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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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cmbamert Rookie Author Orange County Posts:1 Points:50,250 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:6,027 Points:1,099,605 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2009 4:22:52 PM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse tank topper
derKraut Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,095 Points:1,228,400 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2009 11:47:23 AM Ignore derKraut Report Abuse I got a really great deal. I had re-leased a 2007 Chev Equinox back in 2007 and GMAC would not negotiate. So it was theirs at the end of June/09. I did a bit of research and found the Hyundai Sonata was among the top rated so after I negotiated with several Hyundai dealers - initially for a 2009 demo - I found the 2010s had come out with better equipment that the 2009 "L" version. 2010 also has GPS and price including taxes and rust proofing and Clear Coat (plus nice little extras) was around $33,000.00 So I purchased one fully, fully loaded for about $5000 less than the equivalent from Nissan, Mazda, Ford and of course GM.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,905 Points:2,367,865 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2009 11:27:06 AM Ignore chui Report Abuse not good
awesomejt Rookie Author Columbia Posts:3 Points:6,010 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2009 10:53:17 AM Ignore awesomejt Report Abuse Did a couple months of online research and found a very good deal for what I wanted. I was also flexible with my requirements and timeline -- which allowed me to pickup a good deal when it came along.
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,261 Points:2,035,815 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2009 7:55:00 AM Ignore keo Report Abuse what it was worth
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,555 Points:2,718,750 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2009 7:14:39 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse End of year gooood deal.
RICELAW Rookie Author North Carolina Posts:31 Points:93,235 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2009 6:46:44 AM Ignore RICELAW Report Abuse My wife did a great deal of research online. We got an incredible deal!
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,093 Points:2,551,980 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2009 5:26:02 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse I paid s fair price.
crazycav702 Veteran Author Las Vegas Posts:434 Points:107,830 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2009 2:21:00 AM Ignore crazycav702 Report Abuse I got a lousy deal
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,404 Points:1,810,285 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 8:36:07 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse I paid about what it was worth. But, I did not have to play games with the "New Vehicle SALES Manager! That is worth something with me!
daboyzmadman Rookie Author London Posts:7 Points:7,290 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 8:08:40 PM Ignore daboyzmadman Report Abuse I paid about what it was worth. 2004 Mazda3 brand new off the lot with taxes included for $21000. I also got an XBOX in the trunk as a present for Christmas from the dealer.
dangnad All-Star Author Las Vegas Posts:864 Points:474,355 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 8:04:14 PM Ignore dangnad Report Abuse Despite going through CarsDirect.com (they supposedly negotiate the BEST price) I paid about what my 2005 Honda Accord was worth. The only advantage to the CarsDirect service is that I just went to the dealership, signed a few papers, gave them my money, and drove away. CarsDirect did all the hard work.
joltster Rookie Author Alberta Posts:2 Points:185,340 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 7:10:13 PM Ignore joltster Report Abuse I got a great deal on my new truck. List price $52000, paid $38000. Very happy with the dealer and the veichle. Highly recomend Hanna Chrylser if you are shopping for a new veichle.
eupgas Veteran Author Michigan Posts:372 Points:681,125 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 6:47:05 PM Ignore eupgas Report Abuse Not sure. Salesman was fine to get what I wanted. But the business manager who does the final approval and a price was pushy and just confused me. I do not like dickering.
BBopp Champion Author Dayton Posts:6,844 Points:1,939,430 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 5:43:32 PM Ignore BBopp Report Abuse I bought an 09 Corolla in '08. I felt like I got a great deal, the only thing that could have made it better would have been a 0.9% APR.
GAC1Shirt Champion Author Georgia Posts:1,360 Points:750,835 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 5:24:50 PM Ignore GAC1Shirt Report Abuse Bought an 08 Honda Odessey in November which was cheaper than when I bought a 2000 Toyota Sienna in March of 00!
billpi Rookie Author Massachusetts Posts:8 Points:41,760 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 4:15:32 PM Ignore billpi Report Abuse Knowing the wholesale price and buying at the end of the month puts you in the catbird seat!
briana330 Rookie Author Toronto Posts:1 Points:245 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 3:48:06 PM Ignore briana330 Report Abuse i got a sweet deal, i got it for free from my mom for my birthday :)
madyank Sophomore Author Baltimore Posts:242 Points:19,890 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 3:25:15 PM Ignore madyank Report Abuse Keep in mind that the last time I bought a car was December of 2004, I went looking for a medium-to-high-performance road car, and I got a 2004 Chevy Impala SS for $24K - where it had a sticker of $33K! I loves me Red Tag Specials! Year-End, Last-Year's Model (as in, last model year), and YES, with an EPA rating of 18/28 on Premium, it's kind of a gas hog. But I get 20-24 around town, and 28-34 Highway, on REGULAR, with a factory Supercharger that WILL push me down the road just about as fast as any SANE person will EVER want to go, and I can still get that mileage any time I keep my foot out of the injectors and the fuel system clean. Think I'M going to go Cash for Clunkers any time soon? Not until The Lady wears out, or SOMEBODY starts selling Hydrogen-fueled turbine-powered cars! Thank-you-very-much!
