2006-10-18 10:41:58 · 9 answers · asked by ladyjake718 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Research the vehicle on the web at kbb.com or nada.com to get a general price for the car. Then look at ads in the paper for a couple of dealers to see what they are asking. Have an idea how much you are going to pay for the car based on the research, and be able to get up and walk out of the dealership if you are not getting the deal you should be getting.
2006-10-18 10:45:28 · answer #1 · answered by Ron H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knowledge is power, baby. Learn about the car you want, go to Books-a-million and buy an NADA used car guide. Learn how to use it (the directions on adding/subtracting options and mileage are printed in the front of the book) and bring it with you when shopping for a car. You will save thousands buying a four year old vehicle vs a brand new one. New car warranty is a myth...there is seldom anything on a well maintained car that will break costing over $2,000.00. Drop this amount into a bank account and --ta-da! Instant warranty. If nothing major goes wrong in the next four or five years then you have just saved even more money. Truth is, and you will never hear this from a car dealer, a new car loses 40% of it's value in FOUR years. Buying a good used car eliminates this loss for you (unless you are rich, then it doesn't matter). Last but not least, NEVER lease a vehicle. Never, ever.
2006-10-18 20:14:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This info will apply to anybody about to purchase a vehicle. There are no games when it comes to buying a car. The best way to purchase a vehicle is to study. What you need to know is, what type of car do you need. If you have a lot of kids, maybe a Ferrari is not the right car for you. Know what you can spend on a car. If you make $12,000 a year, I would not recommend the Ferrari either. Know all the details of the car you want, color, trim level, and options. This way you will not go into the dealership, fall in love with a car and do anything in your power to get it when it's not even what you need. Remeber the dealer is there to make a profit just like the grocery store, it just so happens they have a larger product. Don't play games with the dealer when you go in. The fact that you are a widow will not override the fact that they need to make a profit. If you are honest with the dealer and you know what you need and want, they are more than happy to make a good deal for you. also, all the car dealers pay the same price for their cars, so if dealer A can't make your deal, dealer B probably wont either. I would also recommend buying a car from your local dealer, that if it needs repairs, and it will, they will be more eager to fix a car they sold than one that came from their competitors. So, bottom line, do your homework. I have over twenty years dealership experience and have helped quite a few people get the right car at the right price.
2006-10-18 17:57:00 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
E-mail multiple dealers with the same car and mileage and ask for their lowest quotes. Shop them back and forth and I can almost guarantee the lowest price. Go to your credit union and get a loan through them if you have a check in hand you can always cancel it and take the dealers rate if it is lower. Give a deposit over the phone once you reached what you feel is the lowest price but keep in mind if you are looking at new cars the incentives always end at the end of the month. To get the loan through your credit union have the dealer fax you over a completed purchase and sales agreement.
Former car sales person
2006-10-18 17:58:39 · answer #4 · answered by Colin L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your bank/credit union and get a loan through them BEFORE you go to a dealership. Get an idea about what car you want, and how much you are willing to spend. Your bank will give you a lower interest rate than the dealer will, and if you walk into a dealership with a cashiers check for $12,000, you may get a better car for that price than you would normally.
2006-10-18 17:46:04 · answer #5 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also check on the history of the car. There have been a lot cars ruined in floods and people out there selling them. Just because it runs doesn't mean it will continue to for long. Have a friend that got burned on this.
2006-10-18 17:49:06 · answer #6 · answered by daphnguy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oooooooooooh spend dat dip ol' boy left you!. Well, check around in local papers,I would wait till Jan or Feb. I know it's a long way but you will get killer deals.If your paying cash, they will kiss your ***, and play hardcore ball with em.
If you see let's say an 07 tahoe and msrp is 32k. you can say i'll give you 24 or 25 k cash. If they say no bail out. when they call back and they say hey we will give it to you for that tell em you got a better deal out of town. You can get extra stuff, extended warrantys or misc stuff, good luck!
2006-10-18 17:48:45 · answer #7 · answered by Stoner 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to
www.carbuyingtips.com
They give the top ten dealer scams. GOOD READING!
2006-10-18 19:50:49 · answer #8 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
research,research,and more research.www.edmunds.com has some tips for you as well.
2006-10-18 19:46:52 · answer #9 · answered by vetteslayer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