Joined the club and purchased my first NEW car today!
Here’s the breakdown:
-The Preparation-
Classroom to Showroom: Applied my Global Business & Negotiations background to the entire process.
Leverage: Came prepared with multiple BATNAs and a firm "walk-away" number.
Financing: Secured an unbeatable rate through my own lender before stepping foot on the lot.
-The Initial Drive-
Responsive: Even in Auto mode, the cornering and agility are telepathic.
Exhilarating: The 5-cylinder growl is addictive; it feels every bit like a rocket ship.
The Soundtrack: Love the ability to be stealthy, valves-closed for a quiet commute; or go full wild animal, valves-open!
Performance: It’s incredibly civil in Auto mode, but you can feel the monster underneath.
-The Spec: Ascari Blue, Carbon Package, & RS Design-
The Look: Ascari Blue strikes the perfect balance between bold and stealthy.
The Package: Carbon fiber package was a must to accentuate those aggressive lines and the wheels just tie it all together!
The Stance: THE STANCE! The wide fenders and rear profile give it an unmistakably aggressive look.
—The Smokin’ Deal—
The Result: Negotiated 7% under MSRP in a market where these often see markups, or so they say.
-The Future-
Respecting the break-in period for now, but counting down the miles until I can truly unleash RS Mode.
*Closing Thoughts & The "RS" Invitation*
The Goal: Joining the RS team shouldn't require a miracle, just the right preparation.
The Win: I’m thrilled with the 7% under MSRP deal and even more impressed with the car's dual personality.
Pay It Forward: If you’re currently in the market or struggling with negotiations, I’m happy to share my prep sheet or discuss how I leveraged my BATNAs to get this deal done.
The Community: Looking forward to learning from the veterans here. See you on the road!🚙💨🏁