Anyone know any good car dealers?

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  1. BenDavis503

    BenDavis503 Banned User BANNED

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    I am looking to get a new car possibly today. Anyone know any good dealers on the west side?
     
  2. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    most of them suck.

    what kind of car?

    don't go to Ron Tonkin, fucking blazers bandwagon bitch!
     
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    HailBlazers RipCity

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    If you must go to a dealer, used pre-owned is where its at
     
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    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Although it's not local, I'm partial to Bill Rogers Honda in Albany. Of course, if you're not interested in a Honda they're probably not for you.
     
  5. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    Had a shitty exp. with Beaverton Honda. It was back in the day though but they seemed like asshats (Bob Lamphere).

    Nissan Dealer near Beaverton Mall were pretty helpful. didn't buy from them. the BMW next door place sucked.
     
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    NW Jeep was ok.
     
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    I've had a good relationship with Jim Mannheimer at DeLon in Salem. He's been worth the trip.
     
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    Cool thanks for the advice! I am just looking for an upgrade for my kids to be more safe. I do like Hondas! But that is really far to drive.
     
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    I'll agree, but for a different reason. I've bought several new cars and Tonkin simply refuses to negotiate much. In the last 5 years I've bought 2 Ford F-150's, new, for under $12,000 (I negotiated for different people). All the Ford dealerships would negotiate except Tonkin. They were adamant I'd pay their full price or I could go away. I did. I also bought my wife a new Corolla recently (before the recall) and Vancouver Toyota was easy to negotiate with.

    One good way to negotiate of you;re weak of spine is to send emails to the dealerships telling them exactly what you want and what will they offer it for. Makes it easier.
     
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    12K? holy shit, I should hire you to negotiate for me next time I want a car.
     
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    All car dealerships suck.

    Buy used and save yourself a huge chunk of $$.
     
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    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    yup. Its such a gay process.

    set the price then you have to sit in that room and go back and forth.
     
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    That's why I negotiate on the 'net.
     
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    Isn't Government Motors having a fire sale?
     
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    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    Wait until gas prices rise in Summer, then buy a cheap SUV.
     
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    Or get a bike!
     
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    or a horse!
     
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    Buy used through CraigsList.
     
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    Buy used. Use Edmunds or Kelly bluebook as a thumb to negotiate a price.
    Don't forget to use carfax just in case.
     
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    I have a good friend who is a GM in Bend. If you could take the drive, you could probably save a few $100
     

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