Anyone heard of a 'pro-pack' from a dealer?

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Dec 26, 2005 | 05:25 PM

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Chazmo

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Originally Posted by Poindexter,Dec 26 2005, 03:58 PM

"Pro-Pack" is a term used by many different dealerships to mean many different things. At my dealership we used to call "Pro-Packs" an environmental protection package with a warranty. We call the items your dealer has "Addendum" items; which are dealer installed items to help the parts department out. They're typically not the most desired items, and $495 is very expensive for the items you listed.

I'm moving this to the introductions section because knowing what "Pro-Packs" are is good info for new buyers

If you have to take the $495 "Pro-Pack" as part of the deal ask them what they can throw in extra.

Alex,

What does "environmental protection package" mean? Is that a joke? I've never heard of such a thing.

Dec 27, 2005 | 03:00 AM

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Poindexter

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[QUOTE=Chazmo,Dec 26 2005, 10:25 PM] Alex,

What does "environmental protection package" mean?

Dec 27, 2005 | 05:22 AM

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Chazmo

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Ah, got it. "Protection" as in protecting your car from the environment.

I was way off (I guess I interpreted it backwards)... I was thinking it had something to do with your catalytic converter and some sort of toxic waste insurance if your car blows up on the highway and they have to clean it up. Talk about over thinking something...