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The dealerships are just an arms length b*ch of the automaker Just remember these simple things when buying a car at a dealership 1. Don’t play 4 square, cut
by 486sx33 2y ago
The dealerships are just an arms length b*ch of the automaker
Just remember these simple things when buying a car at a dealership
1. Don’t play 4 square, cut to the chase. If they ask if youre paying cash or financing say you are open to either option, but focus on the bottom dollar
2. Whoever you’re talking to is not the person you’re negotiating with, they are just a front. This is the case with most retail sales including windows, flooring, siding, and curtains. The first time the guy pauses and has to ask or talk to a manager is the first time you’ve actually negotiated anything. The first time they “ask their manager” they might just go for coffee. Don’t just accept that they leave their office to talk to the manager, watch where they go. Find a reason for them to leave the room at least 3 times.
3. Even if you don’t think you are you’re going to end up in “the box” it’s harder to say no to a female statically so you may end up with a woman. Don’t be hung up on gender, ask questions, don’t get bullied. If your question doesn’t get answered, don’t move to the next topic.
4. Just watch the movie “Used Cars” it’s fun. Do not think it’s all a joke
5. In the words of “Casino” (1995) . It’s all been arranged to get your money.
- photonbeam 2y agoIf they ask to talk to their manager then just talk to the manager yourself, no point negotiating with someone who lacks authority
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- more_corn 2y agoHow about the only winning move is not to play? Go to your credit union and get a loan you can afford. go find a private party seller. buy a used car that’s a few years old, in excellent condition and has low miles. You’ll be a lot happier and richer.
- seoulmetro 2y ago>buy a used car that’s a few years old, in excellent condition and has low miles. Most people don't have the skill to understand what excellent condition is, and it can often look the same as about to die condition.
- orev 2y agoWhich is why part of the process is to take the vehicle to a mechanic for a pre-purchase inspection. It will cost you a few hundred.
- seoulmetro 2y agoAnd then doing that with several cars leaves you more out of pocket than just relying on a dealer. Not to mention most people won't want to take their car to every buyers mechanic... Yes... car sales are complex and not straight forward.
- pdimitar 2y agoI don't have the skills and experience to recognize an almost new car, and for all I know I might be getting something that's going to last just 1000km.
- pas 2y agohere in the EU ~5 years of "factory warranty"[0] seems very common, so lot of people buy a 2-4 years old one. the previous owner had all the reasons to keep it maintained, so they are in good quality. [0] of course a lot of things are not covered by it, as the manufacturer claims it's "wear and tear" related, but that's the usual scumbaggery, and applies to new cars in the same way anyway
- pdimitar 2y agoI don't doubt it makes sense on paper, but here in Eastern Europe some people live and breathe scamming others. It's the nature of business in poor countries, sadly.
- tim333 2y agoI don't know how it is in the US but in the UK when buying new cars I've gone online and looked at the new cars for cheap ads. You can often click and have the one you want delivered to your door for a reasonable amount cheaper than the dealer price. I haven't bought new for a while though. My current one was like 12% of the new price at 12 years old and works fine.
- datavirtue 2y agoWhen they leave to go see their manager I leave while they are in the back. I don't shop at dealerships that do that shit. It is an old manipulation for suckers. I grew up running around a Ford dealership. The sales people had a book that showed the complete financial picture of each vehicle and they knew what they needed to sell them for. Anything else is a game that is playing your ignorance and leveraging your inexperience.
- cainxinth 2y agoI was a fan of King of Cars. It was a 2006 reality show set at Towbin Dodge in Nevada, the top selling Dodge dealership in the world. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_of_Cars https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_of_Cars