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Car Poll
Because I'm curious. 
1. What kind of car/SUV do you drive? Do you like it?
2. If you could buy any car/SUV right now, what would you buy? Why?
3. Do you have a dream car? If so, what would it be?
4. Have you ever had an outstanding experience buying a car? If so, where did you go?
Re: Car Poll
1. What kind of car do you drive?
We have a 2009 Pontiac G6 GT. We LOVE it. It's got the leather/heated seats & sunroof package, and some serious get up and go. And it's UT orange (we're not affiliated, but that's the color) which makes it look a little more bada$$ than the other colors.
We also have a '72 GTO convertible that Mack restored from the ground up. It's our "play car.
2. If you could buy any car/SUV right now, what would you buy?
We miss our Yukon. A lot. It didn't make sense to keep it when we don't really need two every day cars, but it was great for getting my whole family (my folks included) out to dinner together, or for moving around props. I also miss being high up on the road, as we had it jacked up a bit with big tires. So we'd buy another Yukon, or something similar.
3. Dream car...
I love muscle cars, so if practicality wasn't an issue, I'd be driving a 66 Camaro. But realistically, our next car will probably be a 2010 Charger. I like those WAY better than the 2011s, which look neutered. Let a muscle car have MUSCLE!!!!
4. Outstanding car buying experience...
We loved buying our G6 from Jerry's in Weatherford. They were super helpful, and not pushy, and we get hand-signed Christmas cards from them now. I know it's just a marketing tool, but it's working. They're who we'll go to first next time we need to buy a car.
1. What kind of car/SUV do you drive? Do you like it?
I love my Hyundai Santa Fe!!!!!
2. If you could buy any car/SUV right now, what would you buy? Why?
I would either buy another Santa Fe or a Sonata.
3. Do you have a dream car? If so, what would it be?
A new Camaro!!!!
4. Have you ever had an outstanding experience buying a car? If so, where did you go?
Not really. I've had a couple of bad experiences and I would never go there to buy a car. Metro VW.
1. What kind of car/SUV do you drive? Do you like it?
I drive a Mazda6 and I like the car but it's already having problems and it was bought new in 2009.
2. If you could buy any car/SUV right now, what would you buy? Why?
DH and I are already looking into SUVs. He was a mechanic back in the day (paid for college that way) and he wanted either GMC - Terrian or the Hyundai - Santa Fe. They are both reasonably priced and exactly what we are looking for in features. I think we are leaning towards the GMC because of the extra room you get.
3. Do you have a dream car? If so, what would it be?
I don't, but DH has many he would love to have. They are mostly sports or vintage cars.
4. Have you ever had an outstanding experience buying a car? If so, where did you go?
Nope
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1. What kind of car/SUV do you drive? Do you like it? Ford Fiesta. LOVE it.
2. If you could buy any car/SUV right now, what would you buy? Why? Lincoln MKX or Ford Edge with all the bells and whistles. I have wanted one for a long time but without more people (i.e. children) it's a waste of gas for me.
3. Do you have a dream car? If so, what would it be? Probably a really nice luxury SUV...like a Porche Cayenne or some sort of crazy nice Mercedes SUV.
4. Have you ever had an outstanding experience buying a car? If so, where did you go? Five Star Ford - salesperson David Deger. He and I made a deal on the phone before we even came in and he stuck to what he said on the phone. I appreciated that he didn't agree to the terms just to get me in the door and the change them. We actually ended up buying both mine and DH's new cars on the same day from him. We will definetly buy again. With the exception of the one clueless service rep that tried to tell me I had scratches on my rims, service has been great.
Bad experiences:
Classic Chevrolet - Sales experience was good. Service is terrible.
Texas Motors Ford - Bad all around, do not buy anything from them.
1. What kind of car/SUV do you drive? Do you like it?
I drive a Toyota Scion that I've had since college. I do like it. Although I feel it is a 'college kid' car. It's a 2006 and the new ones (IMHO) are ugly.
2. If you could buy any car/SUV right now, what would you buy? Why?
I would really like to buy a Volvo SUV. I really like the way they look and the way they drive. I'm just not sure I want to pay premium gas for two cars. (DH drives a BMW.)
3. Do you have a dream car? If so, what would it be?
Hmm... DH would really like an Audi. I guess I don't really have a dream car, per se. There are a lot of cars that I like.
4. Have you ever had an outstanding experience buying a car? If so, where did you go?
Nope.
1. What kind of car/SUV do you drive? Do you like it?
08 Hyundai Sonata, I really like it
2. If you could buy any car/SUV right now, what would you buy? Why?
I would just upgrade to a newer and nicer sonata
3. Do you have a dream car? If so, what would it be?
I really want a 97 supra thats upgraded with all kinds of goodies but that would only be if speeding tickets didnt exist.
