seraphim
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+1. Exactly what I've done, and would recommend. Though I don't hate working with dealers, it's all a game, and it's fun if you know how to play it well. I've actually helped other family members buy cars, happy to help.
- Never, never, never let them know they have exactly what you want. I give a range of colors and options I'll accept, you don't want to say gas to X color with Y options exactly - if they have it, they know they've got you cornered.
- And if they tell you, 'come back after you've been to all the others, and we'll match/beat the other dealers price,' - I always tell them 'I won't be back, so you might want to give me your best price now' and walk out if they don't. They know they can call you if they want your sale. And I won't take an offer that just matches another dealer, doesn't seem fair to me, I'd go back to the first dealer that made the best offer. YMMV
- Timing can be a factor. End of a month, end of a quarter, especially in slow months (winter where I am) can yield lower prices. Late March can be ideal where I am...
I don't hate dealers either; they are trying to make a living and make the best profit margin they can. Just like FA's, except FA's siphon money off you for life. Car dealers just do it for one sale - unless you buy into extended service contracts lol