The Two Old Guys

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Exceller

My family give me money? I have owned my own car dealership almost since the day I got out of the service. A family member is very involved in the gambling business and I don't call him, I just send him an e-mail. He thought the 30 out of 31 was the funniest thing he ever heard. I have to agree.

New cars or used? What make?

[Exceller]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

New cars or used? What make?

I prefer certified preowned vehicles.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Exceller

I prefer certified preowned vehicles.

So you own a used car dealership?

[Exceller]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

So you own a used car dealership?

Yes. 50% of two different dealerships actually.

[SentToStud]

Originally Posted by Exceller

I prefer certified preowned vehicles.

"Certified" pre-owned is total bull ****. I was in a dealership not long ago. A trade-in had just come in and was parked next to my car where I was standing. Someone wanted to but that exact model.
I saw the "manager" slap a "certified" sticker on the car's windshield before the porter had removed the old owners plates.

Anyone who buys a used car without having their own mechanic check it over is a fool. Car dealers will **** you if given the chance. That is one thing you can be certain about.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by SentToStud

"Certified" pre-owned is total bull ****. I was in a dealership not long ago. A trade-in had just come in and was parked next to my car where I was standing. Someone wanted to but that exact model.
I saw the "manager" slap a "certified" sticker on the car's windshield before the porter had removed the old owners plates.

Anyone who buys a used car without having their own mechanic check it over is a fool. Car dealers will **** you if given the chance. That is one thing you can be certain about.

Ain't that the truth... I'm an expert on anything car related though, so I won't ever have that problem.

[Exceller]

Originally Posted by SentToStud

"Certified" pre-owned is total bull ****. I was in a dealership not long ago. A trade-in had just come in and was parked next to my car where I was standing. Someone wanted to but that exact model.
I saw the "manager" slap a "certified" sticker on the car's windshield before the porter had removed the old owners plates.

Anyone who buys a used car without having their own mechanic check it over is a fool. Car dealers will **** you if given the chance. That is one thing you can be certain about.

Here is what we hand out in our dealership. It is from SmartMoney.com

There are two types of certified preowned vehicles: ones that are backed by the manufacturer and ones that are certified by someone else. Dealer-certified cars tend to have less-stringent inspection policies and shorter extended warranties than manufacturer-certified vehicles.How can you tell the difference? First, only a branded dealership can sell its own manufacturer-certified vehicles. So if a BMW dealer is trying to sell you a Mercedes, or if you're shopping at an independent lot, you can be confident that the vehicle in question is dealer-certified. It's also a good idea to ask to see all the paperwork that guarantees the car is backed up by the manufacturer, says Karl Brauer, automotive expert with Edmunds.com.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Exceller

Here is what we hand out in our dealership. It is from SmartMoney.com

There are two types of certified preowned vehicles: ones that are backed by the manufacturer and ones that are certified by someone else. Dealer-certified cars tend to have less-stringent inspection policies and shorter extended warranties than manufacturer-certified vehicles.How can you tell the difference? First, only a branded dealership can sell its own manufacturer-certified vehicles. So if a BMW dealer is trying to sell you a Mercedes, or if you're shopping at an independent lot, you can be confident that the vehicle in question is dealer-certified. It's also a good idea to ask to see all the paperwork that guarantees the car is backed up by the manufacturer, says Karl Brauer, automotive expert with Edmunds.com.

Your point? I used to work for Nissan... I know how that works.

[Exceller]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Your point? I used to work for Nissan... I know how that works.

My point is that not all used car dealerships are bad. The fact is buying a brand new car is a complete waste of money.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Exceller

My point is that not all used car dealerships are bad. The fact is buying a brand new car is a complete waste of money.

That's true also, but there are advantages and disadvantages to both.