| Does it make any difference? Sure it does, it doesn't | | | | just how much you'll pay for a car. Their judgment can |
| matter whether you plan on buying a new or used car | | | | be wrong but you could also end up paying more. |
| certain times of week, month or year can get you a | | | | However incentive periods should be used to get the |
| large discount, more equipment and overall better deal. | | | | best deal possible. |
| For example, it is much better to buy a convertible in | | | | So when is the best time to buy a car? |
| the fall or winter, after the season for them is over | | | | 1) During weekdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. |
| (unless you live in California or Florida). At those times | | | | Middle of the week, no rush, both you and a dealer will |
| people are looking to buy family cars, SUVs and cars | | | | be more relaxed. Because there was no rush and |
| that are more practical. Also convertible owners are | | | | probably only a 1-2 sales have been made the dealer |
| planning on selling their pets after one last season of | | | | might offer you a better price. |
| cruising together. Also dealers are looking to get rid of | | | | 2) At the end of the month. Most dealerships keep |
| this season cars and make room for those coming up. | | | | track of their monthly car sales, also at that time |
| One small downside to this is that you will not have | | | | bonuses are paid to top sellers so each of them will |
| that much choice at your disposal, most of the most | | | | try to sell as much as possible. Also if month or |
| wanted models and colors will be sold out. But it can all | | | | several months have not been very good, they will |
| be remedied with a little persistence and willingness to | | | | fear being laid off and will try their best to sell |
| compromise. | | | | something. |
| Most people wait for sales to begin and then go and | | | | Keep in mind that dealerships set sale targets based |
| shop for deals, but you do not need to wait, with | | | | on how many cars they sell not on the profits made |
| negotiation you can get a better deal almost anytime. | | | | per each car, but ;) the car profits do influence |
| Most manufacturers offer incentives at certain parts | | | | commissions to the sellers. |
| of a year, and even if you can get a good deal at | | | | 3) When you have ample time for this. Do not rush, set |
| almost any time of a year you should prepare for this | | | | aside a day or two just for this. If you can take a day |
| and cease it. | | | | off from your work for this. |
| Dealers car prices are available for negotiation at any | | | | And at the end the best time for car buying is naturally |
| time during year. It often happens that people end up | | | | when you need one. You'll be surprised how many |
| paying more when waiting for a sale time. At that time | | | | people wait for the last minute to buy a car and get |
| lots of people are shopping for cars and looking for | | | | ripped off. Also from the day you buy one try and set |
| deals so dealers can get away with calculating to | | | | some money aside each month so the next time you |
| whom they should sell car. | | | | go and buy a car you'll have more opportunities before |
| In other words they'll look you up and down and judge | | | | you. |