best time of yr to buy a car?

dc5tunerx · 09-25-2007, 11:10 AM

just wondering is there a best time of year to buy a new car?

like is it better to by a fwd car in winter, awd car during summer?

better prices during different seasons of the year?

Clutchmaster · 09-25-2007, 11:14 AM

doesn't really matter...it's a ploy that's been used for years..the best time to buy is the last week or day of any month because the dealership have to close out the month and get as many units as they can. I say this cause I sell cars at one and the thing like there trying to get rid of X year to get more of Y year is bullshit there gonna get the new models anyways and some manufacturer may not even offer a huge rebate for the older models. end of the month and find out which is the oldest one of the one you want to buy too

dc5tunerx · 09-25-2007, 11:20 AM

reason im asking is i plan on getting a tw fA5 SI IN April/May of 08(right after winter) and i plan on keeping my abp dc5 type s. would they have somewhat better deals right after winter or right before winter?

si_dick · 09-25-2007, 11:24 AM

If your a good negotiator you should be able to get a good deal anytime of the year.

ryker · 09-25-2007, 11:58 AM

Right now and untill the 2007 are gone is when you can get the better price on the 2007 models. If you try and buy a 2008 model now expect to pay top price and way over the 2007 models.

But if the dealership knows the car is a hot seller then it comes down to supply and demand. or a hot color or a hot option package.

The first year of any new model typicall demands full price.

dc5tunerx · 09-25-2007, 12:02 PM

wonderi if its possible for a dealer to have a 07 4dr si in 08? even if its slighty used, certified pre owned, whatever there called these days

I Vtec, do you? · 09-25-2007, 12:32 PM

The best 'season' to buy a car in, is obviously, winter. Go during a bitterly cold part of the year. The reason I say this is because when I was looking at cars before my SI, I was looking during the Nov/Dec/Jan months, and it's freeezing in MN at that time. There were practically NO people out and about, walking through the car lots. I even had a good talk with a salesman who had just lost his job (worked at an electronics place, but best buy closed em down) and had just started this, and was telling me how tough it is during the winter because no one is car shopping. Desperation = desperate negotiating

KenB · 09-25-2007, 12:39 PM

Sept-Oct (when the previous model year is on the lot) and middle to end of December are when you will have the most negotiating power.

Silver Fox · 09-25-2007, 07:46 PM

To get low finance APR, best time is around end of August, as that's when they roll out the new year models and do things like 0.9% APR. So if you're financing, end of the car's year production date is ideal.

DMAC · 09-25-2007, 11:59 PM

I just bought my 08 civic EX sedan two weeks ago and I got it for less than what the prior dealer I went to wanted for an 07 LX sedan. I think it all depends on each individual dealers current situation, which is hard to predict, so my advice would just be to shop around.

***07mugencivic*** · 09-26-2007, 12:01 AM

i said around the end of the year......

Avenger · 09-26-2007, 12:42 AM

Octoberish when they're trying to clear out last year's models!

[ivi]07 · 09-26-2007, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryker

Right now and untill the 2007 are gone is when you can get the better price on the 2007 models. If you try and buy a 2008 model now expect to pay top price and way over the 2007 models.

But if the dealership knows the car is a hot seller then it comes down to supply and demand. or a hot color or a hot option package.

The first year of any new model typicall demands full price.

I bought mine 07 lx coupe about 4 weeks ago. My dealership was trying to sell all the 07 model before they receive a new inventory. They even put the msrp price as the sticker price...

