| Bewildered by the auto industry disclaimer? Need help deciphering their gibberish? Here's help. |
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Sample #1
Taxes not included. 1.9% annual percentage rate financing on select models to qualified buyers. Cannot be combined with any other rebate or lease specials. Photos for display only. All rebates to dealer. Price do not include inland freight, tax, title or registration. Sale ends 9/20/04. |
Sample #2
Advertised vehicles must be paid in full at time of purchase. All discounts include military appreciate rebate & owner loyalty. All payments reflect $2000 cash/trade equity. Subject to credit approval. Payment term of 72 months @4.99%/84 months @$2.9%. 0% financing in lieu of all rebates. Expires 9/13/04 (the ad ran on the 12th). |
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| Here are some others we found from the Boston Globe. |
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| If you drive any GM vehicle, you may qualify to receive an additional $2000 rebate. Pricing reflects extra trade rebate and $1500 bonus cash GMAC financing. |
Add $3,500 to every price, unless you're trading in a GM car and you're prepared to finance with GMAC. |
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| WAC. |
With approved credit. The dealership decides whether or not you are approved for credit. |
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| Price includes $1000 24hr. cash drive coupon. |
You are given this coupon upon arrival at the dealership and it is only valid for 24 hours, leaving no time to comparison shop. |
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| Dealer retains all rebates and incentives |
Published prices may reflect rebates for Active Duty Military, College Graduates, Owner Loyalty, or using their (non credit union) financing. It is virtually impossible to qualify for all rebates and therefore you'll probably need to add up to $3,000 to the advertised prices. Also, this means that the dealer can keep all rebates and incentives, even if they don't pass them along to you. |
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| Pictures for illustration purposes only. See dealer for details. Vehicle quantities are approximated and may vary. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Not responsible for typographical and printing errors. |
Whew! Pretty obvious. |
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| Prices and payments reflect $3,000 cash or trade equity. |
If you don't have the cash or a trade that's worth $3,000 (more than you owe, if financed), you'll need to add $3,000 to the advertised price. |
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