The Princess Buys a Car
Jan 14, 2003 | 1:05 am
#16
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Congratulations on your new SUV! Looks great.
I used to own a 240SX SE edition as well, with the cool heads-up display
Alas the trunk space was nil, so I had to move as well.
I just purchased a car this weekend as well for my wife. The dealer had an astoundingly good price on it, and I did some serious price searches on the web and calling around, and could find NO deal as good as this.
Also, the previous owner of the car had left his contact information in the car by way of some maintenance paperwork. I called the previous owner, who had purchased it brand new, and verified with him that the car was in pristine condition, was babied, and had never been in an accident. He decided to trade it in for a different vehicle, and told me that the car is a great buy.
As a result of this research, I decided NOT to haggle with the dealer. I really had no basis to ask for a discount, as the price was far below KBB and Edmund's values, and thousands less than similar vehicles in private sales and other dealers.
My wife's new car is now being prepped at the dealer while I'm away on a trip. I will pick it up when I return, in pristine new condition
I used to own a 240SX SE edition as well, with the cool heads-up display
Alas the trunk space was nil, so I had to move as well.I just purchased a car this weekend as well for my wife. The dealer had an astoundingly good price on it, and I did some serious price searches on the web and calling around, and could find NO deal as good as this.
Also, the previous owner of the car had left his contact information in the car by way of some maintenance paperwork. I called the previous owner, who had purchased it brand new, and verified with him that the car was in pristine condition, was babied, and had never been in an accident. He decided to trade it in for a different vehicle, and told me that the car is a great buy.
As a result of this research, I decided NOT to haggle with the dealer. I really had no basis to ask for a discount, as the price was far below KBB and Edmund's values, and thousands less than similar vehicles in private sales and other dealers.
My wife's new car is now being prepped at the dealer while I'm away on a trip. I will pick it up when I return, in pristine new condition
Jan 14, 2003 | 2:29 am
#17
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Ft Worth, Texas
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Obviously your friend has absolutely zero miles in the bank!
It's a nice looking car, when I come to New Orleans later this year, can I go for a spin?
Don't let your friend take your glow away.
Glow Princess, Glow!
It's a nice looking car, when I come to New Orleans later this year, can I go for a spin?
Don't let your friend take your glow away.
Glow Princess, Glow!
Jan 14, 2003 | 8:23 am
#18
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 4,330
Well I sold the 240SX last night. I have taken care of that car for so long I am emotionally attached to it. A mother and father bought it for their wild looking 17 year old son. I can tell he isn't going to take care of my little baby. 
As I was showing him some of the features the dad was saying to the son
You could just tell he wasn't going to listen. Oh well, I guess it had a nice long life with me it will be put to rest soon with this kid at the wheel.
As I was showing him some of the features the dad was saying to the son
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">now remember this is not a not a new car take it easy on this one.</font>
Jan 14, 2003 | 9:49 am
#19
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: CVG
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From one princess to another- sister, I feel your pain. I too get emotional about my cars. Last year I bought an Expedition so I had to sell my Grand Cherokee. The people who bought it gave me the full asking price. I'm sure they were nice people and seemed decent enough. I went to the bank to complete the paperwork and literally sobbed in the parking lot. I just kept thinking about how it had been so good to me, always started, never any maintenance problems, all the things that a car is SUPPOSED to do.
Dont get upset by your friends reaction. I think that shes just jealous. It certainly didnt come off as bragging to me. Enjoy it- Grand Cherokees are great cars. I know that youll come to love it like your previous baby.
Dont get upset by your friends reaction. I think that shes just jealous. It certainly didnt come off as bragging to me. Enjoy it- Grand Cherokees are great cars. I know that youll come to love it like your previous baby.
Jan 14, 2003 | 10:59 am
#20
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ClueByFour:
All this talk of Nissan's is going to drive me to a 350Z. I just know it.</font>
All this talk of Nissan's is going to drive me to a 350Z. I just know it.</font>
And on the topic of miles: a few years ago my car was stolen and I ended up putting the entire repair bill (over $17,000) on my credit card. The finance company wouldn't endorse the insurance check without examining the vehicle, and the body shop wouldn't release the car to be examined without full payment. Total Catch-22!