The DU Lounge

LuckyCharms

(23,378 posts)

21. OK...here's the story.

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 03:13 PM

Jun 8

Just got a call from a local dealer. I have not met this guy in person yet. I'm still waiting for the quotes from Syracuse.

He quoted me some lease prices, including tax. His prices were lower than what I calculated on their website. It may have helped that before he quoted me, I told him that I was also getting pricing from a Syracuse dealer.

If I can get $8k for my two current vehicles, and use that cash for a down payment, I can get a lease for around $200 a month for 3 years with a residual value of $19k.

I talked to the guy a long time. The guy sounded like he was in his 30s. He made a comment about how all the young guys he works with give him a hard time. I said "But you sound young". He said "I'm not". I asked him how old he was, and he said "I don't want to tell you". I said "Now you have to tell me". He said "I'm 78 years old, and the only thing I don't do anymore is chase women. Well, I chase them, just not as vigorously".

We got started on the right foot, so I hope I can work out a deal with this guy.

It probably also helped that he started selling there the week my first cousin (who is locally well loved) retired from the place. So, we shot the shit for about an hour on the phone.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

3 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Niagara cachukis buzzycrumbhunger

68 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Holy shit. Just got a call from the mechanic. [View all] LuckyCharms Jun 8 OP

Sending vibes for perfect deal! niyad Jun 8 #1

If the car is paid for gay texan Jun 8 #2

agree Kali Jun 8 #3

My wife doesn't feel safe in it... LuckyCharms Jun 8 #5

Ok, with that information gay texan Jun 8 #9

I hear you. I just put $1300 into a car that's over 20. Angleae Jun 8 #22

...and REALLY expensive. LudwigPastorius Jun 9 #63

maybe reassess? depending on what your budget is ... stopdiggin Jun 8 #4

Please see post #5. LuckyCharms Jun 8 #10

gottcha. different scenario than what I was thinking. good luck to ya. - - - - - - - - -(nt)- stopdiggin Jun 8 #12

Isn't that mostly stuff you have to replace at some cachukis Jun 8 #6

Please see post #5. LuckyCharms Jun 8 #7

Hadn't seen that. Get out while the gettin's good. cachukis Jun 8 #8

Are you buying new, or used? Martin Eden Jun 8 #11

New. Hyundai Kona, 2026. LuckyCharms Jun 8 #13

I have a 2022 Kona that I absolutely love. 10 Turtle Day Jun 8 #15

good to know! thank you! LuckyCharms Jun 8 #19

That's exactly what I'd look at! TBF Jun 8 #26

Mr Biophile and I have had 6 Hyundai vehicles between the two of us biophile Jun 8 #28

Hyundai Accent here buzzycrumbhunger Jun 8 #56

So are you buying or leasing? TexasBushwhacker Jun 8 #29

Leasing... LuckyCharms Jun 8 #33

Don't get me started on colors! TexasBushwhacker Jun 8 #35

This is the color I want... LuckyCharms Jun 8 #44

We went for the green too when we got our Outback in 2024 True Dough Jun 8 #45

That's sharp looking, True Dough! LuckyCharms Jun 8 #47

We can get our two big dogs in the back with the seats folded down. That was a must. True Dough Jun 8 #50

I love the green. Figarosmom Jun 9 #64

mine is 14 years old..over 150,000 miles mountain grammy Jun 8 #14

I thought timing chains lasted forever TexasBushwhacker Jun 8 #31

Yeah, it was a belt on my volkswagon mountain grammy Jun 8 #37

Something with lo miles and a few (2-3) years old. It has already taken the depreciation hit.. mitch96 Jun 8 #16

I'd love a Toyota... LuckyCharms Jun 8 #17

Those damn little Corollas run for ever... 200,000 miles easy. Keep within your budget. Cars are a depreciating asset.. mitch96 Jun 8 #18

I took an Uber in an Elantra recently TexasBushwhacker Jun 8 #32

I don't know what "parts" you have...but that's one problem with the Elantra. LuckyCharms Jun 8 #34

My knees and back TexasBushwhacker Jun 8 #38

Good luck, finding a car, Lucky Charms. debm55 Jun 8 #20

OK...here's the story. LuckyCharms Jun 8 #21

Oh Niagara Jun 8 #23

Ha! Yes, I liked the guy. LuckyCharms Jun 8 #24

Please don't put money down on a leased car. beaglelover Jun 9 #68

Last year, we had to get a vehicle by any means necessary. OldBaldy1701E Jun 8 #25

I understand, Oldbaldy. LuckyCharms Jun 8 #42

My husband and I are in the same place as you... some_of_us_are_sane Jun 8 #48

OMG...rats. LuckyCharms Jun 8 #51

Thanks! some_of_us_are_sane Jun 8 #53

Your story sounds like a nightmare questionseverything Jun 9 #65

Oh questionseverything, you are right! some_of_us_are_sane Jun 9 #67

Indeed. OldBaldy1701E Jun 9 #66

Wow UpInArms Jun 8 #27

Good for YOU, UpInArms! some_of_us_are_sane Jun 8 #49

i am in the older car camp. Tetrachloride Jun 8 #30

Me too...but I live with a woman who is stressed and afraid when LuckyCharms Jun 8 #43

You should fix it. Lot cheaper than new car Bluestocking Jun 8 #36

I'm suspicious of that mechanic's analysis. Can you get the opinion of a mechanic whom you have more reason to trust ? eppur_se_muova Jun 8 #39

He's been my mechanic for years, and he's very trustworthy. LuckyCharms Jun 8 #40

Old cartoon from time back - Cathy Norrrm Jun 8 #41

I just came here to say True Dough Jun 8 #46

. LuckyCharms Jun 8 #55

I have 3 cars with 130,000 or more liberal N proud Jun 8 #52

Buy used, even lightly used is kacekwl Jun 8 #54

something safe like a 442 Tetrachloride Jun 8 #57

I've got a 2018 Ram 1500, 4x4 OAITW r.2.0 Jun 8 #58

Jeez, that sounds good. LuckyCharms Jun 8 #59

House is 300 feet+ higher from my driveway entrance, over about 500 ft. length. OAITW r.2.0 Jun 8 #60

!!!!! LuckyCharms Jun 8 #61

Definitely uphill. The grade needs work every year. OAITW r.2.0 Jun 8 #62