cars prices depend on zip code?

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jrefactors@hotmail.com - 15 Jan 2005 20:53 GMT

Whenever I go online and search for car prices, I need to enter the zip
code first. Does it mean different places have different car prices?
Why it that?

please advise. thanks!!

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westin@graphics.cornell.nospam.edu - 16 Jan 2005 00:11 GMT

> Whenever I go online and search for car prices, I need to enter the zip
> code first. Does it mean different places have different car prices?
> Why it that?
>
> please advise. thanks!!

There are two reasons.

1. Regulatory requirements vary from state to state. A car to be sold
in California must meet tougher emissions regulations than cars
sold in many states, for example.

2. Regional promotions. A manufacturer may offer a special option
package or a special price only for California, say, or in the
Pacific Northwest.

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sdlomi2 - 02 Feb 2005 11:01 GMT

> > Whenever I go online and search for car prices, I need to enter the zip
> > code first. Does it mean different places have different car prices?
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> package or a special price only for California, say, or in the
> Pacific Northwest.

Plus, $1000 in NY is not as much 'money' as $1000 in Arkansas. Plus,
one certainly wouldn't want to go to a met. areas where carpooling is
encouraged when he is wanting to buy a used Buick Estate wagon. Also, a
vehicle w/o air cond. would prolly bring less $ in a sunshine state, like
Fla., than in a colder climate like mountainous areas in Washington state.
Prices do vary by zip code! s

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Professor - 16 Jan 2005 22:07 GMT

Suppose you lived in Hawaii. Do you suppose they could quote you the
same price for a car delivered there?
Of course they also like to know who is shopping so they can tailor
their ads.

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