Best bargains on end of model year vehicles - ConsumerAffairs

Mark Huffman has been a consumer news reporter for ConsumerAffairs since 2004. He covers real estate, gas prices and the economy and has reported extensively on negative-option sales. This is the time when carmakers traditionally turn over their current model year vehicles and start rolling out next year's, making for some pretty good deals. com suggests you confine your search to the 2015 models that are undergoing major changes for 2016. When a manufacturer makes a major design update, or simply refreshes style and features, Edmunds says dealers feel an extra urgency to move those... Shoppers who know which models are changing may have more leverage when it comes to making a deal. Excellent value and performance "Although manufacturers are poised to replace these vehicles with new-generation models, they still offer excellent value and performance," said Edmunds. "Shoppers looking for the best possible deal on a new car right now would be smart to consider the savings these vehicles offer before they weigh any other options. There are 31 vehicles getting a redesign or refresh for the 2016 model year. Edmunds has studied pricing trends and isolated five that may be a savvy car-shopper's best options. 2015 BMW 3 Series – Long noted as an entry level luxury car, the 3 Series is getting an update later this year. Source: www.consumeraffairs.com