jsharr ★ Posted February 27, 2020 Share #51 Posted February 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, Dottles said: This clown's gonna hit a wall. The last time I was in a dealership -- I felt bad for the guy. When I bought the truck I told the finance guy I wanted that truck (pointed at it on the floor) at the price I agreed upon with my salesperson and that if he tried to change anything or sell me anything, after repeated attempts and end arounds on his part, he would need to call the sales manager and my salesman, and explain to them why I walked out and bought a truck somewhere else. He was not happy with me, but I got my truck very soon after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 27, 2020 Share #52 Posted February 27, 2020 Just now, jsharr said: When I bought the truck I told the finance guy I wanted that truck (pointed at it on the floor) at the price I agreed upon with my salesperson and that if he tried to change anything or sell me anything, after repeated attempts and end arounds on his part, he would need to call the sales manager and my salesman, and explain to them why I walked out and bought a truck somewhere else. He was not happy with me, but I got my truck very soon after that. That said, enjoy your carbon fiber body side molding and window deflectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted February 27, 2020 Share #53 Posted February 27, 2020 Best thing I bought was the rubber protective mat for the back. With constantly throwing wet dive gear, dirty camping gear and dogs in the back it has been worth its weight in tacos 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted February 27, 2020 Share #54 Posted February 27, 2020 I looked up mid-sized SUV ratings after renting a great 2019 Subara Forester last April. I was surprised to see the Rav 4 at or near the top of every ratings list because my only real experience with it was around 1990 when an aunt and uncle bought one and I wasn't impressed. If I decide to get a mid-sized SUV when I replace my 2013 Honda Fit in the late 2020's, I'll be sure to look at it so I can't join your group for at least several years! I'll be in my late 70's then and will want a car with computerized parking assist and other safety stuff like the Forester is top-rated for having now (gone over white line warning, your head fell over as if asleep warning, etc.) and the Rav 4 will surely be one I research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted February 27, 2020 Share #55 Posted February 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, Zephyr said: Best thing I bought was the rubber protective mat for the back. With constantly throwing wet dive gear, dirty camping gear and dogs in the back it has been worth its weight in tacos I learned that lesson years ago. It's one of the first things I buy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted February 27, 2020 Share #56 Posted February 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, MickinMD said: I looked up mid-sized SUV ratings after renting a great 2019 Subara Forester last April. I was surprised to see the Rav 4 at or near the top of every ratings list because my only real experience with it was around 1990 when an aunt and uncle bought one and I wasn't impressed. If I decide to get a mid-sized SUV when I replace my 2013 Honda Fit in the late 2020's, I'll be sure to look at it so I can't join your group for at least several years! I'll be in my late 70's then and will want a car with computerized parking assist and other safety stuff like the Forester is top-rated for having now (gone over white line warning, your head fell over as if asleep warning, etc.) and the Rav 4 will surely be one I research. I owned a new Forrester back in 2000s and it was the car. But Suburu isn't what it used to be. Be careful in which car you buy. Some of the trannies are not so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted February 27, 2020 Share #57 Posted February 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Dottles said: Some of the trannies are not so good. .... except @jsharr's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team scooter Posted February 27, 2020 Share #58 Posted February 27, 2020 20 minutes ago, Dottles said: This clown's gonna hit a wall. The last time I was in a dealership -- I felt bad for the guy. This CUV we bought a few weeks ago was at a different dealer/sales guy then the one that we've been buying from for over fifteen years. They just had the exact car, trim, color and options that I was looking for. I had to remind this place over and over NOT to try to sell me extras. But sure enough when we sat down to sign, the price was $3000 more then expected. "We just thought,,,,,, since you plan to keep this car until after you retire,,,,,, you'd want the extended warranty and the magic paint/fabric protectant." You thought wrong. I sincerely think most don't read their paper work before they sign. Oh and I ordered Husky Floor Liners this time instead of the OEM rubber mats to give them a try. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 27, 2020 Share #59 Posted February 27, 2020 6 minutes ago, team scooter said: This CUV we bought a few weeks ago was at a different dealer/sales guy then the one that we've been buying from for over fifteen years. They just had the exact car, trim, color and options that I was looking for. I had to remind this place over and over NOT to try to sell me extras. But sure enough when we sat down to sign, the price was $3000 more then expected. "We just thought,,,,,, since you plan to keep this car until after you retire,,,,,, you'd want the extended warranty and the magic paint/fabric protectant." You thought wrong. I sincerely think most don't read their paper work before they sign. Oh and I ordered Husky Floor Liners this time instead of the OEM rubber mats to give them a try. I wish poor @Dottles had this sort of resolve, but you and I both know that he will end up with $1500 just in Toyota clothing, hats, jackets, key fobs, phone cases and license plate frames. