Deal Talk

Dealing on a low priced used

Salvage title means Brought back from being totaled

Junk is just that

Why was it salvage

AS IS describes current condition

used leasing isn’t good

Inexpensive (cheap) used vehicles are different

Priorities have a number

Clear title is always number one

A check list

Low dollars are low value

Banks always play a part

Used vs new buying, how are they a different?

There are many things you should consider

Deciding what is a little less perfect

Resale consideration is much the same

You need wholesale and retail prices

Use all the pricing guides

For exact options you can’t be too picky

Special reports will help

List of key considerations

What Dealer is a consideration

What are your Basic needs

Check for flood signs

More due diligence

Even more banks

They will call if you walk

OTD or CPI, always

Cash pressure on the non-dealer

Handling your trade?

CPO is a no go

Things not to do

CPO promises

Florida AG is on the lease question

Email that tells the real story

The don’t do it list

The reverse of what to do

Test driving?  No pricing

Out of time

Three choices as I see it

Sometimes what not to do is just as good

Take time for Due diligence

Avoiding mistakes

From basic to not so basic

A list of not to do

Leasing adds six to the list

The Lemon law, state and federal tips

All states have a lemon law

All states are different

Arbitration could be available

Federal lemon law Magnuson-Moss

FTC new or used

Effort equals results

The main concepts

The Magnuson-Moss Act

Assertive, never aggressive

Buy gas and donate to climate research

Leasing isn’t a scam

You can negotiate by payment if you follow the rules

Buy Electric, yes or no?

Making a choice about vehicles

Number of trades won’t matter

Get the hot seller when you can

Chip story isn’t a big factor

Green new deal crazy

Reviews and reports on electric

Mild hybrid

Hybrid

Plug in hybrid

Total electric

The resale facts

Cost of ownership

Convenience has value

Price , distance, time, safety

Protecting your credit plus a bonus: Questions to start your purchase

You have more time

Protecting credit score

Score factors

What hurts credit

Too much buying power

End the extra credit

Communication is king

Ask all sources

Peter to Paul

Reset the budget

What are the questions you need to research?

Budget

Unit with MSRP

Trade prep

Minus equity

New or used , lease or buy

Where

When

When you purchase can make a big difference in cost

Reviews point you in the right direction, usually

Resale value  should change the point totals

Trucks, cars, Motorcycles, etc. Resale changes the equation

When can make you a winner

Day, week, month, time of day, all matter

The Weather can change timing

Holidays

Last day or the 32nd

Afternoon

Hot just like cold

Current, left over, late model used

When not to buy

Leasing times are similar

Always a good test drive

Comfort is predicable

Elbow grease when you are testing

Corvette wins on dollars

Resale is always part of the deal

A seemingly good deal might be the opposite

Considered the least

Around the clock

Can you predict it?

What determines the value?

How to protect it

There are many factors

Brand can be big

Think it through first

Extended warranties and more

Buy you lease or turn it in?

This year it is yes

Assuming good condition

Motor home safety

Buckle up

Tires are a concern

Practice

Fix it or trade it

Condition and care tell the story

Fixing is always cheaper

Extended warranties are a question

Keeping it? Yes

Always from the maker

With a warranty fix or trade is never a question

Confirming the lease advantage

Electric vehicles mean different taxes not zero taxes

A crazy 2500%

Hurting the people to help the planet

Get quotes     

Trade shopping

Beacon score

Calling Banks

Insurance cost?

Consider add-0ns

The considerations when you're picking a dealer

Due diligence is paramount

Leasing means more Choices

More vehicles in 10 years

Keep it, trade it or walk away

No repair.

Mileage is a plan, either way

Tax?

Lease trade due diligence

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