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#1118 of 1229 re: downsizing from a large vehicle to a smaller one by chintan32 Nov 30, 2006 (7:00 pm)
A reporter from a national news magazine is hoping to talk with consumers who have just downsized their vehicle from a SUV (preferably large) to a small, compact car. Please reply to ctalatiedmunds.com no later than Monday, December 4, 2006 with your daytime contact info.     Thanks,     Chintan Talati Corporate Communications Edmunds Inc.
#1119 of 1229 attn: new Silverado and Sierra owners by prlady1 Dec 04, 2006 (12:08 pm)
If you own a new Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra, or think you might buy one, a reporter would like to talk with you. Please respond to jfallonedmunds.com no later than Friday, December 8, 2006 with your daytime contact information. Thanks, Jeannine Fallon Corporate Communications Edmunds.com
#1120 of 1229 re: were you interested in Chevy HHR by chintan32 Dec 11, 2006 (12:02 pm)
A reporter from a national publication is looking to talk to anyone who has considered buying a Chevrolet HHR in the last several weeks but ultimately decided against it. The reporter is especially interested in anyone who decided that there were so many HHRs now on the road that it’s lost some of its novelty. Please contact ctalatiedmunds.com by December 25 and provide a daytime number that the reporter can contact you back at.   Thanks,   Chintan Talati Edmunds Inc. Corporate Communications
#1121 of 1229 re: do you have a loan of four years or more by chintan32 Dec 13, 2006 (3:37 pm)
A television news organization is looking to talk to a consumer that has a loan of four years or more. Please contact ctalatiedmunds.com by December 19 and provide a daytime number that the reporter can contact you back at.   Thanks,   Chintan Talati Edmunds Inc. Corporate Communications
#1122 of 1229 Do your Homework! by thewraith Dec 23, 2006 (4:58 am)
Replying to: melissa (Jan 18, 2001 4:36 pm) My wife and I were in the market for a newer minivan. We loved our old '98 Chrysler T&C SX, but wanted one with Stow & Go seats and less miles. I spent a couple nights going through Edmund's "tutorial" on buying a used car. After an exhaustive search for the type of van we wanted, we found an '05 T&C Touring that was in our price range, and within a reasonable distance from us. This happened to be at a Chrysler dealership, Bay Chryser Jeep in Benzonia, Michigan. I have to say, the tips and information provided by Edmund's was EXTREMELY helpful, and we could tell that we were making the salesman uncomfortable with the things we were requesting. He went to get his sales manager, to see if he could soften us. When that didn't work, they more or less gave in to what we wanted in the first place. They wanted to finance it for us, and I would not go for that. I told them that I would get financing from my local bank, which was 140 miles away, and I would get back with them. We got our financing, got the insurance binder, and they decided to deliver the van to us, rather than wait for the upcoming weekend. My banker called them for the VIN, my insurance company called them to get the VIN and their FAX number so they could FAX the binder to them before they set out. I got a call four hours later from the salesman, telling me that the sales manager sold it to someone else. He seemed very uncomfortable speaking to me, and then had the nerve to ask if we wanted to deal on any of the other vehicles they had in stock! I declined, and told them that I had learned enough of their dealership and the practices they do to know I do not want to deal with them, nor would I recommend them to anyone else! While we were very disappointed in not getting that van, we found one two months later at our local Cheverolet dealership that was almost identical. We ended up saving around $1,500 using Edmund's tips. The information that Edmund's provided was helpful, and very necessary in today's car market. By following their advice, I was able to save money, and negotiate properly for my vehicle. In the process, I learned another valuable lesson in ethics, and dealing with car salepeople! Replies to this message: rockylee (Dec 23, 2006 5:24 am) john500 (Dec 23, 2006 7:58 am) rockylee (Dec 23, 2006 8:32 am) akangl (Dec 23, 2006 9:28 am) thewraith (Dec 23, 2006 2:26 pm)
#1123 of 1229 Re: Do your Homework! [thewraith] by rockylee Dec 23, 2006 (5:24 am)
Replying to: thewraith (Dec 23, 2006 4:58 am) Wow, great story. I cannot believe they sold that van out from underneath you guys. OMG !!!! I also can't believe he had the guts to ask you guys if you wanted anything else from there dealership. I would of said a buncha 4-letter words to him. He should of at least apologized. I can't believe a salesmanger would ruin his relationship with you for a quick sale. Did you call the owner at the dealership and tell him what happened. I know I would of.   I'm mad for you !!!!   Good luck with your new van.....   Rocky
#1124 of 1229 Re: Do your Homework! [thewraith] by john500 Dec 23, 2006 (7:58 am)
Replying to: thewraith (Dec 23, 2006 4:58 am) I didn't see any mention of a written agreement or a deposit. Therefore, I don't see any foul here. It's all just talk until it is put in writing or money exchanges hands. Replies to this message: rockylee (Dec 23, 2006 8:32 am) akangl (Dec 23, 2006 9:28 am) thewraith (Dec 23, 2006 2:26 pm)
#1125 of 1229 Re: Do your Homework! [john500] by rockylee Dec 23, 2006 (8:32 am)
Replying to: john500 (Dec 23, 2006 7:58 am) john,   if what he says is true then he got a screw-job by the dealer.   Rocky
#1126 of 1229 Re: Do your Homework! [john500] by akangl Dec 23, 2006 (9:28 am)
Replying to: john500 (Dec 23, 2006 7:58 am) I didn't see any mention of a written agreement or a deposit. Therefore, I don't see any foul here. It's all just talk until it is put in writing or money exchanges hands.   Even that doesn't guarantee anything. We had an 03 Dodge Ram 3500 sold out from under us back in July. We had financing approved and a $500 deposit on the truck. Just had to get down to pick it up since it was 300 miles away. Didn't find out about it being sold until we got there. So deposits really mean nothing when it comes right down to it.
#1127 of 1229 New/Used Car search engine by rhsbob Dec 23, 2006 (2:16 pm)
Years ago I used a search engine on the Edmunds site to choose a car. By specifying horsepower, transmission, other option sI was able to determine that the Maxima was the best car for me. Later on I used the same search engine to isolate my pathfinder from other SUVs.   Anyone know if a search engine like this -- one that lets you specify equipment, HP, price, etc -- still exists?   thanks

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