First Car?

[Mz_Doc]

Thanks for the pointers everyone! I am definitely taking it all in. I'm spending major time on the internet researching, so I will let you know how everything works out! Thanks!!

[Kamryn]

I bought my first car around this time last year.

When you go to the dealership,


1. Know what you want, that way you don't settle for just anything. Their job is to sell cars. Some have so many little tricks up their sleeves, beware.
If they don't have what you want, don't be afraid to leave. There are other dealerships out there.

2. Get their business card, and contact them if you have any further questions. (The dealership isn't going anywhere, and you know where to find them, after all you're there.) I wouldn't give them any info until I knew I was buying the car.
A couple years ago when I first played around with the idea of buying my first car, I made the mistake of giving them my number and they called me for everything. It was annoying. I changed dorms every semester, so after that semester, they couldn't reach me at that number anymore. Last year, when they tried to get my number, I was adamant about getting their card and contacting them if I had any more questions.

It's great that you're doing a lot of research, I did and I'm very excited with my purchase. I got a very low interest rate, and a very good car. I my love car, it's so me! That's all I can remember for now, feel free to ask more questions. Good luck!

[Afrochic]

I've had several cars, but I actually bought my first car on my own two years ago. I look around at several dealerships before I decided what I wanted. I found my own finance company so I walked in the dealership with a check. I went to the Carmax website and found the car I wanted. I liked that they didn't try to hussle you. It's a no hassle dealership so you know the price of the car before you walk through the door, so you make the decision to buy or keep pushing. I had my car shipped from another city and paid a fee for shipping. If you purchase the car they just deduct that amount from your total. No complaints with the car, I got a Honda Accord fully loaded.

I was with Allstate. I loved Allstate and their service, but I felt it was too costly so I moved to State Farm. State Farm is a lot cheaper, but I do have Allstate roadside coverage.

[DSTdimepiece]

I have an Accord and love it. I had a Camry previously and it was nice too.

My very first car was an 83 Bonnieville. It was huge but it ran and I didn't have to pay for it. When it decided to give up the ghost, I was crushed. Ihad a lot of good times in that car. Also, you know who your friends are when you have to ride in an old car (or walk).