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Sticky Thread Sticky: The keys to a successful car negotiation. - Tips from a car salesman.

A little history on car negotiating. There was a time when if you were a car salesman it took no real skill. Not only that but you made a boatload of money no matter how bad you were. You wore expensive suits to work, drove expensive cars, and had a big ole expensive house. Now those days aren't...

Started by EaglesFan, 10-26-2005 07:04 PM
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Sticky Thread Sticky: The Inside Secrets Of Car Buying

The Inside Secrets Of Car Buying How many of you dread the car buying experience? You drive from car lot to car lot and deal with one high-pressure salesman after another. Your credit continues to get pulled time after time lowering your credit score and you still don't know what to buy or where...

Started by CRUISECONTROL, 10-29-2005 12:13 PM
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Sticky Thread Sticky: Leasing vs. Buying For Dummies

When is it best to buy? 1. When you are paying cash for the car. 2. When you drive too many miles to lease. 3. You trade your cars in hardly ever. When is it best to lease? ALWAYS. Unless the previous 3 apply. What is a lease and why is it favorable? A lease is sort of like renting. A...

Started by EaglesFan, 10-05-2005 09:59 PM
11-30-2009 11:07 AM Go to last post
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Sticky Thread Sticky: Your Car Salesman On Duty.

First a little about myself. I have been selling cars for 5 years now. I have sold domestic and import lines. I have a customer base that is loyal to me because I treat them fairly and am there for them before, during, and after their purchase. They send their friends and family to see me. Even...

Started by EaglesFan, 10-02-2005 02:32 PM
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Buy New, Buy Used or Lease a Car?

I wanna do a sort of poll question for everybody in this forum community. I wanna know your deepest and most helpful opinion about which one is better and a budget-saver these days, buy a new car, buy a used car or lease one? Then support your vote with reasons why. I wanna see how many guys...

Started by carbuyhelp, 06-30-2010 01:57 PM
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02-19-2013 03:15 PM Go to last post
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2006 Acura RSX Type S - $8,990

What do you think about this car? I'm going to look at it tomorrow and I wanted to know some things that I may need to ask. 2006 Acura RSX Type-s

Started by Derik123derik123, 01-01-2012 08:42 PM
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01-09-2012 10:16 PM Go to last post
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Acadia 2008 SLT-2 Purchase

I purchased a GMC Acadia 2008 SLT-2. It had 39,500 miles, good to excellent condition, and had a sticker price of $28,995. They came down to $27,995. It is loaded (memory seats, navigation, DVD player, all wheel drive, etc.) expect for the heads up display. The color is silver with black leather...

Started by smetzler, 12-12-2011 12:20 PM
12-12-2011 12:37 PM Go to last post
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Older car, options?

Alright so here's the deal, Next summer I'll be in the market for a new car. Naturally, after having a 98 dodge Avenger and my best friend having a 67' Cougar my love for older cars has gotten the best of me and the next car I'll be buying is an old muscle car style car. Now onto the questions;...

Started by Derik123derik123, 08-21-2011 06:16 PM
08-22-2011 02:48 PM Go to last post
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T-tops & Targa- tops

I've always wanted a targa-top or a t-tops. I've especially always had a hankering for a 914, but realize that it would be a pain in the behind. I need a car that is reliable and I don't have a greased thumb. I have a mechanic friend that usually does any work. I realize that there aren't...

Started by Pecci, 07-11-2011 11:52 PM
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07-13-2011 04:28 PM Go to last post
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Picking a Work Truck

I'm looking for a truck that we can use on our farm, to get firewood, and that my son can drive nine miles to school (We're in a very rural area). It needs to be full-sized, so that our family of three can fit and so that I can use it for hauling. I checked out a dealership nearby, and found two...

Started by Omegayellow, 06-19-2011 11:47 AM
dodge, ford, pickup, truck, work truck
06-21-2011 08:22 AM Go to last post
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Car Facts Report

I just purchases a Carfacts report for a 2000 Tacoma that I hope to purchase from a individual (not dealer) in New Jersey. The report gives many small details on the service record such as the oil changes, and when a new bedliner was installed. The report shows when the title was issued as well. ...

Started by Jsw111, 04-14-2011 05:56 PM
04-17-2011 09:43 AM Go to last post
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Talking

used car for teen

hey guys im new here to the forums but i have a question to ask...im 19, and i have no car...i drive my dads lancer 2009....anyways, im probably looking for a used car below 2000$ canadian, and im thinking of three types...:confused: 1. dodge neon( the model after 2000 or 2001, when they changed...

