I only pointed out my experience because I got the impression that brokers are getting butt-hurt over community members bringing deals and asking for a finders fee. I don’t see the difference there, except the transparency of one stating their fee versus one using the same tactics you see at a dealership by packing their commission in the deal.
We saw the race to the bottom during the pandemic days with brokers lowering their fees to $100 and getting each other banned. To now having limited number of brokers getting $2000 to pass you to a Dealership. and now complaining about community members passing on leads to deals or transferring their unicorns.
Yeah I was talking about in state. NJ has an online calculator for the regular fees not including the EV fee. I’ve been looking for my next car so that’s how I have a rough idea on the total registration fee.
Agree with the general consensus on EV fee being outrageous and to be clear, I have no issue with transparent broker pricing/fee. It’s the hiding of additional profit across different line items thats annoying (whether it goes to the broker or lining someone’s pocket at the dealership).
I’m aware of the higher charges in some cases for out of state, I was referring to in state. In some cases, I’ve had dealers cut check back for the difference in actual versus estimated fees. And yes, the different treatment on the luxury tax is not always clear cut.
It’s the same color as my Mclaren… IYKYK. Also, I never begged you for one. I guess time to add you to my contact list over at 30percentoffandbuyrate@gmail.com
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