I spent 3 years looking for a car my grandfather would approve of after he left me money
A consumer shares his three-year journey of researching and purchasing a hybrid vehicle after receiving an inheritance. He details the challenges of navigating dealership markups and negotiating tactics in the current car market.
Why it matters
It highlights the ongoing friction between consumers and traditional dealership models, as well as the practical financial considerations of hybrid vehicle ownership.
Chris Astrella drove four hours to buy a car. It saved him thousands, and he'd do it again. Chris Astrella Chris Astrella researched cars for three years before landing on the perfect hybrid. He nearly bought a Hyundai Tucson — but had to walk away. He drove four hours to buy the perfect car. The drive saved him $4,000. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Chris Astrella, a recent car buyer in Las Vegas, Nevada. It has been edited for length and clarity. When my grandfather died, he left money for all of his grandchildren. I knew I would eventually need a new vehicle, so I put $25,000 of what he left me in the bank and decided I would use it toward a car. It took me three years to figure out what I would buy.
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