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  • chintan32chintan32 Member Posts: 113
    A book writer is looking to speak to drivers who commute more than an hour to work each way and speak about their experiences. Please provide your daytime contact info to ctalati@edmunds.com no later than Monday, October 16, 2006.

    Thanks,
    Chintan Talati
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds.com
  • chintan32chintan32 Member Posts: 113
    A reporter from a large local newspaper is looking to speak to someone who is interested or has purchased an SUV within the past two weeks since gas prices have dropped. Please provide your daytime contact info to ctalati@edmunds.com no later than Tuesday, October 10, 2006.

    Thanks,
    Chintan Talati
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds.com
  • chintan32chintan32 Member Posts: 113
    A reporter from a large daily newspaper is looking to speak to Mercedes-Benz owners in the Washington DC area about the expectations you have with the car when you purchase it and any problems you’ve had to deal with. Please provide your daytime contact info to ctalati@edmunds.com no later than Monday, October 16, 2006.

    Thanks,
    Chintan Talati
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds.com
  • prlady1prlady1 Member Posts: 573
    A reporter seeks longtime loyal Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep buyers who want the company to build a subcompact model or two. Please reply to jfallon@edmunds.com no later than Friday, October 20, 2006 with a few relevant comments and your daytime contact info.
    Thanks,
    Jeannine Fallon
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds.com
  • rockyleerockylee Member Posts: 14,014
    I drive more than a hour both ways to work. 6-months ago it was hour and a half. :surprise: This isn't unusual in Texas.

    Rocky
  • prlady1prlady1 Member Posts: 573
    A reporter seeks to interview people who switched from a GM model to a Toyota, Honda or Nissan. Please reply to jfallon@edmunds.com no later than Wednesday, October 18, 2006 with a few relevant comments and your daytime contact info.
    Thanks,
    Jeannine Fallon
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds.com
  • prlady1prlady1 Member Posts: 573
    A reporter seeks to interview people who switched from a Chrysler 300C to a Toyota, Honda or Nissan. Please reply to jfallon@edmunds.com no later than Wednesday, October 18, 2006 with a few relevant comments and your daytime contact info.
    Thanks,
    Jeannine Fallon
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds.com
  • prlady1prlady1 Member Posts: 573
    A reporter seeks to interview people who switched from a Ford to a Toyota, Honda or Nissan. Please reply to jfallon@edmunds.com no later than Wednesday, October 18, 2006 with a few relevant comments and your daytime contact info.
    Thanks,
    Jeannine Fallon
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds.com
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  • chintan32chintan32 Member Posts: 113
    A reporter from a large daily newspaper is looking to speak to consumers that decided to purchase a vehicle besides for just fuel economy. Please provide your daytime contact info to ctalati@edmunds.com no later than Wednesday, October 18, 2006.

    Thanks,
    Chintan Talati
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds.com
  • chintan32chintan32 Member Posts: 113
    A reporter from a large daily newspaper is looking to speak to current or previous Saturn owners that went to the homecoming events in Springhill, TN sometime around 1994 and 2000. Please provide your daytime contact info to ctalati@edmunds.com no later than Friday, October 20, 2006.

    Thanks,

    Chintan Talati
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds.com
  • chintan32chintan32 Member Posts: 113
    A reporter from a large daily newspaper is looking to speak to women who are current Dodge Caliber or Compass drivers. The reporter would like to discuss why you purchased the vehicle. Please provide your daytime contact info to ctalati@edmunds.com no later than Wednesday, October 18, 2006.


    Thanks,
    Chintan Talati
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds.com
  • chintan32chintan32 Member Posts: 113
    A reporter from a national newspaper is looking to speak current or previous large SUV owners that are looking to or have downsized to smaller SUVs or crossover vehicles. Please provide your daytime contact info to jfallon@edmunds.com no later than Friday, October 20, 2006.

