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Saxywildcat
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05-30-2005

Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 11:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Saxywildcat a private message Print Post    
Hey Everyone! My DH is doing college online and his project this week is interview two people who purchased the same type of item (possibly bought a car recently?) and then write up a report of why each person chose their item and why they got it where they did? I know that Froggiegirl just bought a car and I saw someone else that bought a car recently too, but I don't remember who. Are there people out there that would be able to help me out?

I think he really is looking to talk to people who have gotten a car somewhat recently. Doesn't have to be within the past couple of weeks, within the past few months is fine.

DH's project is due Saturday at 10 board time. You can catch him on yahoo at jrs6494 or send me a message. Reply here too. I will be back from subbing in a little over an hour.

Anyone who can help, he really would appreciate it

Thanks!

Nancy
Member

08-01-2000

Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 11:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nancy a private message Print Post    
that would be be saxy--i bought a new car last friday. However, I don't really have much time to answer a 'lot' of questions but if they are simple and can be answered via email then i'm your girl..(email is in profile)

Cndeariso
Member

06-28-2004

Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 11:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
alaginger just bought a new car. she might be willing to help you out.

Froggiegirl621
Member

02-14-2003

Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 3:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Froggiegirl621 a private message Print Post    
Hi Saxy! I too would be willing to help you out if (like Nancy) they are simple questions that can be answered through email. The sooner I get the questions the better, since tomorrow is a busy day for me. Let me know!

Native_texan
Member

08-24-2004

Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 3:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
I bought a new vehicle 2 weeks ago. I'll be glad to help.

Retired
Member

07-11-2001

Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 5:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Retired a private message Print Post    
I bought a used car today. Let me know if you need my help by posting (don't have my email in my profile.)

Jrs6494
Member

03-30-2006

Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 7:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jrs6494 a private message Print Post    
Hey everyone this is Jonathan, saxy's husband. I finally got approved for this site and now I can post. Here are the questions for my class I came up with.
Need Recognition
1) Why was there a need to buy a new car?
2) Why did you decide to buy a new car apposed to a used car?
3) Put the following in order of most importance in the decision of your purchase.
Price. Brand. Style. Economy. Luxury.
4) What car names were you considering buying from the beginning?
Information Search
1) Did you perform any research on vehicles?
2) Where did you do the research (Internet, friends, library)?
3) How helpful was the information you collected?
4) Which form of research was the most important?
Evaluation of Alternatives
1) What alternative vehicles did you consider?
2) Were you aware of many other choices?
Purchase Decision
1) Did any people influence your decision to purchase your vehicle or another one?
2) If they influenced you to purchase the one you did why was this so significant?
3) Were there any situations that influenced you to buy a particular car (lost job, raise, divorce, etc…)?
Post Purchase Behavior
1) After you bought the car how well do you enjoy it?
2) What facts about the car are below expectations that the company had promised?
3) What facts were above average from the company’s promises?

Also if anyone has anyother question relavent please add it and answer it. Thanx everyone.
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Landi
Member

07-29-2002

Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 8:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
i bought a new car last april. is that okay?

Jrs6494
Member

03-30-2006

Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 8:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jrs6494 a private message Print Post    
That works fine. Please just answer the questions I posted and either re post your answers or email me at jrs6494@yahoo.com. Thanx

Nancy
Member

08-01-2000

Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 8:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nancy a private message Print Post    
1) Why was there a need to buy a new car?

Lease was ending, and I did not want to purchase the leased vehicle.
2) Why did you decide to buy a new car apposed to a used car?

I always prefer to buy new as opposed to used, as with old I feel like you never know what your getting maintenance wise.

3) Put the following in order of most importance in the decision of your purchase. Price. Brand. Style. Economy. Luxury.

Brand, Price, Style, economy, luxury.

4) What car names were you considering buying from the beginning?

Toyota Matrix, Toyota Camry, Toyota Pruis.


Information Search
1) Did you perform any research on vehicles?yes

2) Where did you do the research (Internet, friends, library)? Internet, friends, magazines(consumer reports).

3) How helpful was the information you collected? very

4) Which form of research was the most important? Consumer reports and internet user boards for toyotas

Evaluation of Alternatives

1) What alternative vehicles did you consider?

All types of Toyotas(preferred brand of car) and ford focus.

2) Were you aware of many other choices? yes
Purchase Decision


1) Did any people influence your decision to purchase your vehicle or another one? no


2) If they influenced you to purchase the one you did why was this so significant?

3) Were there any situations that influenced you to buy a particular car (lost job, raise, divorce, etc…)? Lease ending

Post Purchase Behavior

1) After you bought the car how well do you enjoy it? I love it!

2) What facts about the car are below expectations that the company had promised? None

3) What facts were above average from the company’s promises? Mileage.

