Let me start by saying I hate the car sales industry. I hate it when men assume your an idiot and talk to everyone else in room besides the "woman" who is purchasing the car. So, for the past few months I have been researching and looking for a new car. This is a big purchase and I want to be smart about what type of car I want. Obviously its not going to be a FORD, be there; done that twice. Also, I do not want a RED, WHITE or GREEN car or LIGHT BLUE. I know the body shape, about of MPG and type of engine. So I am not going into this with Rose colored glasses on, I am being careful. Plus I am going to the dealers and then when my father has time bringing him to check what I have already figured was a good car. So for 2 months I have had my heart set on a Nissan Altima or Toyota Camry its purely based on the body style and drive that I like plus its not a ford. Then on Thursday I had the day off and asked my dad to go with me to see some cars that I had found previously. We went to Cerritos and stopped at the Dodge dealer after looking at the other ones and found the prettiest car a Acura TL. It is sleek and just big enough for people in the back and a reliable car. I looked at 7 yes 7 and settled on a metallic blue with black/gray interior. My dad test drove it and put it through the test, and I had settled on buying it. They needed to fix a few things before I took it off the lot including a good cleaning. But other than that it was perfect. Until my Dad saw the Mercedes for less than the Acura and well he's a Mercedes guy. I really am more of a BMW if we are going to go high priced cars. Just like the body style better. Well while negotiating the price the "SALES MAN" was talking football with my dad and when I added a few snide remarks about his beloved Raiders and he said "What do you know about Football" I went off. On how many games compared to my beloved PATS and etc. Let's just say that his mind had changed after I got done at the end I added BTW I am the one purchasing the vehicle so the smoozing should be with me not my father. Not only did I get a wondered eye and continued male chatter I had to deal with the "*&^%(*&%^$##@@ manager who showed the "numbers" to my father. UGH needless to say I was having second thoughts going into the dealers area but after that little show I walked out and told them I wanted my paperwork so 1. they couldn't contact me 2. when I do buy my car I am going to stop by and ask for OSCAR and show him what he missed out on 3. really make sure I get exactly what I want and am happy with my purchase. Sunday (my current ford) is doing OK well OK enough to get me to short distance places with a few stalls. So until then I will keep Sunday going and enjoy the rest of my weekend. I am also looking to finance outside the dealership so that I can get a better deal with saying this how much I have and what I want to pay that's it. My weekend started early on Thursday and had to work Saturday at a fair but overall it was just relaxing plus I am getting a lot done. I found a new suite for interviews I have one really nice one but a lot of the times its a 2 part interview and wells its better to have more than one. Plus I do need more dressy work clothes.
My plan is still in motion and I am not giving up. Going to contact an agency Monday to start the paperwork for 2010 ish.
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