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On the market for a new car. When is the best time to take advantage of year end pricing?
Posted on 9/22/18 at 1:13 pm
Posted on 9/22/18 at 1:13 pm
We are looking to buy my wife a new car. I understand I am costing myself thousands versus buying pre owned but this is a happy wife/happy life scenario. So no need to start by telling me about the folly of buying new off the lot. I get it.
My question is when will I be in the best position to go car shopping? Do we wait until Christmas or New Year or will there be similar opportunities before then? We can afford to be patient so there is no rush.
My question is when will I be in the best position to go car shopping? Do we wait until Christmas or New Year or will there be similar opportunities before then? We can afford to be patient so there is no rush.
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Posted on 9/22/18 at 1:31 pm to GFunk
Compromise - buy a demo.
Still sold as new off the lot, all warranties apply as new, just a few thousand miles, and huge discount.
Still sold as new off the lot, all warranties apply as new, just a few thousand miles, and huge discount.
Posted on 9/22/18 at 2:46 pm to GFunk
What difference does timing make if you are making a stupid decision. Just go walk on the lot and buy the car moneybags
Posted on 9/22/18 at 2:53 pm to GFunk
But I guess if you are set on doing it, do it in December and most likely after Christmas. The way the end of year calendar shakes out this year they will be dead on the 27th and 28th. Plus you compound the monthly, quarterly and annual sales incentives. Also, they pay taxes on lot value on Jan 1 inventory so they won't turn down a solid offer on a 2018 model with 2019's on the lot.
However if you are looking at a 2019, I can't help you.
However if you are looking at a 2019, I can't help you.
Posted on 9/22/18 at 5:50 pm to GFunk
The best prices on "current" model year (18) is going to be the leftovers after the calendar year flips, when they're competing with arriving 19 model years in 2019.
That process actually starts next month (if not earlier) at a lot of dealerships, but kind of slides as the 2018 models stick around on the lot unsold - typically "loaded" models that never got bites get heavily discounted during this time (while they desperately try to sell them online), or it is a package that just wasn't popular because it was missing something (or unpopular color) and didn't sell before the year end (or they made too many of a model declining in popularity).
That process actually starts next month (if not earlier) at a lot of dealerships, but kind of slides as the 2018 models stick around on the lot unsold - typically "loaded" models that never got bites get heavily discounted during this time (while they desperately try to sell them online), or it is a package that just wasn't popular because it was missing something (or unpopular color) and didn't sell before the year end (or they made too many of a model declining in popularity).
Posted on 9/23/18 at 12:30 am to GFunk
Find out when the ‘19 models start to arrive, and shop for ‘18 models about that time. That can be as early as August or September for some brands. They’re not gonna give you an ‘18, but they’ll be more motivated to move those last year models.
Posted on 9/23/18 at 8:00 am to GFunk
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When is the best time to take advantage of year end pricing?
About two-three years later when it has 30k miles on it and a clear Carfax history.
Posted on 9/23/18 at 7:28 pm to GFunk
The very best time is when the new models are showing up and they are discounting the existing inventory. Toyota is doing this now.
Posted on 9/23/18 at 9:07 pm to GFunk
It’s the end of Q3 this month, can get some good deals if you show up in the evening on the 29th
Posted on 9/24/18 at 7:53 am to GFunk
It depends on how specific your wife's needs are with the car. As already stated, the longer you wait to get an '18 model, the better the deal. However, you will also be much more limited on selection.
Has anyone ever tried walking into the dealership, looking at their big board of sales and asking for the salesman at the bottom of the list?
Has anyone ever tried walking into the dealership, looking at their big board of sales and asking for the salesman at the bottom of the list?
Posted on 9/25/18 at 8:32 pm to GFunk
I just bought a new car two weeks ago. The pricing on the 2018s were great. I do a lot of research some of the pricing I was offered surprised me.
You can look at dealership inventory and see that it is pretty low for a 2018. Prices may go lower but they are great now.
You can look at dealership inventory and see that it is pretty low for a 2018. Prices may go lower but they are great now.
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