Buying a new vehicle

[kallend 2,162]

I'm sure there has to be a website that allows you to figure out the "right" price on a new or used vehicle.

Does anyone have a link to one that's trustworthy?

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[Nightingale 0]

www.kellybluebook.com

[akarunway 1]

nadaguides.com

I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.

[Conundrum 1]

www.kbb.com

[PhillyKev 0]

I usually take a look at kelleybluebooks, nada.org, and edmunds.com

[panzwami 0]

Yeah, for new cars, take a look at Edmunds.com. It will give you a really good idea of what you should be looking for in terms of MSRP and invoice prices. It's also got a feature where you can put in exactly the kind of car you want and the local dealerships in your area will basically fight to give you the best offer. It works especially well if you're buying around the end of the model year or during another time when dealers are trying to move as many cars as possible.

Matt
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[Gawain 0]

www.edmunds.com

Not only invoice and MSRP, but also "True Market Value". Well written reviews. Highly recommend it.

So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!

[slug 1]

Carsdirect.com check it against the other data bases. If you like the price call any dealer and ask to talk to the "Internet Guy". He will meet or beat their price.

If not check the next dealership.

When I talk to the Internet guy I start with " Would you like to sell a car today"

R.I.P.

[Raefordite 0]

Don't forget to try the consumer reports before you buy. For a minimal membership fee, you can save yourself a whole lot of headache on a very expensive purchase.

I just purchased a 2004 Subaru Forester. I had never even heard of the vehicle until I was looking at similar style cars and with my search it popped up on the consumer reports web site. Now 6,000 miles into the car, I am very pleased I went with the Forester.

[wmw999 2,593]

You can also look at www.cartalk.com to find out what people think about a particular car; they have a whole database of comments about the cars.

Not to mention a lot of other stuff

Wendy W.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[Yoshi 0]

Dont use the blue book unless you are selling. use the nada yellow book. that is whosale price. generally taht is what dealerships go by....they buy at or below the nada at auctions (if used) and try wo sell at blue book. I used to sell cars and do some finance work for a used dealership.. pm me if you want some tips

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[bvsdjumper 0]

http://www.carbuyingtips.com/ has a lot of good information about buying cars in general.

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