# Last day of month for best deal? Tariffs on Wed? **URL:** \ **Category:** Ask the Hackrs\ **Tags:** ca-socal, bmw, financing, usa-nationwide\ **Created:** [March 31, 2025, 1:19am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/last-day-of-month-for-best-deal-tariffs-on-wed/663743 "2025-03-31T01:19:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MikeyWilliamson](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/mikeywilliamson/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@MikeyWilliamson](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/MikeyWilliamson)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2025, 1:19am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/last-day-of-month-for-best-deal-tariffs-on-wed/663743/1 "2025-03-31T01:19:24Z")
So is it really true you can get the best deal at the end of the month? Meaning tomorrow, March 31? Do dealers actually set monthly quotas/targets they are trying to meet? Or bonuses, or something? Also, do we think car prices – used and/or new, “domestic” and/or “foreign” (whatever that means) – are going to go up due to tariffs when they are scheduled to kick in on Wednesday (April 2). In other words, might tomorrow be the best time to get a deal, and perhaps the _last_ time to get a deal – perhaps for years! Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![jeisensc](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/jeisensc/32/224821_2.png) [@jeisensc](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/jeisensc)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2025, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/last-day-of-month-for-best-deal-tariffs-on-wed/663743/2 "2025-03-31T01:37:10Z")
Just asked and has is a commonly discussed topic if you search > [@End of the Month/Quarter](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/end-of-the-month-quarter/663599): > > Been shopping for about a month now, mostly mid-size luxury SUVs. We had a Toyota dealer (I know, not luxury)try to sell us hard on a Land Cruiser yesterday, stating end of month and end of quarter is big for them before offering $6k off MSRP. We were honestly just there to test drive, but I hadn’t realized the timing…and on top of that they mentioned they were freaked out about the tariffs, so they’re trying to move inventory. Sounded like BS dealer speak to me, but figured I’d get this forum’s… All of the tariff threads have been locked, the big-brain answer is “nobody knows for certain until they’re implemented” but several OEMs are expected to roll back incentives for April programs at a minimum. > [@25% Tariffs on Foreign Autos......Run to Your Dealership and Lease/Buy](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/25-tariffs-on-foreign-autos-run-to-your-dealership-and-lease-buy/662036): > > [@Will tariffs actually affect lease prices?](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/will-tariffs-actually-affect-lease-prices/662665): > > Is now the best time to lease before things spike? I keep seeing chatter about incoming auto tariffs and the potential impact on car prices, but I’m trying to understand what that means exactly for lease deals. On one hand, the market seems soft — tons of cars sitting on lots, especially in my area. Dealers are clearly motivated, and lease deals actually seem to be getting better. But on the other hand, there’s all this talk that after March 31 (last end of month and end of quarter before Apr… ---
**Author:** ![Boomba](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/boomba/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@Boomba](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Boomba)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2025, 2:06am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/last-day-of-month-for-best-deal-tariffs-on-wed/663743/3 "2025-03-31T02:06:39Z")
This line of thinking makes no sense. Why give it away toda when you can add a $3000 Trump Tarriff sticker on it tomorrow. Or even better keep it the same price next week and make it seem like a bargain.no car in the showroom this weekend is subject to tariffs. ---
**Author:** ![Wtmeyer](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/wtmeyer/32/168356_2.png) [@Wtmeyer](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Wtmeyer)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2025, 3:09am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/last-day-of-month-for-best-deal-tariffs-on-wed/663743/4 "2025-03-31T03:09:19Z")
There could be fear that the tariffs will force many people into used cars if the price of new cars is impacted by the tariffs. New car salespeople would then be worried. ---
**Author:** ![JamesBond](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/jamesbond/32/10810_2.png) [@JamesBond](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/JamesBond)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2025, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/last-day-of-month-for-best-deal-tariffs-on-wed/663743/5 "2025-03-31T03:35:20Z")
The cars on the lots currently were purchased at a old price but next week then can be sold at a new higher price. ---
**Author:** ![valek.jw](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/valek.jw/32/109883_2.png) [@valek.jw](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/valek.jw)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2025, 3:38am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/last-day-of-month-for-best-deal-tariffs-on-wed/663743/6 "2025-03-31T03:38:14Z")
The manufacturers would have to provide new Monroney stickers for all of the current new car inventory that is setting on dealer lots. The dealer cannot modify the MSRP without the manufacturer providing that new window sticker. ---
**Author:** ![JamesBond](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/jamesbond/32/10810_2.png) [@JamesBond](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/JamesBond)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2025, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/last-day-of-month-for-best-deal-tariffs-on-wed/663743/7 "2025-03-31T03:40:48Z")
No need to modify the MSRP. Just add ADM if everyone around is selling for higher or give a lower dealer discount. ---
**Author:** ![valek.jw](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/valek.jw/32/109883_2.png) [@valek.jw](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/valek.jw)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2025, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/last-day-of-month-for-best-deal-tariffs-on-wed/663743/8 "2025-03-31T03:47:17Z")
Thinking out loud here…I’m not an attorney, but I think if a dealer put an addendum sticker next to the Monroney and listed “Tarriff $1500” that would be fraud. ---
