What Kind Of Car Do You Drive To Deals?
i believe this has been posted along time ago but was deleted. just interested in what people drive to do deals? does anyone own exotic cars like Ferraris, and would you drive it to do a deal?
Hmm, an unusual question.
I own a '98 Audi A4. But since it's the car I use when I'm in Moscow, not much chance of me driving it back to the states. When I'm back home, I usually end up using one of my parents' cars. They have a '97 Chevi Lumina and a '00 Ford Ranger pickup. Nothing to write home about, but they get you where you want to go.
A Ferrari is a little out of my reach, and I doubt it would be well received by anyone on the other end of any deal (seller, tenants, etc.). But I have been thinking about picking up a used H2 or H3 a couple of years from now. Though I doubt they'd be any better received than the Ferrari.
It depends.
Most deals, I drive my 94 Jeep Cherokee. I'm not trying to impress anyone.
If the deal is a long way away, like the properties we are looking at in GA, we have a 2002 Celica. Saves on gas. Still nothing really fancy, but a nice car.
I love my Avalanche........nice SUV that also can convert to a truck with an 8 ft bed if needed.
Matter of fact we like them so much that my wife has one as well.....some how she got the nicer one though.
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PS. No response needed from any tree hugging enviromentalist that thinks SUV's are immoral.
I agree with LadyGrey. I'm not trying to impress the Homeowner when I show up to do a deal. I could be wrong, but I think showing up in a Ferrari would send a signal to the Homeowner that you make too much money which may lead them to think that you're there to "steal" their house.
I usually drive my 2004 GMC Sierra Extended Cab to most my deals. If it's far away I'll drive my wife's 2003 Pontiac Vibe which I've found to be a pretty useful compact SUV.
Dave
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yeah, driving a ferrari to a deal is probably not the best idea, i was more interested in what kind of exotic cars people drove on the side, and also what you drive to deals. im actually looking at buying an older ferrari a 1995ish, but i probably would never drive it to a deal, i could just imagine what they would be thinking. Right now i just drive an older cadillac a 96 to deals, not to over the top, but very buisness esq. id like to also get an old beater truck just to carry supplies in. like plywood and such for minor repairs.
Yeah, Zin, we have an old beater truck -- it is SO nice to literally throw rocks or lumber in the back and not worry about stratching the finish. Hardest part is keeping the thing running.
I drive a 1982 F-100 pick up I bought from my dad for $35.00. It's got a straight six engine (great on gas), three on the tree, and runs great. Won't ever get rid of this ol truck. I've shown up in appointments in it and bought houses, taken my sellers to lunch and closings in it. They've all loved it...most youngsters have never seen a truck with the shifter on the steering column. I'm teaching my 15 year old daughter to drive it now...if she can drive "Big Red" she'll be able to drive anything.
Don't matter what ya drive, it's what ya have to offer when ya get there.
Todd