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Post by dij22 on Aug 10, 2017 15:00:13 GMT -6
I admittedly lived in bad spots for parking. My car was hit a couple times when I lived off Southport/Fullerton and then obviously living in Wrigleyville is badbadbad if you have a car. I lived off Ashland and Fullerton and that was the worst for having a car. So many drunk drivers in that neighborhood. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2017 15:00:23 GMT -6
I bought some glasses for the eclipse on 8/21. Denver's supposed to have about 92% coverage of the sun.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2017 15:04:23 GMT -6
I'll be on a plane flying from Vegas to Denver when it happens. I'm kind of intrigued how it will look.
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Post by neader on Aug 10, 2017 15:06:25 GMT -6
I bought some glasses for the eclipse on 8/21. Denver's supposed to have about 92% coverage of the sun. Nashville is right in the center I'm pretty sure. Hopefully I won't be in Dallas for that. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2017 15:09:10 GMT -6
yeah no way i dont sleep through that on my flight lol
my brother is in charge of helping book some event at carbondale for it and im sure that'll be miserable (not the ozzy one, unfortunately )
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Post by zircona1 on Aug 10, 2017 19:53:00 GMT -6
I bought some glasses for the eclipse on 8/21. Denver's supposed to have about 92% coverage of the sun. Columbia is right on the line for the eclipse, we're supposed to get over 2 minutes of total coverage. The city is hyping this up, lots of events planned. |
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Post by sick2b on Aug 13, 2017 20:06:28 GMT -6
I haven't had a car for 5 years - it's pretty easy if you're in the right city. THIS |
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Post by sick2b on Aug 13, 2017 20:13:58 GMT -6
Cool! Meanwhile, I still have get my driver's licence  Do you ride your bike everywhere? What about when it's freezing cold? If you go to the airport, do you take a taxi? I live a 5-minute walk from my job (make it 10 if I tag a little detour to grab a yummy coffee and a local café, which I usually do), and can also walk pretty everywhere as I live right downtown (I use my bike or take the bus if I need to go anywhere further - e.g. Montreal or a remote suburb - and yes, usually fork out USD30 for a taxi to, or from, the airport) Mind you, and even though I've travelled across over 60 countries without a driver's licence, I won't lie and tell you that I (also) enjoy having a lived-in boyfriend who has a driver's licence and a car -- for instance for weekend day trips to the countryside, national parks. Oh and it was also handy to explore Iceland  |
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Post by sick2b on Aug 13, 2017 20:16:41 GMT -6
I bought some glasses for the eclipse on 8/21. Denver's supposed to have about 92% coverage of the sun. I'm a little jealous... where Ill leave the max will be 62% I think In any case, I've already scheduled my team's weekly team meeting for that time... in the park facing our building  |
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Post by sick2b on Aug 13, 2017 20:17:09 GMT -6
I'll be on a plane flying from Vegas to Denver when it happens. I'm kind of intrigued how it will look. Sounds pretty awesome! |
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Post by Kamera on Aug 14, 2017 7:52:18 GMT -6
I hung up my Ryan Adams @ The Vic aftershow poster, and I love it. Probably one of my favorite gig posters in my collection.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2017 9:30:16 GMT -6
Anyone here have any advice for negotiating the price of a car? I've never done this, and I think we're going to buy it next weekend. I'm thinking we need to go into the dealership with a price in mind and not waver, but any other tips would be appreciated.
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Post by mookie on Aug 14, 2017 9:33:33 GMT -6
In the past, I've gone in and started making an offer 20% under what they show on the sticker, and work with them from there. Some brands were going with the "price is as shown" thing, so that may not always work. But they'll most likely work the price down.
Also, get pre-approved for a car loan before you go in there. I did that through my bank and was approved for something like 3% APR, the car dealer then took that and got me 1% APR through their bank. So it's a good bargaining chip.
And I don't think you're dealing with trading in an old car, but if you were, take care of the sale yourself and don't do it through them. Just takes another bargaining chip out of their hands.
