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Give me some car ideas
shoff14
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We need a new car. I am tired of my fiance's neon. It is just a worthless piece of crap that thinks money grows on trees.
I think we can afford 7000 or so.
I need some ideas of vechicles, newer vechicles in that price range. Vechicles 98 or newer.
We bought this neon 2 years ago. It was a good buy at the time. However, I had that inclination that we shouldn't get it. Well, I should have listened to myself.
I think we can afford 7000 or so.
I need some ideas of vechicles, newer vechicles in that price range. Vechicles 98 or newer.
We bought this neon 2 years ago. It was a good buy at the time. However, I had that inclination that we shouldn't get it. Well, I should have listened to myself.
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Jeff
Used Honda or Toyota anything. [^]
three hondas are on the list, but if we do that we have to drive back to ohio and by one, cause they are 2000 dollars cheaper in our area due to the plants in the area.
You didn't put what type and requirements you were looking for. Small, medium, large, fuel efficient, sporty, manual or automatic, 2 or four door....
should have said car or small suv
It's been trouble free. Just keep it serviced regularly.
I bought my wife a 2001 Chevy Malibu back in 2001. Before I bought it, I asked a mechanic friend that runs an independant auto repair shop about them. He said... They must be good cars, no one ever brings one in here!
It's been trouble free. Just keep it serviced regularly.
I don't mind the malibu's they seem like nice cars. She says she doesn't really like them, but they do have some decent price/milage. The only problem I would have with them is the fact that my moms car has the same engine as your car there, and it blew up with about 60,000 miles on it. Of course GM didn't have a warranty for that milage.
Used Honda or Toyota anything. [^]
+1.
Subaru also is not a bad choice, especially if all wheel drive becomes useful in your area.
But to be honest I am a Ford guy through and through, Just haven't gotten another in a while. Although I am in the market now for a F-250 or 350 with a power stroke diesel.
looks like a civic may be in the works.
That one has been in too many REX!
we upped the price to around 13000 now.
looks like a civic may be in the works.
The new Dodge Caliber starts at 16000. Up it a little more and you can have a brand new car. er...truck would get my vote actually.
Ever since owning my first car at age 13, a 56 Chevy.
Found that vehicles are money pits anyway you go, you lose $.
Buy the type of car that they rent out. When you need parts just rent their car and swap out what you need.
It's not stealing....your putting pieces back on the rental.[:p]
It's all a guessing agme really...I drive a BMW 1985 with 150,000. paid 800 for it and love it. When it gives out I'll find another 1500 car.
They look at me as if i am a 20 something kid that doesn't know jack, well maybe I am, but thats besides the point. [:D]
I need to get at least 3000 out of the car, or take money off the final value of the vechicle. What are some smooth talking techniques. I don't know if they will budge with the honda's cause they sell so well anyways. Some pointers please!
I need some help talking to these damn dealers without getting screwed.
They look at me as if i am a 20 something kid that doesn't know jack, well maybe I am, but thats besides the point. [:D]
I need to get at least 3000 out of the car, or take money off the final value of the vechicle. What are some smooth talking techniques. I don't know if they will budge with the honda's cause they sell so well anyways. Some pointers please!
Tell them "If the numbers work you'll buy the car." Basically let them know that if they spend less time worrying about how much money they are going to make on the deal they'll walk away with a quick sale under their belt. I used to sell for Rohrman Honda. Quick sales make you feel good. If YOU do the research and test driving without talking numbers and taking up too much of a salesman's time, they'll be less likely to bend you over at the knees come signing time.
My advise? Dial 448-1000 and ask for Jack Kaufman at Honda Sales. Great guy and will do what he can to help. Tell him that I sent you. I'll email you my full name if you'd like. No I don't make any money for references either. He's was a friend of mine when I worked there and sold me my Element with an upside-down trade value.
quote:Originally posted by shoff14
I need some help talking to these damn dealers without getting screwed.
They look at me as if i am a 20 something kid that doesn't know jack, well maybe I am, but thats besides the point. [:D]
I need to get at least 3000 out of the car, or take money off the final value of the vechicle. What are some smooth talking techniques. I don't know if they will budge with the honda's cause they sell so well anyways. Some pointers please!
Tell them "If the numbers work you'll buy the car." Basically let them know that if they spend less time worrying about how much money they are going to make on the deal they'll walk away with a quick sale under their belt. I used to sell for Rohrman Honda. Quick sales make you feel good. If YOU do the research and test driving without talking numbers and taking up too much of a salesman's time, they'll be less likely to bend you over at the knees come signing time.
My advise? Dial 448-1000 and ask for Jack Kaufman at Honda Sales. Great guy and will do what he can to help. Tell him that I sent you. I'll email you my full name if you'd like. No I don't make any money for references either. He's was a friend of mine when I worked there and sold me my Element with an upside-down trade value.
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