Tips on getting OTD price. Dealers don't play ball
Shopping for a Telluride Hybrid EX or Carnival Hybrid EX in Queens, NY. Our family car was stolen, insurance already paid out and we're ready to buy this week.
The problem is no dealer will put an out-the-door price in writing.
When we visited one dealer in person, the salesperson started with a markup. We told her we weren't buying at that price and the manager came down to $1,000 under MSRP. When I went to snap a photo of the numbers sheet, she took the paper back.
Since then she has been texting constantly. Asks what time we can come in Saturday, says inventory is moving, asks what other offers we have. I've asked for an itemized OTD price at least four times. Still no number. Just "come in and we'll beat it."
I've emailed four other Kia dealers asking for the same thing. Nothing yet.
I've been watching Tommi's channel and he makes it look so easy. 'Hi, stock number, is it available? I'm ready to buy today, what's your best OTD price?' And dealers just text him the OTD number. Real life hasn't been quite like that lol.
For people who've done this successfully:
How did you get a dealer to commit to an OTD number in writing? Is it worth calling the internet sales manager directly? And what's a realistic discount on these in the NYC area right now?