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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Buying A used SUV in Florida | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: I will be vacationing in Florida in January for about 6 weeks.... I am seriously considering buying ... A: Your correct, you will not pay taxes here, pre arrange with the dealer about your temporary tag, ... | |
| Bill of sale | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I live in TN and am purchasing a car in VA. Both states have bill of sale forms on their DMV ... A: Have you actually talked with the credit union?? I've done this kind of thing before and what I do ... | |
| just bought a new 2010 RAV 4 | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: misrepesentation of package. I just drove away with a new Rav 4. which i wanted. however, i ... A: Do not give them your title, ask for the sales mgr and im sure they will let you swap. I think maybe ... | |
| Trading Down | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: I am currently $3000 upside down on a loan for my 2009 Subaru Outback Sport because of the previous ... A: I think your making a good decision, One, the brand of car your doing this with is very reliable and ... | |
| Buying a high mileage 1999 F150 4X4 Flareside | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I have found a 1999 F-150 4X4 Flareside truck with 130k miles at a dealership. The truck is very ... A: Sorry for the delay, Autotrader and all those sights can be good for searching, you have to make all ... | |
| Buying a high mileage 1999 F150 4X4 Flareside | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I have found a 1999 F-150 4X4 Flareside truck with 130k miles at a dealership. The truck is very ... A: I would re-think about the price on this truck, Look at this information first, 1999 Ford F-150 XLT ... | |
| NEW TRUCK ? | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: GOING TO BUY A NEW Z71 TRUCK ,STICKER 37,OOO REBATE OF 5000 I AM QUALIFIED FOR GM DISCOUNT 0F 1900 ... A: As far as I know there is only one price for an actual GM purchase program but what your saying ... | |
| wish to cancel my lease proposal | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: on August 3rd I signed a lease proposal with my local Nissan dealer. the following day I realized ... A: Sorry your having this problem, 1st I would find out who the dealer principle/owner is and contact ... | |
| Ford Certified Truck | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking at a 2007 Ford Ranger at a dealership in Virginia. They are also trying to sell it on ... A: I work for a Dealer now and I have had this problem lately myself, Most of the miss information is ... | |
| returning a vehicle in oregon | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: IS THERE ANY WAY TO GET OUT OF A CONTRACT AFTER SIGNING IF THE CAR YOU BUY IS TOTALLY NOT WHAT YOU ... A: How long have you been in the car? Would you still buy a car if it were smaller? What kind of ... | |
| buyer's remorse | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: We signed papers and got approval for financing a 2010 Maxima and a Titan. My husband is ... A: The three day rule is only if they come to your home and solicit your business, If you are wanting ... | |
| Finance new auto | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: Purchased new vehicle 2 weeks ago. During the process dealer advise that ford rebate required ford ... A: Ike, That's a bunch of garbage and makes me so angry, I worked for Ford Dealers for 16yrs, Here is ... | |
| High mileage or old with low miles | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: Just starting to look for a used truck, probably a ford f150 supercrew 4x4. Have always been in ... A: Look at it this way, All dealerships have a used car dept because all customers cant afford the new ... | |
| Purchasing High Mileage and Financing Question | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I am entertaining purchasing a 2003 Buick Rendezvous with 95,600 miles on it. The car appears to be ... A: This is what I found out, 2003 Buick Rendezvous color: Medium Red Metallic mileage: 86,501 price: ... | |
| High mileage or old with low miles | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: Just starting to look for a used truck, probably a ford f150 supercrew 4x4. Have always been in ... A: Sorry for the delay Andrew, How many miles a year do you put on? Most dealers mark up about ... | |
| Buying, leasing | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I need a 3/4 ton long-bed truck to haul a 3000 lb when full slide-in camper two or more months a ... A: I did some research and me personally would go with the first option, You could own that truck for ... | |
| buying my leased car | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: My 2007 RAV4 lease is ending 9/10. I am thinking of buying the car. Right now it only has 15000 ... A: Yes it is beneficial if your going to keep the car for a long time, ask yourself when is something ... | |
| Hail Damage Discount | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in purchasing a 2010 Honda Insight. The dealer told me that the internet price is ... A: Sorry for the delay, I have been through a hail sell before and we received an average of $3000 per ... | |
| 2007 Cadillac CTS with rebuilt title | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I am in love with the CTS and it is beautiful! The title is a rebuilt title, the car has 55k miles ... A: I would be very careful with buying a car with a rebuilt title. I would find out or ask for the body ... | |
| RAV4 Purchase - Urgent please! | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: We are a family of three, including a 13 month old. My old car is OLD and I want to buy a new one. ... A: I have a two sons 3&4, I would try and fit two car seats in the back seat first before making a ... | |
