Gmlyle@scvnet.com wrote:

> "pars" <"sdaro(remove)"@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:3F370329.84B7C77D@hotmail.com...
>
> (Top-posting corrected)
> > Gmlyle@scvnet.com wrote:
> >
> > > "ravelation" <ravelation@webtv.net> wrote in message
> > > news:20422-3F36621C-1@storefull-2334.public.lawson.webtv.net...
> > > >
> > > > From: Greg@noreply.com (Greg)
> > > > The last advice I'd give is to really look at some of the upgrades
> they
> > > > offer, especially if you're financing. A few extra bucks a month can
> get
> > > > you a nicer set of wheels or a spoiler that will make you stand out
> from
> > > > all the rest.
> > >
> > > Geeze, that sounds like the spiel that the car salesman spewed when I
> bought
> > > my car!
> ...
>
> > We're not all old and dried-up. Some of us like flaunting our stuff.
> Beside, if
> > you plan on keeping the car for a very very long time, getting the extra
> options
> > will probably pay off in the long run in driving pleasure.
>
> If it floats your boat, go ahead and buy it. Just be forewarned that any
> accessory you buy at the dealer will probably cost double what it costs
> anywhere else.

But, If the car isn't in high demand or near the end of it's production run
(e.g Civic), the cost of the extra can be a bargaining chip. I'm sure the
dealership markup their accessory at least 100 percent. In my opinion, the
body kits from the dealership tends to look nicer when compared to the
extroverted after market products. Also, I would pay the extra for the
dealership's installed power upgrade so that the warrantee doesn't get void.
However, there's much to be said about a naturally inspired engine which will
return consistent power over the long run.

Pars


> Buying accessories through the dealer just so that you can
> put it on the financing is stupid. If you are that short of cash, you
> shouldn't be buying a new car.
>
> George