Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Fort Worth TX
Programs: Earned status with AA, DL, SPG, HH, Hyatt, Marriott, Seabourn, NCL, National, Hertz...I miss my bed!
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Congratulations!
I went through a similar experience when I bought my 99 Explorer.
I took the day off work and my dad and I went to about eight Ford dealerships in Dallas. I knew EXACTLY what make/model/color/features I wanted and so we would go straight to that car on the lot and get a quote. No test driving, nothing.
He would then take me to the next Ford dealer, show them the quote from the last dealership and ask them to do better.
Finally we got to the last dealership (which is the one he WANTED to deal with) and he sat down and negotiated.
We went through the same ordeal. Every time they would leave the room, I would say "I WANT that car!". Every time he would tell me to be quiet and prepare myself to walk away.
Luckily, we got to a great deal... and then I got to drive it home late late that night!