Why does buying a new car have to suck so bad?

[ruger1800]

yea buying cars suck, sucks even more when your suckered into a Chrysler product

 

[Fizzerpilot]

Leasing isn't a good idea.

Bingo. It's no different than borrowing money... except it's more costly.

 

[Rookie]

yea buying cars suck, sucks even more when your suckered into a Chrysler product

I've owned four, and I've never had a problem.

 

[ruger1800]

I've owned four, and I've never had a problem.

got your goat didnt i. LOL

 

[churchmouse]

I am lucky that 3 good friends are in the car sales/dealer ship market. When I want something I make a few calls. It has never failed me.

 

[Rookie]

I am lucky that 3 good friends are in the car sales/dealer ship market. When I want something I make a few calls. It has never failed me.

It's been a while since you bought a car hasn't it? Walter Chrysler, Henry Ford, and William Durant are all dead.

 

[lovemachine]

It's been a while since you bought a car hasn't it? Walter Chrysler, Henry Ford, and William Durant are all dead.

LOL

 

[churchmouse]

It's been a while since you bought a car hasn't it? Walter Chrysler, Henry Ford, and William Durant are all dead.

 

[yeahbaby]

We actually has a pretty good experience with our last purchase. Although it started a bit rocky. We initially bought a used 2014 Patriot with like 20K on it. It was having little issues that were very annoying for a vehicle with that low of mileage. After our last situation with the TPM lights coming on I emailed the president of the company. With a detailed list of all the issues we had. He called me up and after talking he says, it sounds like you want to get ride of that vehicle. He says come on in and let's talk. We go in, and end up walking out with a brand new 2016 Patriot with 45 miles on it. Same payment and terms, love the vehicle.

 

[Route 45]

Leasing isn't a good idea.

Leasing is a great idea if you are buying a new Chrysler product, because it will be under warranty the entire duration of your obligation. That is of great importance with Chryslers, especially a new model without any track record, like the Pacifica. Chrysler is the worst quality in the industry, and to be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if they are out of business in the next 5 years. Their current CEO has been shopping the company around, recently trying to sell it to GM, who wanted nothing to do with it. At least if you lease one, it's their problem when it starts falling apart shortly after the warranty period.

 

[lovemachine]

Leasing is a great idea if you are buying a new Chrysler product, because it will be under warranty the entire duration of your obligation. That is of great importance with Chryslers, especially a new model without any track record, like the Pacifica. Chrysler is the worst quality in the industry, and to be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if they are out of business in the next 5 years. Their current CEO has been shopping the company around, recently trying to sell it to GM, who wanted nothing to do with it. At least if you lease one, it's their problem when it starts falling apart shortly after the warranty period.

I don't want another Chrysler product.

 

[PGRChaplain]

Check on www.cargurus.com. Let someone else Loose Thousands on the New Car Purchase.

 

[churchmouse]

Check on www.cargurus.com. Let someone else Loose Thousands on the New Car Purchase.

If you fully intend to keep a vehicle until it is ready for the auto burial ground then yes, buy a new one. If not, buy a good solid used one.

 

[Route 45]

I don't want another Chrysler product.

Me neither. Ever again.

The OP was talking about buying a new Pacifica. I was just trying to talk him off the ledge, or at least mitigate some future pain.

 

[lovemachine]

I have 2 Chrysler products that sit in my garage every night.

 

[Route 45]

I have 2 Chrysler products that sit in my garage every night.

My condolences.

 

[lovemachine]

My condolences.

Eh, I've actually had good luck with my wrangler.

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

Agreed. My chrysler 300 was purchased around 17,000 has had almost 6,000 of repairs done not including normal maintenance in the last 3 years.

 

[spec4]

Last Chrysler was a new Concord. Comfortable, handled well, but totally unreliable. First trans went out after about 3 months. After the third trans went, and numerable other problems, got rid of it before it went out of warranty. The Chrysler service manager was OK, but I really got tired of seeing him and the inconvenience of having the car tied up in the shop.

Funny, my two brothers in law wouldn't consider anything but Chrysler. They act amazed that I've had so many problems with mine. Also had a new Voyager that blew the trans under warranty.

 

[CampingJosh]

The real reason it's so terrible is that dealerships have a financial incentive to make it so.

They are professional negotiators. Their goal is to get as much of your money as possible. They understand that people get tired/bored/frustrated and are more willing to part with money to speed up the process. People quit asking questions. People agree to pay for the extra option because it's already here and we don't have to wait for them to bring it from the other lot across town.

The dealership understands that most people are willing to spend a little more money to save some time and effort now. Especially when spending more money means adding on another 3 - 6 months of payments on the end of a multi-year loan.