Sigh, will we ever get rid of the stupid dealership system we have for new cars at the moment?

[Anonymous]

Look at Carvana, people don't want to go to a dealership and get taken advantage of—but the dealership lobby is so powerful in states and in DC, I don't think it changes anytime soon.

*Sigh*

[Anonymous]

I want to purchase a new vehicle but I hate going into a dealership. To me, it horrible. As soon as I park my car, there is someone waiting for me to get out of my car with a fake smile, pretending to be my friend and asking me questions before I've had a look around to see what's on their lot. The process of buying a vehicle sucks.

I can see why some people prefer to buy their vehicles online and from one price dealerships and used vehicles from places like Carvana and Carmax. Yes, people will say that Carvana and Carmax are more expensive, but you never really win wherever you buy from. Like Vegas always wins, so do the dealerships.

[Anonymous]

Most people just ignore the pitter-patter. If you can't, and it stresses out that much, it probably means you have a social deficit such that you're not within the range of normal.

[Anonymous]

You can buy a Hyundai on amazon now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most people just ignore the pitter-patter. If you can't, and it stresses out that much, it probably means you have a social deficit such that you're not within the range of normal.

Oh BS. The majority of people do not enjoy the car sales process. Sales pressure is not enjoyable.

[Anonymous]

I think we still have our car from 2010 mostly because we can't face going to a dealership again. Buying this one was a trauma that sticks with us.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most people just ignore the pitter-patter. If you can't, and it stresses out that much, it probably means you have a social deficit such that you're not within the range of normal.

Oh BS. The majority of people do not enjoy the car sales process. Sales pressure is not enjoyable.

This. Too much wasted time and paperwork.

I'd like to walk on the lot, pick what I want, haggle a little over price, pay money, get title, leave.

The paperwork shouldn't take a whole frigging hour or more! 1-2 min max.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I want to purchase a new vehicle but I hate going into a dealership. To me, it horrible. As soon as I park my car, there is someone waiting for me to get out of my car with a fake smile, pretending to be my friend and asking me questions before I've had a look around to see what's on their lot. The process of buying a vehicle sucks.

I can see why some people prefer to buy their vehicles online and from one price dealerships and used vehicles from places like Carvana and Carmax. Yes, people will say that Carvana and Carmax are more expensive, but you never really win wherever you buy from. Like Vegas always wins, so do the dealerships.

I usually tell the salesperson that I’m just looking, and if I have questions I’ll ask. If they don’t leave me alone, I don’t buy from them.

[Anonymous]

I do it all over email. Then just come in to sign papers.

[Anonymous]

Buy a Tesla. It was an amazingly simple process, I never had to deal with a salesperson and the price was the price.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most people just ignore the pitter-patter. If you can't, and it stresses out that much, it probably means you have a social deficit such that you're not within the range of normal.

Oh BS. The majority of people do not enjoy the car sales process. Sales pressure is not enjoyable.

Where did I say people enjoyed it? We don't. But we are able to just power through to get the car. Focus on your goal, OP.

(and stop willfully misinterpreting what people tell you)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most people just ignore the pitter-patter. If you can't, and it stresses out that much, it probably means you have a social deficit such that you're not within the range of normal.

…says Dr. Dumba**

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I do it all over email. Then just come in to sign papers.

I tried this and nobody responded to my email. There is just too much demand right now. They don't have to negotiate - two months ago Toyota was selling Highlanders with a $5K markup (over MSRP). And they only offered three colors!! It's insane.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I do it all over email. Then just come in to sign papers.

I tried this and nobody responded to my email. There is just too much demand right now. They don't have to negotiate - two months ago Toyota was selling Highlanders with a $5K markup (over MSRP). And they only offered three colors!! It's insane.

Try going through Costco. I did this, and the associated dealer is texting me prices, etc. Another dealer I contacted won’t tell me any pricing or useful info & just keeps calling to try to get me to come in person.

[Anonymous]

Yep, I bought 2 last year using Costco. Super straightforward and simple.