Car issue again..Grr

@snowy22315 (169930)
United States
June 19, 2018 5:37pm CST
So, I was all set to buy this one local car on Thursday, and feeling pretty good about it, but I wasn'tsure she had responded if it was an automatic or not. I can drive a stick, but it wouldn't be my preference. I am a lot more comfortable with an automatic..while I was waiting for her to get back to me, I was doing a bit of car browsing on the CL for Northern Virginia. I saw a car that looked even better than what I was buying for 200 dollars less. I was going to have a friend look at it for me. since the car is about 100 miles from me,.and he said he did not want to look at it if it was raining, and the guy seemed to get upset about this, and asked me who the car was for..not that it is his business..anyway, blah, blah it ended up being a problem..and now they both seem to be mad at me. sigh! I was just going to have friend do a peripheral check to see if I should go further with it..and perhaps do a test drive..anyway.. now I feel a bit uncertain. I mean, maybe I should stick with the original plan, but the other car really does seem superior. It's a long story. I haven't even told you everything. Maybe I just wasn't meant to have the one I saw today.
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@NJChicaa (115987)
• United States
19 Jun 18
I would just go through a dealership at this point. Trying to find one from an owner doesn't seem to be working out. Plus you have to go on their word for maintenance, history, etc.
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@snowy22315 (169930)
• United States
19 Jun 18
Not really, you can get almost all important information from a vehicle history report. I am not going to have a car payment so no dealership. The Thursday thing is still on..for the local person. I I will just buy that car most likely.
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@snowy22315 (169930)
• United States
19 Jun 18
@NJChicaa Honestly, one of the worst cars I ever had was a new car from a dealership! , It was a lemon before lemon laws were in effect. In general, I have had had great luck with used cars.
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@NJChicaa (115987)
• United States
19 Jun 18
@snowy22315 I've never had a used car before. They would make me nervous.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
19 Jun 18
I think you should see all your options before buying. A thorough looking and test driving different cars will do that.
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@snowy22315 (169930)
• United States
20 Jun 18
Yes,,but when you live in the country..it isn't super easy to get places.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
20 Jun 18
@snowy22315 oh yes, that is for sure. I hope you can buy one that you really like
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@shaggin (71664)
• United States
20 Jun 18
I think if someone is selling a vehicle and gives you attitude then that's a red flag to avoid buying from them.
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@snowy22315 (169930)
• United States
20 Jun 18
I would tend to agree..but some people are just jerks.
• United States
19 Jun 18
Well I hope you find a car soon and without so much hassle and trouble.Maybe you weren't meant to get that car.. Keep looking, maybe there's a better one right around the corner (not literally but you know what I mean).
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@snowy22315 (169930)
• United States
19 Jun 18
The local car buying is still on for Thursday. I will likely be getting that car.
• United States
19 Jun 18
@snowy22315 Ah sorry, I got a little confused. Well, hope it works out for you then.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
20 Jun 18
I hope things work out for the best for you.
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@snowy22315 (169930)
• United States
20 Jun 18
You and me both.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Jun 18
Car buying is such a pain.
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@snowy22315 (169930)
• United States
20 Jun 18
It really can be. At this point, I almost don't care what I get. I just want it to be over!
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@JudyEv (325693)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Jun 18
Oh what a shame. Things can go out of whack so quickly sometimes. I won't be giving any advice - just wishing you the best.