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Elliott18t · 02-21-2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by piku

Looks like I'll be going to pick up the supercharger this weekend or next

jpalamar · 02-21-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by HickRocket1258

I'm just trying to find the right deal on the Fusion's I'm looking at. I just never really bought from a dealer before, so I guess I just have to see if they will budge on the price in the end.

Google online. Set a reasonable price in your head. Look at the car. Tell them your not here to debate prices and if they will sell it for $X you will buy it. If not, just walk. You will either A. buy the car quickly or B. walk out quickly.

grimm · 02-21-2012, 11:51 AM

they will always try to convince you to come back and they will find something. don't waste your time just leave. i wasted over an hour at a dealership having them tell me they had something in the range i wanted to spend. they had nothing.

HickRocket1258 · 02-21-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Big_Jim

Buy Nicks. Its very strong. lol

Hahaha I was waiting for someone to say something about that.

piku · 02-21-2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jpalamar

My Mustang was in an accident to the rear quarter before I bought it. The body work was done right but the paint didn't match. CLEAN CARFAX.

I honestly think they are a scam.

Carfax is useful if you can see through the bull**** and understand that stuff like service information and accident reporting on there will not be in any way accurate.

It will tell you however the origin of the car, where it's been registered and driven for certain time periods so you can determine for instance if it was truly a florida car, etc. You can also figure out if the car keeps changing hands (a good indication that it's a piece of garbage). You can verify that it's a one owner car if advertised that way. You can also check for total loss odometer problems, etc.

It is USEFUL. The scam is how they advertise it. I think someone should probably get a class action suit together at some point against them because it's verrrrry scammy.

piku · 02-21-2012, 01:18 PM

If you're really concerned with getting a car with a known history, get a BMW off lease with 50,000 miles. It's usually certified with 100,000 mile warranty. The service records are available from the dealership it was purchased from if you fax a reg card with the vin on it. All service was most likely done since they have free maintenance for the first 50,000 miles. In the case of Marina's car we honestly couldn't find a difference between her car with 50,000 miles and one that was brand new (seriously). Except it cost less than half of the new price. Parts can be pricey but we haven't found it to be that bad. And you get to be a bmw owning asshole. That's worth it.

HickRocket1258 · 02-21-2012, 01:19 PM

I saw one around my work for probably the best price for a 2010 and the mileage. Going to try and take a test drive in it during a lunch break this week.

jpalamar · 02-21-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by piku

Carfax is useful if you can see through the bull**** and understand that stuff like service information and accident reporting on there will not be in any way accurate.

It will tell you however the origin of the car, where it's been registered and driven for certain time periods so you can determine for instance if it was truly a florida car, etc. You can also figure out if the car keeps changing hands (a good indication that it's a piece of garbage). You can verify that it's a one owner car if advertised that way. You can also check for total loss odometer problems, etc.

It is USEFUL. The scam is how they advertise it. I think someone should probably get a class action suit together at some point against them because it's verrrrry scammy.

Most of the cars I've bought were 4+ owners with no issues. In fact, the only issues we have had were very low mile 1 owner cars(Julie's HHR SS, Julie's GTO). The more owners, the better chance of a dealer getting their hands on it and changing fluids to sell it. It doesn't mean its a bad thing if 5 people owned it.

Also, you don't need a Carfax to look under a car and see a clean under carriage to know its not a car that saw tons of salt.

grimm · 02-21-2012, 01:22 PM

anyone cook up anything over the weekend?

jpalamar · 02-21-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by grimm

anyone cook up anything over the weekend?

My usual ribeye, spicy sausage, a smoked beer can chicken, and some bacon that attacked.

grimm · 02-21-2012, 01:27 PM

wow jay you were busy. i tried to make peruvian fried rice and aji sauce. but it didn't come out as good as the restaurants, but it wasn't too far off.

jpalamar · 02-21-2012, 01:47 PM

I bet you forgot to add crack sprinkles.

piku · 02-21-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jpalamar

Most of the cars I've bought were 4+ owners with no issues. In fact, the only issues we have had were very low mile 1 owner cars(Julie's HHR SS, Julie's GTO). The more owners, the better chance of a dealer getting their hands on it and changing fluids to sell it. It doesn't mean its a bad thing if 5 people owned it.

I have never heard of a dealer doing any kind of preventative maintenance to sell a car. I've found several cars on the lots with evidence of blown head gaskets. They will push whatever out they can with only cosmetic work. Buyer beware for sure.

