If you go to a car show, expect to get impressed. After all, that is the whole purpose of putting on the show in the first place. Having said that, you will also see fantastic, if not the best, examples of four-wheeled vehicles. However, the question is: should you buy a car at a car show?
Well, that is not a simple question to answer, because it depends on you and the conditions. It is never a wise idea to purchase on a whim, but if you see something that you have really been looking for for some time, then you may have to purchase it there and then or wait a long time to get another opportunity.
What do they recommend? Never go shopping whilst you are hungry? The same saying could be applied to this situation and the expenditure will definitely be hundreds if not thousands of times more than a trolley full of shopping.
Basically, the criterion is: do you actually know what the car is worth? The owner of the car will know what the car is worth and he or she will also know that you are seeing the car in the best light. The owner will also have paid to enter the show, the price of which will also be added to the cost of the car.
Therefore, if you are buying something special like a custom car, then you will almost certainly be paying a premium at a car show, but if you are purchasing a stock car, you might be more likely to get a discount. So in general, a car show is likely to be more expensive, the more customized the car.
This means that you need more knowledge, the more specialized the car is that you would like to purchase. Anyone with enough money can purchase a Ford Prius straight off the production line, you only have to look in the Ford catalogue and look up the list price, but who knows the price or value of a customized, hand-made 1968 Morgan 2-Plus-2?
There will be other problems at a car show too. The owner of the car might be quite busy talking to people about the car. Enthusiasts will have lots of questions about the car's engine capacity, coachwork and age et cetera, so you may find it difficult to get any attention. The other thing is that you will not be able to take the vehicle for a test drive whilst it is at the show.
You might find that the owner does not really take you seriously. This is almost certainly because he or she meet dozens of 'tyre kickers' each month. Everyone wants to know the answers to questions such as: how long did it take to do that? How much did it cost to do that? How much is the car worth? Is the car for sale?
You will certainly not be the first to ask these questions. The owner has heard it all before. If you are serious, get some contact details, take some photos and promise to be in touch after the show. Use the time you have left to do some research and check whether you have a bargain on your hands or whether you just had a narrow escape.
Well, that is not a simple question to answer, because it depends on you and the conditions. It is never a wise idea to purchase on a whim, but if you see something that you have really been looking for for some time, then you may have to purchase it there and then or wait a long time to get another opportunity.
What do they recommend? Never go shopping whilst you are hungry? The same saying could be applied to this situation and the expenditure will definitely be hundreds if not thousands of times more than a trolley full of shopping.
Basically, the criterion is: do you actually know what the car is worth? The owner of the car will know what the car is worth and he or she will also know that you are seeing the car in the best light. The owner will also have paid to enter the show, the price of which will also be added to the cost of the car.
Therefore, if you are buying something special like a custom car, then you will almost certainly be paying a premium at a car show, but if you are purchasing a stock car, you might be more likely to get a discount. So in general, a car show is likely to be more expensive, the more customized the car.
This means that you need more knowledge, the more specialized the car is that you would like to purchase. Anyone with enough money can purchase a Ford Prius straight off the production line, you only have to look in the Ford catalogue and look up the list price, but who knows the price or value of a customized, hand-made 1968 Morgan 2-Plus-2?
There will be other problems at a car show too. The owner of the car might be quite busy talking to people about the car. Enthusiasts will have lots of questions about the car's engine capacity, coachwork and age et cetera, so you may find it difficult to get any attention. The other thing is that you will not be able to take the vehicle for a test drive whilst it is at the show.
You might find that the owner does not really take you seriously. This is almost certainly because he or she meet dozens of 'tyre kickers' each month. Everyone wants to know the answers to questions such as: how long did it take to do that? How much did it cost to do that? How much is the car worth? Is the car for sale?
You will certainly not be the first to ask these questions. The owner has heard it all before. If you are serious, get some contact details, take some photos and promise to be in touch after the show. Use the time you have left to do some research and check whether you have a bargain on your hands or whether you just had a narrow escape.
About the Author:
Owen Jones, the author of this piece, writes on lots of topics, but is now involved with car detailing prices. If you want some suggestions on detailing cars come over to our website now at Detailing Car Interiors.
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