Using Costco or Sams to buy a car…how was your experience

I had no idea this was a thing. It doesn’t seem like it should be a thing.

this seems like a horrible idea

I think they just act as a liaison with a dealer.

Probably bullshite.

Bought my wife a CRV. They referred us to Superior Honda. Internet Sales person emailed us the deal. I researched it and was satisfied. Went to the dealership to sign paperwork. Was out in about 90 minutes.
Edit: went through Costco

We did it through Costco a few years ago and thought it was pretty easy and straightforward. They send you a list of the dealers in your area they work with. Set price, no haggling.

We looked on various websites to see what the lowest price off the sticker price dealers would usually agree to and the Costco price was comparable. Because of that, we ordered the vehicle with the specific features and colors we wanted.

But this was pre-Covid, before the new car market went nuts so I don't know how it would be now.

Good point, ours was in 2020 but there were still cars on the lot. My wife went back 6 months later for an oil change and the lot was a ghost town.

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Yeah I went through this in November 2021. Didn't get any better deal through Costco than what was on the dealer website front page. I'd try it out but don't hold your breath for anything great

Wife bought an Audi Q5 through Costco. Seamless process and the price was competitive.

You get no haggle pre-determined fleet pricing. Not bad if hate the normal car buying experience.

Not surprised they have their own finance company.

I would imagine it’s the same as any other car dealership finance program with as big as those 2 companies are