| buying my leased car | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: My 2007 RAV4 lease is ending 9/10. I am thinking of buying the car. Right now it only has 15000 ... A: I apologize for the delay, No you don't have to buy from that dealer, You should go to edmunds.com ... | |
| What should we do | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I have a 2006 Dodge Stratus and we owe 11,000 due to a high interest of 16% (this was ... A: This is what I found, first., your trade value is going to be around $6000, look at this link, cut ... | |
| Toyota Tacoma | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: My 13 year old truck is starting to fall apart, and I am thinking of buying a brand new truck. The ... A: I'm in Houston as well, You can read some of my other post, I don't care for the brand name Toyota ... | |
| toyota truck | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: danny my pc went hey wire so im sending you the info again on the toyota tacoma 4x4 4 cyl manual ... A: Sorry for the delay, I took a couple of days off with my son before he leaves for Afghanistan. I ... | |
| price | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: cab the msrp was 19,305 after the add on it was 21,795 the price they gave me was 20,096 is that a ... A: To keep things straight in my head, when I say MSRP, thats the bottom price on the window sticker, ... | |
| Financing for first time buyer | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm getting ready to buy my first car in a couple of weeks. Right now I'm debating getting financing ... A: The formula for payments is, at most 16% of your monthly income, so your going to qualify for a $270 ... | |
| Financing for first time buyer | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm getting ready to buy my first car in a couple of weeks. Right now I'm debating getting financing ... A: Sounds like you have everything working in your direction. I would talk to your local Credit Union ... | |
| new toyota tacoma | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: .hope you can help when your making a deal is it better not to tell them you have a trade in or ... A: This is a previous answer, if you have more questions afterwards please ask. Questioner: susie ... | |
| buying a new car | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I live in Washington state and I want to buy a 2010 hyundai Santa fe between now and June,i need ... A: I just had this question the other day and this is what I wrote. Here is how it works, Dealers will ... | |
| New Car Purchase | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: Is there a better MONTH of the year to buy a new car? I have heard at the end of a month in the ... A: Here is how it works, Dealers will bend over backwards on the last day of any month, to make quotas, ... | |
| what to buy | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: i don't know if you can help but here it goes anyway I'm looking to buy a new truck i now have a 97 ... A: All the trucks on the market are good trucks right now. It's going to come down to your preference ... | |
| '09 Nissan Altima or a Chevy Equinox.... | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I just totaled my car, i had an '06 Hyundai Elantra. i am trying to BUY a NEW CAR instead of a used ... A: Please read this thread from a previous answer, some of it does not pertain to you but pls read it ... | |
| New vehicle | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I have been without a vehicle for 5 years now (work from home) and my partner and I are ready to buy ... A: I work for BMW and we own a Audi store, Im in Houston TX, I would like to give you a quote from our ... | |
| Vehicle Question | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I am looking at two cars and need an opinion. Both are higher mileage. I am looking at a 2008 Volvo ... A: You can go to edmunds.com and read consumer reveiws. I like both cars and have seen both cars with ... | |
| buying a rebuilt title vehicle | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I am interested on buying a Ford Expedition. A found. 2003 with 74,000 miles, but with a rebuilt ... A: Pls copy and paste this address in your browser ... | |
| buying a rebuilt title vehicle | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I am interested on buying a Ford Expedition. A found. 2003 with 74,000 miles, but with a rebuilt ... A: I'm looking at autotrader.com and see an avg price around 9900 to 10'900 in my area for XLT's and ... | |
| buying a used car | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I'm going to buy a car in a few weeks, hopefully, I'm looking at used cars but I only have about ... A: When buying a used car with higher mileage, always take it to a mechanic for an independent ... | |
| Trading down | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: In June I traded my 2002 Toyota Avalon XL and paid cash for a 2009 Avalon XLS, in anticipation of a ... A: I went to autotrader.com and looked within a 500 mile radius and the closet I found was a car for ... | |
| Toyota Highlander | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I would like to buy a Toyota Highlander 2008 Leased 4x4 V6, but am having trouble finding this car ... A: I found 16 within a fifty mile radius of your zip through autotrader.com, you can copy and paste ... | |
| Used car return | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: Made the mistake yesterday evening of driving off a lot with a "new" used vehicle along with what ... A: Keith you can get out of this, Of course this must be some type of note lot. It is against the law ... | |
