What's the best way to buy a new car nowadays?

[goofiefoot]

I'm going to preface this by saying I HATE the idea of buying a brand new vehicle. I am aware of the immediate devaluing as you drive it off the lot, etc. The last new vehicle I bought was my 2007 F150 (which I still drive), and simply because the dealership gave me an offer I couldn't refuse. I actually flew out of state to buy our last 2 used vehicles from individuals, and paid with cash.

That said, I'm extremely impressed with the new 2021 Subaru Crosstrek with the larger engine, and am considering biting the bullet and just buying one for my wife.

I have no desire to play the dealership games. I want to pay cash, yet still get the best deal available. I know some folks work with fleet managers, but I don't think that would apply to the Subaru brand.

I'm looking for tips, tricks, and strategies for buying a new car with as minimal hassle and drama possible. I don't want to sit in a dealership for half a day (or longer), and want to avoid all the back and forth with managers, finance, etc. I'd love to hear your tactics.

Thanks!

[PROD49]

I literally bought one for my daughter via carfax this morning. Pretty painless.

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[bow newby]

Just bought a new Camry, I looked at all dealerships in Dallas area that had the vehicle we wanted in stock. Emailed the new car director with what I was willing to spend. One dealership accepted the offer. Went next day spent 1 hour test driving and completing paperwork and we were on our way home.

[JES]

If you’re a USAA member, their car buying service makes it pretty easy.

[PROD49]

Just bought a new Camry, I looked at all dealerships in Dallas area that had the vehicle we wanted in stock. Emailed the new car director with what I was willing to spend. One dealership accepted the offer. Went next day spent 1 hour test driving and completing paperwork and we were on our way home.

That's what I bought my daughter this morning. Found a 1 yr old Camry low milage at Rockwall Ford.

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[goofiefoot]

I literally bought one for my daughter via carfax this morning. Pretty painless.

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Does Carfax work with new cars, or only used?

Just bought a new Camry, I looked at all dealerships in Dallas area that had the vehicle we wanted in stock. Emailed the new car director with what I was willing to spend. One dealership accepted the offer. Went next day spent 1 hour test driving and completing paperwork and we were on our way home.

Good call. There is only one dealership close to me (in Corpus), but I can keep an eye out at the San Antonio and Houston dealerships as well. I'm guessing this would only be a good tactic for in-stock vehicles, as opposed to a custom order?

If you’re a USAA member, their car buying service makes it pretty easy.

I'm not, however, my father was in the military in the 70s. I should be eligible, correct?

[PROD49]

Does Carfax work with new cars, or only used?











Good call. There is only one dealership close to me (in Corpus), but I can keep an eye out at the San Antonio and Houston dealerships as well. I'm guessing this would only be a good tactic for in-stock vehicles, as opposed to a custom order?











I'm not, however, my father was in the military in the 70s. I should be eligible, correct?

Used. I was in search for a 1yr old car and found it.

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[bow newby]

Also, look on true car.com. Gives you prices people are paying in your area. Probably not much information on a 2021.