Dealer etiquette buying through broker

[SH66]

I am planning to use a car broker. Since I need to get a demo ride from a dealer any suggestions on how to approach the dealer. Do I just act like another walk in and get a test ride?
Thanks

 

[amartz]

I am planning to use a car broker. Since I need to get a demo ride from a dealer any suggestions on how to approach the dealer. Do I just act like another walk in and get a test ride?
Thanks

Etiquette? Dealers? I'm still having trouble putting both of those words in the same sentence..

 

[PMCErnie]

My approach would be to contact the Internet sales guy at several dealers and then play them off against each other to get their best prices. Be sure your final negotiation is with the Sales Manager, or other top guy. Each dealer will give you a nice test drive, or two, too. Of course, you need to be a bit careful at the dealer where you will ultimately have your car serviced. Don't burn too many bridges.

Also, if you find a car that meets your exact needs (model and color), I wouldn't get too upset about paying a few dollars more to buy it. The cheapest dealer can't always deliver the exact car that you want due to supply and demand issues.

What are your car broker plans? Do you have a local expert, or are you talking about Costco, or TrueCar, et al?

 

[amartz]

My approach would be to contact the Internet sales guy at several dealers and then play them off against each other to get their best prices.

+1! That's what I'm saying, work 'em against each other. Screw Dealer etiquette. You think they'd show you the same respect?