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> The first time I bought a car I ordered it with the options I wanted.
> We agreed on the price and when the car arrived at the dealership I had
> a cashiers check for the car.
>
> The dealer had a rebate check that was issued from Ford with my name on
> it. He asked me to sign the check and took put it in the cash drawer.
>
> Nothing was ever mentioned in pricing the car about any rebate check.
> I didn't say anything and I know I should have at least asked if that
> money was from Ford to the dealer then why did they send it to him with
> my name on it?
>
> Thinking back I think that check should have been mine and I was
> foolish enough to sign it over to the dealer.
>
> I am planning to buy another new car soon and I dread the negotiating I
> will have to do to buy one.
>
> Any suggestions on how to get the best deal with poor negotiating
> skills?
>
> Any suggestions on a better group to ask these questions?
>

Go to www.edmunds.com and configure the car the way you want it. Click on
the "current offers" link to see what rebates are being offered for your
area. Offer $100 over invoice minus the rebate. You'll still be paying a
little more than you should, but it saves the hassle. You'll be in and out
in under 30 minutes (in most cases). If you still want to haggle, that's a
good starting number.