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Step 1
Figure out exactly what car you want. Spend some time at the local car dealerships looking at colors, options, and other goodies that you want and need. The more details you figure out the better.
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Step 2
Go to consumerreports.org and buy a "New car price report". This report will be your single biggest tool to not getting ripped off. They show you exactly what the wholesale price for the car is. The report costs $14 and is worth every penny.
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Step 3
Go to carsdirect.com and search for the vehicle you found in step 1. Make sure you include all the options down to the last detail. In the end you they will quote you a price that will be as low as you'll find anywhere.
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Step 4
Give carsdirect.com your contact information and wait for the phone call from a representative from the company. This person will find the vehicle you want for the price you were quoted (or pretty darn close).
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Step 5
Before committing to a contract, make sure your trade is taken care of. I like to sell my car to Carmax, they usually pay top dollar for used cars. You can check them out at Carmax.com. You should also get your financing in order, you can do that at Lendingtree.com