    Thanks,
    Jeannine Fallon
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds.com
  • SylviaSylvia Member Posts: 1,636
    You need to check out our blog The Driving Woman - http://blogs.edmunds.com/women
  • prlady1prlady1 Member Posts: 573
    A writer for a national magazine is writing a story on the dealership experience and would like to talk to consumers who have bought a new car within the last few months. he writes "I want to hear your experiences with the sales staff, good, bad or ugly. You must be willing to be interviewed by phone and quoted by name." If you have bought a new vehicle recently and want to chat about your experience, including how you shopped it, what the negotiating process was like and whether you think you got a fair deal, please email your story to carguy147@hotmail.com and/or jfallon@edmunds.com no later than Wednesday, November 15, 2006.
    Thanks,
    Jeannine Fallon
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds.com
  • prlady1prlady1 Member Posts: 573
    A reporter is looking to interview people who are considering using a home equity loan to make a vehicle purchase.
    Please provide your daytime contact info to jfallon@edmunds.com no later than Friday, November 10, 2006.
    Thanks,
    Jeannine Fallon
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds.com
  • chintan32chintan32 Member Posts: 113
    A national news magazine is looking to interview consumers who have recently (within the past three months) purchased a large SUV and would like to talk about your decision to purchase that car. Please send an e-mail to ctalati@edmunds.com no later than Wednesday, November 8, 2006 by 2:00 PM PST/5:00 EST containing your daytime contact information.



    Thanks,
    Chintan Talati
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds Inc.
  • chintan32chintan32 Member Posts: 113
    A national newspaper is looking to interview consumers who have recently purchased a luxury car for the first time and about why you decided to purchase a luxury car. Please send an e-mail to ctalati@edmunds.com no later than Friday, November 10, 2006 by 2:00 PM PST/5:00 EST containing your daytime contact information.



    Thanks,
    Chintan Talati
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds, Inc.
  • chintan32chintan32 Member Posts: 113
    A local television station is looking to interview consumers who own a Ford Escape who might have corrosion issues in the interior of the vehicle. The current customer is saying that there is corrosion underneath the dash (near the glove box). Please send an e-mail to ctalati@edmunds.com no later than Friday, November 10, 2006 by 2:00 PM PST/5:00 EST containing your daytime contact information.

    Thanks,
    Chintan Talati
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds Inc.
  • chintan32chintan32 Member Posts: 113
    A national newspaper is looking to interview consumers who have recently (within the past three months) purchased an SUV and crossover because of its optional or standard third-row seating. Please send an e-mail to ctalati@edmunds.com no later than Friday, November 10, 2006 by 2:00 PM PST/5:00 EST containing your daytime contact information.

    Thanks,
    Chintan Talati
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds Inc.
  • prlady1prlady1 Member Posts: 573
    If you own a Saturn Aura, a reporter would like to talk with you. Please respond to jfallon@edmunds.com by Monday, November 13, 2006 with your daytime phone number, a few words about your Aura experience so far and a quick summary of any accessories with which you have equipped it.
    Thanks,
    Jeannine Fallon
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds Inc.
  • chintan32chintan32 Member Posts: 113
    A large local newspaper is looking to interview consumers who have recently (within the past three months) purchased a large full-size truck. Please send an e-mail to ctalati@edmunds.com no later than Friday, November 10, 2006 by 2:00 PM PST/5:00 EST containing your daytime contact information.



    Thanks,
    Chintan Talati
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds Inc.
  • prlady1prlady1 Member Posts: 573
    Have you recently bought a new Chevy Silverado, Dodge Ram or GMC Sierra? If so, a reporter would like to talk with you. Please respond to jfallon@edmunds.com by Friday, November 10, 2006 with your daytime phone number and the make/model you selected.
    Thanks,
    Jeannine Fallon
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds Inc.
  • violetdcvioletdc Member Posts: 9
    Hello Jeannine!

    The AP photographer just left mere moments ago, and I'm soooo excited to have been chosen for the Chicago Tribune's article on Mini Cooper drivers! I just wanted to say thank you so much for the opportunity! :D

    Happily Motoring in DC,

    Audrey
  • prlady1prlady1 Member Posts: 573
    Very cool! Be sure to post a link to the article on your CarSpace page so we can all check it out!
  • prlady1prlady1 Member Posts: 573
    A reporter is hoping to talk with consumers who are delaying car purchases because of the housing market slowdown. Please reply to jfallon@edmunds.com no later than Friday, November 17, 2006 with a few relevant comments and your daytime contact info.
    Thanks,
    Jeannine Fallon
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds.com
  • chintan32chintan32 Member Posts: 113
    A reporter with a national newspaper is hoping to talk with consumers who have over 200,000 miles on their vehicles and are waiting to purchase a new car because of the uncertain economy and housing market slowdown. Please reply to ctalati@edmunds.com no later than Wednesday, November 22, 2006 with your daytime contact info.

