InDebt,
I hear you - the net is certainly only a tool in the car shopping experience and consideration.
I haven't scratched Toyota off from the realm of possibility. . .however, I have scratched Honda and that "cult following."
Here's why:
1. DW owned a Honda Civic and it ain't all that.
2. The premium for a "Honda" is just too large. $40,000 for a new minivan? The Honda execs. are smoking something and it ain't legal. For $40,000, it better have a hottub inside.
The problem with personal experience and real time shopping is that car shopping and furniture shopping are generally unenjoyable experiences.
It's a shame. We all work and save and when you are finally ready to spend some money on the "big ticket items". . .you can't go enjoy the experience. The salemen yesterday weren't too bad but I am glad to have the net supplement the experience.
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