How much would this annoy you?

[luvmyguys]

Yes, I'd be annoyed, but I agree with Oak, too. Granted, I haven't bought a new car in quite some time, but I tend to research the heck out of things before I ever talk to a salesperson (which is why a number of the bike shops in town have annoyed me; they don't know their stock very well).

But I'm still stuck on getting rid of an 8-year old Honda with only a 100k miles on it. Unless you're already experiencing a lot of problems, my guess is that car has a lot of life in it. Or maybe I'm just envious that you're potentially getting a new car. I have a 12-year old car that's approaching 100k, and I'm hoping to keep it a while longer since it otherwise runs (mostly) well and my job situation become a bit iffy next year. I'm so ready for a new car though......

My Honda cratered before it should have (still had 5 digits on the odometer). Hubby's Accord lasted a little bit longer. But then, it was starting to crater during the Cancer Year and I was so not dealing with car drama at that point, so I took it over to Carmax and found something else. It wasn't new, but it's had a whole lot less drama than that car did.

[roadie gal]

I agree. I research the heck out of things like all of you. I've narrowed it down to another Pilot or the Nissan Pathfinder. I just forgot about checking the spare tire and I needed to know some specifics about the 4 wheel drive that were unclear on the website. Now I'm doubting what he told me about the 4WD.

We'll probably be selling the old car to a friend whose son is turning 16 soon. It'll be perfect for his first car up here.

[smilingcat]

Car salesman annoy me to no end. It's bit better when you go to Lexus dealer, or the high end ones. Toyota wasn't too bad. Honda wasn't too bad. Nissan don't care for them. Guy at the Jaguar dealer really made me mad so I asked to see the manager and told him why they lost a sale. He wasn't happy when he saw what I was driving and realized that I could afford the thing. Yet at another Jaguar dealer who also rep'ed other English car were very nice so ended up buying from them. It wasn't a Jaguar though.

GM dealer was the worst.

They always want my SS and license number at more pedantic dealers. If they insist on SS I walk out cause what they are doing is running a credit check. Mine is good but when I say buying in cash I MEAN IT!! No need for my SS number. High end dealers are not as pushy in that department. They know better not to push it.

It also depends on where you live too and where the dealer is located.

[indysteel]

Maybe I'm reading it wrong, but OP said "eight years, 100k miles," as if the car is well past its prime. I know more people who've gotten closer to 200k out of their Hondas than had dogs that tanked at 100k. That's not to say that they're maintenance free, just that that maintenance was still typically cheaper than a new car.

Roadie Gal, please don't think I'm talking you out of a new car. If that's what you want, go for it. I was just wanted to point out that 100k isn't necessarily the limit to the average Honda's useful life.

[Owlie]

Maybe I'm reading it wrong, but OP said "eight years, 100k miles," as if the car is well past its prime. I know more people who've gotten closer to 200k out of their Hondas than had dogs that tanked at 100k. That's not to say that they're maintenance free, just that that maintenance was still typically cheaper than a new car.

Roadie Gal, please don't think I'm talking you out of a new car. If that's what you want, go for it. I was just wanted to point out that 100k isn't necessarily the limit to the average Honda's useful life.

This. My Accord is nearly 14 years old and nearly 141k. Still going strong. (Yes, I've had some spendy maintenance, but it's not at the point where a new car would make more sense.)

[Crankin]

It wouldn't annoy me, as I could care less about having a full sized spare.
But, I wouldn't buy from that salesman if I ended up going to that dealer in the end. I learned my lesson when I bought my car in April. There were few cars that met my specifications; DH did some research, I did none. I wanted the Audi A3, a very small station wagon. I drove it, found out that it is being discontinued this year, and for some reason, I wasn't in love with the way it drove. I then drove the A4 wagon, which felt similar to my 3 series BMW that was 10 years old. I loved that car, but I was getting tired of being able to "just" fit my bike in the rear hatch, I had an "issue" where my car died as I was on my way to a client in a very bad part of town, and some expensive maintenance was coming up. So, I bought the A4, and I really hate everything about it. We got a big discount as Audi is a customer of DH's company, but that hasn't made up for the way I feel. It drives great, but I hate the "geometry." I feel like I have huge blind spots when I make certain types of turns, as in the wide panel in between the windows blocks my view; I don't like the way the controls work, and I can't figure out how to use at least 3/4 of them. I injured my head, pretty badly because the door is so much bigger than the door in my old car, when I bent down to get in, I ran my face right into the point of the door.
I just think that there is no way I could have known this stuff after a test drive. DH tells me that all new cars have the features I am complaining about and I should quit being an old lady, but I will not keep this car for 10 years. I guess it's a cautionary tale, no matter what car you buy. When I bought the 3 series, I did a ton of research, and test drove 3-4 cars. I just hate going to car dealerships. The salespeople all are predatory and treat women like sh*t, even the women salespeople.