Check out this thread.
The best I was quoted for my trade was $10,500 (after much negotiation) plus no where near invoice. I went to Edmunds to look at the value from a different perspective and Carmax popped up with an $11,400 offer. So I made an appointment that afternoon, drove over, they inspected it and cut me a check. I ubered home and then flew to Nashville in a couple of days.
It would be awesome if you could document the timeline/process for us. How long did it take to get through it all? Any surprises?
My wife and I flew up a couple of weeks back to pick ours up from Gupton. We were in and out in 45 minutes max. Best car buying experience I have ever had. No surprises at all.
Put in my order with Daniel April 8. Got the VIN a few days later. Build Sheet arrived April 29, Window Sticker on April 30. Jeep Chat said it arrived at the dealer on May 10. I received an email on May 13 from Daniel that it was ready to be picked up. Finally got a flight booked for May 21.
Easy trip up...long trip back! 750 miles, got in at 1 this morning. Drove great, 19.2 mpg on the way home. I do kinda hope the seats break in soon. Back & back side were ready to be home about Texarkana! Going to fab up a lift for the front bolts on the front seats as well as a dead pedal. Otherwise, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
If you don't mind me asking... what was your interest rate? I've done all the math and my best bet is dealer financing at 60 months as long as the rate is below 2.9%.Put in my order with Daniel April 8. Got the VIN a few days later. Build Sheet arrived April 29, Window Sticker on April 30. Jeep Chat said it arrived at the dealer on May 10. I received an email on May 13 from Daniel that it was ready to be picked up. Finally got a flight booked for May 21.
Daniel sent me a credit app, I filled it out online & submitted back to him. He shot me an email back a few days later with what my interest rate would be for 72 months as well as a breakdown of all the numbers. I took a cashiers check, auto insurance, all Tread Lightly paperwork, and my drivers license with me. That was all they needed.
Flew up yesterday morning (May 21) from Dallas. Got into Nashville about 10:30 AM. Got to the dealership about 11:30. Spent 15 minutes in the Finance Dept. Extended warranty was offered, but I declined. Numbers were exactly what Daniel said they were going to be and I was on the road by 12:15 and back to Dallas at 1:00 this morning.
There is no way I could say enough good things about Daniel, Renee and his group. Incredibly nice and nothing but genuine smiles. Renee was nice enough to "talk me down" when I climbed in and realized there were more buttons and electronics on the dash than a Boeing 747. She assured me I would be able to start it myself and drive it home without a 12 hour flight course. First time I have ever bought a vehicle and truly enjoyed the experience.
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That is extremely helpful. I already have printed out form 82040. I'm actually sitting in the airport wating to depart right now. I already made an appointment for Tuesday at my local tax collector but with this info I now will cancel that until I get the info from the dealer.
