Buying a Car in the USA

Michael Another interesting market is the car market. We still haven't found a car—we're hesitant to visit a dealer because it's well-known that they're all crooks who will rip you off. We're looking to buy a cheap used Japanese car and have already read a few books on the subject. They say you should never pay the listed price but always negotiate first. If the seller doesn't accept, which is usually the case, you must resolutely walk out of the store. But, as the guidebook said, you can bet that a flailing salesman will come running after you, assuring you that you can indeed discuss the price further. You should only go back with him if he solemnly promises to consider your offer, which he usually does, and then the bargaining resumes in the showroom. For every little thing, there are additional fees (registration and incomprehensible individual charges), and then you have to start arguing again, continue negotiating, and finally settle on a reasonable price.

As you can see, this process requires a lot of time and patience, but we'll manage to get a car eventually.