Just wanted to know how the car buying experience is outside the USA. I am in the process and I must say it is the "dirtiest" experience one can go thru here as it is so dishonest and rigged. How is it in others countries? I know they all the lawyers go to help but I think there are more car salesman there then that.http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928519#msg-928519Fri, 24 May 2013 07:11:27 +1000 Phorum 5.2.16 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928794#msg-928794 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928794#msg-928794 Snake65 NoticeboardWed, 30 Jan 2013 22:23:42 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928666#msg-928666 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928666#msg-928666 Snake65 NoticeboardTue, 29 Jan 2013 22:39:29 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928665#msg-928665 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928665#msg-928665
I'll probably buy the Mondeo in a couple of years time when she gets a new one, as MCFCTrick says, it'll be high mileage but will have a full service history, everytime anything goes wrong, it just gets fixed/replaced etc. and the lease company will virtually pay you to take it off their hands !]]> gary191265 NoticeboardTue, 29 Jan 2013 22:35:28 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928655#msg-928655 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928655#msg-928655
Got her Volvo S60, 90k on the clock, three years old for £5k....still running now at 9 years old and a dream to drive....]]> MCFCTrick NoticeboardTue, 29 Jan 2013 21:04:45 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928621#msg-928621 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928621#msg-928621I just bought a 5 years old car with 50K on the clock for $20K.
Even here we get ripped by a thing called CTP, Compulsory Third Party insurance, which is mandatory, even if you have fully comprehensive insurance!]]> pure666metal NoticeboardTue, 29 Jan 2013 12:38:15 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928599#msg-928599 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928599#msg-928599
Paul]]> pjs NoticeboardTue, 29 Jan 2013 03:45:36 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928597#msg-928597 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928597#msg-928597

My problem is/was (as I backed out and wrote a letter to the dealership GM) that I know my credit rating so I know I'm a Tier 1 and what Toyota Financial gives as a % rate. With that we had the price down. $429 a month. So he asked if I could come in on Saturday (this being last Tuesday). He still didn't hear back from the bank. Saturday comes he tells me quickly it went thru come on down. I called back and asked before I drive there do mean "it went thru" at the price we discussed. He then says "Yeah $449". Now I know its $20 but he gave me PS about my credit....which is great! I say deals off....he says....Its only $20 dollars! Believe that crap!]]> Snake65 NoticeboardTue, 29 Jan 2013 03:26:59 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928577#msg-928577 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928577#msg-928577 Ydde NoticeboardMon, 28 Jan 2013 23:37:05 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928573#msg-928573 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928573#msg-928573
Now to comment on the original question, in all the years I bought cars in the UK (Mark 3 Cortina, Mark 4 Cortina, (new) Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Astra, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Toyota Corolla, another Toyota Crolla (the one that was "killed")) the only one that I ever had issues with was the new Ford Fiesta bought from a main dealership. They (and it) were both utterly awful and led to my never buying anotrher Ford again (as you can see). All experiences of buying pre-owned cars were totally fine, and I always felt I got a good deal for a good car.

Paul]]> pjs NoticeboardMon, 28 Jan 2013 23:14:59 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928564#msg-928564 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928564#msg-928564But cars are money pits, especially with the level of UK taxation (general and stealth) that is aimed at the motorist.]]> rocknut NoticeboardMon, 28 Jan 2013 21:29:18 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928556#msg-928556 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928556#msg-928556
My experiences have generally speaking been very good. In Switzerland, I had 5 cars (1 new) and only 1 second-hand car gave me headache. I bought all the other ones from the same guy, and never had a problem.

In South Africa, I got a good second-hand car but it was a company car.

In Cyprus, I bought a second-hand car and it was really good. I gave it to a friend and he is still using it. The second-hand market in Cyprus is rather good.

In Lebanon, I would not touch second-hand car. I bought new only.

In Bahrain, the second-hand market is really good. I bought a Jaguar X type (8 years old) for a really good price (ca. EUR 6,000) and was really happy with it. There is a big turnover of expats here, so cars are generally in good condition and rather new (2-5 years). I recently bought a new VW Tiguan new. My wife also drives a VW which we bought almost new (18 months).]]> Laurent NoticeboardMon, 28 Jan 2013 20:50:53 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928530#msg-928530 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928530#msg-928530As for the sellers,i know they are somewhat eager for your custom,it's they're job at the end of the day so i never really see it as dirty or dishonest.
At the the end of the day,make sure you know what you want before you leave the house,don't worry about the spiel the salesman will give you,if it does not fit your criteria,either spec or financially,then just leave it.If you think it's right for you then give it a go,at the end of the day it you don't like it after buying then you can always trade it in and try something else.]]> go rock NoticeboardMon, 28 Jan 2013 11:48:32 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928519#msg-928519 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928519,928519#msg-928519 Snake65 NoticeboardMon, 28 Jan 2013 09:49:01 +1100