When is the best time of the year to buy a car?

Answer 1

when you have the money

Answer 2

Physically speaking, cars will have the best quality if they were built after October and before May. I know because I worked in an auto factory. In the summer the hot weather and vacation causes more people to miss work so someone is doing thier job who does not know it as well. Manufacturers have made many improvements to prevent defects from ocurring but still, there will be more when a new person is on the job. There are lots of safeguards to prevent defects from getting out of the plant. Numerous repair people are stationed throughout the assembly line to catch and repair any defects the operator couldn't solve. So, now you have the repair person removing defective parts and reinstalling the correct one. In June, July and August you have the new models coming down the line so everyone is learning new jobs, not just a few people, everyone.

Look for a car built after October and before the end of May.

Ignoring that, the best time to get a bargain used to be in January because sales usually slow down and the manufacturer offers rebates. But, anymore the best time is whenever the rebates come up and that can be anytime.

When the rebates ARE on you can go to a dealer, find a salesman or woman you are comfortable with and ask them to FIND the car that has just what you want on a car. They can do a search and get it from all the dealers in their network. Ask the salesperson to make sure that care was built between October and May and you should get the best quality and the best price.!!

Watch out for fincancing tricks. you might get a great price on a car and a whopping interest rate that eats up all the money you saved.


Best of luck.................

Answer 3

This really depends. It used to traditionally be if you wanted a 'leftover' this time of year was best: late summer/early fall, because the dealers would be filling their lots with the coming year's models. But now it seems companies such as GM offer their big sale in July. Plus, if you live in an area of the country with cold winters, January & February are usually good times to buy - it's after the holidays & not many people are walking a cold lot to get a car then, so sales are much needed. Oh, and the last few days of every month is always a better time, too - sales managers are are after the sales staff to get their sales numbers up. Hope this gives you some ideas of when to shop!

Answer 4

At the end of the month, the middle of the year (which would be now) and almost the end of the year. The 2007 models are coming out and the dealerships need to make room for their new inventory. Towards the end of the year, the dealerships will be eager to get rid of the remaining current year vehicles (2006) and you are likely to get a good deal.

As always, make sure you do your research on the vehicle you want as well as the buying process. And financing should be done before you visit the car dealership. You can opt to have the car financed through the dealership, but most of the time you'll end up with a higher interest rate. If you can purchase your vehicle with cash, do it so you don't have to pay interest. If you're not armed with information, you can be taken for a ride even if you are purchasing at a prime time for cars.

Answer 5

Actually right now is the best time to buy a new car. All of the 2007 models are coming in and all the dealerships want to get ride of the 2006 models and you can get a really good deal. Or if you want to go with the pre-owned or used cars you need to look at the end of the month. Or at the end of the year. All the salesmen want that last comission on a car before the end of the month, and especially before the end of the year at Dec. You can really get some good deals then.

Answer 6

It's myth that you'll get a good deal at the end of the year and there's never a "best time" of the year to buy a car. If you want to get a good deal and a quality car, then you should do your homework. You have to check the newspaper, consumer reports, and the internet to get more information on the your car that you most likely want to buy and can afford it. Shopping around will give you an idea how much this car is worth and what you can expect to get out of it. Try sending some offers to some car dealers on the internet and evaluate the responses.

Good Luck

Answer 7

Time of year does not matter - what does matter is the time of the month - salesmen want to get as many cars in as they can before the end of the month - so does management so you should buy a car the lasty 2 days of the month.

Also- depending on the type of vehicle - a convertible for example may be better to purchase in the summer cause they want to get rid of them - a 4x4 or AWD in the winter - but overall the sales are slower in the winter time so they may make a better deal for you then. But there seems to be more sales in the summer. Whatever you do - goto edmunds.com and find out the invoice on the car you want - they will try to sell it to you for MSRP but the invoice is the lowest you can get it for - once you find that out, offer $200 or so above invoice and accept no higher - go from dealer to dealer or call and get their offers in writing and bring them back to other dealers - this way you will get the lowest price. And make sure, if you are trading a car in that you don't tell them that until you negotiate a price on the new car - cause they will knock the price up on the new car and tell you they are giving you more for your trade then they really are - they will hide it in the new car price. You have less negotiating room with used cars - but if you are buying used go to kbb.com i think - kelly blue book value and look up the value of either your trade in as trade in value or a used car from a retail value - then you are pretty much set.

Just like new cars have invoice prices - so do all accessories and warranties so research and then go in at the very very end of the month - that is the best advice you will get.

Answer 8

Well honestly you could now, but you can wait till the end of the year because they don't want to have to pay taxes on the cars so you could get a good deal. I'd never pay sticker price either I mean you can get them to come down depending on the car. Also sometimes if you sell your car before you go to the dealer and put that much $ down you'll get a better deal. If that doesn't work out and your car is not paid off try and see if they will pay your car off and then take some off the car you are wanting. If you are looking at a particular car I'd check out the link I provided and see what the books say just to get an idea what you are facing, and if they are trying to really rip you off..

Answer 9

Typically the best time of the year to purchase a car is during the winter. Cold wintry weather marks a slow sales time for dealerships, so they're more ready to cut prices. The flip side is pushier salesmen who haven't had a commission in a while.

The bet time of the month to buy a car is at the end, when quotas are trying to be met. Again, though, you'll meet with some pushy salespeople. Be prepared for that.

Most of all, the best time is after you have well educated yourself on what you do and don't want and how much you're willing to pay for it.

Answer 10

Depends on what you are looking for. This time of year is good if you are looking for a 2006 since the dealerships want to move them out for the 2007. Also, a convertible is best to buy in the winter, and an SUV in the summer. This is because people want a convertible in the spring to summer months to enjoy with the top down, so a winter sale will be cheaper as the demand drops. The same thing applies for SUVs, as colder weather drives people in to buy, (if you're in an area that gets snow) so a summer buy can be a better deal.

Answer 11

Many car dearlerships have huge sales for the Fourth of July and at the end of the year when they introduce the next year's models. Pay attention to your local dealerships' commercials (while you are doing jumping jacks and running in place, of course). Others will offer you good deals when you decline their initial offer on a vehicle that you're interested in. Remember to look for the invoice price (which is not listed on the car, by the way) before buying a car. That way you'll know the price THEY paid for the car; you usually can get quite a bargin that way.