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Post by doso on Aug 14, 2017 9:40:15 GMT -6
Go to Facebook, enter "consumer reports buying a new car" into the search bar, then select Show All Posts. Lots of recent, very helpful information. Be careful if you're planning to lease - there are many more variables which makes it easier for the dealer to make an inequitable profit on your sale. Also consider using CR's car buying service: www.consumerreports.org/cro/car-prices-build-buy-service/index.htmTakes the hassle out of negotiating. And NEVER get the rust-proofing, undercarriage coating, etc.!  |
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Post by borracho on Aug 14, 2017 9:43:50 GMT -6
don't be afraid to just get up and leave and try another dealer.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2017 9:49:17 GMT -6
Go to Facebook, enter "consumer reports buying a new car" into the search bar, then select Show All Posts. Lots of recent, very helpful information. Be careful if you're planning to lease - there are many more variables which makes it easier for the dealer to make an inequitable profit on your sale. Also consider using CR's car buying service: www.consumerreports.org/cro/car-prices-build-buy-service/index.htmTakes the hassle out of negotiating. And NEVER get the rust-proofing, undercarriage coating, etc.! Excellent - that CR link is helpful. We're not trading in a car, so it should be an easier process hopefully. |
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Post by fivehole on Aug 14, 2017 10:44:02 GMT -6
Last car I bought I went in with a monthly payment in mind. Dealers will play all sorts of tricks with financing rates, down payments, add-ons, and just about any other number they can adjust. Bottom line is you know how much you want to pay a month and the rest is just noise.
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Post by sick2b on Aug 14, 2017 20:47:35 GMT -6
Speaking of cars, my boyfriend just got a 2016 Honda Fit tonight (I came with him to help on the negotiation front!)
I had really groewn attached to his 2007 Toyota Yaris, mind you..
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Post by sick2b on Aug 14, 2017 20:50:52 GMT -6
Go to Facebook, enter "consumer reports buying a new car" into the search bar, then select Show All Posts. Lots of recent, very helpful information. Be careful if you're planning to lease - there are many more variables which makes it easier for the dealer to make an inequitable profit on your sale. Also consider using CR's car buying service: www.consumerreports.org/cro/car-prices-build-buy-service/index.htmTakes the hassle out of negotiating. And NEVER get the rust-proofing, undercarriage coating, etc.! Interesting - why so? |
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Post by cosmo on Aug 14, 2017 22:46:46 GMT -6
Just guessing, but I think most autos come with rust-proofing already.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2017 7:08:10 GMT -6
Go to Facebook, enter "consumer reports buying a new car" into the search bar, then select Show All Posts. Lots of recent, very helpful information. Be careful if you're planning to lease - there are many more variables which makes it easier for the dealer to make an inequitable profit on your sale. Also consider using CR's car buying service: www.consumerreports.org/cro/car-prices-build-buy-service/index.htmTakes the hassle out of negotiating. And NEVER get the rust-proofing, undercarriage coating, etc.! Interesting - why so? Seinfeld reference. |
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Post by doso on Aug 15, 2017 8:02:49 GMT -6
Seinfeld reference indeed, but one that rings true. They are examples of pricey add-ons that represent pure profit for the dealer while adding literally no value to your new vehicle. Modern cars are already highly resistant to rust and such services are basically a dealer scam.
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Post by teekoh on Aug 15, 2017 8:55:57 GMT -6
Speaking of cars, my boyfriend just got a 2016 Honda Fit tonight (I came with him to help on the negotiation front!) I had really groewn attached to his 2007 Toyota Yaris, mind you.. I love my '09 Yaris. |
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Post by sthubbins on Aug 15, 2017 13:51:08 GMT -6
I bought an 09 Honda Fit last year and I have no idea if I did a good job negotiating. hope this helps
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Post by sick2b on Aug 15, 2017 17:33:19 GMT -6
Thanks folks!
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Post by sick2b on Aug 15, 2017 17:33:55 GMT -6
Seinfeld reference indeed, but one that rings true. They are examples of pricey add-ons that represent pure profit for the dealer while adding literally no value to your new vehicle. Modern cars are already highly resistant to rust and such services are basically a dealer scam. Good to know |
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Post by sick2b on Aug 15, 2017 17:34:16 GMT -6
I bought an 09 Honda Fit last year and I have no idea if I did a good job negotiating. hope this helps How do you like that car? |
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Post by sthubbins on Aug 15, 2017 19:07:52 GMT -6
so far so good!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2017 7:18:07 GMT -6
Fucking kidney stone. God, I hate getting old.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2017 7:25:04 GMT -6
Yeesh.
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