Posted on 07/02/2024 10:48:30 AM PDT by EinNYC
Go to “CarProUSA and read his reviews, look for one of his approved dealers near your zip code, they will be fair with you for new or used and he will go to bat for you if a problem! Or listen to his weekend radio show and. Call in with questions or his advice... good guys, some dealers he approves will do it by phone, deliver the car and pick up your trade! Never step in the dealership... ymmv
It is! You remember his famous company jingle, "Smells Like Gasoline Spirits".
You don't remember? NeverMind.
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Buy a certified used car (Honda or Toyota) through a dealer.
Excellent cars, and while you pay a little extra for certified, I’ve found them to be flawless. Got 300,000 miles out of each of my last two.
A picture of a truck that is taking pictures of YOU!
If available, Hertz sells their rentals for about a 5-10% discount compared to local used retail. They are never more than 3 years old and most in the 35 to 55,000 mile range with wide choice of models. Most have some transferable factory warranty remaining and they add on if not up to 12 months or 12,000 miles from used purchase. I helped my kids all get their cars there and never had any problems. Look up Hertz car sales on line
1) find 3 to 5 general automotive shops and ask which cars they see the least.
2) Go online to find a make and model that meets your needs.
3) check local inventories to see if that make/model is for sale
4) check the car out in person, do not buy on the spot
5) ask if you can take it to YOUR mechanic or have your mechanic come and look it over.
6) Get the VIN and pull a car fax
7) check with your insurance to see what the monthly change would be.
8) Check with your bank on what they would lend you for the car in question.
9) If all is good, buy the car
I’m still driving my 2006 Honda CRV. It never breaks down. We change the oil and brake pads.
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That’s great advice.
Honda and Toyotas are great options. If she finds one she likes and has a qualified inspector examine it, she can likely get another 100-150,000 miles.
“Honda and Toyotas are great options.”
We have one of each. They’re great.
A Mercury Marquis that’s within the last 5-6years of of manufacturing could be a great option. My mom has one that is a 1999. 275,000 miles on it. She has to put $1,500-2,000 into it every 3-4, but it still has a great smooth ride.
Bought my wide a loaded 2014 Honda Accord XLE in 2015. It had 13,000 miles on it. After nine years, it only has 34,000 miles. She doesn’t drive much. We are retired with some health issues, so we don’t drive much.
Also bought a set of Husky brand floor mate for the front and back seats. Great investment. Keeps the floors looking brand new.
If the used car salesman looks like this then go somewhere else!!
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Over the years I have had cars from the Big three, German cars, a British car, Japanese cars. I have developed my own idea of which brands to get:
T N H H K - Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Hyundai, Kia
More and more I am leaning toward Honda. They don’t make any junk. You buy a Honda lawnmower you get the best. Honda generators, outboards, motorcycles, all are quality. My wife still drives a 2009 Civic with no issues.
Not bad for a company whose founder started out by attaching scavenged US Army generator engines to bicycles.
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