According to an online survey that autotrader.com released last week, 79 percent of car shoppers would rather get a good deal than wait for the latest redesign.
“From computers to phones to TVs and even cars, the next ‘new’ release seems to be just around the corner, making it harder for people to have the latest and greatest for very long,” says Rick Wainschel, vice president of automotive insights at AutoTrader.com. “In that environment, especially with such a ...
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Car Shoppers Prefer Outgoing Model Deals Over Redesigns
According to an online survey that autotrader.com released last week, 79 percent of car shoppers would rather get a good deal than wait for the latest redesign.
“From computers to phones to TVs and even cars, the next ‘new’ release seems to be just around the corner, making it harder for people to have the latest and greatest for very long,” says Rick Wainschel, vice president of automotive insights at AutoTrader.com. “In that environment, especially with such a ...
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Buy Now, Save Big
It used be that waiting until the end of the year to buy a car made it easier to get a great deal. However, analysts say this is one year where procrastinating may not pay off.
“This year, when looking at the data, we don’t see specific days sticking out as much when the discounts will be bigger,” says Jesse Toprak, vice president, market intelligence at TrueCar, Inc. “There’s a better balance of supply and demand, and dealers ...
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Deep Discounts Make it Cheaper to Pick Up a New Truck
If you've been meaning to buy a new car or truck from General Motors, your procrastination may pay off – big time.
The Wall Street Journal reports, "General Motors Co. Friday began doubling cash incentives and sweetening lease terms on some vehicles to reduce a growing inventory of unsold cars and pickup trucks." The deals apply to the Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Traverse, Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra.
Automotive News says that the program "gives dealers the option to ...
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Best Car Deals for Plowing Through Snow
With temperatures falling and a Nor'Easter taking aim at the east coast, now is a good time to find a good purchase or lease deal on a new four- or all-wheel drive truck, car or SUV. Dealers are also looking to move remaining 2012 models off their lots to make room for the 2013s, which potentially gives buyers some leverage when negotiating.
When shopping, be on the lookout for features that will help keep you safe and comfortable on ...
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Will Electric Car Discounts Shock Sales?
With their relatively high prices, electric cars and hybrids have struggled to gain a foothold in the U.S. market. Automakers are hoping that lowering prices will spur sales of the all-electric Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt extended range plug-in hybrid.
The Associated Press reports, "Nissan is offering cheap leases and big discounts on the Leaf because of slow sales of the all-electric car." According to the AP, in August, Nissan offered discounts that were $2,400 more than the ...
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