You never really see any car commercials that say "Now is a crappy time to buy a new car. You're not going to save any money at all. Ha, ha, ha." The reason for this is obvious, but leaves us wondering... When exactly is a good time to buy a new car?

Consumer Reports says, "Now."

The auto industry's marketing machine is firing on all cylinders, barking clearance deals on 2007 models in newspaper, radio, and television advertising. Such dramatic discounts are enough to grab the attention of any in-market car buyer, but Consumer Reports Auto Price Service's analysis shows that there is even more potential savings than shoppers might realize.

How to drive a great, end-of-summer new car deal [Consumer Reports]
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