Talking Cars (MP3)· Staffel 13· Folge 521
I Bought 171 Cars for Consumer Reports. Here's What I Learned.
Mittwoch, 26. August 2026 · 52 min
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Shownotes
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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- Intro
– Mike Quincy's Last Ride
– 171 Cars and $6 Million: Mike's Car-Buying Career
– The Most Memorable Cars Mike Bought
– How Car Buying Has Changed Over the Years
– What's Better—and Worse—About Buying a Car Today
– How to Handle the Finance Office
– Mike's Worst Dealership Experiences
– The Best Car-Buying Experiences
– What Car Will Mike Buy for Retirement?
– Looking Back on 30 Years at Consumer Reports
– A Surprise Guest Joins the Podcast
– What Mike Will Miss Most
– Buying a New Car Should Be Exciting
– Mike Quincy's Final Sign-Off
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