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#2599 of 2655 Re: "New" car has 190 miles on it? [redredrabbit] by sallen10 Jul 27, 2009 (7:27 am)
Replying to: redredrabbit (Jul 23, 2009 7:24 pm) Try checking the window sticker tag to see which dealer the car was originally shipped to for sale. I know two years ago when I last bought a car the original receiving dealer's name was clearly printed on the window sticker. I bought a "new" car with 99 miles on it as it was a trade from a dealer about 90 miles away.
#2600 of 2655 Want to lease a minivan...any good deals? by pianoman31 Jul 27, 2009 (8:39 pm)
My current lease on a 2008 Nissan Sentra SL is ending in December '09 and because I now have 2 kids, I wanted to upgrade to a minivan. I currently pay $199 a month and wanted to keep my monthly payments for a minivan within reason...say not over $300/month. Went to a Nissan dealership recently and they told me Nissan Quest leases for about $500/month which is way too much for me...which minivan should I go with to keep my monthly payments in my range?? Replies to this message: kcram (Jul 29, 2009 5:40 am)
#2601 of 2655 by lavrishevo Jul 27, 2009 (9:17 pm)
The best value for your money, by far, is going to be the Kia Sedona. Starting in 2006 the redesign is very nice and customer satisfaction is way up. I never planned on purchasing a Kia but my whole family loves the van. You could pick up a slightly used one for cheap! Like 12-14 K and still with a 60k 5 year b to b warranty. This in my opinion is your best bet. I don't know what the lease rates are but I can't image much over $300 a month for a 36 month lease.
#2602 of 2655 Refusal to cancel extended warranty by trant Jul 28, 2009 (10:27 am)
Hi, I initially bought an extended warranty for my new vehicle, but then later decided to cancel the contract because it adds up too much debt. I went to the dealership to cancel the contract, and waited for almost a month to see if they had cancelled it or not. Apparently not, so I contacted the dealership again, and they keep redirecting me everywhere and I ended up either having no one to answer or "your financing officer is not here for today" and some other excuses. I'm wondering what actions can I take to push them to do something about my cancellation of the warranty and if they still do not comply, what legal actions can I take? What government agencies or organizations I can look to to help me file this claim? Replies to this message: kcram (Jul 29, 2009 5:45 am)
#2603 of 2655 Re: Want to lease a minivan...any good deals? [pianoman31] by kcram HOST Jul 29, 2009 (5:40 am)
Replying to: pianoman31 (Jul 27, 2009 8:39 pm) You probably want to stop by the Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Board. Look through the discussions for the minivan makes/models you're interested in, and you'll get a good idea of what others have paid recently. kcram - Pickups/Wagons Host
#2604 of 2655 Re: Refusal to cancel extended warranty [trant] by kcram HOST Jul 29, 2009 (5:45 am)
Replying to: trant (Jul 28, 2009 10:27 am) Send this question to the Got a Quick Question for a Car Dealer? discussion, and you should get some good advice. I would also recommend contacting the extended warranty provider directly for assistance... if it's a factory/manufacturer plan, this should be pretty easy. kcram - Pickups/Wagons Host
#2605 of 2655 vehicle registration & lease return by tacot Jul 31, 2009 (8:51 am)
Hi everybody, Great forum btw! I am return my leased minivan to Nissan - due 9/18. My vehicle registration is due and up for renewal in August. Can I turn the vehicle in w/o renewing my registration? Thanks in advance! Replies to this message: KarenS (Jul 31, 2009 9:23 am)
#2606 of 2655 Re: vehicle registration & lease return [tacot] by KarenS HOST Jul 31, 2009 (9:23 am)
Replying to: tacot (Jul 31, 2009 8:51 am) Post your question here: General Questions about Leasing
#2607 of 2655 tacot by marsha7 Aug 01, 2009 (8:32 pm)
I am not a leasing specialist, and I don't know the state you live in, but you gave just enough information to be confusing...to wit: "I am return my leased minivan to Nissan - due 9/18. My vehicle registration is due and up for renewal in August. Can I turn the vehicle in w/o renewing my registration?" Your lease is up on Sept 18, and your registration is due in August...were you implying that you would turn in the vehicle early so as to avoid having to pay registration for another year??? If you turn the car in before the registration is due, I would assume that you do not have to renew the registration...if you keep the car until Sept 18, you run the risk of driving on an expired license plate, which, here is Georgia, can be expensive if you are ticketed... Here in GA, if you renew the registration and turn in the car the following month, I believe that registration fee (actually, here it is called an ad valorem fee, as we pay a tax on the value of the vehicle, a tax which goes down every year as the vehicle depreciates) will actually carry over to your next vehicle for the next 11 months, assuming that you purchase another vehicle to replace the leased vehicle...
