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Bobby G

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Hi gang,



This new forum is for discussing buying and selling ideas. Please don't advertise youc car for sale here. The forum is not a classified ad.



Okay, here's a good one for you. What is the best day of the month to buy? No, it's not the last day of the month.



db
 
Anytime in September. That's usually when the new models are coming in. But I have learned that it makes more sense to buy a performance car in the winter months and an SUV in the summer.
 
If you or direct family member works for GM or supplier you can get GMS pricing which is CHEAP! They do not advertise this but prices tend to be below invoice!
 
OK WHY? Sales Quotas?



From my experience it mostly depended on the vehicle you are looking at buying due to hold backs. And now most dealers negotiate around invoice anyway. But can you trust invoice?
 
Yep... quotas. Most dealerships make the big bucks on repairs and upgrades. So, even though you may pay $100 over invoice for the car... you'll still pay full boat for the upgrades. As the month comes to an end, the sales manager is more interested in making the monthly sales number so the dealership can keep their rating with the factory.
 
Did I miss something here? You say it is <strong class='bbc'>the day before the last day.[/b] Why isn't it the <strong class='bbc'>last[/b] day of the month?
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by scooby2 [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>Did I miss something here? You say it is <strong class='bbc'>the day before the last day.[/b] Why isn't it the <strong class='bbc'>last[/b] day of the month? [/b]</blockquote>
Because that's probably too late to push the paperwork through to make the monthly quota.
 
I've got to agree with you on that. We got an exceptional deal on our minivan when we bought it off the lot on January 28th. It had been raining nearly everyday that month which I believe also kept the buyers away.



For buying used cars and motorcycles, boats, RVs, airplanes etc. I think the best month to buy is January when the sellers X-mas bills are due and the buyers with cash are few. However you may not find the vehicle you are looking for at this time because sellers that can afford to wait, will.
 
Okay... give me time to type up the scam... uh, business oportunity, and I will post it.



db
 
For those of you who haven't been here long. David can have a terrible sense of humor at times. I mean he's actually amused at pulling your chains. He's just joking.



Ok David, how do you get to drive a Porsche for free? Does Holly pay for it? Hehe!
 
Hi from a new poster,

I am hoping to get some decisions before this sale expires, so need some advice:

My brother has a brand new beautiful Malibu ski boat, and he takes good care of things, but I want to research and help him with best products and care.

For initial and occasional complete 'waxing', I am thinking of
Collinite Fiberglass Boat Wax No. 925, or
Gel Coat Labs All Marine Surface Sealant
Is either one much better or easier ?

The most important and frequent care will be after a day or several-day trip,
Step 1. What to wipe down immediately after pullout - some type of quick detailer - they use vinegar/water - switch to Babe's Boat Brite? or ONR or ??

Step 2. When we get home, complete cleanup and detail/wax/protection.
Collinite Fiberglass Boat Cleaner No 920. or ONR or 'Meguires boat wash'
or ??
then reapply protection.

Thx,
Dan
 
Using just a wax or sealant will only seal & protect a properly cleaned gel coat. Gel coat has microscopic pores. Oxidation starts in these pores and marine scum & residues migrate through the pores to attack the gel coat from within. Keeping the pores clean & sealed is important to the life of the gel coat.

In order to avoid a two step process and cut down on the time spent, I would suggest using a one step polish/sealant such as Gel Coat Labs One-step, Gel Coat Micro-Polish & Sealant or Pro-Polish by Shurhold. I apply one of these just before the season begins and again just before winter layup. During the boating season I just wash with water & dry to remove the marine scum. Then apply some quick detail spray.
 
Wax is not my choice

Dan
I have detailed many boats down here is south florida, and all of them
are in salt water. Boats require much more attention, and my feeling is that
wax should not be used. Why, because it provdes no UV protection and does
nothing to protect your gel coat. In fact, it sticks to the gel and like fly paper
will trap dirt, grime, and marine scum to the surface. Washing you boat with
Dawn and using a good quality sealant as recomended makes better sense.
Sealants can stand higher temps and will seal the gel and not allow things to stick to surface. If you can prevent using a wheel and compound to restore
shine, the longer your gel will last.
 
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