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Old 05-27-2009, 03:06 PM
 
Location: Town of Herndon/DC Metro
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My car died. So DH and I are looking for a used toyota or honda. Anyone have dealer recommendations? We live in Merrifield. And we are very cheap ;-). Thanks!
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Old 05-27-2009, 03:13 PM
 
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We've had good luck with the Carmax over by Dulles.
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Old 05-27-2009, 04:28 PM
 
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There are a lot of dealers on the other side of the Beltway from you in Falls Church. Bill Page Honda and Bill Page Toyota. I bought a used Datsun B210 from them many years ago. It was a reliable car. If you go down Lee Highway into Fairfax Circle, there are a lot of dealers there also. If you're looking for an older car, you might try a buying service. This one is in Merrifield.

Used Cars Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Vienna | Northern VA Auto Dealer
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Old 05-27-2009, 06:07 PM
 
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Forgot to mention that the Page dealerships are on Route 50 inside the Beltway.
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Old 05-27-2009, 08:26 PM
 
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If you're cheap, stay the heck away from dealers! You pay a big premium for a little convenience...
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Old 05-28-2009, 07:56 AM
 
Location: Town of Herndon/DC Metro
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If you're cheap, stay the heck away from dealers! You pay a big premium for a little convenience...
I'd agree but we bought a car through Craigslist and had a horrible experience. Plus places like Carmax up their prices too so I'm not sure where to go. The only car I bought myself was thru a dealership and it lasted 13 years thru Chicago winters and San Diego Summers..
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Old 05-28-2009, 10:04 AM
 
Location: Bristow,VA
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I am also in the market for an used car. I am planning to visit few dealers this weekend and offer $500 more than kbb trade in value.
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Old 05-28-2009, 10:39 AM
 
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Here are some sites that provide feedback about local dealers. Fairfax County also has a consumer affairs web page that show the complaints received on local dealers.

DealerRater.com - Car Dealer Reviews, Car Dealer Directory, FREE Dealership Classified Ads

BBB of Washington DC & Eastern PA: Check Out a Business or Charity (http://dc-easternpa.bbb.org/search.asp - broken link)

Used Car Dealers in Fairfax, VA on Yahoo! Local
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Old 05-28-2009, 11:22 AM
 
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We've had good luck with the Carmax over by Dulles.

Carmax is a ripoff. You can get a better deal for a dealership where you are allowed to negotiate. I do all my buying/selling on Buy Cars Online, New & Used Car Search, Auto Classifieds and pick the cheapest vehicle that meets all my criteria.
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Old 05-28-2009, 12:43 PM
 
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I am currently working with private Honda dealer. He sold me Honda Odyssey for very good price.
You can message me with your contact and he should be able to get you a nice car without all the fees.
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