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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think the best approach is first figure out exactly what make/model/extras you want. If you go test drive, try not to engage and don’t give them your cell number.

Then go home and get on the computer and try to figure how many cars there are within 200 miles of your house that meet your criteria. If there are only 2-3, then you don’t have much bargaining power. If there are al lot more, that is better.  Then send emails to a handful of dealerships that you know have the a car you want, and state what you want and see what they offer in terms of price. DO NOT speak on the phone or in person to anyone. Just negotiate thru email. Once you reach an agreement with a dealer, then go in and complete the transaction.
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This is exactly how it’s done. Very low stress! I actually find it really fun to negotiate. I’m getting ready to help my soon to graduate daughter and recognize the car world has changed but I’m still confident we will get a good deal. Don’t ever assume you have reached rock bottom until you have gone back to everyone who gave you a quote.

While I like the no haggle of Fitzgeralds, their price has always been one of the higher ones for every car we shopped. It’s a shame because I have wanted to give them our business. I don’t even attempt Darcars because we had a terrible experience with them long ago. Otherwise, it often is just the luck of the draw with whether you like the salesperson or not. Since we do the entire haggle by internet we only have to spend time with them once.

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