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**007** · 04-21-2021, 07:32 PM

There isn't shit in the Topeka market. Considering a trip to KC to try and find something.

Looking for under 80k miles and under $12k with no salvage titles. What lots would be the best to hit that aren't back woods lots.

Rasputin · 04-22-2021, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Good luck 007. Factories were shut down for COVID and it sure ****ed up the used truck/SUV market. Hopefully cars are better.

I had an 08 TrailBlazer. Thing was Bullet Proof. I wish they still made them.

I've had family do business with Holm and had good things to say about them.

I test drove it of course super nice but got up to fifty and starts shimmy just lightly and pulls to the right I think needs alignment not big deal or just needs rotate tires to back. However I couldn't make a deal because my the dealer isn't associated with my financial institute Credit Acceptance so closest dealership that is is in Witchita and that's two hours away. So oh well no real loss.

Getting hard to find vehicles under 150000 miles to help get loans also.

I like older vehicles that you can actually work on that don't have all that electrical crap that if you change the battery out the thing goes hay wire.

I once bloodied up my knuckles on a cold ass day changing a dead battery in a 2016 car that the battery was practically under the dash and no way to get a grip on it to pull it out. WTF.

Frazod · 04-22-2021, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by caseyl4200

I had an old Studebaker with a similar issue, bought it in Texas and brought it back to Missouri. Turned out there was water in the case where the starter turned the flywheel, when it was cold enough to freeze it would just click buzz. once it warmed a bit it would start fine. Took the starter off several times before I realized the problem and got it drained.

When it comes to cars, I can do oil changes, and once I replaced brake pads and shoes under close supervision. And I haven't done either in decades at this point. That could have been the problem, but alas I'll never know.

**Buehler445** · 04-22-2021, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rasputin

I test drove it of course super nice but got up to fifty and starts shimmy just lightly and pulls to the right I think needs alignment not big deal or just needs rotate tires to back. However I couldn't make a deal because my the dealer isn't associated with my financial institute Credit Acceptance so closest dealership that is is in Witchita and that's two hours away. So oh well no real loss.

Getting hard to find vehicles under 150000 miles to help get loans also.

I like older vehicles that you can actually work on that don't have all that electrical crap that if you change the battery out the thing goes hay wire.

I once bloodied up my knuckles on a cold ass day changing a dead battery in a 2016 car that the battery was practically under the dash and no way to get a grip on it to pull it out. WTF.

I hear you man. Loud and clear.

Eureka · 04-22-2021, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by hometeam

You can hit my lot, just a little past KC .. like 1.5 hours from arrowhead

www.nissanofjeffersoncity.com

I sold cars for about a decade 1999-2012. Recently just went car shopping on lots for the first time and it was an eye opening experience. Having had the experience of what it was like in their shoes I tried to be a cool customer. I went to 6-7 lots around my area and the stuff I ran into was NO business cards, no asking for info, NO follow up when they did get our info (I emailed a place far away and they called twice), taking calls while with a customer, lighting up a cigarette when with customer, not one walk around. Seems things have changed since I was a salesperson and maybe that's the market now.

In the end we ended up buying a car from I guy who we felt comfortable with. Lots of basic things that are said about buyers in training are really true. I ended up buying something completely different then what I started out looking at and the color really didn't matter in the end. Joe Verde was right!

RedRaider56 · 04-22-2021, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I could use some help to buy a suv for my son. Like a Honda CR-V or something like that. Recommendations?

Three years ago, I was looking for a crossover for my daughter to drive and we settled on the Chevy Equinox. We looked at the CR-V, The Rogue, The Rav 4 and the Tucson. All good vehicles, All have strengths & weaknesses. There was just something about the Equinox that both my daughter and I liked better.

Three years later, couldn't be happier. The car has been solid.

burt · 04-22-2021, 02:20 PM

https://www.davecrossmotors.com/used...edb71ba61f.htm

That is all I have!

burt · 04-22-2021, 02:23 PM

103rd and State Line. Molle Toyota, Jay Wolfe Acura State line Nissan, Cable Dahmer Chevy and GMC Cadillac,....

