On Mon, 29 Mar 2004, Steve@EuroCampers.com wrote:

> We bought a new car on Saturday.  I negotiated the price based on invoice
> price.  The salesman was very honest and up front told us about the $99
> documentation fee.
>
> This is standard throughout the industry.  $200 does seem quite high.
> Around here $100 is common on a new car and $45 or so for used.
>
> I'm not defending the practice.  I think they have a right to charge it, and
> you need to read the auction details carefully.

This is a state law issue.  Here in Michigan, they recently raised the
amount dealerships are allowed to charge.

I think the whole thing is rotten -- those costs of doing business should
be included in the vehicle price to begin with -- but it is legal.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon