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The first car I bought was a smooth transaction initially. I ignored the insults out front and found the salesman sitting exhausted and dejected at his desk, asked if he was interested in selling me a car. Turns out he was.
Unfortunately he passed before I took delivery, and I had to wade through the jerks again, but in the end it was all there in the contract and I got what it wanted. Stalling almost two hours past closing probably helped (could have been done on time if they'd not played games.)
The almost 14 years between buying that one and this did seem to help. Patience does too. I had my price. I refused to talk anything else. And I sat and chatted with my wife while we waited. I only made one counter, almost 10% below their initial price, but it was that or go home. I got one feeler conversation where price never quite came up again. Eventually they agreed.
Do bring a partner. They're there for you, nothing else, and not part of the negotiations. If not a parent, an older mentor can help, if you just look that young and nothing else works. Their silence and deference will be key.
Lots of tips and tricks, but unless it's natural, don't bother.
Patience, and good luck.
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