I am very close to buying an 06 X trime with the power package. I was going to buy an 05, but the one I found was an ugly maroon and the guy tried to sell it to me for 22000 and some change, with 12000 miles on it. The local dealer can get me an 06 for around 22546.

One last question, how often do the rebates come around if I dont buy it by may 1st I miss out on 1500 in rebates. Should I just wait?

Also, any tips with dealing with these guys? From guys who already had to deal with the dealership games? Anything I can say to bring the price lower?

The sticker price is around 24000, but that is not (i dont think) with the rebates. Plus I found that the true market value is around 22546. Will the dealer laugh in my face when I show up with the TMV price?