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 8:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
We bought a new car about a month ago:

1) Why was there a need to buy a new car?
OLD CAR FINALLY DIED. WE HAD NO CHOICE.

2) Why did you decide to buy a new car apposed to a used car?
OOPS WE BOUGHT A SLIGHTLY USED CAR, SO I BET YOU DON'T WANT OUR INFO!
3) Put the following in order of most importance in the decision of your purchase.
Price. Brand. Style. Economy. Luxury.
4) What car names were you considering buying from the beginning?
Information Search
1) Did you perform any research on vehicles?
2) Where did you do the research (Internet, friends, library)?
3) How helpful was the information you collected?
4) Which form of research was the most important?
Evaluation of Alternatives
1) What alternative vehicles did you consider?
2) Were you aware of many other choices?
Purchase Decision
1) Did any people influence your decision to purchase your vehicle or another one?
2) If they influenced you to purchase the one you did why was this so significant?
3) Were there any situations that influenced you to buy a particular car (lost job, raise, divorce, etc…)?
Post Purchase Behavior
1) After you bought the car how well do you enjoy it?
2) What facts about the car are below expectations that the company had promised?
3) What facts were above average from the company’s promises?

Native_texan
Member

08-24-2004

Friday, March 31, 2006 - 1:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
1) Why was there a need to buy a new car?
It was the last piece of property I had with my ex's name on it and I wanted it gone.
2) Why did you decide to buy a new car apposed to a used car?
Actually it's a 2005 with very low mileage.
3) Put the following in order of most importance in the decision of your purchase.
Price. Brand. Style. Economy. Luxury.
Brand, Style, Price, Economy, Luxury
4) What car names were you considering buying from the beginning?
Ford Escape because I did not think I could afford the Explorer
Information Search
1) Did you perform any research on vehicles?
Yes
2) Where did you do the research (Internet, friends, library)?
Yes
3) How helpful was the information you collected?
I would have to say none since I got a different vehicle than what I was researching
4) Which form of research was the most important?
Evaluation of Alternatives
1) What alternative vehicles did you consider?
Different SUVs
2) Were you aware of many other choices? \
Yes
Purchase Decision
1) Did any people influence your decision to purchase your vehicle or another one?
Yes
2) If they influenced you to purchase the one you did why was this so significant?
I did not think I could afford the Explorer but they worked with me so that I was able to get it
3) Were there any situations that influenced you to buy a particular car (lost job, raise, divorce, etc…)?
Divorce
Post Purchase Behavior
1) After you bought the car how well do you enjoy it?
If it had a bathroom and kitchen, I would live in it
2) What facts about the car are below expectations that the company had promised?
None
3) What facts were above average from the company’s promises?
None

Also if anyone has anyother question relavent please add it and answer it. Thanx everyone.}

The only question I would consider is whether the model purchased has been owned before. In my situation, I drove an Explorer for 12 years and wanted to go back to that model.

Landi
Member

07-29-2002

Friday, March 31, 2006 - 4:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
1) Why was there a need to buy a new car? if you saw my old 87 nissan 200 sx, you'd know!
2) Why did you decide to buy a new car apposed to a used car? i didn't want someone else's car for the first time in my life
3) Put the following in order of most importance in the decision of your purchase.
Brand. Style. Luxury. Economy. Price.

4) What car names were you considering buying from the beginning? Cruiser, Murino, Liberty, Mustang
Information Search
1) Did you perform any research on vehicles? tons and tons for months!
2) Where did you do the research (Internet, friends, library)? internet, consumer's reports
3) How helpful was the information you collected? i went in knowing i wanted at least a certain model.
4) Which form of research was the most important?
Evaluation of Alternatives evaluation
1) What alternative vehicles did you consider? NONE
2) Were you aware of many other choices? yep
Purchase Decision
1) Did any people influence your decision to purchase your vehicle or another one? NOPE
2) If they influenced you to purchase the one you did why was this so significant?
3) Were there any situations that influenced you to buy a particular car (lost job, raise, divorce, etc…)? nope
Post Purchase Behavior
1) After you bought the car how well do you enjoy it? i'm the happiest person in the world. my car is my baby. i've got lots of new friends because of it.
2) What facts about the car are below expectations that the company had promised? gas mileage
3) What facts were above average from the company’s promises? FUN FACTOR!!!

Saxywildcat
Member

05-30-2005

Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 7:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Saxywildcat a private message Print Post    
Hi Everyone!

Jonathan thanks you all for all your help! I just talked to him (he's at work til 6 pm CST) and he has a little bit more information he needs. It's easy quick info at least!

First Name (so in his report, he can talk about So and So's car and then another so and so's car.. LOL)

Location
Age
is primary driver male or female?
single/married?
kids?



