[tivoboy]

Florida DOES seem to be the worst of all the states selling smarts.

 

[SmartAzz]

Coral Gables FL: called today. $399 dealer fee. $15 or so misc fees (tire & battery disposal). As we all know, these are just extra profit margin.

A more honest approach would be to call it "extra owner profit fee."

I tried to figure out if, as they deliver my car in a few days, there would be something to sign to confirm the deal. Pay a deposit, for instance, and get a 30 day contract (supposedly to seek financing). Then come back with cash the next day and tell them I would stretch it to 29 days unless they take away the spurious fees. Even then, however, their financing costs would be only around $150 for 30 days.

But actually not even this (weak) strategy works. Their attitude is that I basically have 10 days to complete the transaction or they'll sell the car to others.

These guys are a delight to do business with.

Hmmm. Only leverage seems to be to walk away from the vehicle. Which maybe I should.

Contact Smart - I think they are obligated to hold the car 30 days whether they like it or not.

Also wouldn't hurt to complain to Smart about the added fees and request that the car be delivered to you at another dealer of your choice.

 

[SmartDigger]

I also thought you have 30 days to pick it up. I say call smart

 

[CruisingAZ]

I also thought you have 30 days to pick it up. I say call smart

Several people have posted that the dealer is not giving them 30 days, It woud be great if someone could call and varify that for us. I plan on picking mine up on day 29 for reasons already posted.

 

[jdm888]

Missing Fee - Fairfield, CT

The document fee at the Smart Center of Fairfield, CT is $299.00. In the area, White Plains still seems to be the dealer of choice.

 

[meaux61]

Thank you jdm888. Update to come later.

Meaux

 

[meaux61]

New list 5/08/09

Dealer fees..

What I am talking about is anything above and beyond MSRP, tax, title, license and destination charge.
Please list fees that are not included in the above.
From Highest to lowest dealer rip-off add on profit. Most are called "doc fees", some are called prep fees....even a notary fee!!!


Tampa, Fla - 599.00
Palm Beach Fla- 595.00
Tyson's Corner, Va-584.70-various fees mysterious and otherwise
Orlando Fla- WAS 799.00 PLUS 30.50 misc fees...down to 499.00 plus 30.50 under PRESSURE !!!
Louisville KY- 499.25
Clearwater, Fla - 699.00-reduced to 499.00 UNDER PRESSURE
Ft. Lauderdale Fl (Westin)-499.00
Sarasota, Fl- 489.50
Jacksonville, Fl -479.70- the seventy cents must be for licking an envelope.
Orange Park Fl- 479.00
Chandler Az.-400.00
Atlanta, Ga- 399.00
Merriam, Ks- 399.00
Va Beach, Va- 399.00
Charlotte, NC - 399.00
Carey, NC - 398.00
Knoxville, TN -395.00
Winston Salem, NC -389.00
Alexandria, Va-349.00
Smithtown, NY -349.00
Hartford Ct- 329.00
Fairfield Ct - 299.00
Lindon, UT- 298.00
Denver, CO -295.00
Englewood, NJ 295.00
La Vista NE-279.00
Somerville MA-264.00
Lynnfield, Ma- 259.00
Bedford Oh- 250.00
Columbus Ohio- 250.00
Edison NJ-249.00
Albuquerque, NM-239.50
Creve Coeur, MO. -195.00
Bloomfield Michigan - $180
Lake Bluff IL-150.00
Lincolnwood, IL -150.00
Indianapolis-150.00 (raised from first delivery which was 95.00)
Tulsa, Ok - 149.00
Milwaukee, WI - 125.00
Annapolis Md. - 100.00
Germantown, Md.-99.00
Cherry Hill NJ- 95.00
Warwick RI -95.00
Pittsburgh, Pa-55.00 (plus 29.00 misc dealer fees) TOTAL of 84.00
Roslyn NY 65.00
Beverly Hills Ca-55.00
Laguna Niguel Ca-55.00
Riverside, Ca- 55.00
Sacramento, Ca-55.00
San Diego, Ca-55.00
San Francisco, Ca-55.00
San Jose, Ca-55.00
Santa Barbara, Ca-55.00
Universal City, Ca-55.00
West Covina, Ca -55.00
Devon, Pa- 55.00
San Antonio, Tx-50.00 but BEWARE the $100.00 window etching, just say NO!!
Bloomington, MN- 50.00
Portland, OR-50.00
Seattle Wa.- 50.00
Manhattan, NY. -50.00
Roundrock Tx- 50.00
Dallas, TX- 50.00
Houston , Tx - 50.00
Sugarland Tx- 50.00
Buffalo NY - 45.00
latham, NY -45.00
White Plains, NY-45.00

Please...if your dealership is not listed here and you have had a delivery, please post doc fees and other dealer markups here. If you had NO doc fee or dealer fee, please note that as well. I want to get every dealer in the USA and thier policies.
Thanks,
Meaux


I think we should send this to Mr. Penske when we are finished so that he knows how these dealers are making him look bad on his promise. I am sure glad I do not live in Florida at the moment... Meaux

STILL NEED SOMERVILLE MA

 

[woodlow]

Dealer Fee Up for Hartford, CT

Hi,
Just picked up my Smart two weeks ago. Love it!!!!

Dealer fees are up from $299 to $329. I questioned the increase and was advised that the fees WERE $299, but they just went up and were preprinted on the invoice, and could not be changed. But no sales tax in CT, so bought the extended warranty, 60 mo/60,000 miles for $995.

 

[stlsmartguy]

it looks like i'm flying to ny for my smart. too bad for florida, paying 600 for fees and then twice as likely to have their car stolen.

 

[Big Panda]

it looks like i'm flying to ny for my smart. too bad for florida, paying 600 for fees and then twice as likely to have their car stolen.

on the other hand, what's the cost of you 'flying to NY'?

 

[rollingtones]

Somerville, MA is $264

Somerville MA is $264

 

[meaux61]

Thank you Woodlow and Rollingtones. Update to follow shortly.

Meaux

 

[smarticus]

Here is an update to the list......Tulsa no longer charges $89.00, theyv'e jumped to $149.00.

 

[stlsmartguy]

on the other hand, what's the cost of you 'flying to NY'?

free for me as i travel every week unfortunately and have loads of aa miles...only the gas for the trip back which is where the smart would start to pay off

 

[meaux61]

Seattle is the best dealership in the Country and they charge the same doc fee as NY. Why fly to NY for one?

Meaux

Oh duh...is stl St. Louis??