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I nearly did this, I did the research, and we narrowed to 3 models. My  wife
wanted to test drive before narrowing further though and that was the 
fly in the ointment.
 
I did pay cash, so that was good and I don't think the wife and  daughters
obvious enthusiasm cost me too much. I left them in the car to  negotiate
and walked out after giving the salesmen my final price.
 
He called back later, and I ended up 54.00 over my intended price, 
 
I have been burned before. :^)
 
Drew
 
 
In a message dated 11/3/2008 6:51:53 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
genegerue AT ruralize.com writes:

Next  time you buy a new car, save your wife the emotional anguish.

Look at  cars until you find the model you want. Decide on all the  
options  you want.

Do your research. Read road tests. Pay for the Consumer  Reports report  
to find out what the dealer paid for the  car.

Call every dealer within reasonable driving distance. Be honest  and  
tell them what you want and how much you will pay over dealer  cost. I  
got the Corolla for five hundred dollars over dealer  cost.

There is a hungry salesman out there who will cut his commission  to  
accommodate you.

Do NOT walk into a new car showroom until  you have made the deal.

Before you sign, take the car for a test  ride.

Pay cash. If you don't have the cash, get it lined up somewhere  before  
you deal. Do not use dealer financing unless you can't find  anything  
better.


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