| how buy a new car if have no income | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I am semi-retired/retired (not getting social security yet) and will need to buy a new car before ... A: I see this quite a bit. On the application where it ask for job you put the place you retired from ... | |
| trade ins? | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I own a 2006 Saturn Ion 2 4D Sedan. I owe $9,011.31 on it. I co-bought a car for my brother. It's a ... A: When I looked up the trade values, to me it looks like your upside down $8000, $4000 in each car. ... | |
| California sales tax on out of state buyer | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I am considering purchasing a used owned car from a California dealer. I live in Georgia and plan on ... A: You need to check with Ca Dept of Transportation or go online and see the rules. I know that you can ... | |
| Leasing a car | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I would love a brand new or almost new car, but I am not fond of paying 20k for a depreciating asset ... A: I always lease when buying a new car. Everything sounds fine and a lease would fit you. The reason I ... | |
| lost motorcycle title | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: This one is pretty long. I bought a motorcycle during winter as I could not ride it I stored it but ... A: This is can be a nightmare, Your only option at this point is to get a hold of the owner. Due to ... | |
| Nervous lady requires advice on safest car to buy with cash | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I am so glad I found this site, I have spent the past few days having my mind boggled by all things ... A: All your choice's were good ones. I think one of the safest and best deals out there is a Pre Owned ... | |
| New Car Price Nego, New 2008 model | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: It is August 2009, How do you negotiate the price on brand new car with the previous model year. ... A: I have never heard of a dealer not negotiating a price other than Car Max, The only problem I would ... | |
| Welfare | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: i am interested in purchasing a new vehicle but my only form of income is welfare. I recieve 900 a ... A: What do you mean Good Credit? Do you have previous car credit? and how much down pymt are you ... | |
| buying a new car | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking to buy a new 09 Nissan altima S with a couple upgrades. my questions has to do with how ... A: Phil, Read this article and if you need more let me know, gettting the best deal on new kia ... | |
| Is it possible to obtain a Co-Signer for Income Purposes | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I plan on financing a used vehicle this fall (2009). At the time when i will be financing i will ... A: They are still going to look at her credit as well as yours. Do you know your beacon scores, high ... | |
| Question | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I have Toyta Camery LE 1993. 4 cylinder Sedan. With about 133000 miles. The blue book price for this ... A: Sam, All of this is a matter of personal preference, If the car is not bothering anybody, in the ... | |
| lease end | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I am in a rather complicated situation with vehicles and I need a little advice sorting out what ... A: 1st lets see what Nissan has to say, There is a number that you can call Nissan for any ... | |
| help | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: i need help ASAP. i went on the weekend to braman BMW to lease a 1 series or a mini cooper S ... A: Maria, I have talked with my guys a at BMW and they are telling me even if you have a 700 or ... | |
| Trade two cars for one | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I own two vehicles. One 2001 Toyota Solara - which is paid for and worth 5000-6000 according to ... A: OK, I did some research on edmunds.com for pricing reports in your zip code. I appraised your ... | |
| Automobile Title and Power of Attorney | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I recently backed away from the purchase of a new vehicle after starting the process for reasons I ... A: Your right, they need the title. A bad dealer could apply for a duplicate title and do a transfer ... | |
| Purchasing lease returns | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: My question relates to negotiating a used car purchase. At the salesperson's desk, the salesperson ... A: A Dealers only pay's Trade Value, Avg Trade In or Wholesale Value, they are one in the same. ... | |
| Purchasing lease returns | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: My question relates to negotiating a used car purchase. At the salesperson's desk, the salesperson ... A: Your thinking is very right on, Congrads. The question that comes up did they buy the car as a lease ... | |
| '94 acura integra | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm thinking about buying a used car from my uncle's friend. Its a 1994 acura integra with 140,000 ... A: There are many sources on the Internet to find out values, I like to use edmunds.com myself, Here ... | |
| trade ins | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I am about ready to buy a new or slightly used auto. I have read a lot of advice trying to do the ... A: You accomplish one thing at a time. First being what you are going to pay for the car. Here is how ... | |
| Short term solution | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I was laid off from a sales jobs that provided me a company car. I have to turn the car in in two ... A: You can never go wrong with a cheap import, if you don't have to keep up an image. If you were to ... | |
