Author Topic: I purchased a car this past week. I am now an adult (Read 2832 times)

TakingBackSunday · « **on:** August 22, 2015, 02:41:40 PM »

Mazda 3 Sedan Sport model

What a stressful experience though, especially for someone whose credit isn't the greatest (didn't get a credit card until last January). Luckily I negotiated enough to get my monthly payments around the average amount, but lord.

Also, dealerships offer fuckall for trade-ins. They're like fucking GameStop.

Love the car though. Glad I got it, it's pretty zippy.

Kara · « **Reply #1 on:** August 22, 2015, 03:01:44 PM »

zoom zoom

brawndolicious · « **Reply #2 on:** August 22, 2015, 03:23:59 PM »

Good choice, Mazda sedans are always fun to drive (probably why there's so many manual transmission models). What else were you considering?

For future reference, the best thing is to get pre-approved for a loan and then go to the dealership at the end of the month. My brother and I once haggled a VW salesman below invoice price (what they paid) because they would still make a little profit from the bonus they get from meeting the manufacturer sales quota. If you have low credit score, the best thing to do is buy a CL car with cash and then treat it as a temporary car until you get your score up.

lennedsay · « **Reply #3 on:** August 22, 2015, 04:17:01 PM »

Congrats! We've been happy with our Mazda.

Enterprise Car Sales will give you exactly the amount of trade in per Kelly Blue Book. They asked how much we thought we would get for our car, and I told them what I saw on KBB, and it matched to the dollar. I mean they advertise that but I had no idea they actually do it lol

I tried to trade in a car to a regular dealership that I bought the same car from 2 years prior for $10K. They didn't even want to give me a grand for it and it was a Civic in the same condition that I bought it. 6 years later they were selling the same year Civics for $10K. Gtfo assholes.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #4 on:** August 22, 2015, 05:44:39 PM »

I have a Mazda 6. Mazdas are great cars that require little maintenance (assuming you're not doing something stupid like neglecting oil changes) and get good gas mileage. I've put about 90,000 miles on mine and only had one issue that required a repair (replaced alternator).

Good choice!

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #5 on:** August 22, 2015, 05:49:16 PM »

You're on the road to adulthood. Next comes the mortgage, then the primal fear and love that children inspire, and finally the young, cute barista looks right past you when she takes your order.

Boogie · « **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2015, 06:18:17 PM »

Make a car purchase thread and not include any pics, brehs.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #7 on:** August 22, 2015, 07:26:46 PM »

Congrats!

Purrp Skirrp · « **Reply #8 on:** August 22, 2015, 09:31:02 PM »

Think having a Wii U cancels out the adult part, but congrats dude.

Boogie · « **Reply #9 on:** August 22, 2015, 09:35:13 PM »

It could be worse.

You could be driving around in a Honda Fit.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10 on:** August 22, 2015, 10:32:44 PM »

I'll take pics tomorrow. It's a cool looking car

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #11 on:** August 22, 2015, 11:20:15 PM »

We'll be the judge of that.

Still congrats!

chronovore · « **Reply #12 on:** August 22, 2015, 11:34:07 PM »

Why did you decide to go for a new car? I've never understood the urge.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #13 on:** August 23, 2015, 12:13:13 AM »

Mostly because my old one had a rusted out tire bed that would have costed thousands of dollars to fix and I was over it. Figured I'd just trade it in and get a new one; one that would be relatable for years

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #14 on:** August 23, 2015, 02:47:12 AM »

I think he meant new as in "brand new" (tee hee) rather than "new to you," like as in a quality used automobile. New cars depreciate the second you drive em off the lot.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #15 on:** August 23, 2015, 03:14:37 AM »

a car is an animal that can be ferocious but also sweet and fun to play with

meow, says the car.

Rufus · « **Reply #16 on:** August 23, 2015, 04:49:43 AM »

Cars say vroom vroom, actually.

tiesto · « **Reply #17 on:** August 23, 2015, 11:01:20 AM »

You made a great choice, I bought a 2014 Mazda 3 sedan last year (after driving Honda/Acura all my life) and have been thrilled with it so far. Much more fun to drive than any of the other cars I looked at in its class, with a stylish interior.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #18 on:** August 23, 2015, 12:31:54 PM »

Quote from: Rufus on August 23, 2015, 04:49:43 AM

Cars say vroom vroom, actually.

they do not! cars say meow! cars are like that!

