March 28, 2015

We started looking for another vehicle this month, which wasn't as easy as it sounds.  We had very specific needs- to fit 5 people comfortably and pull a camper- on what turned out to be a very tight budget.  Long story short, we found out: 1) Just because the dealer calls and says come down, we'll make a deal on that one, doesn't mean 'that one' is on their lot (2 1/2 hours wasted there)  2)While they are capable of updating their website with new vehicles, they don't bother updating it with the correct hours they are open and don't mention it when we say what time we're coming (2 hours wasted on that one)  3) None of the dealers come down much (if any) on their prices like they used to   4) Internet shopping makes it easier to find exactly what we want, although we might have to travel 2 hours to get there.  We found this, a 2010 Expedition, 2 hours away in another state.  But we got it, so the trip wasn't wasted (this was the fourth dealer we went to, although only the second vehicle we were able to check out and test drive).  It's the first vehicle we've bought that wasn't the most basic model you can get.  It's an Eddie Bauer edition, so a step or so above the basic model.  More pictures in the days to come!