| Right Time To Buy Cars |
| By Credit Federal |
Published
07/16/2008
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Auto Loan
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Buy A Car While the Time is Right and the Pickings are Ripe
Because prices are high and the economy is uncertain, Consumers have the upper hand in regards to dealing with retailers who desperately seek business. Because of fuel prices, car dealerships are have a very difficult time find buyers for gas guzzlers like trucks and SUVs. Many dealerships; in fact, won't accept such vehicles as trade-ins towards the purchase of a new vehicle, simply because they know it will be tough for them to resell. And it's not only gas guzzlers that are difficult to sell, but all vehicles due to a poor economy and the bad credit crisis. In this type of situation, consumers have the upper hand and can get some fabulous car deals, for gas-saving cars and especially for trucks and SUVs.
Manufacturers are offering huge incentives and are working furiously to unload their inventories. Of course that may make some dealerships try to make the bulk of their revenue from a handfull of unwary customers, so be wary.
Free tips for getting the best car dealership deal:
- Know what you should pay for the car you want, which should be between the sticker price and the dealer cost. Of course popularity (demand) for the model may affect the cost. Consumer Reports and Edmunds.com can assist you, and you can get a good feel for a fair price by researching the internet.
- Get the best incentive deal. It's tough to choose between a cash rebate or a low interest rate. A $1,000 rebate sounds very enticing, but if the financed amount (after downpayment) is over $15,000, the lower interest rate may be more valuable over the long term in total money saved. The larger the loan amount, the greater the savings with a lower interest rate.
- Get a car club membership. Warehouse clubs like Costco and Sam's Club and memberships like the American Automobile Association can offer you a discount off the sticker price without dealing with car dealership hassles. These programs; however, usually work with only one dealer per car line in a particular area, hence there's no competition. Even if you get a good price through the program, it stil might not be the best price available in your area.
Apply online for a new auto loan or a used car loan, or for an auto refinance loan. Get more free tips on how to get the best car dealership deal, plus options for a new car down payment.
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