Pete:
The $4k under invoice is basically invoice minus the $3k from Dodge and $1k as TDR member benefit, correct? So compared to other dealers, the price is the same except for the $1k TDR member benefit, right?
The numbers are exactly as you state, however I'll share with you that the best I could do locally was $200. 00 over invoice and that was after significant haggling, and they did nothing to make me aware or eligible for further business of Farm Bureau discounts... Besides starting @ Invoice/FWP minus the $1K TDR discount, dealing with Adam @ Dishman yielded several tangible and intangible benefits that made the decision very easy for me.
1. Significant discount on after market add-ons including installation (only guy who did not see this as an opportunity to restructure the deal)
2. Adam has superior product knowledge, when I explained to him what I thought I wanted or needed he didn't have to look things up, he didn't need to speak with anyone he was the subject matter expert! He offered guidance in a manner that was always collegial and never condescending.
3. When it became apparent that something was going on with the normal progress of orders placed, Adam was the first DC rep to accurately report what the issue was (68RFE/EGR) and approximately how long it would take to resolve. He spoke the truth when others were silent and it was resolved how and when he stated it would be.
Since our very first conversation, while I was on the east coast mid the business trip from hell, his integrity coupled with his product knowledge and forthrightness convinced me that if I ever did one of these internet deals it would be with him... If you've never done this remote kind of transaction I understand that you may be less than comfortable, any issues that you may think make this difficult will quickly be resolved in your first conversation with Adam. I've pulled the trigger on my deal 19 FEB and now all I can advise those of you in the market to do is let Adam compete for your business... YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!
Adam Macomber
BusinessLink Specialist / TDR member representative
Dishman Dodge;
http://www.dodge.com/commercial/
509-924-3250 / 877-568-3363 / Cell 509-475-2480
Pete