Placing a deposit (first time)

[Obsidian]

I actually struck a bit of luck and found a used 3.0 that I am going to look at tomorrow. If everything is in order I just might go that direction. I will definitely keep the very awesome advice of using a credit union and shopping rates!

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[GoldenEye]

@Obsidian 1st find a dealership that you want to do business with. 2nd place a deposit and get on their list. 3rd wait. 4th don’t pay a markup, pay cash and take delivery because who wants to pay interest. 5th do donuts and get sideways around every corner on your way home. You’re welcome…

 

[Jofro6]

Please take this advice. Also watch out for the finance manager trying to get you to get all those different type warranties.

One caveat to this... if you aren't going to put your own aftermarket wheels on, the wheel and tire package from a dealer is usually an actual good value as long as it covers both damage and cosmetic. Get a scratch, they refinish for free. Bend a wheel, replaced for free. And price on this is always negotiable, so don't pay full price if this makes sense. Depending on the dealer you can probably get it for $1200 - $1500 for 5 years of coverage. Cost goes down if you want it for a shorter term.

 

[GoldenEye]

I worked in the automotive industry for 30 years, 20 of those of those being at a dealership selling cars. The reason I say first find a dealership that you want to do business with is, TRUST. There are a LOT of scum bags out there but if you find a good dealership then they will take care of you.

 

[Obsidian]

One caveat to this... if you aren't going to put your own aftermarket wheels on, the wheel and tire package from a dealer is usually an actual good value as long as it covers both damage and cosmetic. Get a scratch, they refinish for free. Bend a wheel, replaced for free. And price on this is always negotiable, so don't pay full price if this makes sense. Depending on the dealer you can probably get it for $1200 - $1500 for 5 years of coverage. Cost goes down if you want it for a shorter term.

I never considered this but the one I test drove today had quite a few scrapes on the wheels. I’m thinking it was because of how the mirrors tilt down at an awkward angle when you reverse it.

 

[Obsidian]

I worked in the automotive industry for 30 years, 20 of those of those being at a dealership selling cars. The reason I say first find a dealership that you want to do business with is, TRUST. There are a LOT of scum bags out there but if you find a good dealership then they will take care of you.

This is true! I can usually get a good sense of the salesperson and how trust worthy they can be. So far I haven’t found any dealership that sticks out to me.

 

[Kolme]

I never considered this but the one I test drove today had quite a few scrapes on the wheels. I’m thinking it was because of how the mirrors tilt down at an awkward angle when you reverse it.

My biggest complaint with the entire car is the lack of a Birds Eye camera. My last 2 cars had one and my wife’s currently does as well.

 

[Obsidian]

My biggest complaint with the entire car is the lack of a Birds Eye camera. My last 2 cars had one and my wife’s currently does as well.

Yes! That would make a world of difference. Though to be fair the one I drove was just a base so it was missing the parking sensors.

 

[nosavingthrow]

My biggest complaint with the entire car is the lack of a Birds Eye camera. My last 2 cars had one and my wife’s currently does as well.

I'd settle for just a front parking camera in addition to the existing backup cam.

 

[Kolme]

I'd settle for just a front parking camera in addition to the existing backup cam.

Oh for sure. I’ve only had 2 real underside scraps and the front camera would have 100% prevented them.

 

[Keelhauler]

Oh for sure. I’ve only had 2 real underside scraps and the front camera would have 100% prevented them.

Same boat for me. After my 2nd one, I just started backing into every spot. I usually only park forwards when there's no curb or anything in front of the spot now.

 

[Stvee]

I never considered this but the one I test drove today had quite a few scrapes on the wheels. I’m thinking it was because of how the mirrors tilt down at an awkward angle when you reverse it.

That's a setting you can change if you don't like it.

 

[Obsidian]

That's a setting you can change if you don't like it.

I saw you can also bypass it by keeping the mirror switch set to passenger? So it would just stay static like a traditional mirror

 

[zrk]

My biggest complaint with the entire car is the lack of a Birds Eye camera. My last 2 cars had one and my wife’s currently does as well.

I actually, believe it or not, agree that this is a useful piece of car technology.

 

[Kolme]

I actually, believe it or not, agree that this is a useful piece of car technology.

Hmm I didn’t know the Birds Eye camera added horsepower??

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