If you don't want to share all the info on the board, feel free to pm me or Jonathan, or just email him. His email as listed earlier is jrs6494@yahoo.com

This little bit of information just finishes up what he needs for his report, which he realizes that he has even less time to finish tonight because he has to go to bed an hour earlier because of daylight savings time! LOL

Once again, thanks so much everyone!

Native_texan
Member

08-24-2004

Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 9:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
Name: Freda
Location: Lancaster, Dallas Co., Texas
Age: 47
is primary driver male or female?: Female
single/married?: Single
kids?: 11 yr old son

Landi
Member

07-29-2002

Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 1:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
First Name: Landileigh
Location: Napa, California
Age: 43
is primary driver male or female? female
single/married? married
kids? 25 days short of being 16 years old daughter.


Nancy
Member

08-01-2000

Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 2:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nancy a private message Print Post    
Name: NANCY

Location: NORTH OF BOSTON, MA

Age: 47

is primary driver male or female?: Female

single/married?: Single

kids?: nope

Tabbyking
Member

03-11-2002

Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 10:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tabbyking a private message Print Post    
1) Why was there a need to buy a new car?
WE NEEDED A CAR WITH AWD OR 4 WHEEL DRIVE FOR SNOW
2) Why did you decide to buy a new car apposed to a used car? WELL, THAT ENDS MY PART OF THE ANSWERS! WE BOUGHT A USED CAR BECAUSE IT WAS 16K LESS THAN BRAND NEW AND ONLY 8 MONTHS OLD.
3) Put the following in order of most importance in the decision of your purchase.
Price. Brand. Style. Economy. Luxury.
BRAND, STYLE, PRICE, LUXURY, ECONOMY
4) What car names were you considering buying from the beginning? CHRYSLER PACIFICA
Information Search
1) Did you perform any research on vehicles? YEP
2) Where did you do the research (Internet, friends, library)? INTERNET AND WENT TO 4 DEALERS
3) How helpful was the information you collected?
VERY
4) Which form of research was the most important?
Evaluation of Alternatives WE LEARNED MORE BY VISITING DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS AND WE COULD BARTER WITH 'THIS PERSON OFFERED US THIS...'
1) What alternative vehicles did you consider? NONE
2) Were you aware of many other choices? YES
Purchase Decision
1) Did any people influence your decision to purchase your vehicle or another one? NO
2) If they influenced you to purchase the one you did why was this so significant?
3) Were there any situations that influenced you to buy a particular car (lost job, raise, divorce, etc…)? LOVE THE PACIFICA, THE TIME WAS RIGHT
Post Purchase Behavior
1) After you bought the car how well do you enjoy it? WE ALL MAKE UP ERRANDS SO WE CAN DRIVE IT. WE CLEANED UP AND LISTED OUR DIESEL JETTA TO SELL IT.
2) What facts about the car are below expectations that the company had promised? NONE, ALTHOUGH IT WILL BE HARD TO GET LESS THAN HALF THE MPG WE GOT WITH A DIESEL.
3) What facts were above average from the company’s promises? SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO, HANDLING, FUN!!

SORRY, I DIDN'T SEE THAT IT WAS 'NEW' CAR. IT'S NEW TO US :-)
HI TO YOUR SAXY. WE LOVE HER!
MICHAELA

Tabbyking
Member

03-11-2002

Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 10:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tabbyking a private message Print Post    
MICHAELA
Location CENTRAL CAL, MOVING TO NORTHERN CAL
Age 51
is primary driver male or female? FEMALE
single/married? MARRIED
kids? YEP, BUT SON IS AWAY AT COLLEGE. 18-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER FIGHTING TO DRIVE THE NEW CAR lol

Saxywildcat
Member

05-30-2005

Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 10:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Saxywildcat a private message Print Post    
I'll post that Jonathan has already done his assignment, so alas, Tabby, he can't use your answers, but thank you so much for taking the time.

Thanks to everyone. We sure hope he gets a good grade! lol He is hopefully asleep by now. Stupid spring forward and all and he has to work at 6 am. TOO EARLY!

Thanks again, ya'll!

Jrs6494
Member

03-30-2006

Monday, April 03, 2006 - 12:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jrs6494 a private message Print Post    
Hello everyone. I wanted to thank you all so much for your help with my project. I used everyones answers and my professor like it alot. I recieved an A (120pts out of 125). Thank you all again and I hope to talk to you all again soon.

Landi
Member

07-29-2002

Monday, April 03, 2006 - 12:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
i'm glad jonathan that it worked out well for you. did saxy give you the pictures i sent her?

Jrs6494
Member

03-30-2006

Monday, April 03, 2006 - 1:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jrs6494 a private message Print Post    
Havent seen them yet but she told me about em.