How to Buy a Car [Mass Market Paperback]

James A. Ross (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 19, 2001

UNLOCK THE LOWEST PRICE ON YOUR NEXT CAR.
HERE'S THE KEY!

You can pay top dollar for your next car-or save at least $500 or upwards of $4000 on the same year, make, and model with this eye-opening guide. Former car salesman James R. Ross arms you with invaluable insider information for purchasing a new or used car, truck, motorcycle, SUV, or van.

With the help of Ross's easy Ten-Step Program, learn what to say to the salesperson and how to save money.

Don't miss:

* Secrets of negotiating...techniques, tricks, and tips that save you cash!
* Magic numbers that mean a great deal...Dealer Cost!
* Ways to get top dollar for your trade-in
* Online research...not online buying. Find out why!
* Low mileage/As-is car...what you MUST get in writing before you buy
* The Green Bean...a sales ploy you should spot
* Paying cash? Why the dealer won't like it
ONLY AN INSIDER CAN TELL YOU THE TRUTH...

"If you come back tomorrow, it will be too late. My sales manager wants your business today, and he will bend to get it."
Don't be misled; he will do it tomorrow. Learn to recognize common sales pitches and lines.

Used car leasing, toxic waste, danger, explosives
What do these have in common? Any sane person should avoid them. Find out why leasing a used car is a poor choice.

Dealer prep and miscellaneous charges
Any charges can be negotiated. Before you sign a contract, discover how to get the best price...on every charge.

Deposits
Big or small...which is the smart move? Find out the question you must ask.

SHOP SMART WITH...

HOW TO BUY A CAR

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks; Revised edition (November 19, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312980744
• ISBN-13: 978-0312980740
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,598,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have, June 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Buy a Car: A Former Car Salesman Tells All (Paperback)

This book was by far the most valuable one I purchased while I was car hunting. I would reccommend it to anyone who has either no experience or overwhelming exeperience with buying cars, and to read it before they buy their next one. A little dated, but a short read with nothing but the facts you need.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource! Saved me hundreds of dollars. I lent it, April 19, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Buy a Car: A Former Car Salesman Tells All (Paperback)

This is an excellent book - very easy to read and understand. I was amazed at the tricks that salesmen pull and found the advice very helpful. I lent this book to a friend buying a new car and he saved $200 off what he thought was going to be his best deal.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book saved me thousands buying my new car., October 9, 2007

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This review is from: How to Buy a Car (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is very good in that it gives the buyer several options to use in buying a new car, and explans all the methods in detail. I ended up paying dealer invoice for my new car.