Friday Q&A With Ray & J | Episode 914
About this episode
Ray, Mario, and Justice tackle listener questions in this lively Q&A session, covering topics from vehicle inspections to lease negotiations. They discuss the implications of cosmetic damage on used cars, particularly a CX-5, and offer insights on how to navigate the dealership landscape. The trio also shares advice on leasing niche vehicles like the Civic Si and the importance of understanding market conditions. With a mix of humor and expertise, they address common misconceptions about dealership profits and the impact of tariffs on car prices.
Mazda Cx30
"Yeah. Okay. Interesting. Interesting. Okay, Linda. Thanks, Ray. Why did you lease the CX-30 versus a CX-5? I didn't need something as large as a CX-5. I came out of a mini"
Subaru Crosstrek
"...king at Mazda was going to be a CX-30 or a Subaru Crosstrek. Those were the two vehicles that I narrowed it d..."
Mazda Cx50
"to be a CX-30 or a Subaru Crosstrek. Those were the two vehicles that I narrowed it down to. I didn't think of the CX-50 and I didn't think of the CX-5 because both of those were bigger vehicles than A, what I needed and B, what I'm used to driving,"
Hyundai Kona
"... in here. What is your humble opinion of the 2025 Kona? So I think Mario, this is for you. Ray and I don..."
Cadillac Lyric
"...tive that people are doing right now with the the lyric right because they see that start with the lyric ..."
Toyota Camry
"...rochure told me to read it and then walk around a Camry and sell to my general manager so I was trained f..."
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