DarthDadJr Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,317 Points:1,522,395 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 1:50:19 PM Ignore DarthDadJr Report Abuse I got a very good deal on my Subaru -- I purchased the Consumer Report New Car Price guide and I knew exactly what everything, each option or add-on, cost the dealer, so I could set the price I would pay. When I told them what I was offering and where I obtained my information, they did not argue and accepted my offer without comment.
randallxski Veteran Author Rochester Posts:295 Points:489,745 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 1:41:29 PM Ignore randallxski Report Abuse edmunds.com = accurate value (use this if you're buying) kbb.com = ~10% overpriced (use this if you're selling) [Edited by: randallxski at 8/5/2009 1:42:48 PM EST]
gasie1 Champion Author Maine Posts:11,081 Points:2,481,315 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 12:34:36 PM Ignore gasie1 Report Abuse Got a good deal.
KrazyDawg Champion Author California Posts:2,355 Points:394,035 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 11:43:09 AM Ignore KrazyDawg Report Abuse I got a lousy mixed deal result. Car was totaled by a SUV that received minimal damage. Used cars that get great gas mileage like Civics go for a premium in the bay area even for a salvaged vehicle. Runs great but I had to go through a few mechanics until I found one that didn't try to rip me off. Now I drive 30 miles out of my way and take a half day off work to get my car serviced even for oil changes. Considering the economy now, people are able to get better deals for those that can still afford it.
Zaffo Rookie Author Lexington Posts:8 Points:129,560 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 11:41:18 AM Ignore Zaffo Report Abuse Awesome deal! The last two vehicles were given to me as gifts from Grandma. Both Honda Accords. The gas mileage is good, insurance premiums are low, and you can drive them until the wheels fall off,
99octane Rookie Author Knoxville Posts:22 Points:774,965 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 11:34:04 AM Ignore 99octane Report Abuse I got about $2000 off the sticker price and $400 less than Edmunds said was the price to pay, so I thought it was a good deal.
CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,027 Points:1,099,605 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 11:21:39 AM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse I got totally screwed! Traded in a 250,000 mile Toyota for a Dodge Wagon. Paid $3000 for the wagon only to learn it was one of the $99 clunkers that had been traded in the same day I bought it. Dealer had not inspected the vehicle and sold it "AS IS". BEWARE THE CLUNKER!!
oobloob Champion Author Baltimore Posts:1,502 Points:1,449,685 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 11:15:47 AM Ignore oobloob Report Abuse I got a pretty good deal, nothing extraordinary.
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,718 Points:2,472,590 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 11:11:17 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse I got a great deal.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,905 Points:2,367,865 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 10:32:16 AM Ignore chui Report Abuse not good
AMM5496 Rookie Author Orlando Posts:1 Points:3,870 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 10:01:17 AM Ignore AMM5496 Report Abuse Paid what it was worth, after 6 hours there !
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,559 Points:2,622,975 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 9:36:38 AM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse Just about what it was worth but I sold my other car privately for over twice what the dealer offered.
CRAZYKAYFREAK All-Star Author Missouri Posts:674 Points:28,080 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 9:20:55 AM Ignore CRAZYKAYFREAK Report Abuse It was not the vehicle that was lousy. It was the interest rate.
LuvMyOlds Veteran Author Spokane Posts:474 Points:28,570 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 9:13:50 AM Ignore LuvMyOlds Report Abuse I paid $3000 cash for a car the lot just received as trade in. They hadn't had a chance to look it over or clean it... had they done so, it would have been $5000. I paid $1000 more for a warranty... it was just under the mileage limit for a 2 yr/20,000 mi. warranty, which fixed everything wrong with the car when I bought it. I've been driving it over 10 years now. I got my money's worth.
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,261 Points:2,035,815 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 8:11:14 AM Ignore keo Report Abuse what it was worth
RxHugh Champion Author Greensboro Posts:7,612 Points:1,575,910 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 7:52:22 AM Ignore RxHugh Report Abuse I paid about what it was worth
kimberly55 Veteran Author Allentown Posts:418 Points:654,675 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 7:29:55 AM Ignore kimberly55 Report Abuse What it was worth.
