Mach

I am in the market for a new truck. I really do not want to go in and wheel n deal with these jokers.

Do you just type up what you want to pay for the truck and list the features you need, then fax it to the dealership? Who would you address it to?

Any input would be great.

Speedy Petey

Right now is a good time to buy if you are financially stable enough to handle it.
I bought an '08 Ford this summer and got 0% for 60 months. I figured go as long as possible since I am not paying a thing for interest. I got an extended warranty rolled right into the price. Now if anything goes wrong for the life of the loan it is covered.

They are dying to sell vehicles right now so go in and ask for their best price. Shoot for a bit lower and see if that works for you.
I like to find no-nonsense dealers. There are a couple in my area. I will go back and forth a few times and that's it. If I feel comfortable with the salesperson the deal is done.
I also have NO tolerance for the typical car buying bullsh*t. I went through that with my wife's last car and vow never to do it again!

leland

1- decide what you want/need.
Search the web for local dealers (my op only) start looking at leftovers or returned lease vehicles.I don't think new is the way to go. too much imediate depreciation. 2 years old should be pretty darn close to new.

Most dealers rent what is on their lots from the Mfgrs. so they need to move them.Don't talk trade until you get a price (they hate that).

Don't haggle,tell them what you want,what you want to spend and go from there. "get back to them". Don't by on the spot.when you get the #s call around and don't hesitate to tell other dealers what you got for prices.

They need YOUR business right now.

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Shado

Last few new trucks I bought, I would shop around and see what the average asking price was....then decide my final price. I would then go in and tell them i'm not here for haggeling and for them to go get their bottom dollar out the door figure. If it was'nt within a few hundred bucks of my price.....I would get up, say thank you and start for the door. They would start to chase me, and offer a little lower......too late, I said 'bottom dollar and no haggeling'. Went home and a bit later...ring, ring....then we struck a deal.

As Leland said....I buy used now, save the depreciation bucks for upgrades, tires, etc....

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heel600

Assuming you get all rebates and special financing deals, you should pay no more than invoice.

Dealers may PAY invoice, but get incentives.

MDShunk

The last vehicle I bought was in December. I got what I thought was a pretty good deal, but didn't like the salesman at all. I asked for another salesman, and was refused. I summarily walked on the deal. I wasn't even 10 minutes on the road and the sales manager called me (they collect your contact information early on) and promised me a new salesman if I came back. I told him that if he made me turn around, the price of the vehicle will now be X, and he agreed. I guess walking out on the original deal paid off. It cost me about 3 dollars worth of gas to save another $1400 dollars.

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leland

Why must buying a vehicle be so much like dealing with an Ex-wife?

You walk in edgy and defensive, and leave frustrated or mad.

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manchestersparky

NEVER wait until you NEED a vehicle to but one. I have always bought vehicles when I WANTED them not NEEDED them.
This makes it so much easier to walk away and takes the dealers advantage away away. They would much rather deal with some one who is in a bind.

Always get the price, you like, before talking about any down payment and /or trade-in.

Never be afraid to walk out the door.
I was 3 signatures away from owning a Buick for my wife. The dealer pissed me off and I ripped the papers in half and walked out. They called me 3 times a day for 3 days straight trying to get me back.

The biggest thing is to know what you NEED, what you WANT, and how much you can AFFORD.

rexowner

Call the dealer and ask for the fleet salesperson. They are used to dealing with business people, not someone who
walked into the dealership. If they're not there, leave a message, or ask for the sales manager.

MDShunk

I'm intrigued at the notion of faxing around an RFQ, and see where that gets you. It might sort out who your options are, in any event. Give you a good starting point.

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Mach

That's my plan. I was going to type up a letter on one of my letter heads telling them what I want, address it to the Fleet Salesman, and state my price I want to pay. This letter will be faxed in to 5-6 different dealerships near the end of the month around say the 28th. This is a cash deal unless they offer more incentives to finance like say 0% interest.

Sense I put so much miles on I am leaning towards the new 4.6L 3V engine for the F150. This will be an extended cab. Not sure if I should just go with the 5.4L. I usually put 35k miles on a year. Please no debating on which truck is better unless you can post facts

Thanks again for your input.

Mach

maybe I should just do the RFQ just to see were they stand.

I am in no hurry, June I have to lay down and get something

Mr. Sparkle

Remember that you can also find great deals on off-lease fleet vehicles as well right now if you want to save some moola. I just picked up a 2003 Chevy Express 2500 with 80k, a clean carfax, all service records, as well as full bins and racks for $7300 out the door. Got it from the go-to guy around here for those vehicles and he was hurtin just like everyone else.

heel600

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Why would you tell them what you're willing to pay?

What if you're willing to pay $25,000 but they would have let it got for $24,500?

Get their best price.

slowforthecones

Go send out a RFP to the local dealers and see what they offer.

jrannis

Then everybody is happy!

ECACDC

I think you ought to speak with someone who has a used car dealer license, new car dealer license, heavy equip dealer license... etc hehe

I use Adesa, a client was nice enough to let me sign in to see the run lists and let me pick my new truck ahead of time (just pick a few so you have backups when your truck is taken at a higher price than you are willing to go for)

If you have any specific trucks in mind, I have no prob giving you an idea of what the national average is at auction for that truck.

I have been looking at 2007-08 Tahoes for around 20-24k. 13k miles

Good Luck!

Lucky

Last truck I bought, I emailed all the dealers in the Vancouver, BC area, asked what their best price was. The first one to phone me got the sale. Dealers were calling me a month later. I told them I had all ready bought. Moral of the story, if someone wants to give you money, don't hesitate.
Lucky

user5941

I never could see the logic in buying a truck for 35 grand that became worth 30 grand the moment you drove it off the lot.

Mach

I picked up an 08 F250SC diesel with the FX4 for $31k OTD had 74 miles on it in April. I tried the RFQ but nothing really came out of that. I just went through their online service. I was not in a need to buy but they seemed in a need to sell. That was the key.