It isn’t the same, not by a long shot. And the whole “where else can you buy new cars from” thing is exactly the problem. Dealerships are independent businesses that have deals with manufacturers. There are many shady laws that keep people dealerships in business and price out, or completely prohibit someone trying to buy directly from the manufacturer, which would greatly reduce cost.
You want to know about shady? Every Subaru car or part sold anywhere in New England goes through Ernie Boch Jr. Six states, 64 dealerships, and all have exclusivity on Subarus. You can’t not give him a cut if you want a Subaru.
It isn’t the same, not by a long shot. And the whole “where else can you buy new cars from” thing is exactly the problem. Dealerships are independent businesses that have deals with manufacturers. There are many shady laws that keep people dealerships in business and price out, or completely prohibit someone trying to buy directly from the manufacturer, which would greatly reduce cost.
You want to know about shady? Every Subaru car or part sold anywhere in New England goes through Ernie Boch Jr. Six states, 64 dealerships, and all have exclusivity on Subarus. You can’t not give him a cut if you want a Subaru.
https://www.cartalk.com/blogs/craig-fitzgerald/every-subaru-sold-new-england-comes-guy