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How Not to Buy a Car

THE WORLD STREET JOURNAL -- Buying your first car? Be sure to arm yourself with research before trotting off to the dealership. "Confusion is a car dealer's weapon," says Philip Reed, senior consumer-advice editor at Edmunds.com. "The more focused and in control of the numbers you are," the more likely you'll have a positive outcome.

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Here are four common mistakes first-time car buyers make and how to avoid them

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Submitted Sep 10, 2010 By: Lou08

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APlus Champion Author San Antonio Posts:2,222 Points:610,220 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2010 7:39:34 AM Ignore APlus Report Abuse Good info on getting the most for your money. It's important to do the research upfront and have as much cash as possible to pay for it.
Jeeputtputt Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,388 Points:341,520 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2010 12:11:23 AM Ignore Jeeputtputt Report Abuse And always wait until nobama's giving clunker money (about $4500.00) and bailing out manufactures (another $5000.00)
Bussman Champion Author Dallas Posts:3,864 Points:992,595 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2010 9:14:14 PM Ignore Bussman Report Abuse Don't finance. Save till you can afford a new vehicle.
torn8owx Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:2,313 Points:577,515 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2010 7:38:35 AM Ignore torn8owx Report Abuse Standard periodic article
BBopp Champion Author Dayton Posts:5,040 Points:1,596,020 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2010 2:36:45 AM Ignore BBopp Report Abuse Good article for the novice buyer and a good refresher for the seasoned buyer. One thing I'd like to add, is don't be in a hurry.
Amplion Champion Author Oregon Posts:4,237 Points:1,398,310 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2010 1:43:49 AM Ignore Amplion Report Abuse EDMUNDS is the right place for information
VLegardeu Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,534 Points:571,625 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 11:07:30 PM Ignore VLegardeu Report Abuse Buy, not lease; Treat your car like your baby but not spoil it with extra-useless options.
SAVEITIL Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,940 Points:703,615 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 11:07:23 PM Ignore SAVEITIL Report Abuse One of the reasons to hold on to what I have - avoid the entire purchase scene.
must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:6,665 Points:1,315,345 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 11:05:15 PM Ignore must87searcher Report Abuse It is always usefull of analyze, beaware of the price, and compare things when look for an auto, or other things for that matter!! When shopping for my auto, I had travel and talked too at least 6 dealers to look at stock and deals. If there was a simple sige of trickery, I use a similar producer and make an exquse to get out of the place, sometimes for good!!
Huskersed All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:703 Points:337,950 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 10:48:28 PM Ignore Huskersed Report Abuse Buy something that you can afford, not just keeping up with the Joneses.
granitestater Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:6,309 Points:1,017,395 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 10:38:33 PM Ignore granitestater Report Abuse I don't finance--I don't buy "extras"--I don't shop online--and I know what I want...
playtimeCLE Champion Author Cleveland Posts:5,906 Points:1,092,475 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 9:53:03 PM Ignore playtimeCLE Report Abuse You have to be a bigger jerk then the sales crew!
ziyulu Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:6,108 Points:1,160,725 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 3:24:14 PM Ignore ziyulu Report Abuse Pay cash. Don't fall for their financing tricks.
CruisinLinda Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:7,947 Points:1,621,420 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 2:47:02 PM Ignore CruisinLinda Report Abuse After having bought several new cars over the years, I have learned: 1. Negotiate your best deal and then let the car buying service at your credit union seek the same car, preferably by VIN. You almost always be humbled. You are not obligated to keep the credit union loan if you don't want it. 2. Use today's Internet car buying services or a dealer's web site. Don't go in person until you have a final price. Motivated sellers will drive the car to you if out of town. Fill out the check before you meet the dealer. Tell seller you left the checkbook at home. Compare only the final drive-out prices, as salesmen have ways to add on charges at the end. 3. I have yet to keep dealer prep, VIN etching and paint and seat upholstery protection off the invoice, but the bottom line was too good to reject, as if those items were not charged for.
afghaned Champion Author Hamilton Posts:8,502 Points:821,700 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 12:41:43 PM Ignore afghaned Report Abuse Many new Canadians/Americans, used to be called immigrants, have never owned a vehicle so they are easily pushed into something they don't need. The biggest mark-up is on the extras, extended warranties, extra insurance, etc. Buyer beware.
POLELANE Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,148 Points:828,370 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 12:32:34 PM Ignore POLELANE Report Abuse the Wall St. J is showing they are reaching out to the younger crowd; or the live in the city and never had a car before groups.