In the process of buying a car but I have no one to show me the way. Parents aren't reliable and friends are just as clueless as I am
What should I look out for when it comes to independent dealerships? I know there has to be hidden APR ripoffs and such but how do I know I'm getting a good deal? Found this gorgeous Lexus LS430 2003 and the dealer is asking for $999 down which I can do
Help a fellow clueless bro out? Thanks
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Sounds like a bhph lot. RUN.
I would never finance through an independent dealership.
If this is your first go-around, why not just buy a nice car with 100% cash?
Second of all, there's no shame in going in with someone experienced and having them do the negotiations.
Also, someone could point you to LPG's car buying posts.
Go on craigslist and buy a beater for 2grand, wait til you are out of mommy and daddys house and have a job before you worry about something nice. You will thank me later.
there's plenty of youtube guides, look for those
I would appreciate those guides
Thanks all for your replies, still reading and learning so all is welcome
Doing now
also, LS430 is a good choice for super comfy high end daily driver, should last you a long time too
look up service intervals for it, and get it serviced at a toyota dealer or specialized independent toyota shop, lexus is a high end toyota
I always thought that the LS430 looked kind of fat. Curves in all the wrong places and it looks like they made the passenger compartment 6" higher at the last minute.
Consider getting an LS400, they're a lot cheaper and they're practically indestructible.
I like the last gen LS400's and the first gen LS460, but the LS430 just looks bleh.
Seriously, you finance that 430 you're going to be stuck with a pile of shit. Indy lots buy cars at auction and then flip them under awful financing terms. Usually the down payment is what they paid for the car and anything else you pay is profit to them. And then they'll put black boxes in your car and shut off the ignition if you're a day late on a payment and will repo your car at the drop of a hat.
>buying a complicated luxobarge as a first car
Yeah, it's all good until you need to have something fixed, then the parts and labor will slay you financially.
Do yourself a favor and get a Celica or a Civic.
You like dis LS four thirddy, user? We finance! No creddit, no problem! Come to my desk and sign these papers bubby!
>rubs hands internally