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Also, how do i find a reputable car dealer in new york city? they all seem extremely crooked....I want a 2005 camry se or xle, honda accord lx for $13k, acura tl or tsx or a lexus es300 equally reasonable....does that make sense?
We're talking about this subject in our discussion called Purchasing Used Vehicles. Just click on my link to get there, where other members can help with your questions.
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Similar discussions but none that focus primarily on price of used/preowned...that I know of. I believe this type of discussion would give members a much better idea/insight on dealer mark-up on various makes and models...and see that the wide margin between what a dealership asks and what they actually sell a vehilce for is "often" overinflated and therefore negotiable. Would also allow members to see the "range" at which Edmunds TMV(True Market Value)works.
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You can try our Purchasing Strategies discussion if you like, though.
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If you think this is already covered, fine. But, I think it would be benefical to have a centralized discussion for preowned that would give members insight into the asking price of a vehilce and what it actually sold for. Naturally, I would volunteer to host the discussion as to leave yourself and car-man more free time.
I like to shop early.
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Lots of funny stories along the way and we got to see/meet the faces of the folks we chat with everyday..(things got a little more civil after putting the faces to the screen names)...I drove my boat to the eastern tip of long island and met the next contact point. We had a couple beers, some clam chowder and took some pics. it was great to talk in person to some of the forum members....from there the guy met somebody else and on and on....after a couple months it made it to the last stop...by the end alot more items joined the parade, each with a funny story.
Why don't we try something along these lines?
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1) At least in the early days on the CompuServe forum, you used REAL names (at $12.95/hr, you had a lot less monkey business) and strict moderation so people were less likely to spam.
2) A lot of the forums had "get togethers." The Travel Forum had a get together in Las Vegas that attracted 60+ people from 30 states. It was a real blast and kept teh forum more civil.
Great idea.
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These could be corporate ads like the Dr. Z campaign, which I actually kind of like I think they are well done, or local ads for a particular dealership. Like if you saw a ad for a local dealership that was just too funny or completely absurd you could talk about it.
Probably would not want to give the dealerships exact name though.
For local ads, I think the dealer's name could be posted; after all, they ran the ad publicly.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
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Worth while or would it be a short thread? :confuse:
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I plan on driving the truck until it quits, though I've heard with proper maintenance, that 4.3 Vortec V6 will run forever. I managed to suck up some water into the engine on one day :sick: , but after draining, drying and new fluids, it runs even better (mileage actually went up from 12 to 14 after that, though I can't figure out why :confuse: ).
I've looked at numerous small SUV's (RAV4, CRV, Element, new FJ Cruiser, Escape Hybrid, HHR among many) and even some cars, though I don't really need another car since my 96 Beretta with just over 80,000 miles is still running strong and delivering right around 30 mpg.
The only requirements necessary are being able to drive the vehicle from on or half-of the passenger seat without sitting on a gear shifter and plenty of storage space.
The Element seems to fit the overall package, but I'm a little concerned with some reports of poor gas mileage, and that's just regular driving, not the hard stop-and-go I subject my truck to.
Plus, I don't know if I void any warranty coverage since I'm sure the hard work will strain some parts. I ask this because one of our other rural carriers bought a right-hand drive Jeep Wrangler (made specifically for rural mail delivery) but was told if she used it in that manner, she voided her warranty coverage. How crazy is that?
Sorry if I rambled on, but if there are any other rural carriers out there, I'd like their thoughts. Any other thoughts are appreciated as well.
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I started up a discussion for you called What's the best vehicle for my needs?. Please post your request there and we'll see how it goes. Good luck.
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Assuming the car is mechanically sound, what is a fair amount to deduct from the edmunds TMV price in good condition for a car like that with a salvage title? I tend to keep cars for maybe 2-3 years (stupid, I know) so down the road I will probably end up reselling it.
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In any case, to discuss this, you could try this topic:
Real-World Values
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Good luck.
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well, ok, they both have Jaguar badges. that's where it ends, though.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
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PS I know its my fault for signing the papers. Just looking if theirs anywhere I could go from here.
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My take is if the major mechanicals are ok I figure it's always worth putting tires, brake pads & rotors and other "consumables" on a vehicle. Even a clutch I could put justify for a manual trans. My most recent trade in 2004 I got rid of a '93 Buick with 140K. Could have ran it longer but the rocker panels were beginning to rust bad and other things (brake master replaced, slow leak on intake manifold, etc) were beginning to go wrong.
If you fall in the "run it forever" camp, what's your definition of forever? (Mine is until it costs more than $750)
When the car becomes unsafe to operate, it is time to get a new one.
When a engine or a transmission fails, that is a good time to make a move.
Repairs of $750 really don't bother me all that much ... if the problem REMAINS fixed. If I have a good mechanic, I generally get the car fixed. If I am between mechanics, I *might* dump the vehicle.
Personally, I would prefer to have a 5% chance of a $750 repair occuring in a month than a 100% chance of having a $400 car payment.
(It's almost as if we saw your question coming )
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In particular I'm curious when folks 'plan' to let a car go. I know that's sometimes a tough call given the history of the car and issues you're having with it. (Asuming not everyone gets rid of a car because it has problems. )
Try our discussion called Internet vs. Traditional Car Buying.
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