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Comments (16)Well, I'll rethink a paint job, and see if maybe I can do something with the carpet myself. I'd not go into debt to get a newer vehicle, but would pay cash. What scares me though is that often newer models have problems, and there are no 'statistics' for them until a model is several years old. A friend had a fairly new Blazer, (bought used and out of warranty) and he ended up spending $2000 for towing and the transmission being worked on. That was hard to swallow. It was a common problem for Blazers made that year. (Engine work too) 11 years ago, I questioned my judgement when I invested a good bit for a new Jasper engine in a 13 year old truck that was in good shape and that I liked. Well, it was a good investment as I still have the truck, still like it, and have had no other unexpected major expenses. It is not driven a lot and is mainly just used for hauling things. I think it will likely 'take me on out'....See MoreShould i buy a new 'car' now?
Comments (11)My calculator tells me that we bought our current home for 70% of the builder's original price, and 82% of the lowest price he said he'd accept. He lost more on this house than any of our first nine houses cost. At least he can take a tax loss, which is why he was willing to deal. I'm delighted with our purchase. Not only was it a good price, it's a beautiful home and the view is a balm to the spirit. A couple who considered buying this house last year now want the builder to build a similar, but smaller, house for them in a nearby area. If they follow through on a cost plus 10% contract (and he's not sure he will take less than cost plus 15%), their new house is estimated to price out considerably higher than what we paid. Were they to build in our neighborhood, the cost would be even higher. However, I think there are some amazing deals to be had both on existing (resale) houses and builder specs. In some cases, there are even good deals from production builders. One of our children had a house built recently. The builder's incentives included changing certain upgrades to standard features and paying closing costs. The total mortgage payment, including taxes & ins., is $200/mo. less than rent on an apartment that has less than 2/3 the house's SF. Car ins. is cheaper because the car is parked inside a garage, and the garage is another quality of life benefit as well. Due to a steady increase in jobs projected there for the next five years, I have no doubt that it will prove to be a good financial decision. But even if the house doesn't increase in value, it will provide a comfortable, secure home with no shared walls or parking lot security issues or common laundry facility hassles....See MoreBest new construction Windows at a decent price
Comments (20)Thanks, I personally wouldn't look for a "commercial" builder specifically. Look for someone who has recently built something similar to what you want and ask them who they used. At least around Atlanta, this is pretty easy to do and people (like me) take it as a complement when someone asks who designed and built the house. I designed ours (not an architect but a lot of experience with home design) and used a local builder who took us on multiple occasions to homes he has built to give us ideas on interior finishes. We have returned the favor several times with his customers who need a visual point of reference....See MoreWho to take with you when buying a new car
Comments (78)I am going to be blunt, and you will probably all hate me, but we do have freedom of speech here. This thread to me just seems so dated. Dealerships are "woke" to the idea that women make most of the car decisions, women do more internet research than men, women are buying cars with their own money not their husband's, and that having a sales experience that uses intimidation and pressure tactics hasn't worked for years. My friend is a saleswoman at a Honda dealership, and I have sent friends to her. Her role is to go over all the various options of the different models and see what the customer prefers. Yes she of course wants to close the deal, but car manufacturers realized years ago that the hard sell doesn't close the deal nearly as well as the reasoned, educational sell. Think of when you go in a department store, and the salesperson is hovering; you just want to leave. Same with cars, and the dealerships realized this years ago. They also realized years ago that a pleasant purchasing experience can mean the customer will come back for repairs (where the big profit is) and for their next car, and will refer their friends as well. For all these reasons, the intimidation sell is over, and has been for a long time. The purchase price has a little leeway, but since you can find prices all over the country on the internet, there's not much hard bargaining there. There is more negotiating--if you want it--over the trade-in (a more subjective evaluation than the purchase price of a car), and extras like winter mats and free oil changes. But the era of pushy salesman, and pressure tactics is over, as should be the era of the nervous woman with fluttering hands who'd rather do anything than buy a car at the scary dealership, and needs a man to accompany her. To the OP - feel your power. You are the purchaser of a car and the dealerships want your business. Walk in there knowing you are a powerful intelligent woman about to spend your money how you would like to spend it on the car you want. We are almost in 2019 at this point....See More- 17 years ago
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