Thursday, July 14, 2011

Dude, where's my (new used) car?


Thought a few of you might be interested in the latest update.

I've focused on a car in the Midwest and another in the Southwest.  The Midwest car is sort of spoken for by someone else, but that deal may not work out.  The one in the Southwest has very low miles, one owner, appears to be well maintained, and comes with a transferrable extended warranty/service contract.  But unfortunately, it's priced high and a $3,000+ routine (but major) service is due soon.  Very soon.

So the plan is to wait a few weeks and let the seller sweat it for a while.  The car's not going anywhere.  I can't fly down there in the immediate future anyway.

7 comments:

  1. motoringconbrioJuly 18, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    what cars are they? let the cat out of the bag please :)

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  2. MaxichampJuly 18, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    @MTC: It's one make/model. Isn't the maintenance cost enough of a clue?

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  3. motoringconbrioJuly 18, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    no idea. the phaeton, perhaps.

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  4. EdvinJuly 19, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Either that, or the old Merc.

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  5. Nelson LitchfordAugust 8, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Yep, it's best to wait and see what happens. You might get a better deal from the dealer, after all. Of course, it's also a great opportunity to look around for other cars. Who knows? You might find a better car with a good price on it's head.

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  6. Stelle CourneySeptember 21, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Hmmm, if I were you, I'd go to the one in the Southwest. You should test drive each of those cars to see which one is the best.

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  7. MaxichampSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    @Stelle: The Southwest car is still available and will be re-listed soon...

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