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,698 Points:2,381,020 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 7:27:04 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse never on a new vehicle.
ilyago Veteran Author New Jersey Posts:316 Points:1,455,220 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 7:08:53 AM Ignore ilyago Report Abuse Great deal. This was in June 2008 and GM was running a (subsidized) lease special. They gave me 5000 in rebates while keeping the residual at 62% for a 39mo /39K miles lease on a Yukon XL and a good interest rate. The lease on the Yukon was about $100 cheaper then on an Acadia. They are going to lose big ($10K?) on the residual value when I return the SUV at the end of the lease. Remember that gas was selling for 4.25/gallon then. My thinking was that I was only going to drive 1000 mi/month, so the gas price did not scare me too much. Luckily gas did go down. As of July 1st, 2008, GMAC was no longer leasing cars....
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,555 Points:2,718,750 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 6:53:39 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse A end of the year good deal.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,093 Points:2,551,980 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 6:02:42 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse I paid a fair price
LumberjackLouie Rookie Author Wisconsin Posts:75 Points:163,960 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 5:39:28 AM Ignore LumberjackLouie Report Abuse In September 2006 I bought a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid. No finance charges through Ford and a $2000+ tax incentive for buying a hybrid from the government.
popc Rookie Author South Carolina Posts:1 Points:300 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 2:00:46 AM Ignore popc Report Abuse I made them an offer and they accepted it and I bought it Abought 1800 dollars less than they were asking. No dikkering.
crazycav702 Veteran Author Las Vegas Posts:434 Points:107,830 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 1:22:26 AM Ignore crazycav702 Report Abuse I got a lousy deal
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,036 Points:1,755,800 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2009 12:16:25 AM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse It's hard to negotiate with the dealer when you're buying a rare or in demand car. Mine was being wheeled off the truck and I had to claim it then and there or it'd have been gone the next day.
hikitty Rookie Author New Hampshire Posts:25 Points:41,000 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2009 11:52:02 PM Ignore hikitty Report Abuse I bought my car from a guy a few towns over that pretty much only sells saturns ((which is what I bought)). He let me take it out to get it checked out on my own. I took it to a couple places and they both told me that what he was asking was reasonable and pretty much what the car was worth.
wharris3 Veteran Author Detroit Posts:362 Points:180,100 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2009 10:58:42 PM Ignore wharris3 Report Abuse Boy somebody got suckered. Invoice don't mean a thing it's just a number to start from. They have all sorts of discounts from that number depending on how long it takes to sell it....
altima03 All-Star Author Toronto Posts:898 Points:1,498,850 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2009 9:51:22 PM Ignore altima03 Report Abuse Got it for $150 above the dealer invoice price - thought that a very good deal, then and now...
SDGathman Sophomore Author Virginia Posts:246 Points:726,855 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2009 9:06:25 PM Ignore SDGathman Report Abuse I notice few thought they got a lousy deal. Pro 20:14 "It's no good, it's no good!" says the buyer; then off he goes and boasts about his purchase.
MacDad614 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,034 Points:1,177,700 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2009 7:20:47 PM Ignore MacDad614 Report Abuse Evidently, posters say what they want to say and don't read any further comments (discussion? NOT). That sodium poured into the engine of the clunkers is actually sodium silicate, sometimes referred to as water glass - starts as a liquid and quickly gels and then solidifies. ------------------ My 2003 car was bought through the internet after research in different makes and dealers. The interest rate was 4% - no dealer incentives were being offered at the time, and this was not a bad rate. The only down side to the transaction was that the dealer where I had to go to pick up the car is more than 30 miles away - and at least three other dealers are within 10 miles.
TOPGUNN855 Champion Author Greensboro Posts:5,555 Points:889,885 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2009 6:53:05 PM Ignore TOPGUNN855 Report Abuse I got a great deal at Gate City Lincoln Mercury. Bought a 05 Merc Grand Marquis in Nov. 07. Only had 18,500 miles. One owner (little ole lady: true) came in for oil change and traded on the spot for a new one. Price was right & financed by Ford Motor Co.
CruiserRoy Rookie Author Ontario Posts:10 Points:4,405 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2009 6:39:24 PM Ignore CruiserRoy Report Abuse Got a great deal. It was the end of the year and just at the time when Chrysler was talking about closing out some dealerships. Got my 2008 for 10,100 by the time all was said and done. Even today the blue book price is 1k higher.