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted February 27, 2020 Share #60 Posted February 27, 2020 10 minutes ago, team scooter said: This CUV we bought a few weeks ago was at a different dealer/sales guy then the one that we've been buying from for over fifteen years. They just had the exact car, trim, color and options that I was looking for. I had to remind this place over and over NOT to try to sell me extras. But sure enough when we sat down to sign, the price was $3000 more then expected. "We just thought,,,,,, since you plan to keep this car until after you retire,,,,,, you'd want the extended warranty and the magic paint/fabric protectant." You thought wrong. I sincerely think most don't read their paper work before they sign. Oh and I ordered Husky Floor Liners this time instead of the OEM rubber mats to give them a try. Exactly. I'm ready for their shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted February 27, 2020 Share #61 Posted February 27, 2020 11 minutes ago, team scooter said: Oh and I ordered Husky Floor Liners this time instead of the OEM rubber mats to give them a try. Yeah, I'm thinking about an after market as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 27, 2020 Share #62 Posted February 27, 2020 11 minutes ago, Dottles said: .... except @jsharr's. Shit both of my last two trannys let me down and left me stranded. Chrysler bent me over and did not even bother to use full synthetic lube or apply lipstick. Charged me hundreds to add fluid and then when the problem reoccurred, they finally did warranty it, but that was after I paid them to add fluid to a sealed tranny and had to pay for the "loaner" which became a "rental" after they decided not to warranty their own product. Next time around the new service manager must have realized they screwed up, because he put a new valve body in the transmission, filled it with really expensive fluid, comped my "rental" car from enterprise and installed an upgrade to the infotainment and navigation system for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team scooter Posted February 27, 2020 Share #63 Posted February 27, 2020 27 minutes ago, jsharr said: I wish poor @Dottles had this sort of resolve, but you and I both know that he will end up with $1500 just in Toyota clothing, hats, jackets, key fobs, phone cases and license plate frames. Interestingly, yesterday we got a package from the new dealer in the mail. It had coffee cups, cookies, the card for the free oil change they forgot to give us, a $100 dollar gas card, and a years worth of free car washes....... Along with the manufacturers survey about our car buying experience. The cookies were pretty good so we gave them good marks. Though it didn't make up for buying at a dealership that primarily sells another brand, selling Mazda as a side line. I knew more about the car then they did. Like the remote starts. They insisted that Mazda doesn't offer it. We schooled them that Mazda indeed offers a key fob start and also an app that you can start, lock, unlock and turn on the air/heat all from your phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted February 28, 2020 Share #64 Posted February 28, 2020 2 hours ago, jsharr said: Can you get organic, free range, cruelty free, fair trade, eco harvested, vegan coal? ...only in California. We don't produce enough for export. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted February 28, 2020 Share #65 Posted February 28, 2020 19 minutes ago, Page Turner said: ...only in California. We don't produce enough for export. Yeah but it comes with smoking hot chicks, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted February 28, 2020 Share #66 Posted February 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, Dottles said: Yeah but it comes with smoking hot chicks, right? ...no one smokes chicks here. Not since pot became legal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted February 28, 2020 Share #67 Posted February 28, 2020 The Mini-Van Man marches to his own beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 1, 2020 Share #68 Posted March 1, 2020 It's official. I'm now part of the posse. Very happy. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share #70 Posted March 1, 2020 Dottie Smurf Rullah! I like this color. I didn't get it though. I got grey. Mudkipz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bikeguy Posted March 1, 2020 Share #72 Posted March 1, 2020 Nice car and color. Welcome to the hybrid world. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted March 1, 2020 Share #73 Posted March 1, 2020 Beauty! When people ask, tell them it is "Batman blue". I have seen a couple around here that colour. Super nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 1, 2020 Share #74 Posted March 1, 2020 Day 1 and we love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 1, 2020 Share #75 Posted March 1, 2020 I just sold my Sonata to CarMax. This ordeal is complete. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted March 1, 2020 Share #76 Posted March 1, 2020 8 hours ago, Dottles said: It's official. I'm now part of the posse. Very happy. Did you wipe all the surfaces with Clorox wipes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 1, 2020 Share #77 Posted March 1, 2020 8 hours ago, Prophet Zacharia said: Did you wipe all the surfaces with Clorox wipes? No. They're sold out everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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