meh... I used to think this way but with the internet and how competitive the

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Oct 21, 2014
4:41:49pm

kotacoug

meh... I used to think this way but with the internet and how competitive the

market is I've changed up to just buying new. Then again I keep my cars for 4-5 yrs at least. I bought a new Honda Accord for 20k and ones that were 2-3 yrs old were only a few thousand cheaper. Not really worth it if you want a reliable car with a warranty etc

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kotacoug

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So I'm buying a new car (I know what I'm gettin) Any sales guy tactics to avoid

YSMACK

10/21/14 4:16pm

Don't get anything extra...extended warranty, service plans, etc!

PharmD

10/21/14 4:18pm

Good advice.

YSMACK

10/21/14 4:21pm

And watch out for window etching of VIN numbers. They got me on that one.

SGU Cougar

10/21/14 5:20pm

Best idea I've seen in a while is one I saw here.

ebv

10/21/14 4:18pm

Hmm. That does sound like a good idea.

YSMACK

10/21/14 4:21pm

I suppose you could look at a larger, somewhat close market. If someone can

ebv

10/21/14 4:22pm

I flew to LA to pick up a vehicle, the salesperson picked me up from the airport

kotacoug

10/21/14 4:39pm

this, I've done this a number of times. Do not go into the dealership

kotacoug

10/21/14 4:23pm

this worked well for me. emphasized the price

goofball

10/21/14 5:51pm

Just deal with the internet guy at the dealership before you go in

QuickCoug

10/21/14 4:18pm

be prepped to walk out 3 or 4 times

v1k0u6

10/21/14 4:19pm

be up front before you go in. Tell them that you have a time restriction and if

kotacoug

10/21/14 4:25pm

we just bought a car here is what we did

nbruin

10/21/14 4:22pm

Do you send one email addressed to those dealerships, or do you email each

10/21/14 4:48pm

I e-mailed several dealerships, at least a half dozen if not more

cougarick

10/21/14 6:38pm

Internet - internet - internet

cumadogg

10/21/14 4:23pm

yep. cars.com or edmunds.com. you need to have a target price before going in

run26

10/21/14 4:29pm

This is a fairly obvious one, but they'll pretend to help you out by saying

Duke Silver

10/21/14 4:23pm

end of the month and near end of the yr are best times salesman want to meet

kotacoug

10/21/14 4:27pm

I got a good deal

PharmD

10/21/14 4:27pm

And too bad it is a Honda Fit.

garyfan

10/21/14 4:36pm

I am so glad that you decided to get a Leaf

10/21/14 4:28pm

First tip: don't buy a new car. Second tip, don't buy from a dealership.

CougaReb

10/21/14 4:37pm

meh... I used to think this way but with the internet and how competitive the

kotacoug

10/21/14 4:41pm

If you keep your cars for a while, the cost difference really isn't that big

workindev

10/21/14 4:43pm

that doesn't answer his question and here is why

run26

10/21/14 4:47pm

Here are my tips

workindev

10/21/14 4:42pm

There are dealerships willing to sell significantly lower than others.

SierraCoug

10/21/14 5:49pm

Are you buying new or used?

10/21/14 8:17pm

Going new

YSMACK

10/21/14 10:12pm

Nice, enjoy

10/21/14 11:25pm

You MUST be willing to walk away. If the deal isn't good enough, you have to be

spoxjox

10/22/14 2:06pm

The willingness to walk away

YSMACK

10/22/14 2:29pm

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