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Old 12-11-2014, 03:05 PM
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After ordering and then waiting for three months, my car finally made it to the dealer today. I hope to get a chance to take it for a quick spin after work and then "officially" purchase it tomorrow.
I'll definitely start a thread after I pick it up
Nice. One of my co-workers just picked up a white Golf TDi about three weeks ago. She really likes it.
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Old 12-11-2014, 04:17 PM
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Man, went through buying service and still jerking me around. Low balled me and added a $599 processing fee? FFS. I'm getting ready to leave without the car.
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Hate those dealer fees that are obviously just cash for nothing.

Are there no other dealers nearby with a suitable alternative? Maybe look into ordering one, doesn't sound like you're in to much of a rush.
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Old 12-11-2014, 04:33 PM
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Just do all the negotiation via email!
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Just do all the negotiation via email!
I just hate dealers. I'm going through X-Plan but I am telling the credit union to break their association with this dealer.

The two nearest me are bigger weasels than this one. This is my last car purchase for a while. I know why people buy from Carmax. This is bullshit.
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Old 12-11-2014, 04:46 PM
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Yup. neogotiate/fill out application/fax driver license/everything else all should be done via phone/email.

the only time you should be in the dealer is signing the contract and car inspection, which should not take more than 20 mins.

No to all Add ons from the finance manager.
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Old 12-11-2014, 04:48 PM
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^ Well... and test drive the car.
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Old 12-11-2014, 04:51 PM
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Yeah. When I bought my BRZ, I just emailed all local Subaru dealers to give me a deal.

Made an appointment with the one that gave me the best deal.

Went in. Drove the car. Signed the papers. Done.
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Old 12-11-2014, 05:03 PM
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^ Well... and test drive the car.
I am sure he has driven Accord before.
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^ Well... and test drive the car.
That was the problem. That was why I wanted X-Plan or the buying service to avoid this bullshit. Oh well. All smoothed out after I got pissed off. Will have it paid off in three years.

No more cars. I'm so sick of dealers.
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Old 12-11-2014, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
That was the problem. That was why I wanted X-Plan or the buying service to avoid this bullshit. Oh well. All smoothed out after I got pissed off. Will have it paid off in three years.

No more cars. I'm so sick of dealers.
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Okay, so, I'm confused. Did you just buy an EB Mustang? Is it to replace the Focus or in addition to it?
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Old 12-11-2014, 05:22 PM
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he acted like he is cheap and end up with 2 new cars at the same time....
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Old 12-11-2014, 05:36 PM
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I'm confused too. What happened now?
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Old 12-11-2014, 05:44 PM
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I bet he traded in the ST.
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I traded the ST for the Mustang and have the Accord as my daily.

Sorry for the confusion
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Old 12-11-2014, 06:06 PM
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Oh you got the Mustang now!?

YAY! Congrats!
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Old 12-11-2014, 06:07 PM
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He got the first turbo charged Accord with dubs.
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Old 12-11-2014, 06:08 PM
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Srika would approve it.
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Old 12-11-2014, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
I traded the ST for the Mustang and have the Accord as my daily.

Sorry for the confusion




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He got the first turbo charged Accord with dubs.
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Old 12-11-2014, 06:21 PM
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I will update if I ever get home!!!
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Old 12-11-2014, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
I will update if I ever get home!!!
Congrats, sir. I truly hope this car treats you better than the recent string of vehicle purchases.
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Old 12-11-2014, 06:49 PM
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Congrats, sir. I truly hope this car treats you better than the recent string of vehicle purchases.
This!

Congrats man!
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Old 12-11-2014, 08:08 PM
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Congrats. EB mustang will most likely be my car as well once I get my degree.
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Old 12-11-2014, 09:59 PM
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What? What?

Did our charlesmichael get a new car???! He bought a new Honda Accord to go with his Accord?!??
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Congrats, sir. I truly hope this car treats you better than the recent string of vehicle purchases.
Of course it will. It's a Honda. Honda cars are reliable.
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Old 12-11-2014, 10:00 PM
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But, in all seriousness, congrats charliemike!
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Old 12-11-2014, 11:01 PM
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Old 12-12-2014, 07:01 AM
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Not sure why you now have two of the same car, but congrats!! In for pics.
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Originally Posted by charliemike
I traded the ST for the Mustang and have the Accord as my daily.

Sorry for the confusion
A bit sad to see the ST go? Did you uninstall the tune and everything and planning on selling all of that?

What did you end up getting for the ST via trade (feel free to PM if you'd like)?

Congratulations on the Mustang! I truly hope she ends up being a perfect 100% reliable beast for you.

Take that, VW!
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Man, went through buying service and still jerking me around. Low balled me and added a $599 processing fee? FFS. I'm getting ready to leave without the car.
FWIW, MD law caps new car documentation processing fee at $300 so that dealer is complete and utter

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FWIW, MD law caps new car documentation processing fee at $300 so that dealer is complete and utter

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Yeah, got the car in Virginia. That fight took a while.
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A bit sad to see the ST go? Did you uninstall the tune and everything and planning on selling all of that?

What did you end up getting for the ST via trade (feel free to PM if you'd like)?

Congratulations on the Mustang! I truly hope she ends up being a perfect 100% reliable beast for you.

Take that, VW!
I was sad, to be honest. I wish that car had been a reliable and well-built example because I would have paid it off and drove it forever. I hope the Mustang lasts me a long time too. Thanks man
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Picked up the TDI today. I'll start a thread for it either today or tomorrow.
Love me some torque!
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Picked up the TDI today. I'll start a thread for it either today or tomorrow.
Love me some torque!
Can't wait to see it. Let us know what you think so I can trade my Mustang for it next year.
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Old 12-12-2014, 04:19 PM
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OMG I love this new Audi Q7! Looks almost like a wagon!

And you can get a 2.0T in it too! Maybe my wife's next car?

The car lost +700 lbs of weight. lol

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OMG I love this new Audi Q7! Looks almost like a wagon!

And you can get a 2.0T in it too! Maybe my wife's next car?

The car lost +700 lbs of weight. lol
That looks pretty good but I'd probably want a Macan instead even if it's a little more.
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That looks pretty good but I'd probably want a Macan instead even if it's a little more.
Macan is probably much more expensive if it's loaded for the same stuff. And isn't Macan in a Q5 category?

I think the Q7 is more inline with Cayenne in terms of size.
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