Hi,
I am in the market for a new 4wd most likely a Toyota Prado. Considering the current circumstances I was hoping to get a stunner deal but for some reason I am not able to achieve that. I know that Prado's are kinda popular but the combo of EOFY and Corona slowdown I was hoping for much better than what the dealers are offering.
I have bought a used cars from private sellers before and I feel I did well during those negotiations.
Any insiders tricks or tips anybody can offer me to close this deal asap. I am ready to make the purchase for a great price. Thanks all!
Only go in to buy when you are ready to plonk down the cash.
Go in closer to the end of the month and look for the sales guy that still hasn't met their monthly target.
Do your homework on what you are prepared to pay vs. what is a reasonable price.
Aim for about 20% off but realistically expect to land around somewhere between 10~15% off.
Don't use in-house finance as any kind of bargaining chip.
Be reasonable with your offers and be firm.
If you don't get the price you want, then thank them for their time, leave your details, tell them to call you if they change their mind and then walk out.
Best deals are had on in-stock vehicles/old stock vehicles/run-out model vehicles. Special order and high demand vehicles wont have much in the way or movement.
Look for brand new cars that have been registered to boost sales figures. A "demo" with 10km on it fits into this category.
EOFY is a marketing stunt. Car dealers don't care much about EOFY and know that people will be out looking for deals to replace company vehicles. Dealers care more about end of MY/new MY release. That's typically in Oct/Nov.
Covid has caused a weird backlash in the market, where there was a lot of consumer uptake on vehicles for various reasons, most of all the "not wanting to share a train/buss/tram carriage with mouth breathing germ carriers." This had the affect of balancing the market back out. But, you need to find a dealer who is hurting, so you may have to leave the city and find a country dealer that cant shift new cars…