Did i get ripped off buying my car?

[charliebrown]

I didn't know anything about cars back when i bought it, so the mechanic's "engine works good" and dad's "paint job looks fine" was enough. Definetely will be fussy next time and haggle like a madman. I didn't even know the difference between GSi and VTi-R lol

[Indie]

I didn't know anything about cars back when i bought it, so the mechanic's "engine works good" and dad's "paint job looks fine" was enough. Definetely will be fussy next time and haggle like a madman. I didn't even know the difference between GSi and VTi-R lol

Ha, well, it helps to have a Mother or Father who can contribute more than 'paint looks fine', haha, but not everyone's a car person. Never mind. One rule though: Don't trust bloody mechanics!

On the plus side, for someone with little car knowledge, you've picked a great car. I was researching all sorts before I settled on a Teg, and believe me, it really is a very good car. You'll hear people talk shit about GSis (and Type R owners will even look down on Vti-Rs!) on these forums, but the GSi is a nice driver's car, without being overly quick. It's hardly the turtle VTEC fanatics make it out to be, and is a very nice daily driver. It looks the business, too. Provided the car is actually in a decent state, you still haven't done too badly. Just make sure to research every last detail next time, and inspect everything carefully. By being careless with everything, it was pretty obvious you were a walking target. Anyway, best of luck with the car. Just enjoy driving it!