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This is the first review I have ever written. I used DealerRater to do a lot of research, but I?m not one to write a review for a place. Therefore, this is a pretty big deal for me at least - because I want to let everyone else using this website know about the absolutely wonderful experience me and my parents had at Autobahn USA! I apologize for the long review, but I feel these guys deserve it. For some context - I am a medical student and I was in need of a car for my 3rd year of school (when we need to go out to clinical sites such as hospitals and doctors? offices). Since med school doesn?t include money in their loan package for personal transportation, I had to take up a job to save money for a car. After spending 3-4 months researching what to expect when searching for used cars (I can in no way afford a brand new one), how to spot lemons, Massachusetts laws and regulations on returning cars, what to ask dealers, how to negotiate the price down to every last penny, maintenance issues, oil changes, buying vs. leasing, depreciation and residual values, and what car to get, I finally narrowed my choice down to 3 dealerships. I have a strong research background (published in academic medicine and healthcare 4 times), so I don?t overlook anything, especially when it comes to a major purchase such as this. Summary: I did a LOT of high quality homework into everything about purchasing cars.\r
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The Beginning: Autobahn USA was the first dealership I went to on a Monday night. No prior phone call or emails were exchanged - I just walked in with my dad. They were busy, but after walking around for less than 2 minutes, Stu, the sales manager, asked if I was being helped. When I told him I was waiting, he immediately got up and kindly introduced me to a sales specialist named Ron. My dad and I sat down with Ron, who started out by offering us free coffee - very hospitable! After my dad got a cup, we started talking business. Since I had already planned on financing the car, I had a monthly budget in my head. After selecting the car, I asked if they would drop their already low price even further. Ron told me he?ll see what they could do. After a little back and forth, we negotiated the price down a few hundred dollars. I told them that I would need some time to consider it, and I left.\r
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Afterwards, I went to the next dealership on my list, which was in Boston. Again, I told them about situation, budget, and what I was looking for. Although they were very courteous, they could not find the vehicle I wanted in my price range. Furthermore, since I didn?t have a car ownership history (all the vehicles I had driven were in my dad?s name) I was getting a rather large interest rate on a loan with a shorter term than I could afford for my monthly budget, despite my excellent credit score. Autobahn USA was looking even more appealing now. After much discussion with my family, and a good night?s rest, I went back to Autobahn the next morning.\r
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I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a car. Seriously - their prices are unbeatable, their sales specialists are very respectful and courteous, and the shopping experience is completely transparent. If I ever need a car in the future, I?ll definitely be returning here. If you?re in the market for a lightly used car in excellent condition, seriously consider this dealership. You will not be disappointed!
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