Remember that your money is green wherever you take it.
Buying a car is more like a game you can win rather than lose.
The sales people at the car dealship want to sell you a car.

First, pick a car that you really want to buy. Then decide on the year, options
and mileage "if used" that you want. Using the internet as a tool you can search

and locate potential vehicles. Don't rule out cars that are outside of a 100 mile
radius. One or two days drive time is well worth the extra money saved!
The best way to look at this is that it will a great first new drive in your
new car.

When you approach the seller make it look like you have many options and
this visit is more like a last resort before the purchase. Never mention a
trade in even if you have one. This way you can work out a bottom end deal
and not get scammed on your vehicles value.

Once you narrow the playing field and pick the vehicle and negotiate a price
you may now want to magically realize you have a trade. Wash and vacuum your
car as you are trying to sell "unload" it to them afterall!

Once you get a final price, tell them you need to go home and think about it.
Never dive into it. Let them sweat it out. They will always pull the I need to talk to
my sales manager trick. You can do one up and pull the I have to talk to my better half
trick and use that as an excuse to step away and think.

Feel very free to call and suggest you can get the same car cheaper elsewhere but
you rather buy this one. It makes them worry and sometimes lowers the price.

Once you decide to buy , research your own financing as you may find a much
lower rate. You should also inquire about warrantys but do not hesistate to
look for warrantys outside of the dealership.

TEST DRIVE, TEST DRIVE, TEST DRIVE, you need to drive this car over a few
bumps and down the highway to get a feel for it. Maybe it doesnt give a good ride
or needs serious mechanical repair. A good rule is to find a speed bump. Drive over
it at about 5 mph and see if something falls off! Don't hesistate to ask if the vehicle
has been in an accident as well or if there are any maintenace records available.

Sometimes if you complain about poor braking or other problems they might do a
set of brake pads or balance the tires for you saving money for you later on.

By using these suggestions you can control the buying experience and
as always your money is green whereever you take it.

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