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THIS is the BEST Time to Buy a New or Used Car | Episode 911

THIS is the BEST Time to Buy a New or Used Car | Episode 911

CarEdge Live Aug 26, 2025 30 min
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About this episode

Timing is everything when it comes to buying a new or used car, and this episode dives deep into the best strategies for maximizing your purchase. Hosts Ray and Zach discuss optimal times to buy, emphasizing the end of the month and year as prime opportunities due to dealer motivation. They also touch on the unique considerations for electric vehicles and the impact of market conditions on pricing. With practical advice and engaging banter, the episode provides valuable insights for anyone looking to navigate the car buying process effectively.

Topics: best time to buy new cars used cars electric vehicles dealer motivation negotiation strategies market conditions end of month deals incentives car buying services
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Mazda Cx30
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Mazda Cx30

"I received an email yesterday from the Mazda dealer where I bought or leased my CX-30, 24-month lease $2,999 down on a CX-90 Phev, $269 a month"
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Mazda Cx90
Ethan Llamas (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Mazda Cx90

"where I bought or leased my CX-30, 24-month lease $2,999 down on a CX-90 Phev, $269 a month with only $2,999 down."
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Hyundai Elantra
Crisco 1492 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Hyundai Elantra

"... got here Dad from Don. I am set to buy a Hyundai Elantra Sport this week and I negotiated a $23,000 out-th..."
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Hyundai Palisade
Alexander-93 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Hyundai Palisade

"or we highlight a few here on the page, Hyundai Palisade securing a $3,638 savings for this customer Jim i..."
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Chrysler Pacifica
Bull-Doser (Public domain)
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Chrysler Pacifica

"... comment on this. Caredge located a 2025 Chrysler Pacifica 150 miles from Boston with the $7,500 from the go..."
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Nissan XTerra
Ethan Llamas (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Nissan XTerra

"And every time I get in the car, I am impressed with how it reminds me of a Nissan X-Terra in this sense. It's got everything I need and nothing I don't."
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Chevrolet Silverado
LukaCali (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Chevrolet Silverado

"...tor, and you can see here it was a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST internet sales price. This is a screensh..."
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Ford Thunderbird
Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA (CC BY 2.0)
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Ford Thunderbird

"... that means. Ford, and it's better days than 1961 Thunderbird. Pops, I ended up pulling one up right here."
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