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when we were buying her car she wanted a camry. so we test drove an LE(or XLE i dunno) it was ok. very cushy ride. But they didn't have one in black, they did have a black SE which they offered to us at the price of the LE. Huge difference in handling. it was a looooong test drive.
 
#3,928
#3,928
VIF said:
Most people are only looking for fair market price which this sounds like. Plus I'm lazy.:yes:
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I hope you are prepared for criticism about your ability to do your job. Apparently there is a correlation between car buying and professionalism.
 
#3,929
#3,929
VIF said:
I can't stand haggling and doing research. RV on the other hand could be part Jewish. (sorry for the stereotype) She is tenacious with that sort of thing. I cannot take the stress and would get pizzed off to easy.:no:
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I won't buy it if I can't haggle! The cashiers at Kroger hate me!
 
#3,934
#3,934
I don't even know who is looking at a car, but if we're talking to tri, check out acurazine.com if you want to find a private party deal.
 
#3,936
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VIF said:
I can't stand haggling and doing research. RV on the other hand could be part Jewish. (sorry for the stereotype) She is tenacious with that sort of thing. I cannot take the stress and would get pizzed off to easy.:no:
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I can say that buying a new car is much easier than buying used. Not as much room for negotiations with used. That's when the research comes in to play.
 
#3,937
#3,937
Thrasher865 said:
The only time carmax is even worth a look is for an extremely rare car, because they will ship cars relatively cheap cross-country for you. The problem is, the more rare the car is, the more shipping is. Also, their prices tend to be $1k - $2k above the price you could get from a used car lot.

I did glance at them when I was looking for a car 5 or 6 years ago. The more common cars were available to be shipped for $0 - $250. The STIs and others of similar demand and rarity were about $800. That, and Carmax's prices always approached the prices the dealers were looking for.

I bought a motorcycle instead.
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My car must have been an oddity then, the carmax price was on the button for what the used lots were offering. At the time people were not making deals.
 
#3,938
#3,938
VIF said:
That's why I hate going shopping with RV anywhere. It is an obsession I think.:crazy:
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My last TV was sticker price $2499, and I paid $1700 and it wasn't even a holiday!

HH Gregg ftw! They're the only haggle friendly electronics store left. They suck in every other regard.
 
#3,939
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Nerd-Vol said:
I hope you are prepared for criticism about your ability to do your job. Apparently there is a correlation between car buying and professionalism.
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Water off a duck's back Nerd. Have you ever been bothered by the bad stereotype that plagues your profession?
 
#3,940
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VIF said:
Most people are only looking for fair market price which this sounds like. Plus I'm lazy.:yes:
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True which is why Carmax is successful. They will be slightly above fair market value but its an easy buying process. People are willing to pay a bit extra for the convenience.

Being a sales guy, I know the pricing strategies and psychological tricks we use. I don't mind arguing for an hour especially when I know is going to save me thousands of dollars. Car salesman hate me.
 
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#3,941
Nerd-Vol said:
My car must have been an oddity then, the carmax price was on the button for what the used lots were offering. At the time people were not making deals.
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Offering*

They may not have been "making deals," because you weren't trying.

Used car lots prices would've come down if you talked to them.
 
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#3,944
Thrasher865 said:
My last TV was sticker price $2499, and I paid $1700 and it wasn't even a holiday!

HH Gregg ftw! They're the only haggle friendly electronics store left. They suck in every other regard.
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Same with RV on the TV. Sticker was $1000 and she got the last display model for $500.
 
#3,947
#3,947
Nerd-Vol said:
I hope you are prepared for criticism about your ability to do your job. Apparently there is a correlation between car buying and professionalism.
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I want my lawyer to be a mean nasty tough sob. I want the other lawyer to be Nerd.








Just kidding. :)
 
#3,949
#3,949
TEX_VOLFAN said:
I can say that buying a new car is much easier than buying used. Not as much room for negotiations with used. That's when the research comes in to play.
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The dealerships were all about showing me new cars, I said no to that, I don't want new. They kept saying they could get me a great deal. Well I can't save lots by buying slightly used! It was a lot of negotiating, but its worth it to me to save a couple k's.
 
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