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I'd been driving a 1991 Acura Legend since junior ...

I'd been driving a 1991 Acura Legend since junior year of college--I took that little car from coast to coast several times. The A/C was starting to give out, the oil leaked, but it was still kicking. Two weeks ago I wrecked it in a snarl of downtown Dallas traffic. Since I just started a new job and needed a reliable commuter vehicle, buying a new car seemed like the right option--but, as it was the first time I'd ever bought a car, I felt anxious that I hadn't had time to do all the research I normally would do before a substantial purchase like this.

My dad knew an old colleague of his, Mike Baker, worked as the Assistant Manager at David McDavid Honda, so we went over for a look-see. Mike was so personable, professional, and gave us a great deal on a 2013 Honda Civic LX. Mike had to duck out to help another customer, so sales consultant Mark Ladd outlined the new Civic's specs and gave me a tour of the new inventory. Mark's a chatterbox with a smooth Georgia accent, so driving around the lot I felt like I was out for a Sunday stroll instead of car shopping in the Texas heat. McDavid was out of white Civic LXs so they gave me a loaner to drive, free of charge, while I waited for a new shipment. It was originally going to take a week to come in, but two days later Mark phoned me that the car had arrived.

When it came time to negotiate financing, Mike had the night off so Kenneth Jones stepped in. This was the only part of the Honda experience I didn't enjoy; KJ was very nice and reassuring, but I sat in that office with my dad for nearly three hours trying to get the price I'd originally been promised. I ended up with a lower interest rate and a great coverage plan in the end, though, so I can't complain too much. I love my new car; it's a vast improvement over the 20+ year old Acura (though I will miss the V6 engine, sigh...) very comfortable, streamlined, and the perfect machine to get me safely to and from my new job in style. Great job, Mike and Mark!

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