BryanBusby · 04-22-2021, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Eureka

I sold cars for about a decade 1999-2012. Recently just went car shopping on lots for the first time and it was an eye opening experience. Having had the experience of what it was like in their shoes I tried to be a cool customer. I went to 6-7 lots around my area and the stuff I ran into was NO business cards, no asking for info, NO follow up when they did get our info (I emailed a place far away and they called twice), taking calls while with a customer, lighting up a cigarette when with customer, not one walk around. Seems things have changed since I was a salesperson and maybe that's the market now.

In the end we ended up buying a car from I guy who we felt comfortable with. Lots of basic things that are said about buyers in training are really true. I ended up buying something completely different then what I started out looking at and the color really didn't matter in the end. Joe Verde was right!

That's crazy. They have a dealer school around here for car salesmen and it was a really good course. Taught a lot about the business.

Sounds like your area needs one.

burt · 04-22-2021, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Eureka

I sold cars for about a decade 1999-2012. Recently just went car shopping on lots for the first time and it was an eye opening experience. Having had the experience of what it was like in their shoes I tried to be a cool customer. I went to 6-7 lots around my area and the stuff I ran into was NO business cards, no asking for info, NO follow up when they did get our info (I emailed a place far away and they called twice), taking calls while with a customer, lighting up a cigarette when with customer, not one walk around. Seems things have changed since I was a salesperson and maybe that's the market now.

In the end we ended up buying a car from I guy who we felt comfortable with. Lots of basic things that are said about buyers in training are really true. I ended up buying something completely different then what I started out looking at and the color really didn't matter in the end. Joe Verde was right!

With very little new or used inventory...I am having a banner month!

**BigRedChief** · 04-22-2021, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 007

Trying to avoid loans right now. Between the foundation problem we had to fix, the furnace and ac needing replaced asap, the water heater dying, and the 6 year old refrigerator already being repaired for a third time, I've had enough of financing.

All of that took place in a two month stretch.

I'm refinancing my house and going to save $500 a month. Rates are really low.

**007** · 04-22-2021, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I'm refinancing my house and going to save $500 a month. Rates are really low.

upfront closing costs negated our savings and we are already fairly low on the interest rate already thanks to 2008.

KS Smitty · 04-22-2021, 04:54 PM

https://www.mccarthychevykc.com/Vehi...v%2Cgmps-morse

These are Kansas locations only.

cooper barrett · 04-22-2021, 05:14 PM

That explains it... Used car salesman, explains almost all you posts including piggy back rides.

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Originally Posted by Eureka

I sold cars for about a decade 1999-2012. Recently just went car shopping on lots for the first time and it was an eye opening experience. Having had the experience of what it was like in their shoes I tried to be a cool customer. I went to 6-7 lots around my area and the stuff I ran into was NO business cards, no asking for info, NO follow up when they did get our info (I emailed a place far away and they called twice), taking calls while with a customer, lighting up a cigarette when with customer, not one walk around. Seems things have changed since I was a salesperson and maybe that's the market now.

In the end we ended up buying a car from I guy who we felt comfortable with. Lots of basic things that are said about buyers in training are really true. I ended up buying something completely different then what I started out looking at and the color really didn't matter in the end. Joe Verde was right!

cooper barrett · 04-22-2021, 05:18 PM

McCarthy equals honesty.

via GIFER

cooper barrett · 04-22-2021, 05:21 PM

Have you been to Capital Federal Savings?

QUOTE=007;15640401]upfront closing costs negated our savings and we are already fairly low on the interest rate already thanks to 2008.[/QUOTE]

04-21-2021, 07:32 PM
007 Shaken. Not stirred. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Casino cash: $14060126 VARSITY	Car shopping again There isn't shit in the Topeka market. Considering a trip to KC to try and find something. Looking for under 80k miles and under $12k with no salvage titles. What lots would be the best to hit that aren't back woods lots.
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04-22-2021, 04:54 PM	#57
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04-22-2021, 05:21 PM	#60
cooper barrett MVP Join Date: Aug 2017 Casino cash: $10000400	Have you been to Capital Federal Savings? QUOTE=007;15640401]upfront closing costs negated our savings and we are already fairly low on the interest rate already thanks to 2008.[/QUOTE] __________________
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