COSTCO Auto Program?

[wadu1]

HAs anyone used the COSTCO auto program with success? The last truck I purchased was through Price Savers that was before Sam's Club. Back then it was $100 over invoice, if you ordered one it was even better. I'm getting to the point of replacing my 1994 Z71. I'm leaning to a Dodge 4X4 diesel with a stick, Dodge is the only one of the big 3 that still offers a manual.  Thanks

[Rick]

I used Costco to buy our Honda. Pretty painless process. The dealer verifies your membership, then shows you the Costco price. You say yes or no and go from there.

On a side note,the Ram with a manual is going to have considerably less power than an auto. I had a Ram with the G56. if you're going to work the truck,the stock clutch and dual mass flywheel sucks.  Just something to think about in case you weren't aware.

[jrebel]

Is the G56 the same clutch they had in the 06 model?   If so I have no complaints with the clutch or the power.  Matter of fact....it is the only way to go.   

If it is not the same clutch  / manual tranny then I can't speak to its reputation.

[magnanimous_j]

Costco is a good program, but if know what you're doing, you can always get the best deal negotiating yourself.

[Bean Counter]

Costco is a good program, but if know what you're doing, you can always get the best deal negotiating yourself.

I had this feeling going through it. It felt kind of gay the way you had to go in there, show your card, let them photocopy it, etc. Color me old fashioned but I love a good old fashioned haggling. I'd have fun going a round or two with mags

I priced a 2006 or '07 Tacoma. The price was OK. I came to my senses and realized that I am a part of the 98% of people who have no business buying a new car. 

[Pnwrider]

Just bought a new car for the wife. The costco program got me to 500 over invoice, I then turned the costco price sheet over and got the dealer down to invoice. Ymmv.

[Wanttohuntmore]

So if I print up a piece of paper and call it "my invoice"  you'll believe me and buy my car with a $500 markup?  I think you will do better doing some bigger research and haggling with many dealers.  Just because the paper has a piece on it means nothing in the auto world or rv/motorcycle world.

[Bean Counter]

 

[Sportfury]

It was no hassle with Toyota and they took $3500 off the price at that time. I looked at the list and other more popular models they would only give $1000 or so off. Can't remember in comparison to the invoice, but I think it was around $500 to $700.

[birddogdad]

HAs anyone used the COSTCO auto program with success? The last truck I purchased was through Price Savers that was before Sam's Club. Back then it was $100 over invoice, if you ordered one it was even better. I'm getting to the point of replacing my 1994 Z71. I'm leaning to a Dodge 4X4 diesel with a stick, Dodge is the only one of the big 3 that still offers a manual.  Thanks

Dave Smith, Kellogg ID!

[wadu1]

HAs anyone used the COSTCO auto program with success? The last truck I purchased was through Price Savers that was before Sam's Club. Back then it was $100 over invoice, if you ordered one it was even better. I'm getting to the point of replacing my 1994 Z71. I'm leaning to a Dodge 4X4 diesel with a stick, Dodge is the only one of the big 3 that still offers a manual.  Thanks

Dave Smith, Kellogg ID!

I'll check them out on my way or on my way back from Montana this week. I did check the website and they do have some in stock that meets my wish list.

[magnanimous_j]

HAs anyone used the COSTCO auto program with success? The last truck I purchased was through Price Savers that was before Sam's Club. Back then it was $100 over invoice, if you ordered one it was even better. I'm getting to the point of replacing my 1994 Z71. I'm leaning to a Dodge 4X4 diesel with a stick, Dodge is the only one of the big 3 that still offers a manual.  Thanks

Dave Smith, Kellogg ID!

I'll check them out on my way or on my way back from Montana this week. I did check the website and they do have some in stock that meets my wish list.

Dave Smith has good prices on new cars, but he makes it up on the back end by ripping the trades. Make sure you have a way to get your current car home if you don't like his trade offer.

[HntnFsh]

HAs anyone used the COSTCO auto program with success? The last truck I purchased was through Price Savers that was before Sam's Club. Back then it was $100 over invoice, if you ordered one it was even better. I'm getting to the point of replacing my 1994 Z71. I'm leaning to a Dodge 4X4 diesel with a stick, Dodge is the only one of the big 3 that still offers a manual.  Thanks

Dave Smith, Kellogg ID!

Local dealer in Chehalis has been beating Dave Smiths prices on Dodge and chevy.

[jjhunter]

I used it with my most recent purchase - worked pretty slick.   Cost me $300 over invoice but I killed it on my trade.

[h2ofowlr]

What % is invoice over dealer cost?  They always seem to make a ton of money on the back end as well.  Rebates from factory, % of cars sold, etc. 
Then you get nailed on extended service contracts, under coating, light coating, panel coatings, upgraded mats, GAP coverage.  Price owed vs. value of car loan.  They want you to cover the negative equity you carried into the deal from the bellow Kelly Blue Book offer they threw your way.  Then they let you know they don't look at Kelly Blue Book.  They look at another book, etc., etc., etc.
Just be willing to walk or get up and start for the door.  They become quicker negotiators at that point as they try to corral the potential buyer.
Costco is a feel good story.  Instead of a $5k+ commission check, they can get you in quicker with a happy customer at $3k+ commission check.   

I get so worked up going to car deals anymore.  If I feel like they are trying to rake me over, they find out my dislike quicker in the process than later on.  I get the take it or leave it mentality in short order.