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Let's use this thread to try to provide useful information about dealer options. Are particular options useless? If they are worth having, what is a reasonable price? I have written a few examples below. Please add information about these and other options, so buyers have a chance of getting a reasonable deal on the car they choose. Without the right information, the chance of getting a reasonable deal is almost zero.
Those who are finding unwanted dealer options on cars they are buying, need to be as picky on the price of the options as on that of the car.
It doesn't make sense to work hard to get the car for $500 less only to give it back (and more) in option overcharges.
If you don't want an option, tell the dealer to remove it or make it free. For example, nitrogen in tires is of very little value and cost the dealers pennies, yes pennies, to add to tires.
Wheel locks are a desirable option, but anything over $50-$60 is too much. Ask the dealer to reduce to that price or remove them. (You can do better buying them yourself online.)
So called paint sealant should be no more than $50 or so. Much better is do it yourself (instructions are given elsewhere in the forums).
If you don't do it yourself, take it too a reputable detailing shop for the work. It should include washing, claying, waxing, and sealing at a minimum.
An option is worth $0 if you don't want it, or, or if you do want it, a reasonable value based on info. in these forums.
Do your homework so the dealer doesn't have all the aces. Arm yourself with a few aces yourself before you begin to negotiate.
Those who are finding unwanted dealer options on cars they are buying, need to be as picky on the price of the options as on that of the car.
It doesn't make sense to work hard to get the car for $500 less only to give it back (and more) in option overcharges.
If you don't want an option, tell the dealer to remove it or make it free. For example, nitrogen in tires is of very little value and cost the dealers pennies, yes pennies, to add to tires.
Wheel locks are a desirable option, but anything over $50-$60 is too much. Ask the dealer to reduce to that price or remove them. (You can do better buying them yourself online.)
So called paint sealant should be no more than $50 or so. Much better is do it yourself (instructions are given elsewhere in the forums).
If you don't do it yourself, take it too a reputable detailing shop for the work. It should include washing, claying, waxing, and sealing at a minimum.
An option is worth $0 if you don't want it, or, or if you do want it, a reasonable value based on info. in these forums.
Do your homework so the dealer doesn't have all the aces. Arm yourself with a few aces yourself before you begin to negotiate.