What's the best time of year to buy this year's model of car, right before they switch to next year's?

Question

What month do the bargains usually come about?

Answer 1

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If you know what you're doing, then it doesn't matter when you buy, only WHAT you buy.

You won't get a good deal on a 2006 Camry right now, because there are none. The dealers only have 2007's now.

Buying at the end of model years is a wash. There savings yes, but there is also more depreciation. Just get what you want that doesn't break your budget. People spend too much trying to buy too much car. Unless you're college, your kid's college, and your retirement are paid for, the best thing you can do is spend as little as possible and get something for the 3-8k cash money. Your future financial independece will thank you.


You're my boy Blue!!! j/k, anyway, like I said, if you know what you're doing, it doesn't matter, the salesman will work not only with you, but FOR you. I am a salesman, so I know this. The only time the end of the month makes a difference is if the dealer is short of their objective. However, you, as a consumer will never know if they are or are not short of their objective. And we aren't talking about a wild swing of thousands of dollars. Usually, it's just a matter of a few hundred....which is usually spread out over 72 mos these days.

As far as rebates go, they are typically at their strongest in Sept and Oct. Due to new models comming out, and Oct being a slow car month. However, once again, there's no free lunch, you WILL pay for it in terms of depreciation.

Answer 2

When the new models come out, the salesmen's demo cars and left overs are on sale. The problem is that getting the dealer to cut the price is quite difficult. They may go down to $300 above invoice, but you can get the same deal on next year's model.

Three years from now, the 2006 will cost less that the 2007, much less. If I am to buy a 2006, I would want to see that difference. You have to push very, very hard to get that. Reason? Car buyers are convinced by salesmen that $300 above invoice is a good deal. They sell a lot based on that tactic.

Answer 3

late September October is the best time to buy a new car just before they start selling the next years new model also December and January are also good months due to people not having any money because of Christmas the car sales are very slow in the winter months and they want to sell them badly.

Answer 4

i own a repair shop,and right now is the best time to buy one ,all the dealers and car lots are wanting rid of there older cars so they can make room for the newer ones coming in,that and also they don't want to have to carry them over to the 2007 year taxes ,but now is a perfect time to buy one one from any dealer ,new or used,,basically its a buyers market right now,and you can get really good deal ,,good luck i hope this help,s.