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Re: Buying new Cars from Factory

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From: K. Khan
Date: Tue, 02 Jul 1991 18:17
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In article <1991Jul2.130959.14773@news.nd.edu> mmcdanie@handel.helios.nd.edu writes:
>In article <729@ks25.chi.il.us> dougw@ks25.chi.il.us (Doug Waldron) writes:
>>I've heard RUMORS, that it is possible to buy and pickup a car
>>directly from a factory.  For example, I want to buy a 626 Mazda,
>>the cars are made in Michigan, is there a way to save money buy going
>>directly to the factory in Michigan?
>
>Maybe, maybe not...Less chance for bargaining when ordering.

Why do you say that? When you place a factory order, the dealer doesn't
have to pay any floorplanning costs like he does with the cars already
on the lot. That saves him money, you know that it saves him money, so
you can point this out and negotiate a lower price.
  
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