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Hardcore bargain hunters find new car deals in December

GasBuddy Blog -- There are all kinds of theories about the best time to buy a car; spring, summer, winter... but it all depends on what you're looking for; whether you need to have a certain color... and whether your vehicle must have all the bells and whistles.

For those who are looking to pay the lowest price possible for a new vehicle, many wait until December because they know the dealers don't want to carry old inventory into the new year. Selection is obviously limited but for rock-bottom prices, that may not matter.

According to About.com's Auto Guide, they've identified 10 new cars that are 2012 models ranging from the Nissan Versa 1.6S, the lowest priced new car in the U.S. at $9,990; to the Mazda 2 which sells at a base price...

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Submitted Dec 14, 2012 By: PD

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,818 Points:1,636,245 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 5:51:10 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse I pass...
garywa01 Sophomore Author Alberta Posts:130 Points:401,215 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 8:47:58 AM Ignore garywa01 Report Abuse not for me
boldrph Champion Author Topeka Posts:18,528 Points:3,478,365 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 2:19:41 PM Ignore boldrph Report Abuse i paid $200 for my car, 4 years ago.
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FieroGT Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,459 Points:2,530,585 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 5:57:56 AM Ignore FieroGT Report Abuse My '08 car only has 23,000 miles so will be keeping for many more year.
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ChristinaCricke Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,880 Points:794,300 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 5:52:12 AM Ignore ChristinaCricke Report Abuse OK
isem Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,061 Points:449,910 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 5:51:27 AM Ignore isem Report Abuse “The best time to buy” is usually followed by “the best time for buyer’s remorse.”
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,141 Points:2,731,555 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 5:38:17 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse too bad I'm not buying right now
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flsharktooth All-Star Author Jacksonville Posts:927 Points:642,755 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 5:26:06 AM Ignore flsharktooth Report Abuse December is always best time to buy. But, you can find deals year round if you hunt.
BigDogOH Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:8,638 Points:1,834,545 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 5:20:49 AM Ignore BigDogOH Report Abuse Taxes going up 1st of year
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DblChek Champion Author San Antonio Posts:2,387 Points:625,135 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 5:16:56 AM Ignore DblChek Report Abuse before the taxes go up?
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twobroke61 Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,515 Points:1,615,985 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 4:41:25 AM Ignore twobroke61 Report Abuse i will keep what i have and i never buy new anymore to much money and the depreciation will kill you on new
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tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,579 Points:2,372,235 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 4:31:01 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Hardcore bargain hunters find new car deals in December, you can find 'deals' almost anytime of the year – not just in December. But how many people can buy a Hardcore bargin vehicle when 'Coming out of the closet' Sneeky's lousy, smoke and mirrors, lack of jobs, dog and pony show and in the crapper economy, the jobs are Not here. Sneeky's economy is not improving but continues to hurt the population and the job numbers continue to be down! People will still drive and buy fuel no matter what but it sure helps to have a job too! Use the Consumer Reports car issue to find the best reliable new or used vehicle for your money, they have been doing this for many years and they certainly KNOW what they are talking about. My current vehicle was paid off many years ago and I don't need any car payments now! I will drive my current vehicle into the ground before buying anything new, used, EV, Inbred, diesel, hydrogen, alternative fuel, CNG, concept and certainly NOT a Fiat, Prius, Tesla, Leaf, Volt or an NYC/hurricane Sandy Special 'exploding submarine' Fiskar Karma Inbred! Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, vehicle manufactures Produce and the population ‘Drives’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! XII/XXII/MMXII!
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:27,145 Points:3,126,955 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 4:26:47 AM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse i can't believe that the ECO Chevy Cruze was not on that list...
SHEP20715 Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,612 Points:1,742,055 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 4:22:53 AM Ignore SHEP20715 Report Abuse From over thirty years in the business, December is the best time to buy
gasandgoAL Champion Author Alabama Posts:7,288 Points:1,616,390 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 4:22:06 AM Ignore gasandgoAL Report Abuse don't even need a radio already have contract with Sirius Radio
Mikeyl Champion Author Cleveland Posts:5,297 Points:1,210,620 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 4:21:44 AM Ignore Mikeyl Report Abuse Bargains happen when you're not looking for one.
fratt Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:9,960 Points:2,671,655 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 4:18:40 AM Ignore fratt Report Abuse I'll keep my old car.
TommyTraveler Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:8,814 Points:1,725,030 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 4:18:38 AM Ignore TommyTraveler Report Abuse Any knowlegebale car buyer understanding the car buying system can save time and money anytime of the year on their purchase. Learn to control the system or their system will control you.
lgwhitlock Champion Author Chico Posts:7,525 Points:1,713,195 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 4:14:29 AM Ignore lgwhitlock Report Abuse It must be nice to have the extra cash to buy new right now...
mohammed10 Champion Author Seattle Posts:1,370 Points:609,370 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 4:13:43 AM Ignore mohammed10 Report Abuse cash for clunkers 2.0?
zcolt45 Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,085 Points:915,885 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 4:13:04 AM Ignore zcolt45 Report Abuse Advertized prices and out the door prices are like night and day. Buyer Beware.. It is always a Game at the Dealership with LOTS of Wasted time. Did you really expect to get that low ball price! When you wake up you will know it was only a Dream.
LVNV6ofSpades Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:1,624 Points:362,360 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 4:09:40 AM Ignore LVNV6ofSpades Report Abuse Must be nice to have extra discretionary cash
Sam195 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:8,225 Points:1,601,800 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 4:05:03 AM Ignore Sam195 Report Abuse I´ll keep my old vehicle.
Pozole Champion Author Portland Posts:9,760 Points:1,621,245 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 3:54:11 AM Ignore Pozole Report Abuse ...need $$$ to look for deals...
teamsimons Champion Author South Carolina Posts:2,576 Points:525,955 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 3:52:38 AM Ignore teamsimons Report Abuse That's exactly the situation one of us faced many years ago. Still, what does this have to do with gas prices.
SpruceGuse2 Champion Author Michigan Posts:9,864 Points:2,480,435 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 3:51:49 AM Ignore SpruceGuse2 Report Abuse OK..................