So the last day of the month is Friday August 31st, just before the labor day weekend. Do you think you are more likely to get a better lease deal on the Friday before labor day weekend, or last thing on Monday Sept 3rd just as Labor day weekend is coming to an end? Or maybe even Tuesday Sept 4th …

the last day of the month thing is somewhat of an urban myth just like the 1% rule. If the dealers already hit their numbers for the month, they don’t have the incentive to go as deep as those who haven’t. To assume you can just walk into any dealer on the last day of the month and get your best d…

Interesting points. I guess the last day of the month concept is that you’re more likely to catch someone that hasn’t hit their numbers towards the end of the month. You have suggestions on strategy to find that dealer?

Email a lot of dealers. The one that is most aggressive with pricing probably hasn’t met their numbers yet. Sales events around holidays aren’t special at all. The American people have been brainwashed by marketing into believing that these events are always better. Some automakers will add an extra…

Most brands will make their August deals valid till 9/3 or 9/4. So that answers that question :slight_smile:

Alfa extended the quarter until July 5th to cover the 4th holiday. I got mine on the 5th.

[image] BoardWalkNJ: The American people have been brainwashed by marketing into believing that these events are always better. Some automakers will add an extra incentive, but the vast majority of automakers do not Exactly. It’s all just BS. There are no special deals on holidays, just more …

what about the beginning vs end of the month?

Search the forum. This has been discussed many times

Wow - helpful. Funny that when I went searching, the first thread I came across was one where your comments on this exact same topic was completely useless: [image] Any Worthwhile Deals at the Beginning of the Month? Ask the Hackrs I’ve always heard that the best time of…

As I said in that post a few comments down (which got 7 likes so I think it was quite useful), “It literally depends on the dealer as to whether or not the deals will be better beginning of month or the end of month. Rainy slow first beginning of month? They might want to move metal and offer great…

Last day of the month or Labor Day weekend for the best deals?

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GiuliaLease August 26, 2018, 6:51pm 10

Wow - helpful. Funny that when I went searching, the first thread I came across was one where your comments on this exact same topic was completely useless: