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Ugggghh shopping for a car. Start today.
Posted on 8/15/26 at 9:15 am
Posted on 8/15/26 at 9:15 am
Last car I shopped for was a truck. 2011.
What’s new? What should I know? Looking at a car. Acura Integra. Honda Accord type/tier of car.
Just hate the whole car buying experience. Has it gotten better in 15 years??
What’s new? What should I know? Looking at a car. Acura Integra. Honda Accord type/tier of car.
Just hate the whole car buying experience. Has it gotten better in 15 years??
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Posted on 8/15/26 at 9:16 am to LSU alum wannabe
No
Posted on 8/15/26 at 9:18 am to LSU alum wannabe
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Has it gotten better in 15 years??
Even worse. Only positive these days is ability to cross shop a negotiate with multiple dealers online.
Posted on 8/15/26 at 9:18 am to Tim
I’ll never buy a new car again unless I can just order it and pick it up like anything else.
Posted on 8/15/26 at 9:20 am to LSU alum wannabe
Just when you think you have a deal, the finance manager enters and starts selling
Posted on 8/15/26 at 9:22 am to LSU alum wannabe
Do not finance through the dealership if you opt for financing. A dealership arranges financing through a lender, typically a CUDL system (Credit Union Direct Link) they secure a "buy rate" the lowest interest rate the lender offers you based on your credit score. However, they are legally allowed to add a markup, typically between 1% and 2.5% to the APR before presenting the offer to you. This markup goes straight into the dealership’s pocket as profit, costing you thousands of dollars in extra interest over the life of the loan. Secure financing on your own, don't let them know you have done this and focus the negotiation on the price of the car not monthly payments.
Posted on 8/15/26 at 9:25 am to LSU alum wannabe
just go to carvana and get do it. 
my neighbor has bought two so far
my neighbor has bought two so far
Posted on 8/15/26 at 9:25 am to LSU alum wannabe
Buy used
Posted on 8/15/26 at 9:25 am to LSU alum wannabe
Create a burner email and communicate with them through that email.
Posted on 8/15/26 at 9:26 am to Breauxsif
So just lock in the lowest price? When they do that then tell them you are using your own financing?
Posted on 8/15/26 at 9:27 am to LSU alum wannabe
Don't underestimate the value of a 6 month old, used BMW. Can be ~20% off sticker with 3 years maintenance included and a 4 year warranty
Posted on 8/15/26 at 9:27 am to LSU alum wannabe
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Ugggghh shopping for a car. Start today.
F-That
Posted on 8/15/26 at 9:28 am to LSU alum wannabe
But used, private party, pay cash….Honda or Toyota. Keep it forever
This post was edited on 8/15/26 at 9:30 am
Posted on 8/15/26 at 9:29 am to LSU alum wannabe
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Last car I shopped for was a truck. 2011. What’s new? What should I know? Looking at a car. Acura Integra. Honda Accord type/tier of car. Just hate the whole car buying experience. Has it gotten better in 15 years??
I’ve bought 9 since 2011
Not much has really changed. Best two experiences has been ordering and buying exactly what I wanted.
Posted on 8/15/26 at 9:29 am to LSU alum wannabe
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Last car I shopped for was a truck. 2011.
Same. Bought my Chevy Camaro (let the jokes rain down) after my 2002 Trans AM (more jokes, forthcoming) was stolen at JazzFest in 2010. We just bought an ECM, but it didn't pan out.
If I have to buy....
Looking at classics (mechanical v. electronic)
Newer - Mid-engine Corvette (but I am not an 80 yo guy)
Lotus (all older)
Posted on 8/15/26 at 9:30 am to LSU alum wannabe
Out the door price is what matters.
Negotiate the new car price and your trade separately.
Online negotiation across numerous dealers for the same make and model is easiest and best process.
Negotiate the new car price and your trade separately.
Online negotiation across numerous dealers for the same make and model is easiest and best process.
Posted on 8/15/26 at 9:30 am to LSU alum wannabe
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Just hate the whole car buying experience. Has it gotten better in 15 years??
Probably depends on the dealership, your salesman, and you.
Don't have a champagne taste on a beer budget, don't negotiate in bad faith, and don't be an a-hole, and it's been my experience there are reasonable deals and good experiences available.
Mine was pretty damn simple, I got what I wanted for a price, rate and note I was satisfied with, I got good treatment, the coverage I wanted and I absolutely love my vehicle (dealer demo).
Posted on 8/15/26 at 9:32 am to Breauxsif
Exactly what I’ve done in the past, but every time the dealer magically finds me a better rate.
Posted on 8/15/26 at 9:33 am to Metrybaw
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used BMW
Better buy the expensive arse service contract. Insane maintenance costs
Posted on 8/15/26 at 9:33 am to LSU alum wannabe
Bought last 4 years ago.
Just emailed every dealership in the state and found best deal.
Just emailed every dealership in the state and found best deal.
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