I got mine about $1500 below msrp (plus tax, registration, etc..)

masouds · 09-27-2007, 12:27 AM

Give yourself plenty of time. If you have enough time, you can continue negotiations; You can do it online too; Lots of sites allow you to get multiple quotes from multiple dealers, who like to make the sale to you and beat each other prices. I managed to bring down the price on a MazdaSpeed3 (nice car, BTW) from 30k (above the MSRP) to 21.7k; The exhaust was a bit too loud for people sitting in the rear seat, ended up with Si and love the styling and subtleness :-)

saranglinux · 10-31-2007, 01:12 AM

i was offered a honda civic lx coupe for 18,800 after all the taxes and registration fee. Is this a good deal or could i get a better one?

dnv · 11-02-2007, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saranglinux

i was offered a honda civic lx coupe for 18,800 after all the taxes and registration fee. Is this a good deal or could i get a better one?

2008 I'm assuming right? It sounds about right because the Coupe is about 200 less than the Sedan.

I just got my 2008 Honda Civic LX Sedan for 19k OTD last saturday. 10/27/07

nastynogales · 11-02-2007, 01:49 PM

The perfect scenario would be....
The last day of the month, on a Monday, and it happens to be raining/snowing...

Worst scenario....
The first day of the month, on Friday/Sat/Sun, and it is sunny

I took my Mom to buy a Porsche last week - although it was a Sat. it was end of the month, and it happened to rain (weird because we live in So. Cal??) I was able to get the Navi installed free of charge.

Leonard1818 · 11-02-2007, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryker

Right now and untill the 2007 are gone is when you can get the better price on the 2007 models. If you try and buy a 2008 model now expect to pay top price and way over the 2007 models.

I agree with most everything you say and I respect your posts that I've read so far but I'm gonna have to disagree with this one.

The dealerships I've gone to (haven't purchased an Si yet) know that the only thing added for 08 is the tpms and haven't quoted me any huge price difference between the 07's and 08's...

I personally want to order an 08 so it doesn't really matter but I've told them I'd take an 07 off the lot for cheaper and they said it really wouldnt matter, it'd be about the same anyway....

**NitrousG35** · 11-02-2007, 02:42 PM

It used to be that the end of the model year was the best time to buy. You could cut a great deal on the outgoing model while the new models were arriving on the lots.

Nowadays, I am not so sure. I made a heck of a deal on Memorial Day. I would think that as has been said here, that the winter might be the best time because sales can be slow and dealers want to move inventory.

918civic · 11-02-2007, 03:36 PM

My aunt had worked at Larry Miller Toyota located in Peoria AZ for over 20 years . She told me usually the last day of each month, and the really good deal is the last business day of the year (in case they are closed on new year/ new year eve)

Just like it was posted above it's because the dealership is trying to get whatever numbers it projected.

09-25-2007, 11:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
dc5tunerx Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York Age: 25 Posts: 1,154 ry_guy iTrader: 0 / 0%	best time of yr to buy a car? just wondering is there a best time of year to buy a new car? like is it better to by a fwd car in winter, awd car during summer? better prices during different seasons of the year?

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nastynogales Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 802 iTrader: 2 / 100%	The perfect scenario would be.... The last day of the month, on a Monday, and it happens to be raining/snowing... Worst scenario.... The first day of the month, on Friday/Sat/Sun, and it is sunny I took my Mom to buy a Porsche last week - although it was a Sat. it was end of the month, and it happened to rain (weird because we live in So. Cal??) I was able to get the Navi installed free of charge. Last edited by nastynogales; 11-02-2007 at 02:41 PM.

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Clutchmaster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 145 iTrader: 0 / 0%	doesn't really matter...it's a ploy that's been used for years..the best time to buy is the last week or day of any month because the dealership have to close out the month and get as many units as they can. I say this cause I sell cars at one and the thing like there trying to get rid of X year to get more of Y year is bullshit there gonna get the new models anyways and some manufacturer may not even offer a huge rebate for the older models. end of the month and find out which is the oldest one of the one you want to buy too

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dc5tunerx Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York Age: 25 Posts: 1,154 ry_guy iTrader: 0 / 0%	reason im asking is i plan on getting a tw fA5 SI IN April/May of 08(right after winter) and i plan on keeping my abp dc5 type s. would they have somewhat better deals right after winter or right before winter?

