Should You Buy a Car Now, or Wait till 2010?
With the economy still shaky, buyers generally will want to save as much as possible on purchases. So if automakers keep the higher prices on new 2010 models, they stand to lose many potential customers.
Currently, the best discounts are offered by companies with oversized 2010 inventories. Ford and Toyota have nearly cleared their 2009 stocks, and in October their 2010 models were discounted by 12% and 8% respectively. In the 5-6% range for discounts lie Honda, GM, Chrysler Group, and Hyundai, most of which offered comparably greater incentives on their 2009 models.
Even though many car manufacturers are hoping for an increase in sales by next year, there's a good chance they'll be forced to push incentives if buyers are still reluctant.
If you're on the fence about buying a new car, it may be worthwhile to wait a few months and see if you can take advantage of a possible oversupply of vehicles. If the economy dips back into recession, it's a certainty car manufacturers will be forced to reduce prices again through increased incentives.
Each week, I'll keep you up-to-date on the latest car deals and news that might affect your purchase. This includes...
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About The Author
Gregg Fidan is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.Latest Weekly Car Buying Tips
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