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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2009 12:01:00 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse How good a deal did you get when you bought your last vehicle? I got a great deal I paid about what it was worth I got a lousy deal I'm not sure / no opinion I have never bought a vehicle Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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How good a deal did you get when you bought your last vehicle?
I got a great deal
I paid about what it was worth
I got a lousy deal
I'm not sure / no opinion
I have never bought a vehicle

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BillHeatherL Champion Author Alberta Posts:7,787 Points:1,952,330 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2009 3:00:41 PM Ignore BillHeatherL Report Abuse took a lot of looking but i got what i wanted
wharris3 Veteran Author Detroit Posts:362 Points:180,100 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2009 2:56:24 PM Ignore wharris3 Report Abuse The question is did you support America when you got your new car or some other country? How patriotic are you? Are you shipping our money over to support another countries way of life?
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,853 Points:2,499,315 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2009 2:47:04 PM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse I got a great deal.
paton Sophomore Author Ontario Posts:131 Points:555,520 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2009 2:21:18 PM Ignore paton Report Abuse Can someone explain me the purpose of this topic?
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,582 Points:1,837,985 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2009 2:02:33 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Fair deal and going to have to last, too!
FOT69 Veteran Author British Columbia Posts:345 Points:538,210 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2009 1:44:31 PM Ignore FOT69 Report Abuse I bought my vehicle when times were better, and took what was given. Why didn't I wait? Urgency of the now I guess.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,932 Points:2,389,055 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2009 12:55:37 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse could have been better
POdByHighGas Veteran Author Ontario Posts:399 Points:643,245 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2009 12:40:48 PM Ignore POdByHighGas Report Abuse I did ok this time since it was a used vehicle but the last new car I made a great deal. I told them I only could afford so much per month by financing. They knew the car I was wanting. They wanted the sale. I just kept saying NO to all their deals. Finally when it got to the range I could afford, I told them it was still against my better judgement but said ok. The sales person wasn't sure if the manager would approve. I had to argue my case with him too but they finally agreed. We set up the financing and after I got home, I paid it off with cash......saved thousands before the financing costs were included.
CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,034 Points:1,101,695 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2009 11:32:21 AM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse With nothing left besides some loose change in my pocket, I can't even afford to turn the ignition key.
Zekeks Rookie Author Kansas Posts:4 Points:38,805 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2009 11:24:18 AM Ignore Zekeks Report Abuse Car companies just as well quit giving rebates through their dealerships. They should send rebates directly to the buyer. All the car companies are doing is lining the dealers pockets. They give a $5000 rebate and the dealer expects you to pay MSRP less $4000. Don't believe invoice prices as actual prices paid to manufacturer.
EsMAX2006 Rookie Author San Francisco Posts:4 Points:54,005 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2009 11:20:03 AM Ignore EsMAX2006 Report Abuse The Saleslady (person) was brand New on-the-job...about 2-weeks. We drove a Honda Hybrid model that everyone test drives, and it was pretty much knock-up & dragging in the noises and sort. When we Purchased our hybrid we payed a slighty less Price than that Model we took Home. We payed the demo price for our hybrid,... but our hybrid was not a demo car!! So I got a Great Deal, and then the girl (salesperson) was young enough that this was her first job, and in the two weeks she'd been there this was her first sale!!
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,878 Points:2,407,745 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2009 10:00:55 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse average
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,698 Points:2,745,475 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2009 9:44:27 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse A end of a slow year good deal.
