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One of the key metrics to look for is how long a particular car model sits on the lot.

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The longer it sits there, the more incentive dealers have to slash its price.

This waiting period will lead to better deals and greatly improve your chances ofnegotiating.

In some cases, you could save thousands of dollars.

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Its not about being lucky its about being patient and strategic, Fischer wrote.

That patience can pay particular dividends in 2024, withused car pricesrecently pushing higher again.

Buyers paid an average of $25,415 per used vehicle in July 2024, Kelley Blue Book reported.

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Meanwhile, the nationwide used car supply will likely remain thin for years, KBB reported.

Scoring a good deal doesnt necessarily mean sacrificing quality for price.

you could often finddecent used carsthat have not clicked with consumers for one reason or another.

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