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Rules of engagement buying a new vehicle
Posted on 1/15/24 at 5:50 pm
Posted on 1/15/24 at 5:50 pm
It has been over 10 years since I bought a vehicle from a dealership. Back then there was plenty to choose from and you could find the same vehicle in multiple places. That made it easier for buyers as the dealer had to work to get your business.
Fast forward to 2023. Shortages still abound. It seems that negotiating is happening virtually more than ever before.
With all that being said what is your strategy to A. find the vehicle you want & B. Get a decent deal on said vehicle?
Fast forward to 2023. Shortages still abound. It seems that negotiating is happening virtually more than ever before.
With all that being said what is your strategy to A. find the vehicle you want & B. Get a decent deal on said vehicle?
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Posted on 1/15/24 at 5:54 pm to Daygo85
Is your car broken down? Do you have a way to get to work tomorrow?
If so you have the leverage. It’s important that until you get a car you’re really happy with, for a price you can comfortably afford, that your plan walking in to each dealership is to walk away without a car.
If nothing else this will put you in the mindset to not get taken advantage of.
Are you buying something in cash or financing?
If so you have the leverage. It’s important that until you get a car you’re really happy with, for a price you can comfortably afford, that your plan walking in to each dealership is to walk away without a car.
If nothing else this will put you in the mindset to not get taken advantage of.
Are you buying something in cash or financing?
Posted on 1/15/24 at 5:54 pm to Daygo85
I imagine the same rules still apply. I would be willing to drive a wider radius due to fewer choices. I seem to have heard prices are better in bigger markets like Texas, someone would need to confirm that.
Posted on 1/15/24 at 6:06 pm to BeerMoney
I found larger markets such as Houston are cheaper for a similarly packaged vehicle compared to Louisiana Dealers.
Posted on 1/15/24 at 6:07 pm to Daygo85
tell me what cars/suv you are interested in and i can help
Posted on 1/15/24 at 6:08 pm to Daygo85
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what is your strategy to A. find the vehicle you want
Find it on the internet
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Get a decent deal on said vehicle?
Make offers by phone and/or email so I don't have to waste my time playing games on the lot.
Posted on 1/15/24 at 6:09 pm to Daygo85
If you’re trading something in, that price and subsequent tax savings plays a major part in the deal. If you can’t haggle the purchase of the new one, haggle the sell of the old one.
Posted on 1/15/24 at 6:12 pm to Daygo85
Find a car in inventory you like and email their internet salespeople for a quote. Do that for all of the dealerships you are willing to drive to.
Email back and forth with whoever gives you a decent quote. Once you have one you like, go to the dealership, bypass the front salespeople and go straight to the internet people. If everything is still on the up and up, and you are happy, sign off and talk to the finance people.
In my experience, the internet guys tend to get to their best price a lot quicker than the guys up front. I tested it once and the guy up front was pretty pissed when I pulled out the quote for the exact same car that was $3,500 less than "the best deal he could get".
Email back and forth with whoever gives you a decent quote. Once you have one you like, go to the dealership, bypass the front salespeople and go straight to the internet people. If everything is still on the up and up, and you are happy, sign off and talk to the finance people.
In my experience, the internet guys tend to get to their best price a lot quicker than the guys up front. I tested it once and the guy up front was pretty pissed when I pulled out the quote for the exact same car that was $3,500 less than "the best deal he could get".
Posted on 1/15/24 at 6:15 pm to Daygo85
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Fast forward to 2023.
Hate to tell you, but it is now 2024
Posted on 1/15/24 at 6:17 pm to Tigerpaw123
email is great. I went to Carfax and got a quote for my car then emailed 3-4 dealerships asking for a quote and said im busy traveling for work and cant come in.
I got quotes from all ranging within 2k of each other. Emailed them all the same back saying i had one 2k lower and unless they can do something will be going with them. Ended up getting another 1k off the one that was 2k lower.
Then went in to drive it.
you have more leverage than ever now.
I got quotes from all ranging within 2k of each other. Emailed them all the same back saying i had one 2k lower and unless they can do something will be going with them. Ended up getting another 1k off the one that was 2k lower.
Then went in to drive it.
you have more leverage than ever now.
Posted on 1/15/24 at 6:23 pm to Daygo85
I live in BR. I test drive what I’m looking at here and when I decide for sure, I get online and start shipping Houston. Buy online, fly one way to Houston for $100, then drive it home. Done that for my last 2 vehicles. You’ll save thousands in Houston
Posted on 1/15/24 at 6:25 pm to bikerack
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I tested it once and the guy up front was pretty pissed when I pulled out the quote for the exact same car that was $3,500 less than "the best deal he could get".
I pulled out my USAA pre-approved financing and guaranteed 500$ off at last minute after I negotiated down on their best price. They were pissed, and trying not honor… ended up calling USAA to verify.. and then got them to throw in the all-weather mats free
Posted on 1/15/24 at 6:35 pm to Daygo85
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Rules of engagement buying a new vehicle
Take no prisoners
Posted on 1/15/24 at 6:39 pm to Shamoan
Should this thread be moved to the military dorks using military lingo thread?
Posted on 1/15/24 at 6:44 pm to johnnyrocket
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I found larger markets such as Houston are cheaper for a similarly packaged vehicle compared to Louisiana Dealers.
This
Last Sept I purchased my new truck in the DFW area - better deals than locally
Posted on 1/15/24 at 6:44 pm to Bucktail1
How much are taxes to register the vehicle in Louisiana after you bought in TX?
Posted on 1/15/24 at 6:46 pm to Bucktail1
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I live in BR. I test drive what I’m looking at here and when I decide for sure, I get online and start shipping Houston. Buy online, fly one way to Houston for $100, then drive it home. Done that for my last 2 vehicles. You’ll save thousands in Houston
Similar here. I decide what I want then shop it with dealerships from Houston to Atlanta.
Last one was a Toyota still on the ship outside of port of Houston. Five different dealerships were quoting the same exact vehicle identification #.
Took lowest quote to my local dealer. They matched it, I bought it.
Posted on 1/15/24 at 6:46 pm to eljusterina
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How much are taxes to register the vehicle in Louisiana after you bought in TX?
You still pay Louisiana taxes regardless of where you purchase the vehicle
Posted on 1/15/24 at 6:52 pm to eljusterina
You only pay the tax for where you reside. Texas taxes won’t factor in and dealership will still handle it all for you.
Posted on 1/15/24 at 6:55 pm to Cryin Kelly
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If so you have the leverage. It’s important that until you get a car you’re really happy with, for a price you can comfortably afford, that your plan walking in to each dealership is to walk away without a car.
This. Know what you want ahead of time. Know what you want to pay.
If the dealer can't get that car for that price, then literally get up and walk off.
Twice now, I've had dealers come after me, and, whaddya know, they figured out a way to get to my price.
Lots of competition out there right now. That is definitely to your advantage. Good luck.
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