Haggling tips
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J.A.
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caseymac said:
My Haggling/Purchasing Tips
At the very least be sure that the amount they quote as invoice really is the true dealers invoice, otherwise the $800 below comment is meaningless. Sounds obvious but many dont know how to calc or what s/b included. My link will tell you.
Practice first at some other dealer. PITA, but it will save $. The dealers haggle dozens of times a week so you need to get at least a bit of experience at it. Let them do most of the talking. Don't be uncomfortable with silence.
I bought mine (used) on a Monday and maybe the wolves don't work on Mondays. They came down 4 times in price, while I didn't say a thing. They need you more than u need them!
I bought mine (used) on a Monday and maybe the wolves don't work on Mondays. They came down 4 times in price, while I didn't say a thing. They need you more than u need them!
CannondaleMan
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Personally, I used a car buying service with Sam's Club. Walked in and said this is what you quoted me for this vehicle. They tried to raise the price and I said no. They gave it to me for the price that I was quoted on the vehicle I wanted.
All the warehouse clubs - Sam's Club, BJ's, and Costco have them and they work well.
You still get all incentives the manufacturer offers as well.
The worst haggling issue I had was the trade in value.
You can go to a bunch of car services on line that will do the same thing. I personally like:
http://www.cudlautosmart.com/
http://www.autoleasingandsales.com/Alpha/index.cfm?dealercode=0000-0318-999-01-8007598880
I will likely never buy a car again without it.
Keeping your mouth shut is a good thing too. Silence is truly deafening and they will often likely make moves towards your price.
When we bought our Subaru the salesman still gave us all the accessories we wanted 10% over cost which saved several hundred bucks too. Work that into the deal - get the employee rate for accessories.
All the warehouse clubs - Sam's Club, BJ's, and Costco have them and they work well.
You still get all incentives the manufacturer offers as well.
The worst haggling issue I had was the trade in value.
You can go to a bunch of car services on line that will do the same thing. I personally like:
http://www.cudlautosmart.com/
http://www.autoleasingandsales.com/Alpha/index.cfm?dealercode=0000-0318-999-01-8007598880
I will likely never buy a car again without it.
Keeping your mouth shut is a good thing too. Silence is truly deafening and they will often likely make moves towards your price.
When we bought our Subaru the salesman still gave us all the accessories we wanted 10% over cost which saved several hundred bucks too. Work that into the deal - get the employee rate for accessories.
2000t4rAKS
New member
Re: Re: Haggling tips
JA,
I have been meaning to tell you how much that information on your website has helped. It's not complete yet but it was very thorough and I learned a lot. Please keep me updated. It will help me in the future when it is time for me to buy a new ride. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.
-Austin
J.A. said:
JA,
I have been meaning to tell you how much that information on your website has helped. It's not complete yet but it was very thorough and I learned a lot. Please keep me updated. It will help me in the future when it is time for me to buy a new ride. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.
-Austin
