Originally Posted by BrianL99 (Post 2328532)

The post you quoted is 100% wrong. It is not fluid, in any way, shape or form.

The "month" for auto dealers ends on the "Last Reporting Day" of the month, per the manufacturers calendar. For internal accounting purposes, a dealer can do whatever he wants, but new car sales have always run on a monthly reporting cycle and are required to be reported that way.

All manufacturers in the US, require "monthly reporting" and they see monthly statements.

For internal purposes, *could* a dealer change his "accounting month"? Sort of, but it wouldn't really change the manufacturers' requirements regarding monthly reporting days (which is usually the first week day, after the end of the month).

Manufacturers will sometimes play with their "reporting month", internally.

Let's say the predicted #'s show that Honda is going to outsell Toyota for the month of October (because Toyota had a vehicle shortage). Toyota might finagle their October #'s because they already know they'll be #2 and move those sales into November, to show a huge "win".

None of that affects the dealer, because they are required to report all sales at the end of a calendar month (there are some nuances that have to do with the reporting [RDR cards]), but it's too esoteric for this discussion and not relevant.

Originally Posted by CarlR33 (Post 2327973)

Your loosing your azz on a new car either way so buy used and let others take the hit on a new car, IMO.

Originally Posted by BrianL99 (Post 2327911)

What's the point?

That automobile prices are negotiable, just like homes, repairs and most any big ticket items?

Originally Posted by spd2918 (Post 2328796)

I am a car geek. I have helped several non-automotive friends buy new cars. I help them find the right car for them (lots of test drives) and then i research current prices. When it come time to negotiate, they wait in the lounge.

I should offer my services for a modest fee. I bet for $250 I could save people thousands.

Originally Posted by Lindawc (Post 2330618)

Can’t view it. Says the video is private.

Originally Posted by BrianL99 (Post 2330625)

Dealers LOVE "car geeks". To steal a line from someone else's post, "the car geeks are playing checkers and the automobile dealers are playing chess".

Originally Posted by spd2918 (Post 2330709)

Could you explain your insult? I have been very sucessful negotiating deals for myself and others. If one believes TruCar stats, I paid the least of any reported buyer of a 2017 Ford F150 King Ranch.

Originally Posted by BrianL99 (Post 2330727)

Sorry you felt insulted. After 50 years in the auto industry, I was merely pointing out the fact, that customers who identify themselves as "car geeks" are one of the industries favorite customers and generally, very easy to sell to.

Congratulations on your 2017 Ford Pickup!

As for TrueCar (I assume that's what you meant, as "TruCar" is a company in India, that doesn't really exist yet), I wouldn't recommend their stock. Their IPO went off at about $9/share if I remember correct and their business model fizzled and never caught on. Their stock has been under $3 for while.

Originally Posted by CarlR33 (Post 2327973)

Your loosing your azz on a new car either way so buy used and let others take the hit on a new car, IMO.