OK, so I guess this is where we all end up.... on Paul Harvey.... with the REST of the story! HAHA
So I had a block of time today to get some things wrapped up, and I also kind of gave myself today to either YES.... decide on buying a new car.... or NO.... keep our current car until payoff, and beyond.
Well, needless to day it wasn't easy. Several car dealerships, trying to figure out what works---- what doesn't.
I test drop a Hyundai Veloster - I think they are cool cars, and was the closest in body type to the Beetle... AND several thousand dollar cheaper.
But it just didn't wow me. As a matter of fact, I hated the test drive. The car is so heavy that it doesn't have any sort of coast at all, even on the interstate - you let off the gas.... you almost stop.
So I decided to head over to the Ford dealership and see what was on the lot.... nothing of interest.... and actually rude sales people, which was disappointing. I bought my first new car at that dealership and the finance manger always recognized me, called me by name and asked about my wife... yeah, just walked past me today.
So the VW dealership in town also sells Audi, and they just put in a pre-owned lot near the Ford dealership, so I stopped there to see if they had any used Beetles... they didn't.... BUT they did have it..... my car. My silver bettle with sunroof. Brand new, just on the lot as a delivery since their other dealership is actually a little difficult for semi trucks to make deliveries due to some construction that is take place just down the road from them... there is a temp bridge in place while one is being replaced.
SO the manger there sent me to the dealership with questions...
Today was the last day of their sales year - and the salesman that I had worked with before was quick to let me know that. He was with a family, he passed me on to the finance manager to answer a few questions. Well, the finance manager was very quick to ask "How can I make your day?"
He gave me everything I asked for, KBB on our trade, upgraded warranty... the list goes on.
We are now saving far more than what we were going to before because the dealer needed to close the year out on goal - that's the rest of the story.
What I couldn't get before, I got this time - because they needed to sell a car more than I wanted to buy one! They didn't pressure me, didn't push, just gave me all the options and what they could do this time... that they weren't willing to do last time.
So... lesson learned - shop till you know it is right!
Not only did I get the car I wanted, I got full KBB for our trade, a warranty upgrade, and better financing terms! AWESOME DAY!
Can't believe I am picking it up tomorrow!
Long live the Beetle!!!!
When it's right it's right! Enjoy!
Congratulations!
