Chrysler 2 for 1 Deal
Michael Bettenhausen of the Bettenhausen Dodge dealership in Tinley Park, IL is offering an unbelievable deal to its customers….buy two cars for the price of one. An article by Bradford Wernle of the Automotive News that I found on Autoweek.com talks about how Chrysler dealerships around the country are just trying to survive during these tough times and sell cars if they can at the same time.
Specifically, Bettenhausen Dodge offered a two-for-one promotion starting in October. Customers could buy a new car and a specified low-mileage used car together. One of the deals included a 2008 Dodge Dakota which has a sticker price of $27,590, and a used 2008 Chyrsler PT Cruiser with 17,700 miles for $27,590. By itself, the PT Cruiser would cost about $10,963. The dealership was able to do this because of $6963 in dealer incentives that were available on the Dakota and a national rebate of $4000, which totals $10,963. Bettenhausen is still having big problems with sales, because there is a problem getting customers credit.
It’s amazing that a dealership would actually sell two cars for the price of 1, but as I said earlier, these dealerships are just trying to make ends meet and move their inventory any way that they can. Hopefully, the economy will turn around soon for them and others as well. If not, more dealerships may be offering 2 for 1 deals!