Good Times to Buy? - GPS Fees?

[UnderDog2]

Was wondering if you guys have any idea if one month (or more generally) time of year is better then another to buy a car?

For instance, I have heard before that it is better at "off peak" times in your region, for instance the midwest (Chicago area) where I live would be best to buy in winter, late fall?

I am looking to buy the 2004 Solara in the next few months and would like to get the best deal on what is probably a pretty in demand car so looking for any way to do this...

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Totally unrelated (and probably stupid question) for the 2004 Solara GPS-Navigation system if you get this option there are no subscription, other fees to maintain it, update it, whatever? Just wanted to make sure.

[kubi]

The best way would be to wait until the 2005s come out Other than that I doubt there will be much change in the price.

[slingshot]

The price has been very good from day 1. Dealers are dealing so put in your best offers. Many here have gotten way below sticker prices. I don't think it's that high in demand because I see none on the road.

[got sport]

If you want to buy, buy one near the end of a month. That's when the salesmen have to reach their quotas, so their bargaining range is greater.

[glenb]

If you want the car go to kbb.com, spec what you want and deal around the invoice price. Deals can be made.

Then have fun, enjoy the car.

[UnderDog2]

Thanks again guys for your help, much appreciated, I'm trying to learn and use as much as I can to get a decent price when I finally have to go in and deal with the salesman.

[TW85]

There are no "access fees" to use the GPS system. Updates will come out once in a while but I cannot think of a manufacturer that does not charge for them.

[Jai_Jai_Binks]

From personal exp. i bough my 2001 solara in feb 2002, the pricing was let's say...cheaper than the corolla S that i was looking to buy! (hence i've got the solara)...