tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post2840621192151989670..comments2024-03-26T17:55:50.539-04:00Comments on Cranky old man: NEW CAR EXCITEMENTjoehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-44123658030191662222015-08-11T22:17:03.285-04:002015-08-11T22:17:03.285-04:00I think the beginning of the end for ordering a ne...I think the beginning of the end for ordering a new car from the dealer was heralded by Clark Griswold driving home the Family Truckster after his trade-in was crushed.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025832536749983018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-11479994742023426412015-08-11T20:58:58.939-04:002015-08-11T20:58:58.939-04:00The last two times we bought a new car, we walked ...The last two times we bought a new car, we walked into the dealership knowing exactly what we wanted. I was surprised how long the whole process took...price to be negotiated, stuff to be explained, papers to be signed (a million of them), extended warranties and service contracts to be declined. We were there for <b>hours</b>. It's not like going to the bookstore and getting a book...<br /><br />But yes, you perfectly described the way it used to be!Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-76034108144577531412015-08-11T17:38:02.423-04:002015-08-11T17:38:02.423-04:00I remember when my parents bought their first new ...I remember when my parents bought their first new call, and it was just like you said; all the neighbors came out to look at it. I was disappointed because I'd hoped they'd buy a red mustang convertible, but instead they bought a gutless LeMansstephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-18669397912621637692015-08-11T17:10:01.886-04:002015-08-11T17:10:01.886-04:00You are right. It is not the same anymore about bu...You are right. It is not the same anymore about buying a new car or a lot of new things for that matter.MunirGhiasuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-8363543884323061722015-08-11T15:27:53.654-04:002015-08-11T15:27:53.654-04:00You are so right. It used to be a neighborhood exp...You are so right. It used to be a neighborhood experience. I dated a boy in high school that was quite rich. His dad made sure he had the first new Chevy in town each year. I still remember the smell of that 57. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-75124739966388266052015-08-11T14:53:29.337-04:002015-08-11T14:53:29.337-04:00Ah ... anticipation. Almost as good as, and someti...Ah ... anticipation. Almost as good as, and sometimes better than, the actual thing or event. I think most cars look alike now. At least, that's my excuse for why I can't find my car in the parking lot at the mall.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-36326878311906731362015-08-11T13:42:06.759-04:002015-08-11T13:42:06.759-04:00I used to hate the dealing for a car and then I fo...I used to hate the dealing for a car and then I found out my wife was good at it. So she bought the last half dozen cars we bought over the decades. But this latest one (which is 2-1/2 years old and the odometer just turned over 19,000 miles so we'll probably wear out before it does) she went to AAA and they did all the work and all we had to do was sign sixty-zillion times and drive it home. I recommend them. And my wife.Catalysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804837416104556928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-53419124642743035492015-08-11T13:39:44.273-04:002015-08-11T13:39:44.273-04:00It's been a long time since we've had a ne...It's been a long time since we've had a new car, we can't afford for something we buy to lose 60% of its value in 3 years, which is what cars do.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-73963165432723473262015-08-11T12:21:31.174-04:002015-08-11T12:21:31.174-04:00Those were the days my friend! Not its ho hum and...Those were the days my friend! Not its ho hum and a bunch of gadgets and upgrades you don't really need much less want....:(troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-91421442369543926802015-08-11T11:19:55.076-04:002015-08-11T11:19:55.076-04:00I've actually never really heard of someone ge...I've actually never really heard of someone getting a car the same day unless it was a used car? We've always picked the model and color and the dealer goes online to locate one at a different dealer, sometimes out of state, and arranges the trade. <br /><br />Cars did seem to have more variety and excitement back then. It seems as though most people, like me, find driving to be a chore.Bijouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05788630004051883635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-19736327857081049162015-08-11T10:36:51.192-04:002015-08-11T10:36:51.192-04:00I still love the smell of a new car, but you'r...I still love the smell of a new car, but you're right, it's not the big deal it was back in the day. Oh well.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day Cranky. My best to Mrs. Cranky. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-58660231298217997182015-08-11T09:31:23.652-04:002015-08-11T09:31:23.652-04:00Today, all cars look the same to me. It's pro...Today, all cars look the same to me. It's probably me, though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-66809924624670662232015-08-11T09:28:02.897-04:002015-08-11T09:28:02.897-04:00That would be excitement to have to wait like that...That would be excitement to have to wait like that for a car. Also develops patience in the waiting. Now its too easy to get a car, even online, which makes no sense on why someone would purchase a car online without sitting in it and testing it out, yet this weekend we bought a new car and while they were processing the paperwork after we agreed to the deal, a purchase came in for that same car online. <br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-23443987970956569192015-08-11T08:41:24.808-04:002015-08-11T08:41:24.808-04:00I waited six months for the best car I ever owned,...I waited six months for the best car I ever owned, a Chrysler LeBaron, turbo, dual stainless steel, five speed, with a built in tape player. Blue. You're right; when I got it, everyone wanted to drive it.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-87556616211031941022015-08-11T08:26:42.868-04:002015-08-11T08:26:42.868-04:00I think these days it's more like "New ca...I think these days it's more like "New car dread", when you know in the back of your mind that there's going to be a "recall" at some point. And then the fun begins.<br />In Europe you still have to wait for a new car, at least those in the pricier range. Probably why the big three were in big trouble a few years back, and they were the only ones. Audi, BMW, Citroen etc. No problems....Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523653271715366168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-13052981966531480022015-08-11T05:30:50.218-04:002015-08-11T05:30:50.218-04:00I remember it well. The months waiting for the new...I remember it well. The months waiting for the new car was agony but worth it in the end. New cars now don't have the same feeling because they're off the shelf, so to speak. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-14683441208757986322015-08-11T02:09:02.335-04:002015-08-11T02:09:02.335-04:00The clock was only guaranteed for three weeks? Hmm...The clock was only guaranteed for three weeks? Hmm.<br />I've only smelled that new car smell once in my whole life, on my wedding day. Dad bought a brand new car, his first ever, just to drive me to the church. The next day he drove home and took it back to the dealer because he couldn't afford the payments.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.com