Politely decline any counter-offers, give them your phone number, and leave.
Know what a car is worth.
If you’re buying a new car,Edmunds.comandTrueCar.comprovide “true market” estimates that are reasonably accurate.
Rinse, wash and repeat.
Do the same process concurrently with a couple of other dealers in your area.
confirm they have the car you want, and then give them their mission.
If you make this kind of aggressive offer, you might get it every now and again.
That will make getting a deal much easier… but what’s the fun in that?
Secure your own financing if you could.
Quite frankly, I don’t see what the big deal is aboutgoing through finance.
You’re an adult, you’re free to handle it.
Be polite, but say no to everything.
It’s not personal, it’s just business.
This is all bad advice.
Therefore, when someone starts dictating terms and making threats, most salespeople and sales managers will respond aggressively.
It’s human nature.
Therefore,be nice and respectful to everyone you deal with.
What’s more, dealerships are now frequently paid on their overallcustomer satisfaction scores.
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