Read this before buying from a dealer

Below is a good article to read if your in the market to buy a new or used vehicle. Talks of the technique dealers use to rip you off called the "Four-Square".

http://consumerist.com/2007/03/30/dealerships-rip-you-off-with-the-four-square-heres-how-to-beat-it/

 

MY last dealer experience at a Toyota dealership. I went in and was damn near forced to make a deposit on a truck so they would hold it for me. The problem was they were so pushy on the truck and the deal they didn't even give me time to tell them I was there for a Tacoma not a Tundra....

 

I actually like playing all their games. I get my own financing set up 1st, don't take them a trade, and really only need to work on the price of the vehicle I am buying. No debate on trade in value, monthly payment, etc.

This, as well as internet pricing have worked well for several vehicles both new and used.

 

My last new car experience was with a Subaru dealership. First thing they did was show me their invoice for the car. Offered me $700 below the invoice. I asked how they were going to make any profit and the owner said he'd take advantage of a factory to dealer incentive that ended on two days (end of month). I said okay, sounds good.