Posted: Feb 20 2006 at 9:57am | IP Logged

I may be back in the market to finally get the truck of my dreams.  I have yet to buy a "brand new" vehicle yet.  Got my Hardbody below used, and the wife's Civic used as well.

My questions are: What month/months of the year is the best time to buy?  What time during that month is the best opportunity to rob the stealership of all hey have?

Posted: Feb 20 2006 at 10:56am | IP Logged

For the absolute best, it all depends upon where you live.  But here's a good list of times.

-End of the month is the AVERAGE best time to go.  Dealers are looking to make their qouta. 

-Right as the new models (Aug-Oct) are arriving.  The dealer wants to make room.

-End of the year, right after christmas.  Some states require the dealers to pay a tax on vehicles in their lot.  Usually less than normal, but still it's something the dealer doesn't want to do.  And they don't mind trade-ins if (like TN) the state gives a break on trade in that year.  I've heard of other states having to pay just for the time the used trade in was on the lot.

Out of all the options, I would say the 2nd option is where you can make the best deals.