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Jan 21, 05
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what are the right questions to ask when buying a brand new car?
help!! i wanna go start looking at cars tomorrow...im getting a brand new either 2004 or 2005 and i need to know the right kinda questions so i dont look like a complete dumbass when i go!
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Jan 21, 05
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well if its your first time buying a car just tell them be like what do i need to know, they should be honest with you.
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Jan 21, 05
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Feul ratio (ie how many km per litre it averages in town and on highway). The obvious (ie power steering, power blah de blah de blah). Ask about warranty on the car, ask how many horses the car has.
Basically - nowa days car salesmen will direct you to the right car if you tell them what you intend to do. If you are doing a lot of intown driving and you dont have many people, you want a small car like a tercel / civic or something with a high ratio of km/litre. The questions to ask are "Soo... what can you do about that price" <as you show your boobs>. And "So, how many years warranty on the parts, and what type of warranty". Stuff like that. Most of the dealerships have ALL of the info on a paper that is on the car. -Preet
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Jan 21, 05
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realistically..salespeople have a commission balance somewhere between 2000-6000 dollars..I suggest you ask them 2000 dollars less than what they are ASKING for at the dealership..bargain with them and do your homework on a car of your choice before you throw them a low ball offer ;)
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Jan 21, 05
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kristamata: know what you want, how much you can spend, and don't agree to anything right off the bat. whatever deal/price they give you after the test drive etc, say thank you, and take a card or whatever. do not make a big decision without at least talking to some friends and sleeping on it. the most important thing is to know what you want, or else you're gonna end up in something ok, but not necessarily satisfying. any cars that have caught your eye lately? pick out a top 5 cars you'd like, then just google a few of them for consumer reviews and stuff like that. post back here and ask questions, take suggestions whatever. i can direct you to a very stand up guy at brown bros ford on main and marine. i mean i'd send my moms to this guy if she needed a ride. this guy is one of those friends that you can really count on. (although its' ford, they can get other rides) oh and the guy isn't a salesman, he's the lot manager. (yea he's in charge of EVERY ride on the lot) be patient, and remeber you are the pimp when you walk in.
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Jan 21, 05
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Do not go for the extended warranty, rust proofing or undercoat. They are not needed and this is where the salesmen make most of their comission and dealers make most of there profit. If you are getting a Honda or Acura they most likely will not move on the price but they might give you something like Free Schedule Maintence which is a big bonus. That will include all oil changes, wiper blades, tire rotation and the big one, Timing Belt replacement.
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Jan 21, 05
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car salesmen are the biggest schniesters! Krista, my advice is to decide on a few different cars that you like the look of, then research the hell out of them. Buy the one that has the best history! That's what I've done - I researched Integras, Celicas, Eclipses, and a couple of others I wasn't seriously considering, and the new generation Celica (2000 and newer) provided me with the best results. So, I'm going to buy a Celica! Last edited by galaxie; Jan 21, 05 at 09:22 AM.
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Jan 21, 05
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[I haven't read the whole thread...]
If you are financing, find out how much per month it will be PLUS TAX with the amount you have to put down. Find out how much the car will cost total, PLUS TAX. Minor miscommunication occured and the saleman didn't understand what I was asking and for about 3 hours I thought my car was $4000 cheaper. No biggie, bc I was suprised it was $4000 cheaper for those 3 hrs... But yeah. ASK ABOUT TAXES IN YOUR TOTALS to know exactly what you're paying, so there's no suprises! Also, sometimes your own bank can beat the dealer's interest rate, so check that out too. AND test drive back-to-back so you have a fresh experience to compare it to. And I completely agree with what galaxie said, about narrowing the look/rep of cars you're interested in first and researching them, and THEN check out a few. Otherwise you end up at an automall spinning around with you eyes closed and pointing in a random direction to get started. edit: And if you're fortunate enough to be buying in "cash" (it's actually a personal check you bring in, not cash. Don't bring tens of thousands in bills. THe VW guy told me about someone doing that LOL) then ask if there's a discount for paying in cash. Sometimes they knock off as much as $750 off the price for paying cash. BUT not everyone can do that! Last edited by veN; Jan 21, 05 at 10:27 PM.
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Jan 21, 05
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It's always important to do your homework before you buy. Almost know more about the car than they do befoe you go into the dealership.
It's important to explain your needs and wants when buying a new car. You deal with a lot less assholes when buying a new car, compared to a used car. Remember this.
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Jan 22, 05
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Just dont go in knowing nothing at all......salesmen simply try to assess your needs as they go along to offer what they have on the lot to fit your needs but if u know what you are looking for and have an idea what it should cost.......talk to your bank first and know what u can put on the table....dont let the dealer make that call to a financier....youll lose mega percentage points that way on the interest...do your blood y homework and dont get worked over...its that frikkin simple!
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Jan 22, 05
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Instead of buying a car I suggest that you lease it instead.
Why? If the car is a lemon you give it back to them and walk away and pretend you rented a car for a while. If it turns out to be a good car with no problems within the 3-4 years lease term then pay out the lease and you own it. It does cost a bit more overall but this way you have the option of not keepiung a car that turns out tp be a piece of junk. Second tip... try using an auto broker as well. They have access to all the cars dealerships have and can usually find you the cheapest price for the same car.
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Jan 22, 05
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buy the black book for cars..it tells you values and pros and cons for all sorts of cars :)
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Jan 22, 05
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I say go for durability in the long run:
http://www.boreme.com/bm_movies/vw-suicide-bomber.mov all cars should be THIS tough.
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Jan 22, 05
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holy everyone and their new cars. RAD!
i went through a leasing company...I shopped around a bit and thold what I wanted...and they found it. Right down to the color. They are also my best friends but I think it was a great way to buy a car. Less hassle and they can find exactly what you yare looking for. ex. You want a Civic? 04? They call you back and tell you they found a black one with *insert options*, red *insert options*, etc. You can also lease/finance/buy out. I took my dad every time I went. Second opinions of someone who knows you are a good thing. Also, my dad knows more about cars/money than I do. Like I said to (rhia? sorry i think thats her name ) find what you think suits you...and test drive each different car. You won't know what you like untill you take it for a spin.
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