**Author:** ![MikeyWilliamson](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/mikeywilliamson/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@MikeyWilliamson](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/MikeyWilliamson)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2025, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/last-day-of-month-for-best-deal-tariffs-on-wed/663743/9 "2025-03-31T03:53:34Z")
Don’t think it would be fraud. Just google “market price adjustment” – I’ve seen this a lot before, especially during the pandemic. Dealers not only jacked up the price, but also added in Hooey like you see in the image. Surprised they didn’t add in Undercoating! ![additional-dealer-markup-768x1024](https://leasehackr-assets.b-cdn.net/original/3X/e/8/e80179c56810d7be34e4b7cc210a7f2f21718b12.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![valek.jw](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/valek.jw/32/109883_2.png) [@valek.jw](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/valek.jw)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2025, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/last-day-of-month-for-best-deal-tariffs-on-wed/663743/10 "2025-03-31T03:58:59Z")
I guess as long as it wasn’t listed as “Tariff” but “Market Adjustment” that isn’t fraudulent … and if people are stupid enough to pay it, then I applaud the dealer. They got some damn good sales staff lol ![make it rain football GIF by Shadow](https://leasehackr-assets.b-cdn.net/original/3X/4/4/4425fc57711ba71ef4af03a2bb94f7411d341e92.webp) ---
**Author:** ![Ursus](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/ursus/32/4944_2.png) [@Ursus](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Ursus)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2025, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/last-day-of-month-for-best-deal-tariffs-on-wed/663743/11 "2025-04-01T02:41:31Z")
> [@valek.jw](#): > > if a dealer put an addendum sticker next to the Monroney and listed “Tarriff $1500” that would be fraud. Should come with the president’s signature, then all legit. ---
**Author:** ![metom88](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/metom88/32/27102_2.png) [@metom88](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/metom88)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2025, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/last-day-of-month-for-best-deal-tariffs-on-wed/663743/12 "2025-04-01T03:02:34Z")
I was about to close on a lease, pretty good deal for a GLC350E. They announced tarrifs and the dealer pulled out and said to try again in April. ---
**Author:** ![valek.jw](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/valek.jw/32/109883_2.png) [@valek.jw](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/valek.jw)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2025, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/last-day-of-month-for-best-deal-tariffs-on-wed/663743/13 "2025-04-01T14:30:36Z")
I found footage of Trump signing addendum stickers! ![Donald Trump GIF by PBS News](https://leasehackr-assets.b-cdn.net/original/3X/2/4/240f7290f1584e06781e98db1b4a9e5eaadb4689.webp) ---
**Author:** ![valek.jw](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/valek.jw/32/109883_2.png) [@valek.jw](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/valek.jw)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2025, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/last-day-of-month-for-best-deal-tariffs-on-wed/663743/14 "2025-04-01T14:32:11Z")
So, you were going to sign a deal yesterday, March 31st (based on March programs), and the dealer said they would not close the deal? ---
**Author:** ![metom88](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/metom88/32/27102_2.png) [@metom88](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/metom88)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/last-day-of-month-for-best-deal-tariffs-on-wed/663743/15 "2025-04-01T15:32:53Z")
Yes but this was on Friday. ---
**Author:** ![BENZORNOTHING](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/benzornothing/32/172509_2.png) [@BENZORNOTHING](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/BENZORNOTHING)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2025, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/last-day-of-month-for-best-deal-tariffs-on-wed/663743/16 "2025-04-01T15:44:29Z")
Most dealerships operate on **monthly and quarterly targets** , and **March 31 is both** —end of the month _and_ end of Q1. So yes, dealers are often more aggressive with pricing and more flexible to hit those final numbers. Bonuses and factory incentives are often tied to those goals. Now, add the **April 2 tariff deadline** into the mix—and things get real. Once that 25% tariff on imported vehicles and parts kicks in, it’s going to **impact pricing across the board** —new, used, foreign _and_ domestic. Why? Because even “American-made” cars use global parts. Higher cost of parts = higher production cost = higher prices. So yeah… tomorrow might be the **last window** to get in under the old system, before the market shifts. I wouldn’t say this out of pressure—I’m saying it out of respect for your timing. After this, the market becomes a bit of an unknown. ---
**Author:** ![notaleasepro](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/notaleasepro/32/90315_2.png) [@notaleasepro](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/notaleasepro)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/last-day-of-month-for-best-deal-tariffs-on-wed/663743/17 "2025-04-01T15:50:33Z")
Whats been going on at auctions? Planning on selling my Hellcat, offers going to be a little higher now? ---
**Author:** ![valek.jw](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/valek.jw/32/109883_2.png) [@valek.jw](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/valek.jw)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2025, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/last-day-of-month-for-best-deal-tariffs-on-wed/663743/18 "2025-04-01T15:58:37Z")
So, the dealer stopped selling cars last Friday until April? Not calling you a liar but that just seems so odd. ---
**Author:** ![bilalfaruqi](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/bilalfaruqi/32/151956_2.png) [@bilalfaruqi](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/bilalfaruqi)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2025, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/last-day-of-month-for-best-deal-tariffs-on-wed/663743/19 "2025-04-01T16:01:51Z")
So far Mercedes and BMW’s programs for this month seem to be identical. So by the looks of it, I don’t think manufacturers are taking a conservative approach. It’s all on dealers now as to how they wanna tackle this. But with too much inventory on the lot, doesn’t make sense to sit on it. Next month is when we will start seeing actual change in pricing due to the new batch with tariffs ---
**Author:** ![metom88](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/metom88/32/27102_2.png) [@metom88](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/metom88)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2025, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/last-day-of-month-for-best-deal-tariffs-on-wed/663743/20 "2025-04-01T16:57:18Z")
I’m just telling you what happened to me. The dealership I was working with said they are seeing a ton of traffic and did not want to discount the car for me anymore (I had a pretty aggressive deal on a loaner). [Next page](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/last-day-of-month-for-best-deal-tariffs-on-wed/663743.md?page=2)