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| Buying Formerly Leased Cars
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When looking for a used car, look into "leased" cars. We bought one that was 1 year old, with only 2,300 miles! It went from "covered" home to "covered" work! We're in the desert so covered is important.
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| Posted on: 02/21/2006 | 3 Feedback(s) |
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| Best Time of Year for Car Buying
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This is the best time of year (Dec.) to buy a car! With sales being slow and the salespeople needing to meet the end of the year quotas, you'll probably be able to save thousands...
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| Posted on: 12/14/2005 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Car Buying Tip 10 - Have Fun
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Have fun. Why? Why not! There is NO reason you have to suffer through buying a car. If you are informed, strong, and calm, you will do fine, save money, and feel great buying your next car!
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| Posted on: 12/08/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Car Buying Tip 9 - Be Prepared to Walk Out
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If you get confused or upset, do NOT make a deal. Why? You need to be thinking clearly and calmly when you are spending tens of thousands of dollars on a car. Have a list of dealerships you can buy from, and don't be afraid to walk out if you really think there is no fair deal to be made at any particular dealership.
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| Posted on: 12/08/2005 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Car Buying Tip 8 - Stick To Your Plan
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Stick to your plan... you made a plan, didn't you? If not, make a plan! BEFORE you go to the dealership, decide what a fair deal on the car is. Why? If you do not have any expectations as to what is fair, the salesman will declare a high price, and then you will struggle to lower it.
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| Posted on: 12/07/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Car Buying Tip 7 - Say No To Coffee, Yes To Water
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Don't accept coffee at the dealership. It will make you edgy. Do bring an ample supply of water and drink frequently. Why? First, it will keep you alert, and second, it will allow you to go to the restroom frequently, where you can collect yourself and look over your notes to make sure you are on track.
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| Posted on: 12/06/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Car Buying Tip 6 - Sit Next to the Salesman
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When you are negotiating with the salesman, sit next to him, not across from him. Insist on it. Tell him you are not comfortable reading his writing upside down. Why? Psychologically, he will feel as though you and he are "on the same side." Sounds silly, but it really works. If it is impossible, try sitting beside the desk instead of in front of it.
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| Posted on: 12/03/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Car Buying Tip 5 - Write Down Everything
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Write down everything you lean about the car, from the internet, magazines, and especially from the salesman. Why? Doing this keeps everybody honest, and literally "on the same page" - YOUR page! Your salesman will see that you are writing down everything he says, and he will be less inclined to lie, or to try to change information on you later on.
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| Posted on: 12/02/2005 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Car Buying Tip 4 - Double Check The Dealer's Math
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Whenever the finance manager calculates something, insist that he show you the calculation. Why? The easiest place for dealerships to take more money from you is in the monthly payment. It is VERY common for dealers to increase monthly payments by just a few dollars, even $20 per month, over about a five year period is like giving the dealership $500 extra on the spot.
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| Posted on: 12/01/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Car Buying Tip 3 - Set a Budget
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Know what you can afford before you visit the dealership to buy! This means talk to your personal banker or credit union officer before going to the dealership. Why? Some dealerships might actually WANT you to sign on for a more expensive car than you can afford so that you will then default on your loan and they will repossess the car.
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| Posted on: 11/30/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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