My wallet is now much lighter and the M3 should be much faster by the end of the weekend.

Actually probably not since I Have to send in the ECU for the tune.

jpalamar · 02-21-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by piku

My wallet is now much lighter and the M3 should be much faster by the end of the weekend.

Actually probably not since I Have to send in the ECU for the tune.

When do you think it will be on and running?

grimm · 02-21-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jpalamar

I bet you forgot to add crack sprinkles.

haha! I did forget.

Antonio · 02-21-2012, 02:52 PM

dealers will only do what's required of them to make the car pass inspection. Or if they're legally forced to do something (like dealers must replace the tires if they are under a certain tread depth....at least in NJ they have to)

If it doesn't sell within about 2 months, most of the time they sell those used cars off to auction anyway, so they're trying not to spend money on a car if they don't have to.

It sucks. I did buy my z06 from a dealer used as a 1 owner car, but I gave it a real thorough check over and test drive. Buyer definitely beware, and the best tool you can bring with you is knowledge about the car and reviews from actual owners.

**Big_Jim** · 02-21-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jpalamar

I bet you forgot to add crack sprinkles.

****ing crack sprinkles. gets you every time.

(i guess that line went over well hahaha)

jpalamar · 02-21-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Big_Jim

****ing crack sprinkles. gets you every time.

(i guess that line went over well hahaha)

I had a vision of you with a pepper grinder filled with crack sprinkles and a spoon.

grimm · 02-21-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Big_Jim

****ing crack sprinkles. gets you every time.

indeed it does.

OMGz Turbo · 02-21-2012, 03:31 PM

Might be signing paperwork on a candy white 2011 vw CC tonight...if it works...it will be tinted by this time next week lol

02-21-2012, 11:51 AM	#1143
grimm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3058 iTrader: (2)	they will always try to convince you to come back and they will find something. don't waste your time just leave. i wasted over an hour at a dealership having them tell me they had something in the range i wanted to spend. they had nothing. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-21-2012, 01:19 PM	#1147
HickRocket1258 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Chester, PA Member #415 iTrader: (0)	I saw one around my work for probably the best price for a 2010 and the mileage. Going to try and take a test drive in it during a lunch break this week. __________________ -Rob Just a mustang that's lowered.....that's about it. Work harder....Millions on welfare depend on you!

02-21-2012, 01:22 PM	#1149
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02-21-2012, 01:27 PM	#1151
grimm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3058 iTrader: (2)	wow jay you were busy. i tried to make peruvian fried rice and aji sauce. but it didn't come out as good as the restaurants, but it wasn't too far off. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-21-2012, 02:52 PM	#1156
Antonio Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Plainfield, NJ Member #13850 My Ride: 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 iTrader: (0)	dealers will only do what's required of them to make the car pass inspection. Or if they're legally forced to do something (like dealers must replace the tires if they are under a certain tread depth....at least in NJ they have to) If it doesn't sell within about 2 months, most of the time they sell those used cars off to auction anyway, so they're trying not to spend money on a car if they don't have to. It sucks. I did buy my z06 from a dealer used as a 1 owner car, but I gave it a real thorough check over and test drive. Buyer definitely beware, and the best tool you can bring with you is knowledge about the car and reviews from actual owners. __________________ 512whp/460wtq LS6 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-21-2012, 01:18 PM	#1146
piku Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bradentucky, FL Member #12166 My Ride: 335i/M3 iTrader: (0)	If you're really concerned with getting a car with a known history, get a BMW off lease with 50,000 miles. It's usually certified with 100,000 mile warranty. The service records are available from the dealership it was purchased from if you fax a reg card with the vin on it. All service was most likely done since they have free maintenance for the first 50,000 miles. In the case of Marina's car we honestly couldn't find a difference between her car with 50,000 miles and one that was brand new (seriously). Except it cost less than half of the new price. Parts can be pricey but we haven't found it to be that bad. And you get to be a bmw owning asshole. That's worth it.

02-21-2012, 01:47 PM	#1152
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	I bet you forgot to add crack sprinkles.

02-21-2012, 03:31 PM	#1160
OMGz Turbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ltown Member #3108 My Ride: 01' WS6..That whistles...01' Explorer 5.slow iTrader: (0)	Might be signing paperwork on a candy white 2011 vw CC tonight...if it works...it will be tinted by this time next week lol __________________ loading HATERS.....99% ████████████████] NO ONE CARES ABOUT BEING TTT APPROVED

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