Re: (Repost) The ONLY way to buy a car!

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From: Terry Lee
Date: Wed, 01 Jul 1992 02:46

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In article <2gql2ca.mzimmers@netcom.com> mzimmers@netcom.com (Michael Zimmers) writes:
>I want to pass along what has simply *got* to be the best way to buy
>a new car/truck.  It's run by a not-for-profit group known as Consumers'
>Checkbook, and it's called Car Bargains.  Here's how it works:
>
>1. Call them at 800 475 7283 and give them the make and model of the
>   car you're interested in.  At this time you'll also need to square
>   away a payment of $96 to them (this can be done via credit card).
>
>2. Within ten working days, they'll furnish you with bids for a markup
>   commitment from at least five local dealers (in my case they got 11).
>   These bids include the charges for destination, advertising allowance,
>   document fees, and surcharges for getting a car from another lot, or
>   ordering one from the factory.  Near as I can see, there are no
>   variables left for them to juke you with.
	...

We bought an Acura Legend in a similar way, except I didn't lose $96 bucks.
You can accomplish the same thing by calling up dealerships.  I was never
refused access to the fleet sales guy.

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