Top 10 Buying Outlooks for Cars You Should Buy Now

If saving money on your new car purchase is a top consideration (and let’s face it, when isn’t it?), CarsDirect has you covered with our new Expert Buying Outlooks. Our industry experts provide you with frequently updated information to help decide when is the best time to buy your model of choice. Here are 10 outgoing 2011 models featuring red-hot deals right now. Click each link for the complete Buying Outlook over at our Research Channel.

Honda Pilot
The Pilot has been redesigned for 2012, but you can still get a 2011 with a big price slash, if you can find one. 2011 inventories are getting extremely low, especially on the EX-L with Navigation trim level.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Dealers are awaiting the arrival of the 2012 C-Class, which sees a significant redesign. 2011 inventories remain constant for now, but dealers are offering deep discounts as sales have been slower than expected.

Toyota Camry
The all-new 2012 Camry launches this month, but dealer inventories on 2011 models remain strong. Act now to make sure you can find the car with the color and options you want as prices won’t drop much more.

Toyota Sienna
The Sienna was redesigned for 2011 and is just hitting dealerships. Not much has changed for 2012. Model-year 2011 prices should remain flat for a couple more weeks, then drop as dealers seek to move the last 2011s.

Jeep Grand Cherokee
Figure on a 10% discount off MSRP for the Grand Cherokee, but you’ll need to act quick as the 2011s are nearly sold out. You’ll find them side-by-side with 2012s at the dealership. Not enough has changed to warrant the 2012′s price premium if you buy today.

Ford Flex
Ford has too many 2011 Flexes still sitting around with the slightly reworked 2012 model already available. Buying today should net you a great price during an aggressive push to get rid of excess stock.

Nissan Altima
Both 2011 and 2012 Altimas are selling at good prices right now as Nissan continues to tear up sales charts due in part to good incentives. Research your specific desired trim to see what’s changed for 2012.

BMW 3-Series
2011 is the end of the line for BMW’s popular and groundbreaking fifth-generation 3-Series. With the redesigned model just around the corner, luxury car customers are not exactly lining up to buy the 2011s. That means an average of around 13% off MSRP for you.

Chevrolet Malibu
The 2012 Malibu will see better efficiency and the latest technology, but you certainly won’t be finding it well under $20k. Chevy’s 2011 midsize, selling at $4,000 below MSRP, is one of the cheapest ways to get into a new family hauler today.

Jeep Liberty
The Liberty is currently selling at around $4,000 below MSRP on average. The crossover offers distinctive Jeep styling and features with the more-compliant ride of a car-based SUV.