Good used-car dealerships
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@ Smalltown --good one. 
watercolor
yeah yeah
I would recommend the Honda dealer in lexpk, also, the toyota dealership........
Lilly
The Original Lilly
Heard the same thing about Toyota! In fact I heard so many bad things about the Toyota place in Lex Park I went to Waldorf to buy my car. It was new not used though so I can't report much there.
I have heard decent things about Bell Motor in old Leonardtown (you know the OK place). But can't speak from personal experience . . .
I have heard decent things about Bell Motor in old Leonardtown (you know the OK place). But can't speak from personal experience . . .
Christy
b*tch rocket
A friend of mine swears by Car Max up in Laurel. She's bought some really nice vehicles for well below blue book value from there.
And I think you can order online and have any car shipped from any Car Max to your door (or maybe it's shipped to the closest Car Max). Check it out though!
And I think you can order online and have any car shipped from any Car Max to your door (or maybe it's shipped to the closest Car Max). Check it out though!
SxyPrincess
New Member
My favorite car site is www.edmunds.com
You can search the Fair Market Value (FMV) of any new or used vehicle. Once you've decided on the car you want, set a fair "max" price on the vehicle. If you don't want to pay anymore than 'x' amount of dollars for a new car--stick by it. Remember, always start out low and work your way up.
When I bought my Honda new in 1999, the salesman made $150 commission. Not bad for a single gal walking in the dealership, alone.
Oh, and remember--NEVER tell them the pay-off on your existing vehicle. In fact, I wouldn't even mention another vehicle. Once you've settled on a low buying price, you can then settle on a trade-in price.
You can search the Fair Market Value (FMV) of any new or used vehicle. Once you've decided on the car you want, set a fair "max" price on the vehicle. If you don't want to pay anymore than 'x' amount of dollars for a new car--stick by it. Remember, always start out low and work your way up.
When I bought my Honda new in 1999, the salesman made $150 commission. Not bad for a single gal walking in the dealership, alone.
Oh, and remember--NEVER tell them the pay-off on your existing vehicle. In fact, I wouldn't even mention another vehicle. Once you've settled on a low buying price, you can then settle on a trade-in price.
Try Kell Blue Book at www.kbb.com You can get wholesale and retail prices for all cars and trucks
SmallTown
Football season!
And don't forget that most (if not all) car manufacturers offer a dealer kickback amount which is normally between 2 and 3% of either the purcahse price or sometimes even the MSRP price of any new car they sale. So even if you pay what the invoice says, they are STILL making money, no matter what they say.
Before buying any used car, either from a dealer or a person, get it inspected. You can save yourself a lot of headaches later on and maybe your life. It could be the best money you spend while looking for a safe vehicle and might actually save you in the long run.
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yornoc
Guest
This is true! I bought a 300ZX which was in great shape (I thought) until I got it inspected. I ended up spending another $3k just to get it to pass MD inspection.
Snow Shovel
New Member
Good experience at Bell Motors. Frank Bell Jr was the salesman and I felt like I didn't get jerked around.
As others have said, do your homework on Edmunds and/or Blue Book. Need to be as informed as the dealership and the bank.
As others have said, do your homework on Edmunds and/or Blue Book. Need to be as informed as the dealership and the bank.
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giggles04
Guest
After doing my research on Blue Book and what not, I got my car from Bell Motor's at an even better deal. I have no problem with Bells!
