Researching a Car That is Right For You

Written by Kevin Schappell


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Now how do you getrepparttar information which is on your list? Here is a list of excellent resources to use in your search. Offline: ˇConsumer Reports Magazine ˇAuto Week magazine ˇYour local newspaper's auto section ˇLocal dealers Online: ˇConsumer Reports - requires a subscription just likerepparttar 102775 magazine. ˇEdmunds.com ˇKelly Blue Book ˇNADA guide book ˇCar.com After your research is done you should have a clear picture of which car is right for you. What do you say? Clear as mud? Well take a step back and if you have 2 vehicles which are comparable you will then have to resort to one ofrepparttar 102776 following. Go with your gut feeling. You knowrepparttar 102777 one which says getrepparttar 102778 Porsche notrepparttar 102779 Yugo. Ask your wife, husband or SO. (you might want to let them in onrepparttar 102780 decision a little earlier than this if they will be drivingrepparttar 102781 car too.) Flip a coin. Ask your god for some divine intervention? Good luck!

Kevin Schappell maintains http://www.carbuyersclub.com where he gives advice on car maintenance, buying, selling, insurance, and financing. A mechanical engineer and car expert, Kevin has decided to spend his online time helping others learn about automobiles.


Making the dealer an offer

Written by Kevin Schappell


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Makingrepparttar offer: Explain torepparttar 102774 salesman that you have researchedrepparttar 102775 dealer's invoice price and any incentives they get from sellingrepparttar 102776 car and you have calculatedrepparttar 102777 price you are willing to pay. How much over invoice should you offer? 4% - 6% has been a good number. I would offer 4% over invoice if you trustrepparttar 102778 dealerships service department and plan on getting your car serviced there. Why offer them less if you like their service? Well they will end up making more money on your inrepparttar 102779 end by servicing your car. Make sure you mention this torepparttar 102780 salesman; it's a good bargaining chip. What next? Wait......... if they do not takerepparttar 102781 deal, politely leave your name and phone number and go home. Better yet go to another dealer and see if they are willing to take your offer. Remember you can always go back and they can always call you when they realize you will not be buying on impulse and really mean business. You have spent hours researching, why throw that away buy getting nervous and signing a deal you do not feel is fair.

Kevin Schappell maintains http://www.carbuyersclub.com where he gives advice on car maintenance, buying, selling, insurance, and financing. A mechanical engineer and car guy, Kevin has decided to spend his online time helping others learn about automobiles.


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