Eugene Strupinsky

Review of Bay Ridge Hyundai

Look, if you like to haggle, go to a flea market. ...

Look, if you like to haggle, go to a flea market. That's now where I get my kicks, so let's assume the dealership is a business and they will make money on the sale. And we wanted a new car, so it's already a scam (always bought used, but a lease can be a business tax deduction, or something)

I came prepared, ready to buy or lease the Santa Fe based on the sticker price, but counting on the dealer incentives, which are available now on '17 year-end cars. I had some idea on packages, but Julio was so nice to take me to see if this car would fit into my garage and driveway, and then we drove down to their overflow lot, by costco, to see the packages. I looked at the Night and the Sport, which I ended up driving back. It's like going apple picking for cars. 28k - and I took a trade in, for which Camille gave me what I expected, over 10k. I put half toward a lease, as Max explained, and will get half back, minus the leather seat install that they will do for me later. So, 10-3, and I drove off in my new car - they took care of the DMV and insurance transfers on the spot. All taxes and fees rolled into my lease/downpayment - I came out at $195/mo and can buy out the car for 15k in 3 years. Or I can NOT BUY IT - freedom! Couldn't be happier! If the price doesn't matter, what does? Service, I hope. They promised me some oil changes, car detailing, seems like they mean it. Seems also like if there are problems, they will solve them. They're right in my neighborhood, so reputations matter.

Oh, and it's been one day, and I'm loving the car!