Is a new car preferable if they are offering 3k off this labour day weekend?

[Marv101]

I purchased a brand new 2007 Elantra for $4,600 below sticker here in LA in April of 2007, so just check the ads in your hometown newspapers weekend classifieds.

Your other option would be to just go the the website of the manufacturer who has cars which are on your shortlist, build it with the options (if necessary) which you want, and then submit your request to get their best price.