[Bobcuse]

Originally Posted by John_W

Last year I wanted to buy a car that was new on the market, a Turbo Veloster and only 700 were brought over from Japan on the first ship and dealers were only get one or none at all. Jenkins Hyundai wasn't getting any and I didn't care if the dealer was a little ways away. So I went on AutoTrader.com, I typed in the make, model, engine, transmission, and a 100 mile distance from this zip code. I didn't want black or red, only silver or white. After two weeks a silver model popped up at Red Hoagland Hyundai in Winter Haven. I called them on the phone, the internet salesman walked out to the car with the phone and answered any questions I had. I then told him to hold it, I'll be there in two hours.

Autotrader also gives the price of what your present car is worth on trade and what I should pay for the new car. After arriving at the dealer, I drove the car, told the salesman what I would pay and how much I wanted for my trade. After he left the room, he returned in 30 seconds and said we have a deal. I drove the car home that day, this is what it looks like, I paid $22,600.

Great post John. That's exactly what I will do next time I buy a new one. Thanks!