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Re: Last day here report

By: Decomposed in POPE 5 | Recommend this post (0)
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Re: "BEST time to buy a new car is when the lots are trying to get rid of this years inventory like in December....."This year isn't normal. Trump's tariffs on Chinese consumer goods kick in on September 1st. That's what motivated us to expedite our car buying. True, the car isn't made in China. But a rising tide lifts all boats... and the opposite is true too, you know?

Also, the annual selloff of the previous year's models happens at different times with different manufacturers. It's not in December with everyone.

We saved extra money by buying in New Hampshire where there's no sales tax. Actually, it's the NH residency that does it. I could travel to any state and buy without sales tax. That's the case also for the residents of Alaska, Delaware, Montana and Oregon.
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Re: Last day here report
By: micro in POPE 5
Tue, 13 Aug 19 5:31 PM 		Msg. 37760 of 62138

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That is why there are multiple actual tsters that deal with NOTHING but automobiles and are the reason all manufacturers want the coveted title of Motor Trend car of the year award.

CR is great for consumer items because this is what they spcialize in. Like Sewing machines, appliances of all types, washers and dryers, televisions, stereos, etc.

Yes, they do have an anual book that comes out with their ratings of used cars. My wife subscribes to them so we get annually. We check it for the BIG appliance opinions.

But when it comes to cars, we go to the CAR authorities which are Edmunds, Car and Driver, Road and Track, Motor Trend, KBB.

But, as I said, if you personally know a vehicle you have had great success and track record with, that should tell
you what to expect from them.

I just think CR is great for other things but there are IMO better sources for overall car reviews than them.

For example, almost ALL of the automotive reviewers I lsted show a Hyundai Tuscon being anywhere from number 6 to number 3 rated in their lists of compact SUV's, and the Santa Fe at number 2 aND 3 IN MID SIZE IN MOST OF THEM. So they are pretty consistent in their car builds.

Just my opinion and what that opinion is based on. Its all good.

I looked at the top rated compact SUV aready in person. MAZDA CX-5. Nice car. Not as much options and niceties as the Hyundai and I cannot get a powered passenger seat either. So, they have lost any interest I might have had in them. A Tuscon Limited or SEL Plus trim BOTH have 8 way power passenger seat as standard.

Makes a difference when you have certain items that are must haves and far less money to get what you want..


I believe YOU made a good choice for your wants and needs. But really, all that matters is that MRS. DE is happy and its a bonus if you are too. LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know how that works very well.

Anyway, it will be al ittle while yet before I am ready to pull the trigger.

BEST time to buy a new car is when the lots are trying to get rid of this years inventory like in December.....

Amazing what happens to the sale price off the sticker then.... lol!!! Thumbs Up


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