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And it continues

Luvsmyfam — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 12:38:09 GMT

Car shopping continues.I looked at a Buick after work yesterday,but salesman pointed out a few dings here and there and it was not AWD so onward I go today after work.

Not sleeping well at all the night before,I was in bed by 630 Friday night.Car shopping zapped me.

Everyone enjoy your weekend.In Central Ill we are expecting much cooler weather

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Estellee — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 12:45:47 GMT

Car shopping can be stressful and intimidating for sure. Good luck in your search @Luvsmyfam

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rockygems123 — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 12:59:42 GMT

@Luvsmyfam

We were high 90's for the last week today's high is 76 and will be high 60's low 70's for this week.

Some change! But welcome

Ive been doing some car shopping for the last month too it is tiring but taking my time.

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FranandZoe — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:14:16 GMT

Why don't you try cargurusdotcom (but with a dot not spelled out) - easier way to look. I found my last two cars on there.

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Still Raining — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:49:51 GMT

Have you made a list of requirements? Engine size? AWD? Width and length for the garage? Price?

That can narrow the field.

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DrakesMomma — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:53:46 GMT

I did a lot of looking on-line before I ever went to a dealership. Made the process for me much better because I tend to become overwhelmed with a lot of info at once.

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hkrgrl — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 14:05:21 GMT

i bought a brand new Jeep Grand Cherokee in 2010...loved it!

gave that to DD after graduating from Grad school in 2019

the first time was so stressful and exhausting so in 2020, i just bought the same car JGC. i do love it of course, drives so smooth.

i just did not want to spend time driving cars etc.. i knew i wanted 4WD, mid-size, no third row, SUV... not 'luxury' suv...

found an upgraded package with the things i wanted.

DD traded in the 2010 this year & bought new JGC. she loves it.

they say they are not 'dependable, but we had very little issues with the 2010. did all required maintenance. she traded it in with 120,000 or so... it was starting to have issues... 15 years old...

OP: narrow down your wants and needs as much as possible. good luck!!!

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cindyNC — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 15:46:30 GMT

@Luvsmyfam It's very stressful. I looked for almost 3 years.

I'm a geeky spreadsheet kind of person so I made a spreadsheet containing my current vehicle, my BF's vehicles and vehicles I was interested in. Included specs like length, width, height, engine type, gas type, wheelbase, mpg, shoulder room, head room, any special features, and ratings.

We went to an auto show also so I got to sit in some I was looking at and some I wasn't. Went to a few dealerships also.

Since I'm 71, figured this would probably be my last purchase. I got most of what I wanted but realized, what I actually wanted wasn't out there any longer.

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Luvsmyfam — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 17:01:44 GMT

ONE OF MY PRORITIES IS AWD.i have a very steep hill and landlord coul care less if its plowed so this is a must for me

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Luvsmyfam — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 17:02:26 GMT

will give it a try and thank you

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shoekitty — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 01:42:20 GMT

in 1999 my husband and I rode our bikes over to a Chevy dealer to look at Suburbans. It was hot when we left, but oh my when we got to car lot, the outside temp. gauge read 112. The lot was vacant, no one was out. The heat on that hire tar Mac was horrid, Someone came out to greet us, and left us to look. lol. We came back another day and bought. But my husband and I still talk about that hot lot, the heat just bouncing off the tarmac. My head was getting sunburnt. We got on our bikes and hurried home. You can think or look in hot sun at cars,

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haddon9 — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 01:52:06 GMT

The last time I bought new car was in the summer of 2020. It was during covid and the dealership wasn't crowded. I pretty much knew that I wanted a small Honda SUV but I just had to give it a test drive before deciding. I had a woman who was new as my salesperson and I didn't feel any stress with her.

Once I drove the car it felt comfortable for my small frame (many cars just seem like they are built for a large man) and I was satisfied with the cost.

I requested a certain color and beyond that I knew that Hondas are reliable for the most part so I wasn't going to make a huge project out of buying a car. I made the purchase and I'm still happy with my reliable and comfortable 4 wheel drive Honda HRV.

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Luvsmyfam — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:10:32 GMT

@haddon9 BUYING a vehichle to me is a huge project.Maybe it should be fun,but to me it is not but thankyou for your response

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CalminHeart — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:29:51 GMT

I've been lucky to not have this problem. I know what I want, what I want to spend, and research inventories at reputable dealers/sources before going shopping.