blackmask278 |
08-08-2007 10:58 AM |
Best times to buy cars are at the end of the month, when sales figures are tallied for the bonus checks for the salesmen, and especially at the end of the model year for HUGE incentives to move the cars (and the end of the year around December). A 2007 Honda will get a better price around October when the 2008's start to hit the lots. If you can wait until last week of December, you should get a salesman dying to get you to buy it. The dealership pays taxes at the end of the year for cars on the lot, so they are motivated to move them. Honda's are popular, so don't expect half price! Watch the sales pages in your local paper, comparison shop, Internet shop, and don't be afraid to walk out on the sale two or three times until you get what you want. Look at NADA.com for a good idea what the car should cost with options, and look at the previous year's model to see how much it depreciated. You should expect $2000-4000 depreciation, so be ready to haggle until you get what you want. They don't get paid until you buy the car, and they know you can get their car from another dealer through intradealer trades. Make them earn your business. Good Luck
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