tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post3745547749469531392..comments2024-03-28T08:48:16.783-04:00Comments on Live and Learn-Toss and Turn: Car Shopping Live and Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-85938441952674949622017-05-04T08:07:45.678-04:002017-05-04T08:07:45.678-04:00Sounds like your sons are doing a great jobs in sa...Sounds like your sons are doing a great jobs in sales. I certainly would be more inclined to buy from someone who didn't hound me.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-20988964701318776192017-05-03T22:11:19.917-04:002017-05-03T22:11:19.917-04:00I hate buying anything when commission sales are i...I hate buying anything when commission sales are involved. I'm like you, I honor the first person who approaches me but I give them a speech in which I tell them I don't want to be followed or bothered. That I will come to them if I have questions but that if I see them following me around I will leave and no sale will happen. I know that sounds really rude in type, but in person I try to tackle this gently and with respect. Funny thing is that both my sons ended up in commissioned-based sales jobs. :-) They tell me having watched how I felt about pressure by salespeople they are better able to spot those who are like me now. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00557087787515295447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-57132196377313794582017-05-03T06:50:02.756-04:002017-05-03T06:50:02.756-04:00It's a journey I hope I don't have to take...It's a journey I hope I don't have to take again for a long time.<br />BTW, I'm still having problems commenting on your blog, but I wanted to tell you how much I am enjoying the pictures of your wildflowers. They are many of the same we have in this area.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-71001990336571264422017-05-02T14:54:12.683-04:002017-05-02T14:54:12.683-04:00New car buying is quite the journey isn't it? ...New car buying is quite the journey isn't it? My truck is 17 years old and I dread the day when it dies!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803104035204416080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-63296218722197365922017-05-02T07:01:41.035-04:002017-05-02T07:01:41.035-04:00I think most people out there are honest, but ther...I think most people out there are honest, but there are a few that spoil it for everyone else.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-90739853599304815122017-05-01T11:17:07.603-04:002017-05-01T11:17:07.603-04:00Oh wow, they sure have reputations, those car sale...Oh wow, they sure have reputations, those car sales people. Some fit the stereotype but glad you found some who didn't and were honest.Strayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124298302997708537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-57429342733408092962017-05-01T06:36:38.271-04:002017-05-01T06:36:38.271-04:00Peace of mind, priceless! Peace of mind, priceless! Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-30632118018958324062017-05-01T03:47:44.251-04:002017-05-01T03:47:44.251-04:00Congratulations on your new vehicle! A new, relia...Congratulations on your new vehicle! A new, reliable vehicle is worth the cost for the peace of mind it brings! Hope you have lots of safe miles driving in it.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-31095376133271463442017-04-29T22:18:32.838-04:002017-04-29T22:18:32.838-04:00We look at used cars, but because we are looking f...We look at used cars, but because we are looking for the latest safety features, that makes them only a year or two old. Most of those are very close to a new car prices, so we usually go new.<br /><br />I've taken some trips with my sisters who have heated seats and I loved them. I'm very happy that I have them now or will be in a few months.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-68509933355225833602017-04-29T18:56:43.992-04:002017-04-29T18:56:43.992-04:00Ooooh, heated seats. That was a great feature on ...Ooooh, heated seats. That was a great feature on one of my rentals. I had it for a few days during bitterly cold winter weather and I wasn't sure I was willing to give it back. :)<br /><br />Good to know about the cameras. We buy GM products as my dad worked for them and we have received the family discount, which is a nice perk. My brother just got a new car and apparently the discount still applies and we can get it through my mom. We aren't really in the market for a new vehicle, though--like you, we choose to wait till the repair costs become oppressive and it makes more sense to buy new (and with the commuting I do, it makes the most sense for me to purchase new vehicles, otherwise I would look for quality used cars). Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-11794562533453714882017-04-29T18:04:26.474-04:002017-04-29T18:04:26.474-04:00After we determine the type of car we want, we sho...After we determine the type of car we want, we shop next on safety features. We buy a car with as many safety features that our budget allows. Consequently, these features come bundled with a lot of bangs and whistles that we would never buy on our own, but I am happy that it came with heated seats. Really looking forward to those next winter. I haven't gotten used to the backup camera yet, but I like it. BTW, backup cameras are mandatory in all cars by 2018.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-86799155299526455522017-04-29T17:57:46.332-04:002017-04-29T17:57:46.332-04:00It feels really nice to be driving a reliable car....It feels really nice to be driving a reliable car. I have broken down in some pretty scary neighborhoods before and I don't want to repeat that experience.<br /><br />Good for you for refusing to work with that salesman. I hope he changed for the better because of your feedback.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-23493338233580464552017-04-29T17:55:44.165-04:002017-04-29T17:55:44.165-04:00We used to have a Honda Civic that I loved. We pai...We used to have a Honda Civic that I loved. We paid to have it moved from Houston to Maryland and within the first week, someone ran into it and totaled it. It had 40,000 miles on it and we had hoped to have it at least another 150,000. I hope your Civic lasts that long. If you take care of them, they certainly can.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-10143891169014598452017-04-29T17:52:12.485-04:002017-04-29T17:52:12.485-04:00We got a new Honda Odyssey van. We had a 12 year o...We got a new Honda Odyssey van. We had a 12 year old Toyota Sienna van that we liked so much, we wanted another van. At first, with our old van, we used it in the traditional way--soccer teams, boy scout campouts, etc. Also, it was great for trips. Plenty of room for everyone with ample space in the back to take anything we wanted along. Also, we used it a lot for hauling--everything from yard waste to freezers. It was a workhorse during our move. I would have kept it forever, except it was not to be depended on anymore. We plan on using this one in the same way--especially on trips. It sure makes the trip to see my mother a lot more comfortable.<br /><br />We ended up with a dark gray color because that was what was available. Getting another color would have upped the price $500.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-89016167995277523952017-04-29T17:41:54.909-04:002017-04-29T17:41:54.909-04:00Ooh, congrats. I'm with Lili--I want details....Ooh, congrats. I'm with Lili--I want details. I've had to do a car rental in the past couple of years while mine has been repaired--the new cars are so techie (and my current one really isn't THAT old) that driving them required a learning curve--although I did like the rear facing dash cam (is that the right terminology?) for backing up and parallel parking. Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-61159730103683918302017-04-29T15:45:15.129-04:002017-04-29T15:45:15.129-04:00Doesn't it feel like so nice not to worry abou...Doesn't it feel like so nice not to worry about your car failing on you? I remember our experience when I was searching for my car.<br /><br />There was this one salesman that irritated me and lied to me. I was royally ticked off. However, after searching the dealership was the one who had the car we wanted. When we returned I told the manager we didn't want to deal with the previous one and our reasons. SO another salesperson took over and we had a pleasant transaction after. We were treated like royalty lol.Justlittlecajunmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14994373567431999838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-13211065204976605272017-04-29T15:18:57.659-04:002017-04-29T15:18:57.659-04:00Oh my! I have to confess that I've never actua...Oh my! I have to confess that I've never actually bought a new car. I'm still driving my 1990 Honda Civic that my mother bought for me when I graduated from college. It probably needs a new transmission at some point, though it still has less than 90K miles on it, and since it's a stick shift I think the transmissions are simpler.<br /><br />Anyhow, hope you enjoy your new wheels!EcoCatLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704811319510740473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-47843383076902226292017-04-29T10:39:27.483-04:002017-04-29T10:39:27.483-04:00Isn't that disappointing to find dishonest peo...Isn't that disappointing to find dishonest people. We know they exist, but it still feels so disappointing. And now my big question? What did you buy? What color? SUV, sedan, truck, hybrid, economy -- what is it?<br />Have a fun weekend with your new car!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.com