My husband and I have passively car shopped for nearly 6 months. We were in no rush and would just get online and look every few days. We found a car this morning that was just about perfect for us, but it was 2 hours away. I figured it was worth pulling the carfax before making such a drive for a used car. The carfax showed a extremely well maintained car so we hit the road after calling the owner Brad. He said he wouldn't be there for awhile, but we had 2 hours ahead of us so no big deal. When we arrived, we gave the car a once over then headed for the small office. We were greeted by Steve, who was such a far cry from a car salesman, what a relief. He was honest about not knowing much about the car and that he was there more to show the cars in the owners absence and that he calls the owner if it looks like a deal is to be had, which was fine by us. He copied our license and gave us directions on a good test drive loop that would allow us to check out the acceleration on on the freeway. We came back and said that we were in and wanted the car. He called the owner, The owner and I agreed to a price over the phone and Steve started filling out paperwork while my husband ran to the bank. The owner, Brad, arrived and I got to meet Frank (the dog) who happened to have his 11th birthday today! My husband came back, we counted out money, signed on the lines and we were out of there.
To say that it was a no pressure buying situation is an understatement. It was the most laid back, easy going car transaction I have ever participated in, and I have had my fair share being a lover of no car payments and always buying used for cash.
If you are expecting a highly professional dealership with hawks, I mean salesmen running to you the second you walk up and hours of negotiating with "the boss" in the back room then this is not your place. If you want a straight forward laid back purchase from some guys that just really like cars, then you will love Steve and Brad (and Frank the dog).
We will be checking in with them as my 15 year old will be car hunting shortly. read more