower than that." That is not the case, in my experience. I have seen first-hand that the "Big 3", at least, value and respect their dealer bodies greatly. Of course, they also hold them accountable, and use the Customer Satisfaction Index (a consumer's report cards on the selling dealer) as both a carrot and a hammer. Want more of a hot selling car or truck? Want to add another dealership or franchise? You better not have a low C.S.I.
Perhaps you meant to say that low opinion of dealers and salespeople is the general consensus among consumers? I would certainly agree with that! (a reputation earned by the majority of dealers and salespeople, unfortuantely, but I'll bet we all know of some exceptions as well - I for one know of many!)
As for which is the better deal, zero or low interest financing, or cash incentive, one has to do the math. I haven't been in the business for quite awhile, and when I bought my last vehicle, it was with no "connections" whatsoever (I never had any with Toyota.) The vehicle was in rather short supply and I paid $500 over actual dealer invoice which amounted to about $5500 off the MSRP, and I had a choice of either cash incentive or low rate financing. I chose the fianancing because I was making more return on my investments than I would be paying in interest over the 3-year term. (Your mileage may vary
)
Hope that helps to clarify. You may have the last say, but then I feel we should return to Kubota purchasing issues for any further discussions.
However, let me say that I didn't intend for this discussion to be so far off topic. I was only trying to make the point that I have a hard time believing that the Kubota Corp. has made it where the consumer must pay MSRP (or close to it) in order to get the financing incentive, based on my former ties and experience with the auto industry (since the auto purchasing analogy was mentioned early on.)
Then, too, neither a manufacturer nor a dealer trade association can legally mandate what the dealer must sell a vehicle for, as there are strict federal laws against such. To wit, the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). And I'll wager that it's the same with all manufacturers that sell goods in the U.S., be the item a car, tractor, or a refrigerator. But I don't know that for sure. Advertising prices is a whole nuther issue, by the way.
I have to take exception, though, with your statement "I know the dealerships are regarded lower than a snake belly by the auto companies and the poor saleman lower than that." That is not the case, in my experience. I have seen first-hand that the "Big 3", at least, value and respect their dealer bodies greatly. Of course, they also hold them accountable, and use the Customer Satisfaction Index (a consumer's report cards on the selling dealer) as both a carrot and a hammer. Want more of a hot selling car or truck? Want to add another dealership or franchise? You better not have a low C.S.I.
Perhaps you meant to say that low opinion of dealers and salespeople is the general consensus among consumers? I would certainly agree with that! (a reputation earned by the majority of dealers and salespeople, unfortuantely, but I'll bet we all know of some exceptions as well - I for one know of many!)
As for which is the better deal, zero or low interest financing, or cash incentive, one has to do the math. I haven't been in the business for quite awhile, and when I bought my last vehicle, it was with no "connections" whatsoever (I never had any with Toyota.) The vehicle was in rather short supply and I paid $500 over actual dealer invoice which amounted to about $5500 off the MSRP, and I had a choice of either cash incentive or low rate financing. I chose the fianancing because I was making more return on my investments than I would be paying in interest over the 3-year term. (Your mileage may vary
)Hope that helps to clarify. You may have the last say, but then I feel we should return to Kubota purchasing issues for any further discussions.
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