How reliable are NADA figures?

Old-Biscuit wrote:
Buying is all about negotiating..........and both parties feeling they got the best deal without feeling that the other party is being unreasonable.

Know what you are willing to spend then negotiate up to that price.

I've walked on many a car/truck/rv deal because we couldn't come to an acceptable price......no big deal. Lots of them out there for sale.

Differ slightly with OB......

Buying *USED* is all about *negotiations*
whether with a private party or a dealer.

*If* you have a trade-in, buying new or used - "negotiating" is ALL one-sided .....and it's not in your favor, LOL!

Purchasing a new or used unit on a dealer's lot is "competitive".
You are "competing" with other buyers - well before any negotiations.

World of difference between purchase of new RVs and autos/trucks.
For the latter you can come *very* close to knowing the dealer's COST.
Also, an almost endless supply of cars & trucks.
Not true for RVs.

If you are willing to order a new RV:
1. Know *exactly* what you want & with what options.
2. Line up your own financing if you need it.
3. Shop #1 around to get the best price you can find - local, statewide, out-of-state, "wholesalers", etc.
4. Shop the best deal around again to the local dealers.
Will they meet or beat it? - Come close?
5. Decide if you will travel for your purchase or buy closer to home.

Used -
IMO....stick with Private Party sellers, know what you are looking for "should" cost.
"NADA" in Spanish is "Nothing" - very appropriate - forget it.:W

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