93Saturn Rookie Author London Posts:5 Points:16,575 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2009 9:44:24 AM Ignore 93Saturn Report Abuse Got a good deal, price was right, dealer was more than reasonable.
jmmhs Champion Author Kansas Posts:2,106 Points:294,390 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2009 9:00:49 AM Ignore jmmhs Report Abuse "Having been a car salesman in the past. Most people pay way to much and think they got a great deal." Thanks for the insight laser1946. Any chance you would share some examples from your experiences to give us a clearer picture of the process? Perhaps you would need to start a new topic for that.
must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:9,121 Points:1,808,130 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2009 7:44:35 AM Ignore must87searcher Report Abuse The deal was good. The price was average, but the sales person did not pull any tricks to make a custormer pay more money, like the others I've met before!
crazycav702 Veteran Author Las Vegas Posts:434 Points:107,830 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2009 1:17:30 AM Ignore crazycav702 Report Abuse I got a lousy deal
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,582 Points:1,837,985 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 8:07:52 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse One time good deal!
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,254 Points:2,578,705 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 6:51:03 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse I paid a fair price
jmrt Rookie Author Bridgeport Posts:37 Points:162,140 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 5:47:56 PM Ignore jmrt Report Abuse a good deal
nkb Champion Author Raleigh Posts:1,903 Points:343,700 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 5:35:25 PM Ignore nkb Report Abuse i got a good deal
Bear_Johnson Champion Author London Posts:1,440 Points:502,535 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 4:15:47 PM Ignore Bear_Johnson Report Abuse I should say my wife got a great deal as she is a much better negotiator than I am. End of year clear out and she worked them very well.
tooTALLelmo Sophomore Author San Bernardino Posts:107 Points:135,490 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 4:02:22 PM Ignore tooTALLelmo Report Abuse Totally lousy deal - it was actually a Toyota Camry we bought in 2005. We put very few miles on it, currently owe about $13,000 on it. The dealer where we bought it won't cover it, and they are selling NEW vehicles (Camry's) for less. So let's see - now I'm upside down in my house, upside down in my car, my wife lost her job and I'm paying more taxes. You tell me how this is going to end up! (Duh) Thank God for Himself - that's the Only Thing that makes sense.
tdibeetle Rookie Author Toronto Posts:17 Points:34,415 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 3:48:27 PM Ignore tdibeetle Report Abuse I purchased a 1999 VW Beetle (TDI-Diesel) 4 years ago, used for $8000 CDN. It had 172,000 km and now has 270,00 km and is running like a top! I use Bio diesel whenever possible, failing that Sunoco Gold diesel and have averaged 52.5 mpg (Imp)over the past 4 years. I have averaged about $600.00 in fuel costs per year. I will deal it at 300,000kms and it will be another VW diesel without question, probably a used (I almost always buy used) Jetta this time. [Edited by: tdibeetle at 8/7/2009 3:50:41 PM EST]
pathvet Sophomore Author Los Angeles Posts:197 Points:922,015 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 3:03:37 PM Ignore pathvet Report Abuse As I am still driving the same GMC truck after 10 years, I would say that I got my money's worth!
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,932 Points:2,389,055 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 2:32:03 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse could have been better...
laser1946 Rookie Author Ohio Posts:8 Points:28,660 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 2:27:06 PM Ignore laser1946 Report Abuse Having been a car salesman in the past. Most people pay way to much and think they got a great deal. [Edited by: laser1946 at 8/7/2009 2:27:58 PM EST]
Melody09 Rookie Author Pennsylvania Posts:1 Points:1,055 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 2:14:39 PM Ignore Melody09 Report Abuse Hello, We leased our first new vehicle. We have good payments but I am not sure until we turn it in if we got a good deal. It is a 2008 Pontiac G6 which will no longer be made, so I don't know !!
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,860,855 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 2:12:56 PM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse just about what it was worth!
Jigglifier Rookie Author Hamilton Posts:7 Points:31,840 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 12:09:21 PM Ignore Jigglifier Report Abuse I got a terrible deal. 08 Ranger purchased in October 07 right before the economy decided to crap out. In record time the price of a brand new Ranger dropped by thousands. 2WD Sport supercab with minimal options ran me for $24gs. Now people are picking up 4x4 with a healthy set of options for that price.
