Buying a new car, how to negotiate and what fees to avoid? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

canuckguy · 03-20-2010, 05:42 AM

So my brand new 2009 Hyundai Tucson with less than 8000 km on it was totaled last week, total write off and the other drivers fault. Thank you again old man for not checking your mirrors....just nobody was hurt.

Anyway, I want to get a better deal this time around, help me negotiate a lower price! I am looking to purchase (not lease) a 2010 Hyundai Tucson using my bank as financing.

What fee's are normally included that I could get waived?
How do I get the lowest price?

I just want to ensure I don't end up paying some tacked on fee I could have avoided.

I am located in Canada if that helps any hosers out there!!!

Lindy · 03-21-2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by canuckguy

So my brand new 2009 Hyundai Tucson with less than 8000 km on it was totaled last week, total write off and the other drivers fault. Thank you again old man for not checking your mirrors....just nobody was hurt.

Anyway, I want to get a better deal this time around, help me negotiate a lower price! I am looking to purchase (not lease) a 2010 Hyundai Tucson using my bank as financing.

What fee's are normally included that I could get waived?
How do I get the lowest price?

I just want to ensure I don't end up paying some tacked on fee I could have avoided.

I am located in Canada if that helps any hosers out there!!!

The best deal is NEVER on a new car. Let someone else take the depreciation hit that a new vehicle always has.

You need to be willing to walk away from a deal you don't like. To do that you must have alternatives, and not be wedded to a 2010 Hyundai Tucson.

One fee that is pretty easy to beat is the so-called "document fee" which is sometimes as much as several hundred dollars. Again, you must be willing to walk away if they insist on the doc fee.

Lindy

Hard8s · 03-21-2010, 09:24 PM

I know our credit union has a car buying program. I have bought my last 3 cars through it. I believe Costco has one as well. The Credit Unions car buying program has beaten any price I was able to find online or at the dealer.

As for extras... Do not pay for the paint and fabric protection. All it is, is another coat of wax, and Scotch guard on the seats. Not worth the $500 bucks each. I know they promise to get any stains out or repaint the car if it fades, but the clear coat protects the paint, and most people do not bring it in for cleaning...

thingstodo · 04-05-2010, 02:41 AM

Do your homework on what you should pay. Use www.kkb.com to check retail, wholesale and private sale. Watch the adds and read all the fine print.

Deals are always relative to your market. Plus, buying an AWD at the beginning of winter will always cost you more.

Do financing homework on your rate with the dealer and privately.

Like others said above, don't pay for any add-ons as that is pure profit for the dealer and only cost for you.

Remember that no matter what, only the bottom line, last number matters relative to the financing rate.

03-20-2010, 05:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
canuckguy I read your emails. Location: earth	Buying a new car, how to negotiate and what fees to avoid? So my brand new 2009 Hyundai Tucson with less than 8000 km on it was totaled last week, total write off and the other drivers fault. Thank you again old man for not checking your mirrors....just nobody was hurt. Anyway, I want to get a better deal this time around, help me negotiate a lower price! I am looking to purchase (not lease) a 2010 Hyundai Tucson using my bank as financing. What fee's are normally included that I could get waived? How do I get the lowest price? I just want to ensure I don't end up paying some tacked on fee I could have avoided. I am located in Canada if that helps any hosers out there!!!

03-21-2010, 09:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hard8s Addict Location: Wherever I am!	I know our credit union has a car buying program. I have bought my last 3 cars through it. I believe Costco has one as well. The Credit Unions car buying program has beaten any price I was able to find online or at the dealer. As for extras... Do not pay for the paint and fabric protection. All it is, is another coat of wax, and Scotch guard on the seats. Not worth the $500 bucks each. I know they promise to get any stains out or repaint the car if it fades, but the clear coat protects the paint, and most people do not bring it in for cleaning... __________________ If ignorance is bliss, then wipe this smile off my face!

04-05-2010, 02:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
thingstodo A Storm Is Coming Location: The Great White North	Do your homework on what you should pay. Use www.kkb.com to check retail, wholesale and private sale. Watch the adds and read all the fine print. Deals are always relative to your market. Plus, buying an AWD at the beginning of winter will always cost you more. Do financing homework on your rate with the dealer and privately. Like others said above, don't pay for any add-ons as that is pure profit for the dealer and only cost for you. Remember that no matter what, only the bottom line, last number matters relative to the financing rate. __________________ If you're wringing your hands you can't roll up your shirt sleeves. Stangers have the best candy.