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10 Tips: How To Buy a New Car - Here are 10 time-tested new-car buying tips culled from Inside Line's collective experience, which includes buying hundreds of new cars both professionally and as individuals — not to mention some experience working inside dealerships.(more)

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#1 of 42 Article Comments - 10 Tips: How To Buy a New Car by KarenS HOST

Sep 03, 2009 (8:30 am)

We buy a lot of new cars here at Inside Line. Usually about six to 10 per year for our long-term test fleet, including our most recent purchase, a silver 2010 Chevy Camaro SS. Buy that many cars and trucks and you learn how to do it right. You learn how to make the deal and not get burned.
 
10 Tips: How To Buy a New Car

#2 of 42 Re: Article Comments - 10 Tips: How To Buy a New Car [KarenS] by volvomax

Sep 03, 2009 (8:49 am)

Replying to: KarenS (Sep 03, 2009 8:30 am)
Nice picture. Way to perpetrate a stereotype.
 
Of course, if you didn't,there wouldn't be an Edmunds.

#3 of 42 Re: Article Comments - 10 Tips: How To Buy a New Car [volvomax] by tidester

Sep 03, 2009 (9:34 am)

Replying to: volvomax (Sep 03, 2009 8:49 am)
But what did you think of the tips?
 
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper

#4 of 42 Re: Article Comments - 10 Tips: How To Buy a New Car [volvomax] by jipster

Sep 03, 2009 (10:34 am)

Replying to: volvomax (Sep 03, 2009 8:49 am)
Nice picture. Way to perpetrate a stereotype.
 
Ouch... no kidding. The picture of the pink suit wearing salesmen with greasy slicked back hair and grinning like the cat who just ate the canary was a bit over the top.
 
I liked the part of walking when becoming uncomfortable with the deal for any reason (taken from my book). The part of "Beware of the F & I Guy" I didn't really agree with. The part of saying no to everything the F & I guys offers is questionable. I do think extended warranties and some service contracts are good for some people.The undercoating, mop n glow, dust and rust stuff are not worth buying.
 
They could have added a part about how to negotiate/deal/handle dealer add-ons (i.e mud flaps, pin stripping) and doc. fees. Nothing on how to submit an "Out the Door" offer.

#5 of 42 Re: Article Comments - 10 Tips: How To Buy a New Car [jipster] by volvomax

Sep 03, 2009 (11:15 am)

Replying to: jipster (Sep 03, 2009 10:34 am)
Yup, typical regurgitated nonsense.
Wonder what they paid for the Camaro?

#6 of 42 Re: Article Comments - 10 Tips: How To Buy a New Car [volvomax] by british_rover

Sep 03, 2009 (11:18 am)

Replying to: volvomax (Sep 03, 2009 11:15 am)
I never read the article but I assume they say somewhere in there as they usually break down pricing on their intro articles.
 
Sometimes it just says they paid TMV for it and they leave it at that.

#7 of 42 All I Can Say is... by oldfarmer50

Sep 03, 2009 (12:45 pm)

...what the heck did the F&I guy ever do to you to deserve that?

#8 of 42 Re: Article Comments - 10 Tips: How To Buy a New Car [tidester] by alamocity

Sep 03, 2009 (2:02 pm)

Replying to: tidester (Sep 03, 2009 9:34 am)
The tips themselves are good, especially for those who have no clue how to purchase a vehicle.

#9 of 42 Re: Article Comments - 10 Tips: How To Buy a New Car [alamocity] by jipster

Sep 03, 2009 (2:17 pm)

Replying to: alamocity (Sep 03, 2009 2:02 pm)
Not much in practical advice on where to start an offer, target price, and how to negotiate. Just here is Edmunds invoice, retail and TMV... that's it.

#10 of 42 Re: Article Comments - 10 Tips: How To Buy a New Car [jipster] by volvomax

Sep 03, 2009 (4:43 pm)

Replying to: jipster (Sep 03, 2009 2:17 pm)
Not much in practical advice on where to start an offer, target price, and how to negotiate. Just here is Edmunds invoice, retail and TMV... that's it
 
Of course, article is just designed to reinforce the Edmunds brand.

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