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Jackie C
Whenever I go car shopping I get anxiety as soon as the salesman walks to me. They always suck me in with their sweet talk and I am a genuinly nice person so I have a hard time being tough. How do you haggle with a salesman when you are anxious and timid? Also, on new cars, how much can you expect them to shave off the price. I am looking at a car that is ticket price 22195.
Answer
Educate yourself so you dont have to feel vulnerable. check out edmunds.com and read all the tips and advice until you know the difference between MSRP, invoice, dealer incentives and holdbacks. you can even get an idea how much the options cost in your area using the zip code/pricing options. you should be able to get a car for invoice ( which is still not what the dealer paid for it- they are still making money on it then!) this is why you need to know what is actually going on behind the salesmans pitch. and beware when he has to go and "ask his manager" about giving you a deal. he knows just what he can sell it for and it is a power play. Beware.
Also, Consumer reports, has a service that for $14.00, will give you a reasonable price for what you are looking for. They also have excellent reviews and ratings for new and used cars, repair history, way better and more knowledgable than what i would ever know what to look out for in a new car.
Also, check out the websites for the manufacturer/dealer of whatever car you are looking for. We bought a Mazda 3 a few years ago and saved money by purchasing one from a dealer that had just the model/ options we were looking for right on the lot. buying off the lot is always cheaper. I did have to drive 3 hours to go pick it up, but actually bought it over the phone as i already knew what i wanted and what i should pay- i had also made (ridiculously low ) offers to other dealers that had what i nearly wanted, to see what they would go for. then i used this info to play the dealers against each other - "well so and so will sell it for "X" etc", and they all wanted to make the deal. BTW, never purchase the additional things they try and talk you into after the price is set. it is a rip off, you can scotchguard your seats with a spray can from the store and it works just as well..... GL and happy shopping. ..... oh, and dont be in a hurry, make a good choice.
Educate yourself so you dont have to feel vulnerable. check out edmunds.com and read all the tips and advice until you know the difference between MSRP, invoice, dealer incentives and holdbacks. you can even get an idea how much the options cost in your area using the zip code/pricing options. you should be able to get a car for invoice ( which is still not what the dealer paid for it- they are still making money on it then!) this is why you need to know what is actually going on behind the salesmans pitch. and beware when he has to go and "ask his manager" about giving you a deal. he knows just what he can sell it for and it is a power play. Beware.
Also, Consumer reports, has a service that for $14.00, will give you a reasonable price for what you are looking for. They also have excellent reviews and ratings for new and used cars, repair history, way better and more knowledgable than what i would ever know what to look out for in a new car.
Also, check out the websites for the manufacturer/dealer of whatever car you are looking for. We bought a Mazda 3 a few years ago and saved money by purchasing one from a dealer that had just the model/ options we were looking for right on the lot. buying off the lot is always cheaper. I did have to drive 3 hours to go pick it up, but actually bought it over the phone as i already knew what i wanted and what i should pay- i had also made (ridiculously low ) offers to other dealers that had what i nearly wanted, to see what they would go for. then i used this info to play the dealers against each other - "well so and so will sell it for "X" etc", and they all wanted to make the deal. BTW, never purchase the additional things they try and talk you into after the price is set. it is a rip off, you can scotchguard your seats with a spray can from the store and it works just as well..... GL and happy shopping. ..... oh, and dont be in a hurry, make a good choice.
How much does a car seat cost?
Splendidly
I need to buy a car seat for a toy drive i'm participating in for a child who really needs one- how much do they usually cost and where can I find an affordable, nice one?
The child is 3 years old Btw.
Answer
Most important is do *not* buy a used car seat. It may not be an option with a toy drive... but it is important to keep in mind in any case. You should only use a used seat if you know it's history and have run it through the 'checklist' found on the website in my 'source' box below.
I would also avoid a seat with an 'overhead shield'... these have proven to be less safe but they sell so they are still on the market many places. Beyond that any new carseat you buy will be safe for the child *if used correctly*... so I would focus on trying to find one that is easy to use.
Myself... I can only afford the most basic seats, but I work very hard to use them properly. I tend to get mine at Walmart for $40-50... but of course you really need to decide just what age/size child you are shopping for before you get an exact brand/price recommendation.
I'd go here: http://www.cpsafety.com/default.aspx And check out their 'shopping guides'. They are fabulous for giving the 'basics' on shopping for a good affordable seat and giving info on some of the nice features that are available if you feel you can afford to go a 'step up'. :)
Most important is do *not* buy a used car seat. It may not be an option with a toy drive... but it is important to keep in mind in any case. You should only use a used seat if you know it's history and have run it through the 'checklist' found on the website in my 'source' box below.
I would also avoid a seat with an 'overhead shield'... these have proven to be less safe but they sell so they are still on the market many places. Beyond that any new carseat you buy will be safe for the child *if used correctly*... so I would focus on trying to find one that is easy to use.
Myself... I can only afford the most basic seats, but I work very hard to use them properly. I tend to get mine at Walmart for $40-50... but of course you really need to decide just what age/size child you are shopping for before you get an exact brand/price recommendation.
I'd go here: http://www.cpsafety.com/default.aspx And check out their 'shopping guides'. They are fabulous for giving the 'basics' on shopping for a good affordable seat and giving info on some of the nice features that are available if you feel you can afford to go a 'step up'. :)
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