    Thanks,

    Chintan Talati
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds Inc.
  • prlady1prlady1 Member Posts: 573
    A new tv show seeks bad drivers who want to receive free, unique and, yes, televised, training. Please respond to jfallon@edmunds.com no later than December 15, 2006 with your city and state of residence and a few words about why you think you or your loved one will be a good fit for this opportunity.
    Thanks,
    Jeannine Fallon
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds.com
  • prlady1prlady1 Member Posts: 573
    If you are considering buying a GMC Acadia or Saturn Outlook, a reporter would like to talk with you. Please respond to jfallon@edmunds.com no later than Tuesday, November 21, 2006 with your city and state of residence and the make and model of your current vehicle.
    Thanks,
    Jeannine Fallon
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds.com
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I'm sure they are out there (I see them every day), but who's willing to admit it? ;)

    -juice
  • chintan32chintan32 Member Posts: 113
    A reporter with a national newspaper is hoping to talk with consumers who have ever gotten or given a car for Christmas. The reporter is especially interested in funny/unusual or good or bad experiences and what works or what doesn’t. Please reply to ctalati@edmunds.com no later than Tuesday, December 5, 2006 with your daytime contact info.

    Thanks,

    Chintan Talati
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds Inc.
  • chintan32chintan32 Member Posts: 113
    A reporter from a local newspaper is hoping to talk with consumers who have just purchased a 2007 Chevy Silverado, Chevy Avalanche or GMC Sierra. Please reply to ctalati@edmunds.com no later than Tuesday, December 1, 2006 with your daytime contact info.

    Thanks,

    Chintan Talati
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds Inc.
  • chintan32chintan32 Member Posts: 113
    A reporter from a national news magazine is hoping to talk with consumers who have just downsized their vehicle from a SUV (preferably large) to a small, compact car. Please reply to ctalati@edmunds.com no later than Monday, December 4, 2006 with your daytime contact info.

    Thanks,

    Chintan Talati
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds Inc.
  • prlady1prlady1 Member Posts: 573
    If you own a new Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra, or think you might buy one, a reporter would like to talk with you. Please respond to jfallon@edmunds.com no later than Friday, December 8, 2006 with your daytime contact information.
    Thanks,
    Jeannine Fallon
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds.com
  • chintan32chintan32 Member Posts: 113
    A reporter from a national publication is looking to talk to anyone who has considered buying a Chevrolet HHR in the last several weeks but ultimately decided against it. The reporter is especially interested in anyone who decided that there were so many HHRs now on the road that it’s lost some of its novelty. Please contact ctalati@edmunds.com by December 25 and provide a daytime number that the reporter can contact you back at.

    Thanks,

    Chintan Talati
    Edmunds Inc.
    Corporate Communications
  • chintan32chintan32 Member Posts: 113
    A television news organization is looking to talk to a consumer that has a loan of four years or more. Please contact ctalati@edmunds.com by December 19 and provide a daytime number that the reporter can contact you back at.

    Thanks,

    Chintan Talati
    Edmunds Inc.
    Corporate Communications
  • thewraiththewraith Member Posts: 4
    My wife and I were in the market for a newer minivan. We loved our old '98 Chrysler T&C SX, but wanted one with Stow & Go seats and less miles. I spent a couple nights going through Edmund's "tutorial" on buying a used car. After an exhaustive search for the type of van we wanted, we found an '05 T&C Touring that was in our price range, and within a reasonable distance from us. This happened to be at a Chrysler dealership, Bay Chryser Jeep in Benzonia, Michigan. I have to say, the tips and information provided by Edmund's was EXTREMELY helpful, and we could tell that we were making the salesman uncomfortable with the things we were requesting. He went to get his sales manager, to see if he could soften us. When that didn't work, they more or less gave in to what we wanted in the first place. They wanted to finance it for us, and I would not go for that. I told them that I would get financing from my local bank, which was 140 miles away, and I would get back with them.
    We got our financing, got the insurance binder, and they decided to deliver the van to us, rather than wait for the upcoming weekend. My banker called them for the VIN, my insurance company called them to get the VIN and their FAX number so they could FAX the binder to them before they set out.
    I got a call four hours later from the salesman, telling me that the sales manager sold it to someone else. He seemed very uncomfortable speaking to me, and then had the nerve to ask if we wanted to deal on any of the other vehicles they had in stock! I declined, and told them that I had learned enough of their dealership and the practices they do to know I do not want to deal with them, nor would I recommend them to anyone else!
    While we were very disappointed in not getting that van, we found one two months later at our local Cheverolet dealership that was almost identical. We ended up saving around $1,500 using Edmund's tips.
    The information that Edmund's provided was helpful, and very necessary in today's car market. By following their advice, I was able to save money, and negotiate properly for my vehicle. In the process, I learned another valuable lesson in ethics, and dealing with car salepeople!
  • rockyleerockylee Member Posts: 14,014
    Wow, great story. I cannot believe they sold that van out from underneath you guys. OMG !!!! I also can't believe he had the guts to ask you guys if you wanted anything else from there dealership. I would of said a buncha 4-letter words to him. He should of at least apologized. I can't believe a salesmanger would ruin his relationship with you for a quick sale. Did you call the owner at the dealership and tell him what happened. I know I would of. :mad:

