Originally Posted by LoveToCamp
If one just dislikes the process of buying a car, then the buying services are okay. Just don't expect to get the best-possible price, as you are paying for a service.
For those of us who like the game of negotiation, we have the opportunity to make the best deal possible, as evidenced by some of the situations outlined above. Keep in mind that dealerships have different reasons for making deals. A demo car or a program car can be had with a few miles, but much-lower price. Sometimes, though, some program cars can't be sold as "new", so be aware.
Also, maybe a dealership has made enough profit on other car sales that month, but they still need to move a couple more cars to hit their target in "sold unit" number. They may sell it at less than invoice, knowing they still have the holdback. Or, maybe they are willing to lose the holdback, just to sell another vehicle. There may be a cash incentive for them to sell 100 cars this month, and they will take that, instead of a profit on your sale.
The more you work at a deal, the better the price, to a point. You will reach a point where they can't go lower, but you never know where that point is. Same car, different time of month, different price. With a buying service, it is a set price, no matter the day of the month. You get the best deal in-person, most of the time, depending on your negotiating skills. It is not for everyone, though.
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