Market adjustment pricing-absurd
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Franchise laws came about because a long time ago when dealerships were a new thing these new dealerships didnt want to have to complete against manufacturers to sell cars. What we ended up with are multiple subsidiaries within the same company that manufacture, buy and sell the vehicles. To say that the money somehow doesnt flow up stream is ridiculous.
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Franchise laws came about because a long time ago when dealerships were a new thing these new dealerships didnt want to have to complete against manufacturers to sell cars. What we ended up with are multiple subsidiaries within the same company that manufacture, buy and sell the vehicles. To say that the money somehow doesnt flow up stream is ridiculous. You stick to warranties and gap insurance, Ill handle the cars.
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[QUOTE=heritageblue2013;20161115]Stop in to my local HD dealer yesterday.
$999.00 appearance package and $500.00 HD market adjustment was added to the price.
As others have said "free market" that`s fine, I get it.
The same free market should apply to the online parts discounters ( Surdyke etc. ) instead of being forbidden by the MOCO
$999.00 appearance package and $500.00 HD market adjustment was added to the price.
As others have said "free market" that`s fine, I get it.
The same free market should apply to the online parts discounters ( Surdyke etc. ) instead of being forbidden by the MOCO
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I don’t mind a market adjustment if the product is worth it. I’m not paying more for products which I don’t think are worth it in the first place. I bought a 2012 FLHTK instead of a 2020 FLHTK because it went up $4k in 6 months for a used one.
I was looking for a new car, but they were either in short supply or overpriced. I’ll drive my rusty truck until it blows up, or falls apart. I’m not paying $55k to have a nicer looking truck with a shorter bed.
I was looking for a new car, but they were either in short supply or overpriced. I’ll drive my rusty truck until it blows up, or falls apart. I’m not paying $55k to have a nicer looking truck with a shorter bed.
Last edited by Ron750; Dec 29, 2021 at 04:59 PM. Reason: spelling
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You got that right. I can build a rental house for $140K that returns $1,400 / month in rent. I dont understand $55k trucks.
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is that what it is? a free market? then why does the .gov print money in order to devalue the dollar?