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Date:         Mon, 29 Mar 2004 12:06:52 -0500
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: Ebay Warning
Comments: To: "Steve@EuroCampers.com" <Steve@EUROCAMPERS.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <BC8DAD28.FC30%Steve@EuroCampers.com>
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On Mon, 29 Mar 2004, Steve@EuroCampers.com wrote:

> We bought a new car on Saturday. I negotiated the price based on invoice > price. The salesman was very honest and up front told us about the $99 > documentation fee. > > This is standard throughout the industry. $200 does seem quite high. > Around here $100 is common on a new car and $45 or so for used. > > I'm not defending the practice. I think they have a right to charge it, and > you need to read the auction details carefully.

This is a state law issue. Here in Michigan, they recently raised the amount dealerships are allowed to charge.

I think the whole thing is rotten -- those costs of doing business should be included in the vehicle price to begin with -- but it is legal.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia '86 Volvo 240DL wagon


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