Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 10:37:32 +0000 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamanytime.co.uk> Subject: Re: Buying new 2001 9-5
Kevin Nolan wrote: > > Dave, > > One more important item: if the dealer is under impression that you may take > advantage of the current 0% financing deals that Saab is offering, then you > will never get their best price. An all cash (or check) offer with the > understanding that you are not interested in the 0% financing should get you > a much better price. Now, the saleman may be indifferent because he > generally will not receive any commissions on the financing; however, the > dealership is looking at the overall deal. > > Kevin That's very true. There is no free lunch; the 0% financing is a form of discount, it just demonstrates that they are willing to discount. Johannes