subject: Buying A New Car Can Be Easy And Affordable [print this page] Are you ready to purchase a new car? If so, be sure you spend a little time preparing for your car buying negotiations. A little research and preparation can help you get the best possible deal.
After you have decided which make and model of car you want, check out the manufacturer website. Most have an option where you can "build" the car you want, adding or subtracting whatever features you need or want. After you have built the car, the manufacturer usually shows the MSRP or Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. This is the price that the dealer would love to have, but it is a price that you almost never have to pay if you negotiate.
It also is a good idea to check out other similar cars from other manufacturers. This is a good way not only to comparison shop, but also to open your mind to other possibilities. Always consider the repair records, gas mileage and other costly items when deciding what to purchase and make sure those costs fit into your budget.
Trading in your used car is not always the best option. Sometimes you can get a better deal selling the car privately or selling it to a used car dealership. Whatever option you choose, don't go into the negotiation process without first learning the true value of your trade in. Start with its Blue Book Value and then head over to a couple dealerships and ask the used car salesmen what they would pay for your used car.
There are several things you should bring with you when you negotiate a new car purchase. Make sure you have all the information about your trade-in handy, so you can show the dealer you did your research. Because credit reporting agencies will lower your credit score the more companies request your report, bring your own credit report. You can request this information and it does not affect your score at all. In addition, it is a good idea to bring your own pen, paper and calculator. That way you can write down all the information for yourself and do your own calculations. This is a big purchase, so come prepared.
There are many more tricks of the car buying trade that you can use to save you thousands off the MSRP - from the best days to buying a car to learning how to read certain codes that will tell you if a car might be easier to purchase from the dealer at a much lower price. To find out more about the insider tips and learn why you never have to pay full price for a new car, check out the Car Buying Insider site.
