The objective now is to get the vehicle that meets your requirements at the best price you can obtain. Unless you have unlimited resources, you should set out the amount you can afford to pay for the SUV, car, truck or 2002 dodge intrepid related purchase. Now that you know how much you can afford to spend, select the car(s), truck(s) or SUV(s) that will fulfill your requirements (e.g. what kind of gas mileage or how much storage). The strategies for purchasing a new car vs. a used car are different and we will address both later on in this article. Before making any purchase, if you need car financing, we suggest that you look into getting pre-approved with your bank, savings and loan or credit union before starting your negotiations for that 2002 dodge intrepid, car, truck or SUV.

When buying a new car, truck, SUV or 2002 dodge intrepid, here are some suggestions on how to get your best price once you know which vehicle and accessories you wish to purchase. The web is probably your best source of pricing information related to 2002 dodge intrepid, trucks or SUVs, trucks and cars. Lots of sites offer pricing and advice as to the dealer's invoice. These include AutoWeb.com Edmunds.com and CarsDirect. Further, the companies that are providing information surrounding this article will surely be able to provide valuable information. Most dealers now have an Internet desk. Go to the manufacturer's website and get a list of dealers within, say, 200 miles. E-mail each dealership asking for a price for the car, 2002 dodge intrepid, truck or SUV you wish and detail color, accessories etc. A 200 mile drive isn't bad if it will save you a thousand dollars, for example. It is not uncommon to either have a 'relationship' with a local dealership or believe it would just be easier to buy locally. At least with the emailed offers you have, you can bargain hard with the local dealer and see if they will match the offer - or if more, decide if you are willing to pay a bit more to this local business. If you tried your best to get the deal done with the local dealership after showing them the price on the Internet, don't fret. Go with the low price to buy that 2002 dodge intrepid! Telephone the dealership with the low e-mailed offer and confirm all details. Tell them the distance you will be driving and you expect all to go smoothly and be as represented. Odds are very good that they will. If there is a nagging concern in your mind about the servicing of your new 2002 dodge intrepid or truck or car or SUV - don't let that be a concern. The service department of the dealership in your neighborhood welcomes all business and warranty work is governed by the manufacturer so it will be handled as well locally as at the dealership that you made the purchase.

A pre-owned 2002 dodge intrepid or pre-owned car or pre-owned truck sets up a completely different group of things to think about and ways to approach the acquisition. There are 4 categories of places to purchase a used car, truck or SUV or 2002 dodge intrepid. There are: first, a stand alone used car lot; second, a used car lot associated with a new car dealership; third, from a private party; and finally, one of the national rent-a-car companies selling inventory. The used car lot may or may not be the best place to make that purchase. Certainly there are plenty of movies that portray them as rip-off joints. But, if the lot has a reputation for fair dealings, then it could be OK. Ask them for references of past clients; check out any complaints they may have with the B.B.B. and also the local Chamber. Most new car dealers have a used car lot - they often call them 'pre-owned'. Look for the truck, SUV, car or 2002 dodge intrepid related vehicle to come with some kind of a warranty. Also, check out their business reputation. You see a car in the newspaper or at an online car site - should you buy it? Well, maybe. You have the best chance of getting a great price from a private party. You also have a chance of getting a real 'stinker'. So, take the car to a garage that you trust and have it inspected prior to making that purchase. Why not buy from one of a handful of national rent-a-car companies that must constantly turn-over their inventory. These agencies keep their cars, generally speaking, well maintained on a regular basis. Car, truck or 2002 dodge intrepid, consider the national agency as one of your alternatives.