| 2006 Honda Odyssey | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking to buy 06 Honda odyssey EX($11,800) I'm concern about the miles it has 70K miles. Should ... A: I use this sight,edmunds.com, after some research this price seems within reason,you can cut and ... | |
| Rebates | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 2008 Kia Optima. I actually picked the car up on November 30th but didn't ... A: Unfortunately no, if you already made a payment, then that means your car has been titled, the deal ... | |
| 0% again | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: So I will purchase the vehicle for the low price on the contract and get my loan from my bank having ... A: Have you contacted the BBB to file a complaint. When you do the BBB will send them a letter that ... | |
| 0% interest rates | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: Now that Ford is offering this deal does the dealership make any money on the loan or is it a ... A: This is a tough one, they are not Corp owned. You have to deal with this through the dealer ... | |
| 0% interest rates | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: Now that Ford is offering this deal does the dealership make any money on the loan or is it a ... A: That is not right, you should of been locked in when you placed order, normally when your credit is ... | |
| Buying first car as college student? | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I've never owned a car my entire life so I am completely new to this subject. I am 19 years of age ... A: You have some work to do, you are going to need a strong down payment being a 1st time buyer with no ... | |
| 0% interest rates | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: Now that Ford is offering this deal does the dealership make any money on the loan or is it a ... A: The dealer makes their money on the sale of the vehicle and if you have a trade they may hold money ... | |
| Lease(NISSAN) | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: My lease will be up in late January. The dealer that I leased the vehicle from has been contacting ... A: I think leasing is the way to go on new cars, I presently lease a Pathfinder. I need more info from ... | |
| new car purchase | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm thinking about buying a new 2008 Santa Fe. Of course, I want the best possible price. The ... A: Your right about everything your thinking. There is a true invoice and then you have the dealer ... | |
| Lien/Title release | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: How long does a lien holder have to release title once the lien has been satisfied? Can the lien ... A: The laws are different state to state, you can look it up through your city name + dept of trans.org ... | |
| Where/how to find a cheap car. | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: My husband is looking for a cheap, reliable vehicle. Cheap as in $1,000 or less. He needs it to have ... A: I would outline what dealerships are close to me, then contact a salesman at each dealer and tell ... | |
| Lexus Rx350 | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: Hey Danny, We're planning on buying the 09' lexus rx350. I know premium fuel is recommended but it ... A: I don't know of any sights for comparison, sorry, all I could find out is the following sights, they ... | |
| gettting the best deal on new kia sorrento..follow up | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I have a paidin full 2005 kia sportage with 32,000.00 miles;it is in excellent ... A: Pls ask as many questions as needed, that's what I'm here for. You should try the Internet. The ... | |
| selecting a car | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: I love muscle cars, but I live in a climate where a third of the year is winter. I need a car ... A: Lyn, Copy and paste these address/links into your address bar, this is some good information ... | |
| gettting the best deal on new kia sorrento..follow up | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I have a paidin full 2005 kia sportage with 32,000.00 miles;it is in excellent ... A: I just called a dealer here in Houston, he said they are still building 2008 models. He also said ... | |
| When is it to soon to trade in a car | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 04 Jeep Liberty 2 months ago. And I'm trying to build my credit and I want to ... A: There are alot of variables with your situation; How much did you pay for the car, how much money ... | |
| gettting the best deal on new kia sorrento | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I have a paidin full 2005 kia sportage with 32,000.00 miles;it is in excellent ... A: This is always a good question about the TRADE VALUE. You can give the dealer alot of gross profit ... | |
| Buying a 2004 Acura EL premium | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I was recently told the value of the premium model at auction price is 10,500, but i have only been ... A: I'm not entirely familiar with the Canadian market but from what I can research it seems your ... | |
Tips on Buying Cars
Answers by Expert:
Danny
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can help you with negotiating,walking you through the process so you feel in control,keep you one step ahead of the sales,help you with the financing,to lease or buy and should you buy new or pre-owned.
Experience
I have 18 years of upper mgmt, I've been a finance director,new car director,used car director,general sales manager for stores that sold a 1000 new and used cars a month. I have extensive experience with special financing needs. I know,domestics,imports and highline automobiles
Education/Credentials
Ford Blue Oval,Dealership,accounting,service,parts and GM trng.
Awards and Honors
Ford Blue Oval, 300/500 Club, BMW certified, Nissan certified.
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