im looking to buy a new-used car. anyone know any tricks of the trade to get the best price.?

Answer 1

Get "last year's" model that is still sitting on the dealer's lot. In this case, you would be looking for an '06 model. The dealership needs to "clear out" the 06's to make room for the '07 models coming in. You'll save some siginifacnt dollars.

Answer 2

Make sure your trade in is clean, excellent condition, so you can get the very best price for your trade in.

Someone else said it, look at the 2006's since the 07's are out. The 06's will be discounted.

If you are looking for something less expensive than a new car.

Shop the last days of the month and buy the last day of the month.

The Salesmen have quotas to meet and want to make commissions, so this is the crunch time for them. Do not let them know you love a car. Be ready to walk if they do not come up with an acceptable deal.

Be strong in negotiating. Don't be a softy.

Good Luck.

Answer 3

Do your homework & pull up the dealership on the net & most of the time you can find out exactly what the car cost the dealer. If you don't feel you are getting a fair price don't hesitate to leave. There are other dealers that are willing to work with you. Also read all of the fine print before you sign any paperwork. You can get some good deals on 2006 vehicles right now. Good luck!!

Also if you are thinking about a used vehicle go to Carfax.com & make sure its never been wrecked etc.

Answer 4

If you listen to most people on here they want to make buying a car a full time job. Just tell your salesmen what you are willing to pay, and try and get as close to that number as possible. Keep in mind if you are not realistic you are wasting your own time. Be ready to buy a car, and be ready to pay a fair price. You need to be in the mindset you are buying the car you want, and that it is worth the money. If you make it all about the price you will not be happy with the car, and you will always think you get hosed no matter what.

Answer 5

I think your best chance of getting a good deal is to do some research. Decide on what you want. Then look at a lot of ads in the paper, on the internet, on car lots. Get some prices from different sources then go do your deal. Show your salesperson that you have done your homework and don't negotiate until you are ready to buy. If they know your ready and able to buy they will deal with you. Go to blackbookonline.com to get a WHOLESALE price on what you want and the value of your trade if you have one. If you have a trade, getting wholesale for your car is fine as long as you are paying wholesale for what you buy....Good Luck

Answer 6

Keep in mind that after the salesman, you dealing is not done. Actually, it is only beginning. The finance office is where dealers make their money. Interest rates, warranties, insurance.... I'm not saying you don't need some of these things, but you definitely do not need them all and you don't need them at the first price quoted. Remember, the only people at a dealership not on commission is the receptionist and the janitor.

Answer 7

i own a repair shop,and if you find a car that you like real well,try not to act like that your that interested n it,if the salesman see,s that your really wanting it,he will hold out on the price of it id look at a few others and not let him know i wanted the one i had found that much,,they can tell when you find a car that you really want,just try to be calm and cool about it,and finally at last sort of inquire about the one your interested in,but ,like i said don't show a whole lot of interest in it always keep him guessing and just learn to play there game,good luck i hope this help,s.

Answer 8

do it on line!