echelone

Hey guys,

I have a quick question, I am looking for a specific IS350 with very specific options.

The dealer that I have been in contact with do not have the car I want in their lot, but they were able to locate one from another dealer.

They told me that if I were to get that car they can arrange the car to be shipped to their dealership, but the shipping cost (approx. $1000) will be added as an extra cost for my car.

Is this a normal procedure, or I shouldn't be charged for this extra shipping fee?

thanks!

ULTiMaX99

iTrader: (5)

how far is the other dealer? couldn't you just go to that dealer?

echelone

Unfortunately my sales person didn't tell me where the dealer is.

In any case, I have negotiated a pretty good deal on this dealership, and I don't think any other place can match this offer ($xxx over invoice for any 2006 OR 2007 IS350).

antics22

For an extra $1,000.... the car better be coming from Hawaii, because that is how much it costs to transport a vehicle from Hawaii to California...

Interstate transport of ANY vehicle on a flatbed or carrier should cost NO MORE than $400.

I should know. I get vehicles transported from Oregon to California all the time.

Local in town transport typically runs from $75 to $100. From Northern to Souther California and vice versa... around $350.

The dealer is making you bend over.

cocopops

iTrader: (1)

Yup. The dealer is 'raping' you. ;D Anyway, my sis transported her accord the other time from TX to So-Cal few years ago and I think she paid around 500 or so.

carlmock

tell the dealer to knock another $500 off the price and you have a deal. problem solved and you get your car.

morris

iTrader: (2)

Professional transport from GA to CA was quoted at 850 dollars to me last year