4. Have you ever had an outstanding experience buying a car? If so, where did you go? My experience at Freeman Hyundai was really good, it was quick easy and pretty painless.
1. What kind of car/SUV do you drive? Do you like it?
Acura TSX; like it...don't love it.
2. If you could buy any car/SUV right now, what would you buy? Why?
A Ford Edge or the new Ford Explorer; like the looks of both of those. Unfortunately for me, the next person up for a new car is DH and he is set on a truck.
3. Do you have a dream car? If so, what would it be?
Oh I LOVE cars!!! Currently, the Porsche Panamera (4 door) or a Bentley Continental.
4. Have you ever had an outstanding experience buying a car? If so, where did you go?
The only time I have ever bought a car was my Acura and I was single so my dad went with me to help on the dealing. My dad is a car salesman's nightmare and I basically wanted to crawl under the desk!
1. What kind of car/SUV do you drive? Do you like it?
We bought at 2009 Nissan Altima back in May. I love it. It drives smooth, has plenty of leg room in the back seat and a very large trunk. It's also pretty good on gas, 25 mpg city and about 32 mpg highway.
2. If you could buy an car/SUV right now, what would you buy? Why?
I would buy an SUV, either the Mazda CX7 or Nissan Rogue. I want an SUV for more space but other than that I'm really pretty happy with my car.
3. Do you have a dream car? If so, what would it be?
I want Elanor for Gone in 60 seconds. I want an old Mustang so bad. DH wants a classic car and he has been looking at the Camaro. I'd be ok with that too but I really want a mustang.
4. Have you ever had an outstanding experience buying a car? If so, where did you go?
I love the Bankston family of dealerships. I'm never been given the run around. They are up front, they listen, they don't push you to buy unless you are ready and they try and get you the best rate. I bought a car 5 years ago from Bankston Chevy and bought the Nissan from Bankston Nissan Lewisville and seriously have nothing but good things to say. My mom and step dad bought a total of 8 cars from Bankston Chevy North Richland Hills.
BAD experinence: Texas Nissan in Grapevine. They kept having me test drive cars that were well above our monthly payment. We went in and told them what we wanted monthly payments to be at. We already were preapproved for a loan with our bank so we had that going in also. They tried to show me a USED Nissan Altima (2007 or 2008) that would have been $550 a month. If I wanted to pay that much for a car I would have gotten a new SUV not a used car. They wouldn't listen, they kept pushing and when we tried to leave they had there very large and scary looking "sales manager" stand in the door way and kept talking about the car we didn't want. PUSHY and only want the sale. STAY AWAY!
1. What kind of car/SUV do you drive? Do you like it?
2011 Chevy Equinox. I love it, especially the backup camera and usb ports.
2. If you could buy any car/SUV right now, what would you buy? Why?
Either an Audi Q7 or Lexus RX series. I love the looks of them and they would be like what I have, but an upgrade.
3. Do you have a dream car? If so, what would it be?
Copper or metallic blue Corvette Z
4. Have you ever had an outstanding experience buying a car? If so, where did you go?
My experience was good, but I knew exactly what I wanted and got in there and got business done. So they really didn't have to try to sale anything to me.
1. What kind of car/SUV do you drive? Do you like it?
2008 Lexus IS350. I don't like it, I love it!
2. If you could buy any car/SUV right now, what would you buy? Why?
I think it would be the car I have. I can't imagine wanting anything else. Maybe the RX--but I'm not really a SUV kind of girl. I've had one in the past and got rid of it right away. I did drive a Ford Escape in Sedona though and liked it, but not sure I would want to drive one in Dallas.
3. Do you have a dream car? If so, what would it be?
Again, I love the car I have. We've done little things to it since we bought it to make it even cooler!
4. Have you ever had an outstanding experience buying a car? If so, where did you go?
I am now a believer in buying from a private seller if that is possible. Both my sister and I got our cars from private sellers this year--I helped my sister with hers--and both were the easiest car buying experiences I have ever been involved with.
With All the Trimmings
Just do it!
Ben has had 2 Supras. He got rid of his last one before he proposed. That car was sexy--I never thought of a car as sexy but his was. But it was so modified that maintaining it cost a fortune. I still miss it though!
ETA: Here's a pic:
With All the Trimmings
Just do it!
Bio Good Times
1. What kind of car/SUV do you drive? Do you like it?
2008 Ford Explorer. I LOVE it!
2. If you could buy any car/SUV right now, what would you buy? Why?
New Lincoln Navigator with all the bells and whistles (hrm, maybe this should be a dream car, no way we could get one right now!)
3. Do you have a dream car? If so, what would it be?
My sexy new fling is with the new Cadillac CTS coupe, but my long love affair has always been with the corvette.
4. Have you ever had an outstanding experience buying a car? If so, where did you go?
We got our lexus from Sewell Lexus. I want to buy all of my cars from Sewell for forever and ever. The sales guys were easy to work with, financing people were a breeze, and the service is outstanding!
On the flip side, don't ever walk into Park Cities Ford. Worst Business Ever.
Michelle & Michael
Married - August '10
TTC - Since September 2011
1. What kind of car/SUV do you drive? Do you like it?
A 2003 Ford Mustang - like it bc it's paid off
A 2009 Chevy Corvette - I'm in LOVE! I've been holding out on y'all. I've wanted to share this for so long. We bought her in July.
2. If you could buy any car/SUV right now, what would you buy? Why?
Probably a new SUV (Lexus, Tahoe or the Cherokee) bc we need something with more room, to haul stuff with and something we don't have to maintenance yet.
3. Do you have a dream car? If so, what would it be?
Yup we just bought it... a Corvette! So now I'd love to have a vintage Stingray Corvette.
4. Have you ever had an outstanding experience buying a car? If so, where did you go?
Not really, but I would also recommend Jerry's in Weatherford!
1. What kind of car/SUV do you drive? Do you like it? I have a 2003 Nissan Altima. I got it new in college, and it's been a really great car. I'm looking forward to my next one though - she's pushing 100k miles!
2. If you could buy any car/SUV right now, what would you buy? Why? Well, I haven't started looking very hard, but I am really thinking about a Honda Pilot or a Ford Explorer (the new ones).
3. Do you have a dream car? If so, what would it be? A corvette. I'm so jealous, mandaroo!
4. Have you ever had an outstanding experience buying a car? If so, where did you go? The only car I ever bought (well, technically my parents bought it, but I did the pre-shopping by myself) was in College Station at the Nissan place. It was an okay experience - no complaints.
1. What kind of car/SUV do you drive? Do you like it?
2002 Honda Accord and 2002 Saturn something. We love the Accord, seriously dislike the Saturn but I love Honda's in general. I've never had a 2 door before and while it's not fun in the back seat, at least it gets us out of hauling people that we don't want in our car
That sounds bad but you need your own car when visiting some family.
2. If you could buy any car/SUV right now, what would you buy? Why?
I'm good with what I got.
3. Do you have a dream car? If so, what would it be?
A silver (although the blue is tempting) FJ Cruiser with chrome sidestep things or a Tahoe, as I have wanted one before I could even drive. I should take a look at the Pilot as I have never been in one before.
4. Have you ever had an outstanding experience buying a car? If so, where did you go?
I've never bought from a dealership only private sellers. Although when we were looking at new cars a couple of years ago, if the sales guy bugged the crap out of me (called or emailed constantly) after we left the parking lot, I crossed them off of my list. The only guy left was a red head at a Honda place.
1. What kind of car/SUV do you drive? Do you like it?
2007 H3. I love it! DH put big tires and wheels on it so it looks really cool! (That's the country [Azle] in us)
2. If you could buy any car/SUV right now, what would you buy? Why?
I really love my car. I'm very happy with it!
3. Do you have a dream car? If so, what would it be?
Probably some expensive lil two seater. When we pass them I always say..."Oh that could be my weekend car."
4. Have you ever had an outstanding experience buying a car? If so, where did you go?
We got DH's Titan from Moritz Kia in Fort Worth. I think the guy's name was Mike. He was closer to our ages so he didn't treat us like children or take advantage of us. He just gave it to us straight, which is what I like. I HATE dealing with car salesmen.
We also had a great experience at Sewell Subaru/Hummer in Dallas when we got my car.
So jealous!
I have an Infiniti G35, ..I love it.
Do NOT buy Mazda CX-7 SUV...my husband has a 2010 and we just had to replace the Turbo engine... $2400 and Mazda corporate and Classic Mazda of Denton were TERRIBLE to deal with. The SUV has 65k miles... I cannot believe the engine blew...and they did not even give him a rental to use while they fixed...terrible service.
2. If you could buy any car/SUV right now, what would you buy? Why?I am content with the car I have now. 3. Do you have a dream car? If so, what would it be?I don't really have a dream car but I would like to drive an Infiniti SUV or an RX. I used to have an IS and love the way it drove but I love the look of the Infiniti 4. Have you ever had an outstanding experience buying a car? If so, where did you go?Not really