Astute buyers usually pay less than car buyers who visit a dealer without knowledge. Invoice is not the price the dealer paid. As a result of a number of incentives (which vary from time to time) and hold back (percentage of MSRP returned to the dealer after the sale by the manufacturer) dealers pay much less than invoice.

today I hand-washed my new Corolla for the 4th time since I've had the car (almost 6 weeks) while drying it with a synthetic chamois, some paint came off the trunk-jam area, I'm positive it was paint (it was blue) - the last time I washed it - a small amount of paint came off the side of the car, almost the underside on the bottom - are you supposed to wait a certain length of time …

this is normal for all cars that are brand new, such as yours; my 2010 Maxima had that burning odor for the first 1-2k miles I think, I can't remember since I'm at about 5k now but is has been several months since I've smelt it; I think it is the smell of the chemicals they put on the engine and other engine components burning themselves off as the car is broken in and used!!!

What was the length and interest rate on the original loan, and did you buy it new? You might just drive the 3 until the wheels fall off... and make sure you carry gap insurance until they do! 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100

People often suggest negotiating the new car first (using TMV as a guide) and then introducing the trade-in only after the new car price is set. Usually, you don't have to be that secretive. But you should use TMV as a guide for both new and used. Getting your price on the trade-in is tougher than reducing the price on the new car.

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A couple of steps to take prior to purchasing your new car. 1) Research the reliability data (This site has excellent consumer feedback, as well as Consumer Reports), nothing kills that "new car high" like having a clunker that breaks down and leaves you stranded 2) Do your price homework. The "price paid / buying experience" section here in ...

For 2025 Optiq, Sport 1, 3-year lease, no money down, CA dealer said RF is 0.73. We signed the lease but saw no mention of the $7,500 tax credit being applied to the residual.

Feb 25, 2025 · On a BMW 530i M Sport in the 28277 zip, I am trying to calculate, using the Edmunds Lease Calculator. What is the difference between the MSRP and the Selling price before incentives?