In Repsonse To Rebecca's Post: "Sales Promotion"

Do you think that this is the best way for a car manufacturer to sell their products? Would you be willing to purchase one of these cars for this sale? What do you think the car companies could do to get more customers to purchase their cars?

I think having a low monthly payment is a good way for a car manufacturer to sell their car. But I think it also depends on the age of the customer because a lower monthly payment means paying for more years. Younger consumers may be more apt to take this deal because it’s cheaper now and they aren’t necessarily thinking about how long they will be paying for this car. Whereas adults are thinking about how long it will take them to pay off this car because they have mortgages and other large bills to pay. Another way car companies could get more customers to purchase cars is to completely lower prices! Cars are too expensive, especially in this economy. More and more people are buying used cars and junking them after a few years instead of paying for a new car for the next fifteen years of their life. I also think it would help if car companies recycled more of their materials, or at least made it more known how they are doing so. “Going Green” is such a huge theme these days that it’s perfect for car companies to use to reel consumers in. Have you ever purchased a brand new car? If so, what was the experience like? Are you still paying for that car?