Pspeed Champion Author Baltimore Posts:7,277 Points:955,970 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 11:44:41 AM Ignore Pspeed Report Abuse I got a pretty good deal with all the options I wanted.
pokyguy Rookie Author Idaho Posts:1 Points:2,770 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 11:25:58 AM Ignore pokyguy Report Abuse I bought my car from an individual on Craig's List and paid about $3500 less than what it books for on NADA. I got a great deal! Just have to find the people who really want to get rid of a car.
CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,034 Points:1,101,695 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 10:30:12 AM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse I got totally screwed! Paid $3000 for a traded-in clunker. What a piece of junk! BEWARE THE CLUNKER.
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,853 Points:2,499,315 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 10:12:07 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse I got a great deal.
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,665 Points:2,228,140 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 9:44:30 AM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse I leased then purchased.
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,397 Points:2,062,540 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 7:48:39 AM Ignore keo Report Abuse what it was worth
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,698 Points:2,745,475 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 6:55:26 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse A slow end of the year great deal.
flyboy Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,796 Points:1,325,140 Joined:Jan 2002	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 1:24:30 AM Ignore flyboy Report Abuse A cheap car can be the best choice for one to make, as long it doesn't eat one alive to keep it up. [Edited by: flyboy at 8/7/2009 1:25:40 AM EST]
96F250 Champion Author Ventura Posts:3,405 Points:1,270,990 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 1:07:35 AM Ignore 96F250 Report Abuse I agree with JMMHS. The dealers alway say they are not making any money on this deal!!!
crazycav702 Veteran Author Las Vegas Posts:434 Points:107,830 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 1:04:25 AM Ignore crazycav702 Report Abuse I got a lousy deal
RxHugh Champion Author Greensboro Posts:7,749 Points:1,602,635 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2009 12:51:05 AM Ignore RxHugh Report Abuse I paid about what it was worth
logybe Rookie Author Alabama Posts:90 Points:216,895 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2009 11:58:13 PM Ignore logybe Report Abuse I paid about what it was worth.
jmmhs Champion Author Kansas Posts:2,106 Points:294,390 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2009 11:50:03 PM Ignore jmmhs Report Abuse Funny how no one thinks they got a bad deal. We all have a tendency to want what is best, but to also think that we get the best. Car salesmen know this. We all get "great deals" and yet they're still making enough money to stay in business. Hmm . . .
Lookingood All-Star Author Alberta Posts:627 Points:1,053,400 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2009 11:39:50 PM Ignore Lookingood Report Abuse I got a great deal.
paulydel Champion Author Delaware Posts:8,898 Points:859,075 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2009 10:23:21 PM Ignore paulydel Report Abuse I paid $500.00 above what the dealer paid for it.
leprecaun38 Rookie Author Ontario Posts:16 Points:32,470 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2009 9:25:05 PM Ignore leprecaun38 Report Abuse I got a good deal on the trade in!
Gas Thirsty Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,937 Points:3,253,045 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2009 9:07:37 PM Ignore Gas Thirsty Report Abuse I paid a hundred dollars above dealer invoice.
Gas Thirsty Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,937 Points:3,253,045 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2009 9:06:45 PM Ignore Gas Thirsty Report Abuse I got a good deal.
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,582 Points:1,837,985 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2009 7:41:51 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse The last was a reasonable deal.
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,853 Points:2,499,315 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2009 7:07:58 PM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse I got a great deal.
cmbamert Rookie Author Orange County Posts:1 Points:54,300 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2009 6:57:53 PM Ignore cmbamert Report Abuse My deal was just ok. On top of it, I got screamed at from the car dealer because he did not like what I was willing to pay. I was ready to walk but my husband was insistent - he needed a car urgently because his old one had broken down beyond repair over one month earlier, and he was fed up carpooling and walking to work. Shows that you should never go buy a car when in need....
CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,034 Points:1,101,695 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2009 4:22:52 PM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse tank topper