Got any Tips on how to get the best deal on a new car?

[Spartan]

Originally Posted by franken

So you ask the tiny cross section of the world here and eliminate the more educated rest of the world.

I have the car for you...

"tiny cross section"? is that how you view this site?
"more educated rest of the world"?
this statement of yours seems to indicate the members of this website are all the same (tiny cross section and all) and on top of that not educated... WOW! way to insult people!

Of course since it is YOUR observation that must mean you are "more educated" as well.

Hmmm... well maybe the rest of the world is more educated, but more is not better and if you had the grasp of the English language that you evidently think you do, you would know that more educated does not mean better educated. For example, my son in middle school could be better educated than the more educated person with a masters degree, and I would like to add that I have met several doctors who in their area of knowledge are indeed educated, but it doesn't mean that I would view them as smarter, classier or informed over many people on this website who have bought and sold cars here in the usa and probably have good suggestions as to saving money at the lot... which was the OPs call for advice/opinion.

[Stocker]

^^ Spartan, good post, if we had a "Like" button I'd be using it now.


Larry, congrats to your son on getting a good deal on the right car for him.

[GOPAPA]

Originally Posted by Stocker

^^ Spartan, good post, if we had a "Like" button I'd be using it now.


Larry, congrats to your son on getting a good deal on the right car for him.

Thx friend ,,he is driving his new car to work tomorrow morning to a new job and will call after work to let me know how both came out.. I must say ,,I was some surprised that he bought a black one with black interior living in southern California.. oh well ,,hes grown up ,,its his call,, lol

[67ChevyRedneck]

Originally Posted by franken

So you ask the tiny cross section of the world here and eliminate the more educated rest of the world.

I have the car for you...

This "tiny cross section" lives and breathes cars. We have a lot of cars salesmen, A LOT of auto mechanics/technicians (you think they don't ever talk to the sales people and get tips?) and dealership managers on this forum. Not to mention the THOUSANDS of guys that buy multiple cars per year. There's a lot of $ on this site as well if you look around... there's quite a few members that buy new trucks and SUV's every few years.

But you're right... don't ask over a hundred thousand "car people" how to buy a car.

I find it interesting you insult everyone else without even providing your own personal genius on the subject.

GOPAPA, glad he got what he wanted. The VOLT is by far the best looking of the tree hugger cars. It's also gotten great reviews for ride, fit/finish, etc.

[GOPAPA]

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

This "tiny cross section" lives and breathes cars. We have a lot of cars salesmen, A LOT of auto mechanics/technicians (you think they don't ever talk to the sales people and get tips?) and dealership managers on this forum. Not to mention the THOUSANDS of guys that buy multiple cars per year. There's a lot of $ on this site as well if you look around... there's quite a few members that buy new trucks and SUV's every few years.

But you're right... don't ask over a hundred thousand "car people" how to buy a car.

I find it interesting you insult everyone else without even providing your own personal genius on the subject.

GOPAPA, glad he got what he wanted. The VOLT is by far the best looking of the tree hugger cars. It's also gotten great reviews for ride, fit/finish, etc.

Thx my fellow forum friend,, I ask my son to get a photo of his new car and some volt mileage to share with you all on here a follow up,, he said he will soon as he can ,,he said he has a pretty good back drop to get the photo from,,,I will post it on this posting here,,

[GOPAPA]

Chevy Volt ,information if you want it,

My Son bought this one pictured and this is what he has to share with you as to what the cost are to operate one where he lives in California

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75 mile round trip to work /home ..I use full battery charge ($0.75 cost) and 3/4 gallon of gas ($2.75 cost) Total daily cost $3.50 ..I get 100 miles per gallon of gas consumed on my work commute.

[davischevy]

Larry, Does it charge with 110V, and how long does it take to charge?

[GOPAPA]

Originally Posted by davischevy

Larry, Does it charge with 110V, and how long does it take to charge?

If using 110 it takes about 10 hours 220 takes 4 hours and he uses 220/240 and has a plug -in in his garage, also he sets it for the lowest rate of electricity during the night too..

I think I'll go throw a rod in the wifes car and go get one of these,,lol