yednaf
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Anybody that goes car shopping without doing their homework is likely to lose out. Both men and women regularly get "screwed" because they didn't know any better. Women tend to be more open than men about losing a negotiation and that leads to the perception that women can't negotiate a car purchase. I would argue that men do just as badly but are less willing to acknowledge and admit that they lost in the negotiation.
Regardless, definitely consider using car buying guides before negotiating, e.g. www.edmunds.com. You might also consider using a car buying service that negotiates rates on your behalf AAA, Costco, Sams Club and many banks and credit unions offer this service, sometimes for free. |
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Carl P
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Yes if she knows what she is doing, some males shouldn't go car shopping alone. Guys like me. |
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inkgddss
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I went by myself and got a great deal and a real reliable car. Go on your own, do some research, arm yourself with knowledge and don't let a sales person push you around. Also go to reputable dealers. Not some scary lot that looks like it may or may not be trustedon the level, or just some car off the street if you are not automobile engine savvy that is where the risk is. Maybe you can even find a female sales person if that will make you more comfortable. Have fun! |
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curmudgeon
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depends on the female. go shop and look and test drive, but do NOT sign anything until you go home and think about it. |
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dadayiu
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Definitely, if you're confident with what you are looking for then is no problem. Even a guy there is no promise he will find a good guy unless he knows a lot about cars and very mechanically minded. |
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tunasalard
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is it ever for a female to go shopping alone or with friends
a good idea
however with pmt just leave the cash on the table |
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Hall + Oates
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as long as you're smart and do your homework, that won't happen. Look at a car, don't be afraid to walk away, and look up the value on kelley blue book so you know you're not getting ripped. also, do a carfax report so you know whether or not they've been wrecked, stolen, rebuilt, rented, etc.
sometimes you'll go to look at a car, tell them you want to think about it some more, and they'll say something like "well someone else has been very interested in this car too, so i don't know if it will be here by then" that is usually a lie. They are doing that to try and get you to hurry up and buy it instead of taking your time to think about it. |
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Goldilocks
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As long as you know what colour you want there should be no problem. |
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Adam W
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thats a big question i suppose, depends on how much you have and what you want really
something that does a reasonable ammount of miles and low milage on the clock would be a good start. |
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pinkgreen
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I don't think that it matters what gender you are as long as you are good at bargaining. If you aren't get someone who is. |
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bizbetter
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I would suggest going with a male, you can go alone but you will need a solid knowledge base. Do tons of research learn about cars (fuel economy, recalls, resale value, finance rate). I am female and I volunteered my bro to come along with me although I have not gone yet. I am doing lots of research even though he is going with me. www.bankrate.com is a good source, look a what other dealers are offering for he same car online, Kellys blue book is a good source too. |
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