Dealer prep/destination fees

[Retired 2012]

If some of you would look up your original bill of sale and assist me I would appreciate it. I know they vary state to state.
I just want to know what the average amount for those fees are? :dontknow:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I do know that BRP charges the dealers freight and I believe that for an RT to Las Vegas it was around $800. Dealer prep varies greatly and would be negotiable.

 

[Dragonrider]

Zero, zip, NADA

 

[Dudley]

Dealers are kind of at liberty to charge whatever the market will bare. We were at 2 dealers today. One wanted over twice what the other wanted for freight and set up. Generally a good guess is that whatever they are charging you is double their cost. A smart dealer will charge you whatever it costs them and sell more units and expand their customer base. If this seems a bit unbelievable, watch the lines at 2 difference gas stations close together. The one that prices their gas 2 cents cheaper will have cars lined up for a $.40 savings for a 20 gallon tank of gas.

 

[Grandpaspeed]

I got mine with no freight or set up fee's.

 

[oldguyinTX]

My assembly cost was $100.00 here in CT. No freight charge. Delivery to my home was also $100.00.

 

[Orange Spyder Man]

I bought my 2014 RT limited with NO SET UP, FREIGHT OR ANY OTHER SILLY ADD ONS.. I might suggest ... do your homework... get firm prices from other dealers... there are some "internet" dealers that compete for business... spend a little time and call dealers that will negotiate.. then decide if you want to haggle with your local dealer or buy elsewhere... GOOD LUCK

osm

 

[Pennyrick]

If some of you would look up your original bill of sale and assist me I would appreciate it. I know they vary state to state.
I just want to know what the average amount for those fees are? :dontknow:

Just like MSRP, dealer prep and destination fees are negotiable. I doubt you will find any 'standard' amount charged. On my last bill for two RT's there was no dealer or destination charge listed but trust me, they got the money in the deal somehow.

 

[latony007]

I have never paid those fees, sticker on my fz6r was around 7500 and i paid 6300 no set up or freight. Usually the only time they can stick you with them is if you don't negotiate or its a brand new, hard to get model that they have multiple buyers for, just like you should never have to pay full sticker price unless the same situation. IMO

 

[2dogs]

There's a reason

dealers are nicknamed stealers. Dealers can sell anything they have for what ever they want. Many may BS you and tell you they have restrictions on certain inventory, but again that's all hot air. They are salesmen/women, don't forget that. :lecturef_smilie:

 

[ARtraveler]

Just like MSRP, dealer prep and destination fees are negotiable. I doubt you will find any 'standard' amount charged. On my last bill for two RT's there was no dealer or destination charge listed but trust me, they got the money in the deal somehow.

:agree: x 2

The dealer "gets theirs" through many different ways. Mine works off of MSRP vs. trade in value. Lots of room to play games here. Bottom line, the difference you pay or the cash amount you pay should be agreeable to you when it is time to seal the deal.

No matter how good a deal, I always know the dealer did just fine thank you. :roflblack:

 

[hondaman]

The car dealer I work for the freight is in the retail cost.no add on.set up or pdi is included in the retail cost because we can't sell a car without setting it up so how can we add it?I asked my can-am dealer how they add freight and setup and filing fees.they said it's not included I said BS

 

[dlby]

Its all crap

But I am very happy cruising down the road
Tom Petty,Bob Seger,Reo, Grand Funk

And Linda all with me

1st gear
Its All right
3rd gear
Faster------

 

[jaherbst]

Zero, zip, NADA

I agree. These are charges including others that should never be a burden on the buyer. There are many others also that some dealers try to add on. Thats when I walk out the door. I take the list price and deduct 20%. At this they are still making a profit. Call Louis Motorsports in Texas, find out there price and either buy from them or get a price match from your dealer. At $130 per hour they can make there profit from warranty and shop charges.

Jack

 

[cuznjohn]

i can see destination fees, after all you ordered it and it was shipped. but dealer prep i feel is wrong.

 

[dlby]

I agree

Bottom line to though is to be happy & enjoy after its all said & done

Siding on our house was defective
After 8 years started rotting

I found out to late about civil lawsuit etc
Missed thousands of $ by 6 days---

After I chilled out about it found a contractor who needed work & did an awesome job very v er y reasonably



Well --
Done preachin I guess

 

[Pincushion]

Before I bought my Spyder the first dealer I went to wanted to charge me $3100 in freight and set up fees....needless to say I didn't buy from that dealer.

 

[cuznjohn]

i have heard of 2200 dollars for slingshot shipping and handling, could that be

 

[rcturner]

On my 2012, my dealer charged me nothing for freight and setup. They also gave me a great price on my trade.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

THIS IS GONNA KILL ME BUT

I agree. These are charges including others that should never be a burden on the buyer. There are many others also that some dealers try to add on. Thats when I walk out the door. I take the list price and deduct 20%. At this they are still making a profit. Call Louis Motorsports in Texas, find out there price and either buy from them or get a price match from your dealer. At $130 per hour they can make there profit from warranty and shop charges.

Jack

:agree:......The mark-up is actually closer to 30 % on Spyder's and Shipping is totally fictitious.......This is a dealer add-on, just ask them to prove they PAID it to BRP and see what their response is :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:...................Mike :thumbup: