What are you guys doing or where are you going ? We went to 6-7 dealerships in Wesley chapel yesterday. There is an extremely extremly limited supply of under 75k, under $15k cars.

I really hate stealerships. Honda of Wesley chapel, the sales guy made me feel bad for noticing the check engine light was on, the engine was chopping and the AC was cutting out. And was like so this just isn’t the vehicle for you. I said no - this isn’t the vehicle for anyone. This is unfit to be on your lot. And he said well that’s your opinion this is just not the vehicle for you.

Mazda - environment was awesome, sales was nice, but 17k for a used vanilla Toyota Corolla with 75k miles and no features ? Ha.

Nissan - just nothing relevant

Ford - Almost got a blueberry ford fusion with a really cool and nice two tone interior. Had it at 14,2 out the door 2018 w/81k. But then I called insurance and since they are discontinued they frown on insuring them bc of parts - they quoted me $1700 every 6mo for a new driver and this car. So we walked.

GMC, Jeep, Dodge - Had a 2018 Mitsubishi Highlander sport with 109k miles and a friggin bullet hole puncture in the roof for $13,8xx. It smelled like something died in it.

Toyota - nothing relevant

So - what the absolute heck are y’all doing for your new drivers who need a vehicle? Because I’m just not seeing how this market is actually functioning. It’s so exhausting and tough.

Update The person who told me to call the dealership and agree to a price and THEN go test drive it. I saved $6k. I was able to agree on a price, taxes, plates, everything. And we went there and started off at $21,750 and I said yeah but I already negotiated a price with XYZ - and I was able to sign for $15,700. The person who was dealing with me able fell out of his chair when the finance manager approved it. He came back so shocked - he showed me the invoice they took the vehicle in on and the my are net losing $5300 to sell me the car. I believe it’s because I was so knowledgeable about it and used your guys help! We have a new 2020 VW Tiguan S with 42k mi, certified warranty to 100k, new tires out the door for $15,700