Winter is a funny time to buy certain cars – but better for others. Bearing this in mind, here are three cars that are good to buy in winter:
- Most convertibles – you’ll find you can grab a bargain, especially on a soft top due to the inclement weather coming in
- Rear wheel drive sports cars – in winter, these tend to be much less frequently purchased. They don’t like ice after all. This can mean lower prices
- Older body shaped four wheel drive motors like a Subaru Forester will see off any inclement weather that you throw at it and you can pick them up extremely cheaply
Ultimately, one way in which to drive a bargain on the forecourts whether you’re after a new or an old motor is just to show up at a time when salespeople are probably struggling that particular day or week. Choose a reasonably late on time when it’s darker (after having seen the choice motor in the light of course), maybe raining. If the sales haven’t been coming in that day, the manager will be much more likely to meet you part way in a deal.
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Wow, thanks, that’s a great tip. I’m still thinking about buying a new car next year(probably convertible, not sure yet), but maybe I might just do it in the winter…
You’re right, it is a good time to pick up a rear wheel drive car just a shame you won’t be able to drive it for a couple of months.
I think you can get cars fairly cheap right now anyway as sales are down and some dealers are getting a bit desperate. I feel bad for the car industry, but at the same time, I really want a cheap convertable.
Thanks for the post
John
Hi all,
Thanks for the comments. Volunteer teaching, with regard to rear wheel drive cars, thanks to the developments in traction control, it is possible to drive them in poor weather, but I’d recommend a good set of winter tyres. I know of some rear wheel drive car owners who put more weight in the boot to act as ballast to attempt to increase the level of traction.