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03-27-2012, 01:16 PM | #1 |
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ARGHHHHH!!! Car Shopping H3LL
I need a cigar and a beer!
It looks like we finally drove my wifes POC into the ground. Right now we are looking at "reasonable" and "practical" cars. Although 30-40 mpg does sound pretty good after driving my 10,000 pound V10 truck.
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03-27-2012, 01:25 PM | #2 |
Have My Own Room
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Re: ARGHHHHH!!! Car Shopping H3LL
Look on the internet first and then go to the dealership to test drive ... my opinion.
You can find out how long cars have been sitting on the lots, who has a large inventory they are willing to move on the type you want and in the case of my last truck, you can often work through 95% of the entire deal before you talk to the person face to face in 1-2 emails. |
03-27-2012, 01:26 PM | #3 |
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Re: ARGHHHHH!!! Car Shopping H3LL
I just picked up the new 2012 Mazda3 itouring. It is awesome on gas (39 mpg). and is a pretty decent car...got the hatchback.
Just an option.
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03-27-2012, 01:27 PM | #4 |
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That's actually what I am doing...We already have a vouvher from our credit union, so I know how much I am going to spend, my interest, etc. Now it's just a matter of finding the right car for the price I am willing to spend.
I'm looking up reviews online now.
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03-27-2012, 02:32 PM | #6 |
Anything can go wrong
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Re: ARGHHHHH!!! Car Shopping H3LL
The truecar price on my wifes new car was well above what we paid, she really gave them a
You're on the right track with the sites you're checking Steve, we did a LOT of research before spending a dime driving to see a car. |
03-27-2012, 01:30 PM | #7 |
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Re: ARGHHHHH!!! Car Shopping H3LL
I'd go private party myself-why pay a dealer 20-30% more just to get one off the lot to pay commission, operating costs, etc? (Obviously assuming used is an option). There's not any more "free" money left to buy new, is there?
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03-27-2012, 05:14 PM | #8 |
Moar Padrons!
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This is usually how I buy. However, we are looking for a new ride for the wife and the to-be-born-in-September baby. We have narrowed down to a few options. One of them is Subaru Outback. They hold their value incredibly well and right now I can get 0.9% financing.
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03-27-2012, 01:33 PM | #9 | |
Way out there
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I do know it will be a nice financial safety blanket to just drop it off for repairs with out that dreaded call from the mechanic with the bill. |
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03-27-2012, 01:36 PM | #10 | |
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03-27-2012, 01:42 PM | #11 |
Way out there
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Keep us (me) posted on what you choose. I will take any info I can get to render a decision. We wont be buying for a few more months...or more.
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03-27-2012, 02:31 PM | #12 |
Suck It
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Re: ARGHHHHH!!! Car Shopping H3LL
So was I when I got out of my Colorado 18 months ago. But as I drove past the dealership, I DROVE PAST
the dealership...the car was TINY and not very sharp looking. I read really good reviews on all the talking points, but once I saw it, all it was was good on gas. So I drove next door and picked out a NEW Chevrolet Cruze. A much better looking car and the same gas mileage. HOWEVER, despite the fact that I might be experiencing truck withdrawals, I can't recommend either vehicle anymore. I give the Cruze a 7 out of 10 possible stars. It is great to still be pumping the same dollar amount of gas that I pumped into my truck, despite the fact that gas is MUCH HIGHER now! But I am not in love with it. I CAN recommend the car my sister got, a Civic. Those new cars look great, drive great, SIP gas and do it with more style than my Cruze. I don't OWN one though, and that'd tell the tale. From outside looking in, I bet my Cruze looks good to people. |
03-27-2012, 05:15 PM | #13 |
Moar Padrons!
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03-27-2012, 03:06 PM | #14 |
Postwhore
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03-27-2012, 03:09 PM | #15 |
those were the droids
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i am with this guy.
i have two hondas in the drive way right now and wouldn't have it any other way.
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03-27-2012, 03:16 PM | #16 |
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03-27-2012, 01:41 PM | #17 | |
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Look at the reliability of any make/model you're looking at historically and it'll give you some sort of idea what type of window you're looking at. My Avalon has ~ 103k miles on it and I think it has the reliability to get me another 100k miles without any significant repairs (unless I just jinxed myself). It's a 2005, but with laser cruise control, rain sensing wipers, heated/cooled seats, navigation...just what kind of new features would I get in a newer model until this one eventually craps out? Nothing. |
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03-27-2012, 01:44 PM | #18 | |
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03-27-2012, 02:10 PM | #19 | |
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Manufacturers charge a premium on something that shouldn't break down anyway and offer a warranty that doesn't really touch their reliability. All you're "betting" on by buying a new car with a warranty is what you're buying is a piece of junk to break down in that amount of time. |
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03-27-2012, 01:34 PM | #20 |
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Re: ARGHHHHH!!! Car Shopping H3LL
I have never been able to find "free" money. I'm thinking new just for the convienence of a new car warrentee (I have been holding the POC together with duct tape, bailing wire and prayer for years now), gas milage, and the fact that my daughter will be driving in a couple of years.
That said, I am on Autotrader, Carmax, Auction Direct, as well as some of the local dealer websites as we speak.
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