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I did this method. They usually won't give in unless I threaten them that I will pull out my reservation.I do a mix of the methods. Quotes from various dealers, some large dealerships and some smaller ones, and then I sit down with the local dealership to see if we can work out something reasonable. They know I have quote and have a good idea of what the car is worth so it tends to be reasonably civil and after a short time period of time it becomes obvious if they can get their numbers in the ballpark.
At least that's the way it used to work. It's been a while since I've bought a new car.