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The Secret to Success in getting a great
automobile deal is arm yourself with
knowledge and maintain control at all times.

How to buy from a dealer:

Don't be afraid of your dealer. You should know your dealer
before you buy from him/her. Get to know the decision makers, not
just the salespersons. Know the New Car/Truck Manager, the Used
Car / Truck Manager and the Finance Person. Not just their name,
but actually visit with them a while.They will make your buying experience
a good one or a bad one. And, be prepared to say "No." No doesn't
mean not ever, it means not now, and good car dealers know that you
will come back. You should get to know these people, before you plan to buy.

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How to buy from an individual outright:

Don't be afraid to buy from an individual. Since you probably won't
know the individual, you will need to know "about" the vehicle you intend
to buy. If you have doubts as to whether it is in good shape, there are
some simple techniques even the most timid person can learn to spot
obvious flaws in any vehicle. And you should know a good mechanic,
who would be willing to give you a fair and honest assessment of the
vehicle before you buy.

What you should do is write a receipt including all pertinent details,
VIN number, description, actual mileage, date, purchase agreed price,
and both parties address information.Check with your local DMV for
other details you may have to follow. Check with your local banker for
financing if you are not prepared to pay cash. Most sellers prefer cash
or a certified or cashier's checks only.

Be sure you have a valid, and signed title turned over to you with
possession of the vehicle at the time that you pay for the vehicle. Do not leave without it!

Trade in your vehicle ?

(This is the most common way of selling a vehicle.)
Check out the various information sites on the World Wide Web,
or at your local library to know the value of the vehicle you are trading in.
Check out Edmunds for one source of used vehicle information.
Always ask for MORE MONEY than you are willing to settle for, and
be prepared to come down from your asking price. (Note: Dealerships
almost universally compare wholesaleprice of your trade-in to wholesale
price of the vehicle you want to purchase,and you must be aware of that
difference between the two, as this is for what you are actually negotiating.
The difference is what you are negotiating.)

The first rule of sales is this : He Who Speaks First -- Loses the Sale.

Selling your used vehicle outright :

(You'll almost always get more money by selling outright.)
Again, check out the various information sites on the World Wide Web,
or from reference books, such as NADA or Kelley Blue Book, or other reference
books available at your local library to know the value of the
vehicle you are trading in. Check out Edmunds for one source of used vehicle
information. Always ask for MORE MONEY than you are willing
to settle for, and be prepared to come down from your asking price.

Advertise your vehicle locally. When you get the first response
(usually a phone call), always ask the caller to come and see and to
drive the vehicle.

Go with the caller on a ride, and shut up Resist the temptation to talk.
Don't gab about anything. Answer only direct questions about the vehicle
that the prospective buyer may ask. At the end of the drive, ask
"What do you think? Do you want to buy it?" then shut up.
(The rule of sales is this: He Who Speaks First -- Loses the Sale.
I learned this from General Motors sales training (Chevrolet Trucks)
in 1978 in Peoria, Illinois.)

When you are asked "How much will you take? or What are you asking
for it?" (and you will be asked) answer with "The ad asks for $x,xxx what
are you willing to offer?" Then be prepared to come down from your asking
price, and know your bottom dollar acceptable offer before you get to this point.

Then go about writing up a receipt of sale document, both parties signing
t, collect the cash, or a certified or cashier's check, and turn over a signed
valid title at the time the cash is collected. Check with your local DMV for
any other regulations regarding the transfer of tags, required insurance, etc.

How hard is it?

It takes a bit of preparation. It can be a rewarding and exciting hobby.
Just be sure to report any changes to your insurance company prior to
driving away. You should contact the insurer ahead of time, and then
confirm within 48 hours of completing a sale or purchase.

So what do I recommend ?

Whether you like Ford, General Motors, Daimler-Chrysler, Honda, Nissan,
Toyota, Hyundai, "PT Cruiser "or some other manufacturers' products you
owe it to yourself to do some serious research. You've got the most powerful
search tool at your fingertips right here. So please check out the links page
to find out more. But here's the real recommendation -- buy from a dealer
you trust, or do extensive research and buy from an individual outright.

Happy Trading!

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Chevrolet SSR for 2003	Description: Sports Roadster Pickup Distinctions: Retractable hardtop Pickup Box: 5'3"L x 4'7"W (approximate) Drive: Rear wheel Engine: V8 Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase: 115.8" (five-spoke alloy wheels with 19-inch performance tires in front, 20-inch in rear) Overall Length: 186.1 inches Width: 76.1 inches Height: 62.2 inches