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #19 on:** August 23, 2015, 01:22:26 PM »

Great to see you winning BrandKnew. Seems like just yesterday you were homeless, struggling with women, and out of luck. Now you're stacking Ws. Much respect.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #20 on:** August 23, 2015, 02:14:26 PM »

When was I homeless

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #21 on:** August 23, 2015, 02:18:39 PM »

I must be thinking of someone else. Grats to you too, I guess.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #22 on:** August 23, 2015, 05:03:22 PM »

I remember when BrandNew was living in a trashcan, addicted to meth, trading truck stop sex for food; look at him now!

Kara · « **Reply #23 on:** August 23, 2015, 05:28:21 PM »

To be fair, owning a Wii U is kind of like being homeless.

chronovore · « **Reply #24 on:** August 23, 2015, 06:39:19 PM »

Yeah, I mean buying a brand new car, not just BrandNew buying a car.

Every car I've ever bought has been used. My wife's car, she wanted new. I didn't understand why. In Japan though I can at least understand that there are so many smokers that the upholstery is basically ruined in all the used cars. But in general buying a used car in Japan is nearly the same as buying new, because everyone takes immaculate care of their belongings.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #25 on:** August 23, 2015, 07:09:56 PM »

New cars might make sense if there's something particularly special about the new version or if you just want the full warranty. Some people might be excited about the iOS/Android connectivity that new models are getting.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #26 on:** August 23, 2015, 10:19:01 PM »

I mostly did new this time around for the summer deal and he fact that I got a really good loyalty bonus for already owning a Mazda

Quaker · « **Reply #27 on:** August 27, 2015, 08:36:37 PM »

How much did you pay and what are your impressions of it after having a few days about it?

I was thinking about one after reading Wirecutter's piece on it(http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-compact-car/) but I know the 2016 models are just starting to hit and not sure if I should wait it out longer? I read somewhere the best time to buy is at the end of the month because the salesmen are looking to hit their monthly bonus or whatever but I'm not sure how true that is. I'm looking for a manual transmission model so it would suck if the few remaining choice models ended up gone by the time I'm ready, though. Can't decide between the Sport or Touring trim package, either. Wirecutter makes it seem like the upgrade might be worth it for the added safety gimmicks and upgrade to the interior.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #28 on:** August 27, 2015, 09:04:25 PM »

Wait if BN wasn't homeless, who was it that blew PD under a bridge?

Kara · « **Reply #29 on:** August 27, 2015, 11:24:30 PM »

Maybe it was a birthday gift.

Quaker · « **Reply #30 on:** August 27, 2015, 11:27:17 PM »

Quote from: The Walrus on August 27, 2015, 11:22:55 PM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on August 23, 2015, 01:22:26 PM
Great to see you winning BrandKnew. Seems like just yesterday you were homeless, struggling with women, and out of luck. Now you're stacking Ws. Much respect.

There was also that time he fessed up to the whole board about liking underage girls, or when he told us about getting kicked out of a public library due to swamp ass.

Also, I'm pretty sure his stepdad bought him a PSP when he was already a grown-ass man.

Pretty sure that was all StealthFan.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #31 on:** August 27, 2015, 11:28:01 PM »

Ya and maybe for his birthday his step dad was going to blow him under a bridge but then found out his sister already got him that. A PSP is a decent second option to being blown by your step data under a bridge.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #32 on:** August 27, 2015, 11:31:56 PM »

Quote from: TheInfelicitousDandy on August 27, 2015, 11:28:01 PM

Ya and maybe for his birthday his step dad was going to blow him under a bridge but then found out his sister already got him that. A PSP is a decent second option to being blown by your step data under a bridge.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #33 on:** August 27, 2015, 11:37:24 PM »

Being blown by your step data under a bridge would be pretty shitty because after he'd be like 'while my artificial neural network lacks the capacity to let me feel an emotional bond with you, I do have the ability to sense how salty your semen is. It is very salty'.

Steve Contra · « **Reply #34 on:** August 28, 2015, 02:44:51 PM »

Wait until you buy a new car straight cash

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #35 on:** August 29, 2015, 04:38:05 PM »

Quote from: TheInfelicitousDandy on August 27, 2015, 11:37:24 PM

Being blown by your step data under a bridge would be pretty shitty because after he'd be like 'while my artificial neural network lacks the capacity to let me feel an emotional bond with you, I do have the ability to sense how salty your semen is. It is very salty'.

Data would make you squeal

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Author Topic: I purchased a car this past week. I am now an adult (Read 2832 times)