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Old 09-15-2020, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by VApeople View Post
The most important thing is to choose the kind of car you truly want to own.

Then compute the out-the door price you are willing to pay.

Go to a dealer that has the car you want to buy and offer your price.

If they do not accept your price after ten minutes, leave.

For example, last year we wanted to trade in our 2005 Honda Accord and buy a new Toyota RAV4. We offered $25K plus our Honda. They just talked for about 5 minutes, so we got up and started to leave. Then they said they would accept our offer.

We wrote them a check for $25K and drove the new car home.

Yes, it really was that simple.
I agree. It is that simple. I have done it several times. You just need to be willing to walk out the door.