I’m really interested in the EV6 Wind AWD with the tech package, but I hate dealing with car dealerships. We own two Teslas just to avoid the typical dealership hassle. We once spent 6 hours at an Acura dealership with our two small kids, and I’ve never recovered from that nightmare. I’ve tried TrueCar and CarGurus, but it just leads to a bunch of calls and texts—none of them want to negotiate through text or email. I checked out Leasehackr, but I’m not sure if it’s legit. I also tried searching local inventory through Kia’s website, but it doesn’t match what the dealers actually have. I’ve been emailing and texting with a few dealers, but no one will give me an offer in writing—they all want me to come in. I’ve already done a test drive, so I’m ready to move forward, but I just don’t want to go through the dealership grind. Is there a way to lease or buy without all the sleazy tactics? I’d prefer to handle everything by text or email and spend less than 30 minutes at the dealership. Any tips on straightforward dealers or ways to avoid this?
I’ve heard that using a broker or car-buying concierge service can help avoid the usual dealership headaches. I haven’t tried it myself, but it might be worth looking into. They could get you a good deal with way less hassle.
You can definitely find dealerships willing to sell remotely. I bought my EV6 from a dealer in a different state without ever setting foot in their showroom. Even with a $900 shipping fee, I got a better deal than local dealerships. Plus, in my case, EVs were more popular where I live, so the dealer was happy to move inventory from another state. If you end up at a dealership in person, just be upfront about your time. If they drag things out, leave when your time is up. Being firm but polite can go a long way.
Also, right now, Kia has some great lease deals that are cheaper than buying outright.
izael said:
You can definitely find dealerships willing to sell remotely. I bought my EV6 from a dealer in a different state without ever setting foot in their showroom. Even with a $900 shipping fee, I got a better deal than local dealerships. Plus, in my case, EVs were more popular where I live, so the dealer was happy to move inventory from another state. If you end up at a dealership in person, just be upfront about your time. If they drag things out, leave when your time is up. Being firm but polite can go a long way.
Also, right now, Kia has some great lease deals that are cheaper than buying outright.
I’ve shipped two cars this way, and it works great.
Leasehackr has brokers who can help. They’ll find the car you want and usually get you a deal that covers their fee. No haggling necessary. It’s worth checking out.
Stick to negotiating through text. No phone calls or in-person visits. Get everything in writing. Then take that offer to another dealer and see if they can beat it. Oh, and maybe use fewer words next time. 