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In case anyone is in doubt, but not over finances, right now is a GREAT <\/em>time to buy a car.\u00c2\u00a0 I cannot overstate this fact.\u00c2\u00a0 With the economic woes causing our system to collapse all around us, there are many opportunities for which to take advantage.\u00c2\u00a0 Stock market is one, if you don’t mind the rollercoaster ride.\u00c2\u00a0 Another way is in using one’s buying power for the big ticket items (cars in particular, but yeah, I’m sure boats and such are going for huge discounts too).<\/p>\n

I recently traded in my old 2003 Acura TL Type-S<\/a> for a 2009 Pontiac G8 GT<\/a>.\u00c2\u00a0 As I began on this strange move months ago, I got asked “trade in an Acura for a Pontiac?”.\u00c2\u00a0 Yes, without reservation.\u00c2\u00a0 I waited to make this exchange until the end of Sept, and I’m glad I did because I got great pricing.\u00c2\u00a0 (OK, the reasons why I readily dumped my Acura for a Pontiac are best covered some other time.\u00c2\u00a0 I’ll just say that no one asks why once they see my G8 GT and ride in it.)\u00c2\u00a0 Anyway, the point is, right now is a great time to get some really great deals on the cars.<\/p>\n

This isn’t a message to tell people “Hey, go out and support the American economy.”\u00c2\u00a0 This is a message saying “Now is the time to strike; to get the really great bargains.”\u00c2\u00a0 The consumer advantage is not limited to GM.\u00c2\u00a0 All the car companies are in pain right now.\u00c2\u00a0 As I shopped around in recent months, many of the dealers put on a brave face, but there is an air of desperation.\u00c2\u00a0 I guess a better way to put is that they are willing to actually deal.\u00c2\u00a0 No more dealer mark-ups.\u00c2\u00a0 I’ve actually seen quite the opposite.\u00c2\u00a0 Some brands are selling 2008’s for WAY <\/em>under even the invoice price (prolly close to what is actually paid by the dealer).<\/p>\n

Of course, if you invest your money, you might score a 3.0% yield CD, which is running at about 1\/2 the current inflation rate.\u00c2\u00a0 You can try to time the stock market, but much bigger money is likely timing you instead.\u00c2\u00a0 If you are going to lose money, you might as well enjoy the ride (literally).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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