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flvegan

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8. American consumers have also had it with bullshit dealerships.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025, 03:40 PM

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Not all dealerships, mind you. I'm currently in the market for a new vehicle and admit it's a great time to be a car guy based on what's offered for choice. However...

The new car "deals" they advertise are never realistic. 0% financing sounds great, until it's only for 36 months for a $50k car. Do the math. Or, they have one car on the lot that matches the offer. It doesn't have a single option, and it's currently "in service" and can't be seen. The fantastic sounding lease deals, usually aren't. Oh, and be sure to actually READ your sales contract. New or used, some dealerships add "mandatory" upgrades like window etching, door edge protection, paint protection/ceramic coating, "warranty" or "service plans" and all sorts of random document and dealer fees. These can add into the thousands.

Oh, and if you think you're going in there without them running your credit "just to check" or "to make sure you're a real person" good luck.

Vultures.

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