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SHOPPER:

I am ready to buy one.   I like all three.  You are a savvy dealer negotiator, you are to create an email strategy that will get the dealer to offer us their best price upfront before I come in for a test drive. If your strategy includes letting the dealers know that I looking at 2 other identical vehicles, I am ok with what ever strategy that gives us the best leverage. If your strategy is full transparency of what we're looking at, I am ok with that.  Let them know, I am ready to go, my next step is scheduling a test drive, then, if I like it, I'll buy it that day. I have no tradein.  Lets discuss your strategy and If I like it, I'll have you prepare the email(s).

ROBOT:

Here’s a strong negotiation strategy that will maximize your leverage:

1. Leverage Competition: Inform each dealer that you are considering three identical 2024 Chevrolet Equinox RS models from different dealerships. Let them know you are looking for the best possible price before coming in for a test drive.
2. Express Readiness to Buy: Emphasize that you are a serious buyer, ready to make a purchase the same day if the test drive goes well. This urgency can push dealers to give their best offer upfront.
3. No Trade-in, Straightforward Sale: Mentioning that you have no trade-in keeps the deal simple, allowing the dealer to focus purely on price negotiation.
4. Request Out-the-Door Pricing: Ask for a detailed breakdown of the final price, including taxes, fees, and any dealer add-ons. This prevents hidden costs from creeping in later.
5. Full Transparency (Optional): If you’re comfortable, we can be fully transparent and mention the exact competing offers. However, if you'd prefer a more competitive approach, we can simply state that you have two other identical vehicles lined up and will go with the best-priced option.

Would you like a fully transparent approach, or should we keep some details vague to maximize negotiation power? Once you confirm, I'll draft the emails for you.

SHOPPER:

I want best price upfront, transparent.

ROBOT:

Great choice! I will draft emails to each dealer with full transparency, stating that you are considering three identical 2024 Chevrolet Equinox RS models and want their best upfront price before scheduling a test drive. The emails will emphasize that you are ready to buy immediately if the test drive goes well, have no trade-in, and want an out-the-door price breakdown.

I’ll prepare the emails now and share them with you for review before you send them.

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Subject: Ready to Buy Today - Best Out-the-Door Offer Wins

Dear [Dealer Name],

I'm prepared to purchase a used 2024 Chevrolet Equinox RS immediately. I'm considering three nearly identical vehicles at Bridgeland Auto Brokers, Reymore Chevrolet, and Maguire Nissan, including yours (VIN: [Vehicle VIN]).  I will have no trade-in.

Please provide your absolute best out-the-door price today— I am offering to you, in writing, that I will not negotiate further (assuming condition and test drive meet expectations). Once I have all offers, I’ll place a $500 conditional deposit with the dealer offering the best price to reserve the vehicle and schedule a test drive ASAP.

I have financing pre-approved, but I'm open to financing through your dealership if you can match or beat my current rate.

Again, this is not a negotiation, I look forward to your prompt reply with your most competitive, out-the-door price.

Thank you,

[Your Name]

[Your Phone Number]

[Your Email Address]