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I have used and heartily recommend Dennis Monroe at Priority Assist. His fee
is low and the quotes he gave me were the best I could get.
My experience is that Monroe's service is a net savings, and is much easier and comforting than negotiating at the dealership. Dennis Monroe advertises that "Priority Assist is a car buying service offering personal service, great prices, and guidance of the process from beginning to end." I certainly agree. Dennis Monroe, as they say, "is a deal!"
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Car buyers beware! Read about "Payment Packing" on car loans. Also, if you are financing a purchase, you want to verify the monthly amount, and you have a Java 1.1 enabled browser such as Internet Explorer 4.0, you can calculate your monthly payment schedule on the Car Loan Payment Calculation web page. |
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The auto market is rapidly changing. This site is dedicated to helping the consumer
use the internet to revolutionize the car purchasing experience.
Use this site now to get information on models, financing, and prices. In the future
you will be able to use this site for everything you will need to purchase a new or used car,
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Yes, but this one is different. I bought a 2001 Toyota Tacoma in August, 2001.
It was an enlightening experience for even a knowledgeable car buyer such as
myself. In just a few short
paragraphs, I can summarize all that you need to know.
In short, getting the best deal takes time and patience. You have to go to many stores and talk to the sales staff. The sales people know the game, and will delay you as much as possible to exhaust your patience. Contrary to advertising, there are no short cuts, except for the buying service, as described above. But that has a cost too, as it should have, since it is saving you time. The best advice I can give is to ignore all the other car buying advice that includes the invoice price. For example, the supposedly smart buyer will "not negotiate down from the MSRP (manufacturer's suggested retail price), but should negotiate up from the invoice price." Bad idea. A better idea is to simply be a price taker from the dealerships. Ignore the invoice price. It means nothing, and laugh if anyone mentions it. The truth is that the only price that counts is the price at which someone is willing to sell. That price can be anything: above or below invoice, above or below book. It all depends on capricious perceptions of the market by the seller and buyer. There is a ton of information out there on invoice, trade-in, and book value prices. Retrieve what you can, but don't believe a decimal point of it. The only method for getting the best deal is to go to a dealership and ask for the lowest price on the model you want. Then walk away. (Don't forget to say "Have a nice day.") Once you get at least three prices for a comparably equipped model, call or go back and see if they can "improve" their offers (not just meet the lowest offer). Once you get a "no" from everyone, take the lowest offer. It is that simple. Take your time. You are investing a large chunk of money when buying a car; invest time in negotiating. You are spending your money, and the repairs or depreciation will be your headache. Don't accept pressure to buy now, and don't allow yourself to be confused over models, features, and prices. Write down information, and get competitive offers. Don't buy until you are certain that you understand the trade-offs in cost and features. This web site is dedicated to helping consumers. But all the information available will not help a consumer who is not willing to aggressively negotiate for the best deal. Good luck, and we welcome email on your purchasing questions or experiences. |
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General Information Auto-By-Tel Accepts online requests for price quotes each week. Auto Moto Serving the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. AutoPage Online Serving both automobile consumers and the service industry in general. AutoSite A "clearinghouse of consumer automotive information." Auto Trader Search 500,000 vehicles online. AutoWeb Interactive Information on dealers, new cars, used cars, autos wanted, and more. Beat the Car Salesman Welcome to the car salesman's worst nightmare! Get free money saving advice for buying or leasing any new automobile or truck from consumer advocate Michael Royce. The Car Connection The Car Connection is the Web's automotive authority, with weekly updates of news, reviews, and opinions from around the world. We've got late-breaking news, the hottest spy pictures, expert advice from racer Bob Bondurant and others, and tools the help you buy your next car. CarMax CarPrices.com CarSmart.com Offers classifieds and consumers buyers guides. Cars.com The simple way to buy a new or used car. CarsDirect.com "CarsDirect.com is an automotive resource website that allows consumers to buy and sell vehicles, conduct research on various past/current/upcoming models, and even get financing information and apply for auto loans for their vehicle." Car Talk Classifieds Dealernet.com Provides quotes and a search for dealers to see what's in stock at 6,483 car dealerships across the United States. Internet Auto Guide Provides quotes and reviews. Internet Classifieds 2000 Microsoft CarPoint Consumers Automobile Research Services Car buying and leasing service. Member of National Association of Buyer's Agents. Consumer advocate company aimed at assisting the car buying consumer locate and purchase vehicles a the lowest cost. DealerNet Your link to over 700 dealers nationwide. Edmunds Download reports on cars of your choice that include a brief critical review, a description of the car's standard equipment and warranty, as well as performance data, interior and exterior dimensions, insurance ratings, fuel-consumption ratings, and both invoice and suggested retail prices for the car and its options. IntelliChoice Includes feature that will tell you if the lease you may be considering is really a good deal. J.D. Power & Associates Kelley Blue Book Look4 Cars Look4Cars is a dealer locator service. Our goal is to become the largest new and pre-owned automobile dealership listing on the internet. |
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