09-25-2007, 11:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
si_dick Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Hammer Posts: 702 Richard iTrader: 2 / 100%	If your a good negotiator you should be able to get a good deal anytime of the year.

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ryker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,521 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Right now and untill the 2007 are gone is when you can get the better price on the 2007 models. If you try and buy a 2008 model now expect to pay top price and way over the 2007 models. But if the dealership knows the car is a hot seller then it comes down to supply and demand. or a hot color or a hot option package. The first year of any new model typicall demands full price.

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dc5tunerx Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York Age: 25 Posts: 1,154 ry_guy iTrader: 0 / 0%	wonderi if its possible for a dealer to have a 07 4dr si in 08? even if its slighty used, certified pre owned, whatever there called these days

09-25-2007, 12:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
I Vtec, do you? Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: mn Posts: 7,867 iTrader: 9 / 100%	The best 'season' to buy a car in, is obviously, winter. Go during a bitterly cold part of the year. The reason I say this is because when I was looking at cars before my SI, I was looking during the Nov/Dec/Jan months, and it's freeezing in MN at that time. There were practically NO people out and about, walking through the car lots. I even had a good talk with a salesman who had just lost his job (worked at an electronics place, but best buy closed em down) and had just started this, and was telling me how tough it is during the winter because no one is car shopping. Desperation = desperate negotiating

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KenB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York Posts: 627 Ken iTrader: 2 / 100%	Sept-Oct (when the previous model year is on the lot) and middle to end of December are when you will have the most negotiating power.

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Silver Fox Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Waterloo, Ont. Posts: 71 iTrader: 0 / 0%	To get low finance APR, best time is around end of August, as that's when they roll out the new year models and do things like 0.9% APR. So if you're financing, end of the car's year production date is ideal.

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DMAC Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I just bought my 08 civic EX sedan two weeks ago and I got it for less than what the prior dealer I went to wanted for an 07 LX sedan. I think it all depends on each individual dealers current situation, which is hard to predict, so my advice would just be to shop around.

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*07mugencivic* Whos The Whore NOW Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern CA Age: 24 Posts: 91,571 Toe Knee iTrader: 4 / 100%	i said around the end of the year......

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Avenger Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kitchener, ON Age: 28 Posts: 897 Rob iTrader: 0 / 0%	Octoberish when they're trying to clear out last year's models!

09-27-2007, 12:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
masouds Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Give yourself plenty of time. If you have enough time, you can continue negotiations; You can do it online too; Lots of sites allow you to get multiple quotes from multiple dealers, who like to make the sale to you and beat each other prices. I managed to bring down the price on a MazdaSpeed3 (nice car, BTW) from 30k (above the MSRP) to 21.7k; The exhaust was a bit too loud for people sitting in the rear seat, ended up with Si and love the styling and subtleness :-)

10-31-2007, 01:12 AM	#15 (permalink)
saranglinux Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i was offered a honda civic lx coupe for 18,800 after all the taxes and registration fee. Is this a good deal or could i get a better one?

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NitrousG35 Mr. Cowl Induction Join Date: May 2007 Location: To Infiniti and beyond... Posts: 10,272 Wild VTEC'n Bill iTrader: 3 / 100%	It used to be that the end of the model year was the best time to buy. You could cut a great deal on the outgoing model while the new models were arriving on the lots. Nowadays, I am not so sure. I made a heck of a deal on Memorial Day. I would think that as has been said here, that the winter might be the best time because sales can be slow and dealers want to move inventory.

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918civic Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,399 Kevin iTrader: 0 / 0%	My aunt had worked at Larry Miller Toyota located in Peoria AZ for over 20 years . She told me usually the last day of each month, and the really good deal is the last business day of the year (in case they are closed on new year/ new year eve) Just like it was posted above it's because the dealership is trying to get whatever numbers it projected.