I've seen it, and higher.
Tell them no.
In California, last I checked, the only fee that is mandatorily uniform is the 'doc' fee. It has to be charged and can't be waived.
When I first saw PDI fee I was shocked. Not that they tried to charge it, but that someone would pay it.
Unless you need their financing, it's just a coach. Walk away.
Ask him for the service department invoiced expense for that coach. See what happens. Laugh and laugh, and walk.
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You're not a deal to them, you're just an 8hr away tire kicker right now, maybe one of 30 just like you.. .this week alone.
They get pretty tired of the 'my mom is dying soon and I'm gonna have some money', 'my lawsuit is going to payoff soon' calls and 8 hours away unfortunately probably gets the same treatment as anyone else kicking tires.
I'd highball the hell out of you until you actually showed up on the lot.
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