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John, you've got about 3k units for sale. You're selling 1,000-1,300 units per month? About 2%-ish are DR. Sounds about right. What are your thoughts/discoveries on the abandoned DR carts?
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Digital Retailing on Third Party Sites?
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John, you've got about 3k units for sale. You're selling 1,000-1,300 units per month? About 2%-ish are DR. Sounds about right. What are your thoughts/discoveries on the abandoned DR carts?
That is pretty close to what we are selling per month. I do not have the abandon DR numbers in front of me, but I can get them from our DR manager and team and post back for reference.
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3 & 4 as their shopping capabilities are still pretty archaic. Needing to search thru each vehicle to see if it is something you like or, more importantly, can afford.
Checkout (Digital Retailing) is a whole different ballgame that they really do not have the capacity to undertake.
Checkout (Digital Retailing) is a whole different ballgame that they really do not have the capacity to undertake.
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Really CarGurus?
All new VINs = NO PRICE ANALYSIS, Mileage too Low?
THEN, you add your USED price buckets anyways???
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The thread explores how major third-party automotive sites (AutoTrader, Cars.com, CarGurus) will evolve as digital retailing gains traction, with Ryan Everson proposing they might adopt a commission-based Kayak model rather than subscription fees. Participants debate whether this shift is feasible, with skeptics noting that most car buyers still want human interaction and that adoption rates remain in single digits, while optimists like Dan Sayer see potential if dealers shift to dynamic inventory advertising on their own domains. The key insight is that while third-party sites will likely adapt to monetize digital retailing, fundamental obstacles around consumer trust, complex negotiations, and technical integration suggest the transition will be gradual rather than transformative.
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