Started by aaol1, 01-16-2011 04:01 PM
03-21-2011 01:19 AM Go to last post
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Looking for fun sedan suggestions

I currently drive a 1999 Saturn SL1 which should turn 200k miles next week. I've had the car for 9 years and think I deserve a new vehicle. :rockon: We have three kids, and my wife drives a 2005 Honda Odyssey. We usually take the Odyssey when we go somewhere as a family, but I would like...

Started by Innova, 03-23-2010 08:45 AM
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01-15-2011 10:26 AM Go to last post
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Help me buy a sweet car please

I am a 17 year old from massachusetts, my uncle owns a race track so i love and have always loved cars. But, due to insurance regulations i cant get any "cool" cars. Every one i have found (mustang,supra,monte carlo ss, etc.) that i like is considered a "sports" car and costs $2,000 extra for...

Started by Meustace2, 10-17-2010 07:05 AM
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01-15-2011 10:23 AM Go to last post
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Ask Less Due to Rust?

I have a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback LS. Have had it since about 2005. A great car that I love, but we are having a rust problem. Along the side and slightly underneath the doors on the passenger side (front and back). About two years ago, we had some work done on it at the car dealership...

Started by MotionT, 01-06-2011 08:09 AM
01-06-2011 08:09 AM Go to last post
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Whats a fair asking price for my car?

http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/2139920073.html Here's the car I'm trying to sell (and just my luck it seems to not be actually be posting on the craigslist stream..) But thats beside the point. My question is, am I asking to much for it? If so, how much do you think I should be asking for?

Started by cityneversleeps, 01-02-2011 02:03 PM
01-02-2011 03:02 PM Go to last post
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Trading in a car with 100k+ miles on it

My car has about 134k miles on it. The salesman said that after 100k miles, they can no longer resell the car by law, that they have to auction it. So I was wondering if that was true.

Started by Corvidae, 09-03-2010 07:03 AM
12-19-2010 09:48 PM Go to last post
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2011 Mazda 3s Grand Touring Deal Expectations

Invoice price is 21,850 plus 1,578 for technology package and 795 destination fee resulting in total invoice of ~24,200. Dealership was offering me 27k T/T included. Sound like a good deal? My impression was that I should be able to get this car at about 26k T/T included with the dealership...

Started by CalRyan, 11-26-2010 03:13 PM
11-28-2010 08:43 AM Go to last post
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First car help: sedan vs hatchback and deciding new/certified/used

Hi I am looking to buy a new/certified/used car looking to spend around $10,000-13,000 max. I'm in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area if that helps. Here are my essentials of what I am looking for: -Automatic transmission Safety (Antilock brakes, good safety rating, airbags, safe...

Started by placebo_effect, 10-24-2010 07:28 AM
10-28-2010 04:03 PM Go to last post
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Best way to find someone to assume a lease

My mom died and I have to find someone to assume her car lease. She has a 2009 Chevy Impala LS with only 1288 miles on it, so there's about 34,000 miles remaining to be driven until the lease is up, and it looks brand new. Her payments are $349.19 a month and whoever takes over would have the right...

Started by sunny h, 10-21-2010 09:53 AM
10-21-2010 10:04 AM Go to last post
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Buying a car that experienced the accident

Hi there, for some time I have been thinking about buying a car and a friend tries to talk me into choosing one of the cars repaired after they had some accident. The price is then much lower and the "accident" might be just a scratch...Anyways, though I've been faithful to Toyotas for a few...

Started by Thorgal, 08-31-2010 04:18 AM
10-13-2010 11:04 AM Go to last post
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Is my car sell-able or junk?

Hey, I was just curious whether or not my current vehicle is sell-able or if I should just bring it to the junkyard. It's a 1994 Pontiac Grand Am SE. Nothing too fancy on it, power locks, alarm and A/C I think are the only options. It's a manual with an extremely low mileage for it's age at...

Started by ThomasG, 10-04-2010 09:07 AM
10-05-2010 02:14 PM Go to last post
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Looking for good commuter car.

Im looking for something that is: a) Good on gas b) reliable c) cheap on insurance d) parts aren't too expensive Id like something that looks somewhat sporty. I have no preference for car vs truck, 2dr or 4dr etc.. Just looking for a reliable commuter vehicle. I was thinking a toyota of...

Started by kawana, 09-08-2010 06:39 PM
10-03-2010 08:01 PM Go to last post
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Buying a 'new' dealer car with 5500 miles

Hi and new member here. Considering purchase of a 'new and untitled' vehicle from dealer inventory with 5500 miles on it. I'm having difficultly assigning value to the 5500 miles a dealer employee has put on the vehicle. Are there any rules of thumb or method of valuation when a 'new and...

Started by snyderman, 09-17-2010 06:33 AM
09-29-2010 06:46 AM Go to last post
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