    I'm mad for you !!!! :mad:

    Good luck with your new van..... :)

    Rocky
  • john500john500 Member Posts: 409
    I didn't see any mention of a written agreement or a deposit. Therefore, I don't see any foul here. It's all just talk until it is put in writing or money exchanges hands.
  • rockyleerockylee Member Posts: 14,014
    john,

    if what he says is true then he got a screw-job by the dealer.

    Rocky
  • akanglakangl Member Posts: 3,282
    I didn't see any mention of a written agreement or a deposit. Therefore, I don't see any foul here. It's all just talk until it is put in writing or money exchanges hands.

    Even that doesn't guarantee anything. We had an 03 Dodge Ram 3500 sold out from under us back in July. We had financing approved and a $500 deposit on the truck. Just had to get down to pick it up since it was 300 miles away. Didn't find out about it being sold until we got there. So deposits really mean nothing when it comes right down to it.
  • rhsbobrhsbob Member Posts: 4
    Years ago I used a search engine on the Edmunds site to choose a car. By specifying horsepower, transmission, other option sI was able to determine that the Maxima was the best car for me. Later on I used the same search engine to isolate my pathfinder from other SUVs.

    Anyone know if a search engine like this -- one that lets you specify equipment, HP, price, etc -- still exists?

    thanks
  • thewraiththewraith Member Posts: 4
    Well, I HAD put the "customary" $100 down... A letter from my attorney got that back within 7 days. There is no logical reason that I would have continued to do business with such an unethical (stereotypical) car salesman after that!
    Like I said, do your homework beforehand - check around for the dealers' reputations. Do not deal with the unethical ones!
  • skibry1skibry1 Member Posts: 174
    back in doubleought I was ready to purchase our first new
    vehicle. And Thanx to Edmunds we were able to research and
    learn tools of negotiating a fair deal. We still are enjoying that same vehicle today...Merry Christmas All
  • Kirstie_HKirstie_H Administrator Posts: 11,242
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  • prlady1prlady1 Member Posts: 573
    Hi all,
    A reporter is looking to interview consumers who are annoyed, confused, overwhelmed, frustrated, etc. about all the automotive choices they have/had to consider before making a new car purchase.
    Please respond to jfallon@edmunds.com no later than January 31, 2007 with your daytime contact information and a few words about your experience.
    Thanks,
    Jeannine Fallon
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds Inc.
  • chintan32chintan32 Member Posts: 113
    A national news magazine is looking to interview recent Toyota car buyers that switched from owning a GM vehicle (Chevrolet, Pontiac, GMC, Cadillac, Saturn, Buick, Hummer, Saab). If you are interested, please send an email to ctalati@edmunds.com no later than Monday, January 29, 2007 containing your daytime contact information.


    Thanks,
    Chintan Talati
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds Inc.
  • chintan32chintan32 Member Posts: 113
    A national news magazine is looking to interview recent GM car buyers (Chevrolet, Pontiac, GMC, Cadillac, Saturn, Buick, Hummer, Saab) that switched from a Toyota or considered purchasing a Toyota. If you are interested, please send an email to ctalati@edmunds.com no later than Monday, January 29, 2007 containing your daytime contact information.


    Thanks,
    Chintan Talati
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds Inc.
  • prlady1prlady1 Member Posts: 573
    The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership hopes to find willing interviewees who have used Flexcar, ZipCar or a similar service and has positive things to say.
    Please respond to jfallon@edmunds.com no later than February 11, 2007 with your daytime contact information and a few words about your experience.
    Thanks,
    Jeannine Fallon
    Corporate Communications
    Edmunds Inc.
  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,720
    so much for unbiased reporting!
    2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership isn't a newspaper; more like a chamber outfit.

    Shouldn't you be bugging the CR-V owners anyway? :D .
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