philw@tekcae.UUCP (Philip White) (02/12/85)
I saw some discussion on net.auto a while back about the discounts
you could get from a new car's list price by haggling.
My question is, does the expected discount change for a special-ordered
car compared to one already on the lot? Can you get a better discount
on a car already there, or does it not matter much?
Notice that I said "special-ordered", as in "from the factory", as in
"domestic US manufacturers only" (I think). I plan to special-order
a Lancer, the reason for my question.
I can summarize to the net any responses mailed to me, and I'm mainly
interested in your true-life experiences in dealing with the dealers.
Phil White Tektronix, Beaverton, OR, USA
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ARPAnet: philw.tek@csnet-relaywunder@wdl1.UUCP (02/24/85)
For good advice on car-buying read this book:
Don't Get Taken Every Time
Remar Sutton
Penguin Books
It has info like:
How is credit union interest different from bank interest?
How can I intimidate car salesman?
What is the dealer cost for this car?
(the answer to the last one is, buy a copy of Edmunds {Domestic,Foreign}
Car Prices) The book covers buying new or used cars, and selling your
own car, shopping for loans, and so on.
This is a *really* good book. I have loaned my copy to three or four
people, and every one of them has thanked me profusely.
wunderwoodtankus@hsi.UUCP (02/26/85)
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You can also try the book entitled 'How To Buy A Car'. It is also buy a former
salesman who "tells all". I forget the guy's name but found it MUCH more helpfulthan Sutton's book and it only goes for $3.95.
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" For every word there is a song upon which inspiration lies ..."
Ed Tankus
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Snail: Health Systems Int'l, 100 Broadway, New Haven, CT 06511tankus@hsi.UUCP (02/27/85)
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The guy who wrote, 'How to Buy a Car' is James R. Ross.
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" For every word there is a song upon which inspiration lies ..."
Ed Tankus
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Snail: Health Systems Int'l, 100 Broadway, New Haven, CT 06511knight@nmtvax.UUCP (02/28/85)
I agree with this assessment of Remar Sutton's book. It has LOADS of good information. If you must buy a new car, read this book, and take its advice. Me, I flushed the nonsense and bought used from a private party the last time. God, (most) car salesmen are sleazy! Bob