#2608 of 2655 What should my strategy be? by movinout77 Aug 04, 2009 (10:05 pm)
This is my first post, and I'm not exactly sure of which thread this is most applicable, and which would get the most traffic. If someone can redirect it, I'd appreciate it. Thanks. ============== What should my strategy be? - cash payment - no good at haggling, no time for games - timing – test drive, rebates, demand surge from cash for clunkers Hi, everyone. I believe the answer I’m seeking doesn’t apply to any one brand. I’ve also read the car-buying strategy guide, but am not sure how certain things apply to me and the current times. I’m in the NY metro area, never bought or owned my own car, and have gotten by without a car for several years now, but I’m going to need one within the next couple of months (would’ve preferred to have had one a few months ago, but I’ve gotten by). I’m also in the beginning stages of buying a house. I wish to pay for my car (Corolla / Civic / Mazda 3) in cash, and since I’ll be applying for a mortgage soon, I’d strongly prefer that my credit not be checked by the dealer lest such an inquiry lower my score. And since I don’t have time for the usual car-buying games that I hear about, or that much willpower in terms of haggling, I’m tempted to go the fixed price route to buy (e.g., carmax, AAA, Costco). Although I won’t get the absolute best deal, would this be a reasonable option for my situation? Alternatively, I can pit dealers against each other through the internet as is commonly recommended, but then a few other questions arise… - If I play the strategy by-the-book and wait until the last possible minute to say that it’s a cash purchase, is it likely that the price originally quoted won’t be honored since it might assume a profit off financing that won't happen? I’d hate to waste time pursuing an unrealistic deal. - The test drive - The car that was originally my first choice, 2010 automatic Corolla S in blue, seems rather rare and I’ve been reading quite a few bad things about its power steering. I’d hate to go through the trouble of a bidding war only to test drive it and learn that it drives like a shopping cart. I’m not sure when to do the test drive. I’m afraid that if I just walk in and ask for one, that that sales person would be the one handling my sale and not the internet person, who seems to be more willing to negotiate. I suppose I could find a dealership that I have virtually no interest in buying from to do it, but the steering issues seem to occur at highway speeds, and this place isn’t anywhere near where I’d be able to do even 55 mph. Lastly, I’ve had trouble timing this whole thing. I first decided on the Corolla at the very end of June, when they were giving $500 cash back on the ‘10’s. There’s no way I would’ve had my finances in order to complete a purchase by the time that offer expired, so I waited out the unimpressive July deals and now I’m stuck in August. This cash-for-clunkers thing has really put me in a bind. I’m not sure if cash-back rebates are typically only for those who finance with the car company. If they are, then that won’t factor too much into the timing (meaning I wasted a month for nothing) . But, with the surge in demand for compact cars, I have much less negotiating power than I did just two weeks ago. And, there aren’t even rebates on the ‘09’s anymore. Should I wait all this out – maybe even until the ‘10’ Civics come out, or should I just get this purchase over with knowing that the market may be recovering? OK, I’ve analyzed this to death. If anyone has any ideas to share, I’d greatly appreciate it. Thanks! Replies to this message: tidester (Aug 05, 2009 1:24 am) movinout77 (Aug 05, 2009 3:51 am)