re: Negoiating with car dealership

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What are some good ways to negotiate with a dealership on a used vehicle or on the value of my trade in? Also is it better or worse to negotiate through email/text?

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There is only one way.

1) Know what you want and do your research ahead of time (options, packages, etc..)
2) Know what you are willing to pay and never tell them that amount.
3) Call a couple dealerships, let them know what you want and also let them know you are shopping around.
4) Most important part .... Let them know that they should talk to their boss, sales manager, etc before they ever get back to you and get a no shite best price. Make sure they know this is a must .. because once they speak a number it is either good enough or it is not good enough. There is NO negotiating!! If it is good enough I buy the car. If not .. simply walk .. never turn around.