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JohnSJ

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2. That is because consumers are fucking idiots. Anyone paying more than MSRP is a fool.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sat Feb 26, 2022, 08:52 AM

Feb 2022

Here in the Bay Area I can name several dealers who will not mark up their cars over MSRP

Another way is just order directly from the factory.

I blame the consumer more than the car dealers

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A New Brand of Sticker Shock Hits the Car Market [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2022 OP

Let me get this straight: no_hypocrisy Feb 2022 #1

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I've had two Honda Accords and I concur with your opinion. no_hypocrisy Feb 2022 #14

Lemons to Oranges comparison IbogaProject Feb 2022 #15

That is because consumers are fucking idiots. Anyone paying more than MSRP is a fool. JohnSJ Feb 2022 #2

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Maybe he needs it for business, and he needs it today. mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2022 #7

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