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Does Buying/Leasing 2 Cars at Once Give Me More Leverage at a Dealership?

Shawn Ryder

Generally, dealership promotions happen around holidays or the end of the month/quarter, as sellers are eager to meet quotas. Consider the following: Monthly Payments: Will the combined payments fit comfortably within your budget? Can you negotiate for lower monthly payments on both?

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Is it normal for a sales guy to keep lowering the monthly payment because he keeps “lucking out with my manager”?

Shawn Ryder

The monthly payment is calculated based on a standard formula: Vehicle Price: The initial cost of the car. Down Payment: Cash or equity you put down at the time of purchase. Lowering monthly payments can help expedite the sales process. Interest Rate: The percentage charged on the financed amount.