I Bought 171 Cars for Consumer Reports. Here's What I Learned.

On this week's episode, after 30 years and roughly $6 million spent buying cars for Consumer Reports, Mike Quincy shares his best car-buying advice, worst dealership experiences, and the tricks and fees buyers should watch out for. Plus, a surprise guest drops in to help send him off before he takes one final ride into retirement.

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SHOW NOTES

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0:00 - Intro

00:41 – Mike Quincy's Last Ride

02:08 – 171 Cars and $6 Million: Mike's Car-Buying Career

04:48 – The Most Memorable Cars Mike Bought

08:27 – How Car Buying Has Changed Over the Years

13:28 – What's Better—and Worse—About Buying a Car Today

16:00 – How to Handle the Finance Office

20:27 – Mike's Worst Dealership Experiences