Preowned dealer in MA says only cash

[irvineboy]

i was looking at this car in MA. The associate said that it has to be a cash deal and they do not finance in the state of MA. I also have to provide the truck to pick it up. I told them I’ve financed out of state cars before I never heard that rule. They said it could be something to do with MA because that’s how their dealer operates and she has been working there for 11 years. Is this true? Sounds strange.

I’m on the west coast. Here is the link

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/748030805/overview?aff=share_other

 

[Boourns]

Can you finance somewhere locally and just pay with a check? I've done that before.

 

[irvineboy]

How does that work? I thought everything gets sent to the dealer to finalize the deal?

Is this a legit statement or does the dealer have shady practices?

 

[Boourns]

Call your bank, say you're car shopping. They'll ask how much and you will apply etc. Then they'll just send you a check for the $40,000 or whatever. You pay with that at the dealer

This place certainly sounds shady, but I've never shopped in MA before so I can't say for sure it's BS.

 

[Jrobart]

I know that dealership. Above board, but I have heard that they aren’t always the most accommodating when they are selling non Volvos. As for that supposed rule, that is nonsense.

 

[RDoc]

They're a legit dealer, but there's no such state rule. The dealer may have such a rule, but it's idiosyncratic.

 

[glide]

I’m not sure why a Volvo dealership wouldn’t offer financing but you’ll probably get a better rate from your local CU anyway.

 

[P85_DA]

Tesla has better priced used than that ..why go thru this hassle ?

 

[glide]

Tesla has better priced used than that ..why go thru this hassle ?

Maybe because this car is better optioned.

Also the chances of getting a trashed used car from Tesla are much higher than from a dealership.

 

[irvineboy]

I have not seen any 2017 MX through the tesla website for $74,000

 

[mattack4000]

That’s a 75d likely a 5 seater. You can get that new for 80k after rebate. You would be dumb to get that from ca

 

[Lasttoy]

I got my pre financing before i went shopping, end of story. You find the car you want, make the deal. Pay with cashiers bank check.
I made deal in Atlanta, flew up. Sat down dealed, signed, we went to their bank, they got cash. I drove off .
I got a much better rate from my bank than Tesla or dealer could offer.

 

[xyeahtony]

im lol-ing that someone traded in their tesla for a volvo.

 

[MX416]

Looks like a gorgeous vehicle. I think buying locally makes more sense.
If you factor in shipping from MA to CA and what seems to be a complicated transaction, just not worth the hassle. And then any agreed sales service or related items. I think it’s too long distance for a widely available vehicle. Whichever MX you buy, it will be fantastic choice.

 

[MXWing]

im lol-ing that someone traded in their tesla for a volvo.

Some dude hated his wife and wanted to get her into a less safe car.