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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 11:28 AM
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What is some good advice for dealing with car salesmen? I always feel like I'm getting screwed one way or another. I've found a '05 crew cab silverado that I like. I've already got the financing approved, so that'll be less of a hassle b/c they won't try to screw me on the monthly payment shopping deal. Any good tips?
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 12:31 PM
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Go through the internet sales person to get your best deal. Didn't see if you were in Houston or not but we got a GREAT deal on a new Avalance from Mac Haik on I10 by the beltway.
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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B4 anything, make sure you get what you want!!!

don't let these idiots tell you this or that, you are in control and make the decisions. Hopefully u have good credit tho...

have them provide you with a carfax report, etc to check out the car's history.

GL
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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I found a '05 Silverado that I like. Dark grey crew cab, 5.3, auto, leather, and all power with 50K miles for $21,9xx in Greenville near Dallas. Also the same truck minus leather but '06 model and 'greystone?' color with 25K miles in Shreveport for the same price. I really need leather with my 1yr old daughter. I thought about asking for a carfax, the salesman gave us one when we got our Jeep Liberty last year. BTW what was the price on the Avalanche?
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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Mac Haik for the win!!!
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