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So, those that are behind are looking to catch up.

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So, Q4 is always a great time to buy a car to take advantage of available incentives…

If you have to get one today, you will most likely not get the best deal.

If you dont have to do anything today, then you will be able to better negotiate.

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But you might also score a good deal if you go car shopping during the off-seasons like late summer.

If youre not as comfortable negotiating on your own, bring someone with you.

Even if you only shave off a few hundred or thousand dollars, itll be worth it.

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With financing, youll take out an auto loan that youll need to repay over time, with interest.

The biggest advantage to financing is how quick and efficient it can potentially be.

The biggest advantage of paying in cash is saving money.

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