Dealers Eagar to Sell Remaining 2009 Models
They may not be advertising the last of their 2009 cars as clearance items, but for dealerships looking to fill their lots with new cars, everything must go.
Buyers looking for a pristine car can find a lot of deals among the 2009 models that are still sitting on the lot. Dealers are attempting to move as many as possible, both to make room for new models and to avoid paying financing charges for unsold cars.
If they're still on the lot, cars from Infiniti, Suzuki, Saturn and other GM makes are available with 0% financing. Across the board there are rebates that range from $1,000 on compact Suzukis to more than $7,500 on any Saabs still available.
Finding the perfect car may be somewhat difficult now, as the models and colors that are left mean fewer choices. However, if you're willing to own a car with your second choice of color or one that doesn't have every option you want, expect to pay 5-10 percent less thanks to the dealer's push to clear inventory.
My Recommendation for Car Shoppers
TrueCar No-Haggle, Edmunds Price Promise, and 1-800 Car Show are the quickest way to see the lowest car prices in your area. These sites show you no-haggle prices from dealers closest to you - and the deals are usually really good. This should be the first step you take when negotiating your car price. Follow this up with my checklist to make sure you squeeze out every last bit of savings.California Residents - Important:
There is a new online car buying service called Roadster, available only to California residents, which I highly recommend you try - especially if you hate the stress of haggling with a car salesman. They provide an expert concierge who negotiates the price of the car and delivers it to your home with zero hassle - you never have to interact with a dealership. Here is my in-depth review of Roadster and why I recommend it.- Gregg Fidan
About: Gregg Fidan
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.
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