A couple of weeks ago you folks gave me advice on which model to get--most of you preferred the Crown Vic. I like it a lot too, but unfortunately my wife likes the Lesabre better so I am trying to buy one. I have never bought a new car before and I don't know how to get a good deal. I am trying to get a bottom-line model with no options (the basic car comes with everything you ever need). I am also trying to get a 2001 because there is such a good financing deal right now--60 months, 0 interest. I realize this reduces my bargaining power versus showing up with cash. Right now the salesmen I have spoken to are jerking me around, trying to get me to pay MSRP, and in one case they appear to have added a luxury package onto the car after advertizing it at a lower price to jack up the price. I have checked out Edmunds and Kelly Blue Book and it looks like a "fair market value" on these vehicles is about $23,000. I also really cannot afford anything over 23K, and 22K would be much more affordable. I have a feeling once the free financing ends they are going to be struggling to sell these cars.
Thanks for any advice you can give me.
GunLvr