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[quote=Anonymous]Have you been to true car.com? I found it useful.

Here's what I did: 
* I called every single dealer in a hundred mile radius and told them I was buying a car today. They all tried to get me to come in. I said no and explained they could give me their rock bottom price and whomever had the lowest price in an hour got me. I also told them I was financing. (They get more $$$ if they sell you financing)

* A lot of dealers won't like this... but you will find some who will play ball. Of a dozen dealers a few quoted me awful prices, a few threw out good deals and one gave me a great deal.

* Contrary to popular belief, December is generally not a good month to go, it's among the highest in vehicle sales.

* I then took a drive there, now having negotiated a good price on the car, I then negotiated on the trade in - ideally get a written offer from someone else first. The minute they try to lowball the trade in, tell them you've got a better offer and if theyll match.

* as for financing, it's basically all the same. I didn't haggle any of that because it's not worth it to me (a 2 percent loan is nothing) and because frankly they don't have wiggle room.

* You ate right that too many inquires can damage your credit score, but the impacts are generally mild unless you go nuts. [/quote]

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