Haggling for new Toyota

[PaulSabin]

I have 2 dealers within the same distance from me, opposite directions. I am planning to buy a new car under the scrappage scheme. The dealer I have been to, wants to throw in mats and a tank of petrol, but is reluctant to go as far as mudflaps. He says the scrappage deal is already good and apprently they are making a loss on the cars....ahem....

Could I take this offer to the other dealer and say I have this offer but I want mudflaps too. Could you oblige? Or is this not the done thing to go round same franchise dealers???

[flip_flop]

Yes, play each dealer off against the other as much as you can. Get them in to a Dutch auction. Dealers will not discount or throw in extras if they don't have to.

[chazza]

Yes definitely do it, this is how a friend of mine got an excellent deal, play them off against each other!

[PaulSabin]

Thanks for the advice. What do you think I should be aiming for mdoo? I am a first time new car buyer....does it show??

[PaulSabin]

Oh and he also made me laugh after of the making a loss part, when he said "don't tell anyone, not even my boss....about the free tank of petrol"!!

[flip_flop]

Tell the dealer what you want and how much you want to pay. Always have a bit in your back-pocket as a compromise, but also be prepared to walk away if you do not get the minimum amount you are after.

It is still a buyer's market.

If you want carpets, fuel, mudflaps or whatever as a minimum, then tell the dealer that if you don't get them it is a deal breaker.

[Panic Button]

If all you are haggling over is a set of mudflaps, is it worth theeffort?

[TWR]

Hi Paul
the dealers have an amount to play with Eg/ their profit, ma bey like many on here I can be a very cheeky Bsd when buying a used or new car, first of all do your homework, where is the nearest to deal with & as said work them against the other, then check the nearest big town near you look in Yellow pages & state to THAT dealer if you can beat this price we MAY have a deal, It's worth travelling a few miles if you are going to gain in your back pocket, go for Tax, fuel, Warranty, & as said do not be a soft touch & say yes, stand your ground & if need be as said walk away, I go for all I can my wife's says I am very embarrassing & do you know Paul, I could not give a SHt if it saves me a amount of money that's what the game is all about, you have had everyone's advise take it or be taken in by the sales Crp ( A lot on here do) Good Luck.

[Hammer]

Look up all dealers within x miles of your house, ring them all up and tell them that you will be buying a new car this afternoon (be specific about the model and any extras you want), and whoever makes you the best offer will win your custom. That way you are in the strong position, not them.