A customer asked me to locate a new Kia Picanto S Auto Hatch for her.
Stock of this model is difficult to find. It’s on run out with the new model due late in 2023 or perhaps even out to 2024. And this customer wanted a Bumble Bee Yellow.
As usual I sent out quote requests to the dealers I work with. I received a couple of offers back, the best of which was a silver vehicle for $20300. No go said the customer. I want a yellow. So between the customer and I we eventually located a yellow for $20500.
I then heard of a yellow demonstrator available in Brisbane so I asked that dealer for a quote, thinking that I’d be able to buy it cheaper than a new one.
Here’s what they offered today 26th September 2023
Now the suggested driveway price on the Kia website is $20425.60 for a Queensland sale. So by putting it on as a ‘demonstrator’ they’ve jacked the price by $4,195. Why? Because a demonstrator is treated as a used car. And this particular car isn’t a demonstrator actually. It’s really a brand new car that’s been registered so the dealer doesn’t have to sell it at the Kia online price
Does this practice win friends? No chance. Will Kia Australia do anything about it? Probably not. It is a ‘used car’ afterall. Will there be consequences? I hope so but I’m not expecting any.
If you’re in the market for a new car then be careful if you’re offered a demonstrator. Some dealers will do almost anything to make money.
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