Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts (Post 6980118)

I think you're going to get rolled. But I'll try and help you out here. First off, do your homework. Know what the car you want is worth, and what it's going for everywhere around you. I'd even check out Ebay auto auctions.

2nd make sure you already know what you want before you walk in anywhere, because they'll get you off your car and into something else that you know nothing about if you're not paying attention.

You should line your financing up before you walk into a dealership. Have a check in hand that you just need to fill out the amount to purchase and be firm. Decide what you're not willing to pay more than, and start off below that number. Considerably below that number if it's reasonable.

Finally, DON'T GET THE ****ING CAR HOTS. Don't get yourself stuck on one vehicle to the point that you forget there are literally thousands of others that are just like it. It's your money, you're in control. Don't be one of the thousands of people that forget that fact during the buying process. Don't be a pushover.

Good luck dude. And you should definitely buy privately if you can find what you want. The negotiation process is much easier. Chances are someone wants out of the payment you're trying to get into.

Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder (Post 6979678)

I'm looking for a relatively new car finally after having my old one forever it seems. I just graduated from college about a year ago and my new job I've had for about a year has given me some good money. I came across a 2010 Toyota 4runner that has 5,000 miles on it for like $30,000. I'm gonna get them down obviously, but is this a good deal from the start? I wonder how much I can get them down. I could get a new car for that much dough that will be some of my ammunition. I'm looking for either a Toyota Highlander, 4runner. All my family has Toyota's as well as my fiance. I love them. Now I want one lol. Thoughts?

hugs and kisses

Originally Posted by Bugeater (Post 6980131)

This really cannot be emphasized enough. Negotiate a cash price, not a monthly payment.

Originally Posted by Bump (Post 6980133)

FYP

Originally Posted by Bump (Post 6980133)

FYP

Originally Posted by Silock (Post 6980178)

You realize you didn't fix that at all, right? "Toyotas" is correct, as he was indicating plurality, not possession.

It should also be "fiancée." This is because the noun is female (and French).

Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder (Post 6980752)

4Runner or Highlander? Which one should I get?

Originally Posted by Bowser (Post 6980754)

Sequoia. Highlander if you must.

Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder (Post 6980768)

Why?

Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder (Post 6980752)

4Runner or Highlander? Which one should I get?

Originally Posted by Bugeater (Post 6980772)

What the hell is the difference anyway? I googled pics of both of them and they look like different versions of pretty much the same thing.