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MontyBrunswick
Mar 6, 2012 2:24pm
I am car shopping for the first time. Any advice?
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justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 6, 2012 2:26pm
Are you looking to buy new or used?
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Mar 6, 2012 2:28pm
Do you have an idea of what make/model you are most interested in?
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Mar 6, 2012 2:33pm
1991 Chevy Corsica.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Mar 6, 2012 2:37pm
I hear dodge daytonas are nice.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Mar 6, 2012 2:39pm
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MontyBrunswick
Mar 6, 2012 2:39pm
New.justincredible;1107094 wrote:Are you looking to buy new or used?
This past Sunday I test-drove a Hyundai Elantra. I liked it. Thinking about test driving a Mazda3 after work.THE4RINGZ;1107102 wrote:Do you have an idea of what make/model you are most interested in?
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 6, 2012 2:43pm
We have a 2009 Fusion and love it. I am thinking of trading it in for the 2013 this fall, though.
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MontyBrunswick
Mar 6, 2012 2:45pm
That car looks angry. I read online that the Fusion, Focus, and Fiesta are all good cars, but I'm still hesitant to test one out.justincredible;1107128 wrote:I am thinking of trading it in for the 2013 this fall, though.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 6, 2012 2:48pm
Haha, yeah, it does look pissed.dlazz;1107131 wrote:That car looks angry. I read online that the Fusion, Focus, and Fiesta are all good cars, but I'm still hesitant to test one out.
It doesn't cost anything to give them a test drive.
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Mar 6, 2012 2:49pm
man up buy a truck with a extended cab
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 6, 2012 2:50pm
I have one of those, but only because I have a small penis.Belly35;1107138 wrote:man up buy a truck with a extended cab
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MontyBrunswick
Mar 6, 2012 2:57pm
I want something fuel efficient.Belly35;1107138 wrote:man up buy a truck with a extended cab
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Steel Valley Football
Posts: 4,548
Mar 6, 2012 3:03pm
The Ford SHO lines are pretty fast. Justin is yours a SHO?
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Mar 6, 2012 3:07pm
Steel Valley Football;1107154 wrote:The Ford SHO lines are pretty fast. Justin is yours a SHO?
SHO is only in a Taurus.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Mar 6, 2012 3:07pm
Secure financing before going to the dealer. They will tack on .5-2% as their kickback. Plus you usually can't get all rebates + promotional financing.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Mar 6, 2012 3:17pm
We have a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. Been a good car so far. Mileage has been around 29-30 for mixed driving, but very little 4 lane highway.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Mar 6, 2012 3:23pm
Have also heard that purchasing at the end of the month or the end of a quarter is also the best time as the salesmen are more pressured to hit quotas and you may get a better deal. Not sure that's fact but it couldn't hurt?LJ;1107161 wrote:Secure financing before going to the dealer. They will tack on .5-2% as their kickback. Plus you usually can't get all rebates + promotional financing.
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Steel Valley Football
Posts: 4,548
Mar 6, 2012 3:24pm
That's what I thought but wasn't sure, thanks. My brothers buddy has one and it's pretty sweet. Just saw a 2013 at the auto show too.ZWICK 4 PREZ;1107158 wrote:SHO is only in a Taurus.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 6, 2012 3:34pm
I want a Taurus SHO but my wife won't let me get one. They are pretty spendy.
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Steel Valley Football
Posts: 4,548
Mar 6, 2012 3:38pm
I feel your pain. I want a new wife, but my wife won't let me get one.justincredible;1107196 wrote:I want a Taurus SHO but my wife won't let me get one. They are pretty spendy.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Mar 6, 2012 3:39pm
FIFYjustinthavoice;1107196 wrote:I want a Taurus SHO but my wife won't let me get one. They are pretty spendy.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Mar 6, 2012 3:41pm
I have an '08 Focus. It works good. No problems, solid gas mileage.dlazz;1107131 wrote:That car looks angry. I read online that the Fusion, Focus, and Fiesta are all good cars, but I'm still hesitant to test one out.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Mar 6, 2012 3:54pm
I prefer Japanese cars to American.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 6, 2012 3:57pm
Well, I don't mind discussing $40k purchases with her. She's obviously correct in this instance.Commander of Awesome;1107202 wrote:FIFY