Buying a car can be a tiresome process, but it is not necessarily so. You can know everything about the car which you are going to buy but it can be not quite enough for a successful purchase. If you want to buy a good car at a good price you should know what to say to the dealer and, more importantly, what not to tell him.
Some hate the very process of buying a car, and all because they expect to be cheated. For others, it is important to get a sense of satisfaction from a successful deal, even if the subject of trade is an expensive car and they bargained only a few hundred bucks.
Let´s take a look at a few tips and advice when it comes to buying a car. And it is quite likely that next time when you buy a car the whole process will be much more relaxed and profitable for you.
1. I want to buy now
Such a statement would be, in a sense, a manifestation of weakness and an invitation for the dealer to tell you the price only slightly lower than that recommended by the manufacturer and see if you swallow the bait. Thus, the initiative goes to the seller.
It is advised to show your determination to make a purchase, but with certain conditions that are favorable to you. In this case, the initiative will be yours, and you will be the one to dictate the conditions as well.
Naturally, you should do your homework and study car prices from different dealers. You can ask a certain number of dealers to fax you their "final" minimum price for the car you are interested in. This will give you the impression of variation in prices and you will find out the minimum price for your car.
2. I can afford to pay no more than X per month
Remember that you should never speak with the seller about your monthly payments. This is perhaps the most fatal error which the buyer can make.
If the seller would squeeze out of you that figure, he will do everything possible to make it slightly higher for you. But in the end it will result in a substantial increase in your car loan. Discuss the total cost, and do not deal with the seller who wants to discuss only the monthly pay offs.
3. Yes, I have a car to sell
Do not tell the dealer that you have a car to sell before you agree on the final price of a new car. If you do it, the seller will distract you with promises of a good deal on the sell, but in the end you´ll still pay more.
4. Pay the full amount at once
The seller earns extra money when giving car loans. Do not deprive his hope for this, otherwise there won´t be a chance left to see a good price for you. On the other hand, if you really do not need a car loan, do not agree to it when you strike a deal.
5. I do not know exactly what car to go for. What can you recommend?
If you come to a car dealer, not knowing exactly what you need, you risk leaving him on the car that you do not need in any way. You should study the market in advance and narrow your choices down to a couple of models that suit your needs most of all.
Some hate the very process of buying a car, and all because they expect to be cheated. For others, it is important to get a sense of satisfaction from a successful deal, even if the subject of trade is an expensive car and they bargained only a few hundred bucks.
Let´s take a look at a few tips and advice when it comes to buying a car. And it is quite likely that next time when you buy a car the whole process will be much more relaxed and profitable for you.
1. I want to buy now
Such a statement would be, in a sense, a manifestation of weakness and an invitation for the dealer to tell you the price only slightly lower than that recommended by the manufacturer and see if you swallow the bait. Thus, the initiative goes to the seller.
It is advised to show your determination to make a purchase, but with certain conditions that are favorable to you. In this case, the initiative will be yours, and you will be the one to dictate the conditions as well.
Naturally, you should do your homework and study car prices from different dealers. You can ask a certain number of dealers to fax you their "final" minimum price for the car you are interested in. This will give you the impression of variation in prices and you will find out the minimum price for your car.
2. I can afford to pay no more than X per month
Remember that you should never speak with the seller about your monthly payments. This is perhaps the most fatal error which the buyer can make.
If the seller would squeeze out of you that figure, he will do everything possible to make it slightly higher for you. But in the end it will result in a substantial increase in your car loan. Discuss the total cost, and do not deal with the seller who wants to discuss only the monthly pay offs.
3. Yes, I have a car to sell
Do not tell the dealer that you have a car to sell before you agree on the final price of a new car. If you do it, the seller will distract you with promises of a good deal on the sell, but in the end you´ll still pay more.
4. Pay the full amount at once
The seller earns extra money when giving car loans. Do not deprive his hope for this, otherwise there won´t be a chance left to see a good price for you. On the other hand, if you really do not need a car loan, do not agree to it when you strike a deal.
5. I do not know exactly what car to go for. What can you recommend?
If you come to a car dealer, not knowing exactly what you need, you risk leaving him on the car that you do not need in any way. You should study the market in advance and narrow your choices down to a couple of models that suit your needs most of all.
