Car for my mom

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

Finally got time to take my mom for some test drives today.

1. Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid AWD XLE
-Interior was very appliance like but I guess not surprising for a Toyota. I thought toyota had improved this but maybe not for the rav-4. Did not check the grand highlander.
-driving wise nothing remarkable either good or bad. Again like an appliance
-driver side had a interior vibration, pretty bad for a brand new car. I would not buy that car for that reason. My mom didnt notice it though.

2. Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid L
-interior design is very nice. Quality does not match the looks, hard plastics and quality, but it is not a luxury car so acceptable.
-Very black interior including headliner which I prefer but some people might think cave like.
-the dash seemed lower then the RAV-4 which my mom and I much preferred. My mom actually went back to Toyota and sat in the RAV-4 to confirm.
-Engine was noisy and noticeable while the engine was cold but disappeared after it warmed up.
-Ride and handling seemed better than rav-4

3. Lexus RX-350
My mom wouldn't even consider because of the spindle grill. Tried to get her to sit inside but got a hard no.

So both of us preferred the CR-V so she is going to move forward. Both dealers were pulling ADM shenanigans with Hoehn( lemming) the worse with 2k markup along with stealth markup. I am getting lazy in my old age so just going to check with Costco instead of battling with the salesmen. Been awhile since I have been to a dealer to car shop, just the same as before covid, bad.

Solid choice. And Honda has always been especially terrible for dealer antics. Good luck!

[FC]

Wow, ADM’s still? I thought those were a thing of the past by now.

[SARAFIL]

Originally Posted by FC

Wow, ADM’s still? I thought those were a thing of the past by now.

Deals are coming back for many brands, but Hondas and Toyotas are still in very tight supply

[Alan]

Hondas are getting expensive but they make great cars and I really like their new SUV designs … happy for your Mom and you are a great son enjoying the new buying process with her !!

[Jeff_DML]

Originally Posted by FC

Wow, ADM’s still? I thought those were a thing of the past by now.

Talked to the local costco dealer and came to an agreeable price. Hopefully close the deal on a cr-v sport L hybrid in red on Wednesday for her.

[Jeff_DML]

Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

Talked to the local costco dealer and came to an agreeable price. Hopefully close the deal on a cr-v sport L hybrid in red on Wednesday for her.

heading to the honda dealer in an hour, wish me luck

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

heading to the honda dealer in an hour, wish me luck

Good luck!

[equ]

Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

heading to the honda dealer in an hour, wish me luck

Good luck. A friend is trying to buy the same car here in NJ (plus Touring, I guess that gets leather/sunroof etc, I tried to talk them out; no go)... most dealers were msrp. He did find one that took $1.5 or 2k off for a color he didn't like, still hunting (hoping market softens).

[Jeff_DML]

Originally Posted by equ

Good luck. A friend is trying to buy the same car here in NJ (plus Touring, I guess that gets leather/sunroof etc, I tried to talk them out; no go)... most dealers were msrp. He did find one that took $1.5 or 2k off for a color he didn't like, still hunting (hoping market softens).

Dealers suck, they did the bait and switch. Ended up getting the car but with it leaving a bad dirty taste in my mouth, super lame.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

Dealers suck, they did the bait and switch. Ended up getting the car but with it leaving a bad dirty taste in my mouth, super lame.

Ugh, Yeah. My experience buying two Hondas was really the worst of my car-buying career. But, glad your mom has her wheels.