Sunday, February 8, 2009

New car buying tips - Toyota corolla 2009 XLE?

New car buying tips - Toyota corolla 2009 XLE?

I do not have experience in buying new car from dealership. i checked few websites like - msnauto.com, yahooauto.com, kbb.com etc. there are msrp and invoice price given for new car. when i called few dealers they always gave price over the phone more than msrp. i do not know how to negotiate and to what price level.also my trade in 2001 corolla ce as per kbb (old car) value no dealers is ready to give. they mostly give less than 40% of kbb value. i do not know how to get best price out of my old vehiclecan you give some suggestion to make a perfect deal ?

New Car! (and sister) by jacqueline-w.
Another shot of my pretty new car... and my sister who wants to be in every picture I take... guess I should be glad for such a willing subject.



Both the msrp and the dealer invoice price are artificial numbers. you can pay a fee $14 to $20 to various companies that will show you how much a dealer pays and exactly how much a car with the options cost. consumer reports has one 1-800-332-6331. you figure out what car you want with what options then you go to different dealers and see what prices they give you. at some point tell them this is how much your willing to pay and if they say that is low, walk out go somewhere else. when you find a car at the price you want, make the deal and arrange the financing or payment then bring in the used car. you never want to even mention a trade b4 the price is agreed on because they will juggle the figures knowing the value of your trade. you can buy cars today online without ever going to the dealership they can deliver them to your house. but always drive a car b4 you buy it. go to a dealership or even call ahead and tell them you want to test drive a car. the best price you will get for a used car is buy selling it yourself to a private party as you have learned the dealer will give you less than 50% of it's actual value.

Mom's new car covered in leaves by Francesca....
It seemed like the tree in front of our house decided to lose all of its leaves at once. Mom's brand new car is completely covered.



Hi. i am looking to buy a new honda accord coupe ex-v6 (manual) and obviously, the price is making me think extra hard. i live in nyc and visited a local authorized honda dealership.. they told me it would run me about 26k. msrp is 27,500. i dont know whether this is a nice price or not.. but i know that taxes are going to kill me and probably run me at least 30k with these people. (p.s.- i am financing probably most or all of it) now i was considering going to another state and buying it (even if i have to fly there and drive back), but am i going to have problems registering it here in ny? this is my first time buying a new car so i'd appreciate some nice advice in how i should approach dealers in other states... meaning i dont want to go to another state just to test drive, not buy and come home. even if i was to buy it from another state, which state around me is closest and cheaper??another question is, my fico (credit score) is about 630. what rate should i expect? thank you!

New car buying tips - Toyota corolla 2009 XLE?

New car buying tips

New car buying tips? its my first time, be gentle lol?

Little background on myself - I am 21 and make about 35k a year in the St. Louis MO area and I'm looking to buy my first 'new' car. for the past 6 years I have been driving the car i bought outright for 1500 dollars, so it was a simple transaction.

only trouble is I really have no idea how to go about the whole thing to get the best deal. I inquired about a vehicle back in March and discovered my credit is pretty bad due to me being so young and the dealership tried to take advantage, but i told the salesman and the finance guy they could just suck lemons for all i care.


I recommend waiting. The bailout is not going to do anything to stimulate sales. In the dead of winter in Missouri they will be hungry to sell a car in February.

Also, don't rule out buying from a private party. A 2-4 year old used car will be just as reliable as new and cost alot less than new. Craigslist is a great place to locate private party sales.

New car buying tips? its my first time, be gentle lol?

My New Car ;-) .....I wish!!!! by Sandmania.
Hey everyone. Hope you are all well...I am still alive and kicking. I have been extra busy over the past month or so with my normal day job, various ongoing projects, studio photography and opening a pub,amongst other things....I gotta pay for this new car somehow you know..... ;-)

I'll be catching up with all of your streams in the next few days..no doubt I have missed some great shots from you guys/gals.