Adam L.
Yelp
This is a story about a peculiar fellow named Matthew, who, by some twist of fate, found himself serving as my representative in the used car department. Let me tell you, I quite liked Matthew. He had a charm that instantly put me at ease, making me believe I had stumbled upon the perfect guide through the treacherous world of pre-owned vehicles.
But alas, my faith in Matthew's expertise was soon put to the test. The dealership, in an astonished me when misinformed me that my carfax report revealed a distressing truth--the car that I was trading in allegedly involved in a major accident. My heart sank as the weight of the situation hit me. However, in a miraculous turn of events, the dealership confessed to their mistake, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the gloomy clouds that had gathered.
Yet, my uncertainty persisted, for the dealership's proposition was anything but straightforward. They quoted me a price--sticker price plus an additional $2500. And then Matthew said "What if I sold you the car at sticker. Would you come in today and buy it?" When I asked him if the car was Galpinized I don't recall him giving me a definitive answer. Ah, Galpin options--the overpriced and often unnecessary temptations that car dealerships employ in their elaborate negotiation dance. You see, my friends, these options possess a remarkable malleability, often causing dealers to swiftly backtrack and reduce their costs. They come preinstalled whether you want them or not. In my opinion I find dealer options to be horseshit.
But fate had different plans for me, dear friends. It led me to a dealership by the name of Nefkin, nestled in the serene haven of Thousand Oaks. And there, I encountered a gentleman named David--a paragon of trust and transparency amidst the murky waters of the automotive trade. The entire process unfolded flawlessly, like a symphony conducted by a virtuoso. There wasn't a hint of pressure in the air, and to my utter delight, no dealer options were forced upon dealer options yet.
Neftin proved to be a realm of remarkable discernment. They evaluated my trade-in with an exceedingly generous eye, offering a valuation that exceeded even my expectations. In doing so, they saved me a whopping $2900--a sum not to be scoffed at. And let me remind you, we hadn't even ventured into the treacherous territory of dealer options--the elusive choices that often leave us pondering their true value. There were no dealer options at Neftin. At least not on my car.
In conclusion, my distinguished comrades, let me bestow upon you this nugget of wisdom: the path to automotive enlightenment lies in the tireless pursuit of alternatives. By exploring the vast landscape of choices available to us, and by harnessing the power of institutions like Costco, we unveil opportunities that were once shrouded in darkness. Let us embrace the art of informed shopping, for it is through this practice that we unlock the keys to our dreams.
These are my opinions and are solely based on my experience at both dealers. Your experiences may be different. I am not responsible for any errors or omissions and I am sure Galpin will respond and share their contrarian opinions. That's ok.