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Originally Posted by NahumCC
Whatever you do don't let them know your flying in to purchase it!!!!
You do that and you give up your power in negotiations as they know they have you. Don't worry about them looking at caller ID. Can't rely on a area code to determine if someone is local or not with cell phones now. If they ask if your local because of it just say yes.
When you do land, make sure your rental has a local plate and when they ask about trade in just say your not interested in trading in and that your picking up a fun car......or have someone local on this board help motor you around in exchange for some beer and food.
If you hold the fact you flew in it gives you the bargaining power because in their eyes you can walk away potentially. You have to be ready to walk away as well if its not a good deal for you.
Lots of the other factors mentioned here hold true too. Have your insurance and funding lined up in advance so that its a phone call away by you.
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I agree that letting them know you flew in is a bad idea. See my earlier post. However, lying about it isn't very cool. Just because they might lie to you doesn't mean you should be untruthful or dishonest. I like the idea about finding a friend locally, perhaps via this board. Then you WOULD have a place to stay if things went south and you could tell them that truthfully.
The rest of the quoted advice is very sound. Personally, I'd have no qualms about travelling to pick up a car from a dealership, provided the negotiations have already been done. Getting the agreed-upon price in writing before hand is a good idea. I would not travel a long distance to shop for a car, especially from a private seller or generic used car dealer, unless I was fully prepared to pass on the deal and return home at my expense. Too many dishonest people in the world. Don't add to the number.
Barry