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re: Buying a car sucks
Posted on 11/22/22 at 9:12 pm to H2O Tiger
Posted on 11/22/22 at 9:12 pm to H2O Tiger
carfax, carmax, auto trader etc
define what you want based on search availability
buy used internet advertised price sets a baseline
establish financing before you talk to dealer
I bought a carmax 4x4 pu that was located in Denver had them ship it to a local carmax location for only 500 bucks. I got exactly what I wanted at a price that had a basis
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Posted on 11/22/22 at 9:16 pm to TheRambler
I’m gonna call Sean in January and tell him some dude on OT ruined Christmas for him
Posted on 11/22/22 at 9:18 pm to blueboxer1119
Get the CarGurus app.
Posted on 11/22/22 at 10:01 pm to Higgysmalls
Not true. Bought one tire for my daughter’s Subaru last year
Posted on 11/22/22 at 11:47 pm to Kankles
Call me the Grinch
Posted on 11/23/22 at 12:50 am to blueboxer1119
I’ve actually made a lot recently. Since Covid I’ve bought 5 new trucks and sold them all for more than I paid. Takes time and diligence but I’ve gained about 30k in equity
Posted on 11/23/22 at 3:07 am to blueboxer1119
Know someone who was told that BS from an AZ Porsche dealership
Covid created even greater lies and con games from the auto industry
Covid created even greater lies and con games from the auto industry
This post was edited on 11/23/22 at 9:53 am
Posted on 11/23/22 at 3:11 am to Chef Curry
Saw one at Rouse’s - $75,000 sticker. Nice vehicle
Posted on 11/23/22 at 3:13 am to Ponchy Tiger
Didn’t Tesla just file a lawsuit over that issue?
Posted on 11/23/22 at 4:42 am to blueboxer1119
I’m in Austin but they let me “order” a NX 350 hybrid for the wife. I got to pick what they had coming in and pay a $1000 deposit. No mark up over MSRP but I’m sure they’ll try to sell me a warranty when it gets here. It’s been 2.5 months but the car should be here in two weeks
Posted on 11/23/22 at 5:13 am to MC5601
quote:I think I'd rather paint houses... and I really hate painting. I don't have the patience for it. Flipping cars however takes things to a new level.
I’ve actually made a lot recently. Since Covid I’ve bought 5 new trucks and sold them all for more than I paid. Takes time and diligence but I’ve gained about 30k in equity
Posted on 11/23/22 at 5:14 am to Funky Tide 8
quote:I agree and feel like I miss my calling. I could have been a professional car buyer for people.
I feel like knowing how to buy cars is an art.
Posted on 11/23/22 at 5:19 am to blueboxer1119
Was looking at new vehicles a month or two ago, finally quit because almost everyone one was at MSRP+ and no one was willing to discuss. They all essentially told me they didn't have to come down from MSRP because the cars would be sold. Every lot from Mississippi to Houston had 1 or 2 cars on the lot but never the one I wanted. I could order it but it would have been a 1k to 2k deposit and some places told me non-refundable if I didn't buy from them.
Posted on 11/23/22 at 6:43 am to Errant_Knight
I bought, my mother bought, and two friends of mine have bought cars over the last 9 months (all different makes - Mercedes, Mazda, Acura, Lexus) and none of us paid a markup. It depends on the car and dealership, but you can find cars without markups, but you have to look and call around.
I do know another friend was looking and walked away from a Kia and a Honda because those two dealerships added $5K markups, but only on certain vehicles.
I do know another friend was looking and walked away from a Kia and a Honda because those two dealerships added $5K markups, but only on certain vehicles.
Posted on 11/23/22 at 7:23 am to ibldprplgld
I walked away, nothing is wrong with my vehicle as it's only 4 years old and 65k miles. I just wanted something new but I'm not paying MSRP or the mark up.
Posted on 11/23/22 at 7:42 am to blueboxer1119
We just paid both of ours off and for the first time I have no desire to look for a new one. Usually around that 4 year mark I’m itching to get something new. There’s no way in hell I’m paying 100k for a Yukon or f150 in this crazy market
Posted on 11/23/22 at 7:45 am to blueboxer1119
you actually shop for cars by going to car lots?
Posted on 11/23/22 at 9:06 am to Errant_Knight
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I just wanted something new but I'm not paying MSRP or the mark up.
The markups will go away in time, but MSRP will likely be the cost of cars moving forward. Covid changed the industry and dealers aren’t going to carry the huge inventories they always have.
Posted on 11/23/22 at 9:17 am to 50_Tiger
I live in Florida, I flew to Houston to buy a car/spec I wanted earlier this year. Look outside your area. You can probably find a better deal too with a more motivated dealership. I had a fantastic experience.
Posted on 11/23/22 at 10:19 am to Old Money
Met with a car salesman today. He had next to nothing in stock.
He claimed at the beginning of the year certain used cars cost more than the same make/model new car.
He claimed at the beginning of the year certain used cars cost more than the same make/model new car.
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