First Time Car Buying Mistakes I Made

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  • Опубліковано 13 сер 2022
  • Taking a trip down the memory lane with first-time car buying mistakes I made, I love my car but loathe how I got it, don't be like me :) .
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  • @TheDerekCrosson
    @TheDerekCrosson Рік тому +21

    It’s really important to test drive on your own and also turn on/off any switches, features, etc. I also learnt this the hard way before. Also, for finance, always get a quote from your bank too and compare it to the dealership. I made the worst mistake of taking a balloon payment 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Рік тому +5

      It is very important bro, I can not stress it enough!
      We all make mistakes the first time around, its one of the ways we learn unfortunately

    • @khutsomarule
      @khutsomarule 6 місяців тому

      Hey how do I get a quote from my bank? Please advise me

    • @TheDerekCrosson
      @TheDerekCrosson 6 місяців тому +1

      @@khutsomarule you can usually tell the consultant the dealer name and the vehicle and price (can’t remember what else), some financiers like MFC have an online system to do this where you just fill in the details on a form and they let you know later in the day or the next day. If you have a private banker, just ask them to do it instead

    • @khutsomarule
      @khutsomarule 6 місяців тому +1

      @@TheDerekCrosson Thank you for helping me 😌

  • @MuziSambo
    @MuziSambo Рік тому +28

    😁Tell us the interest rate mchana...🤔Prime + 10%🤷🏽‍♂🤷🏽‍♂

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Рік тому +7

      😂 +4 at the time

    • @nkosikhonamazongolo7337
      @nkosikhonamazongolo7337 Рік тому +1

      The beast is here I see.. Awe babuSambo

    • @MuziSambo
      @MuziSambo Рік тому +4

      @@josiahthobejane If you are on a fixed rate that's a norm but if you took a variable rate they are chowing you.

    • @ST-xx9pn
      @ST-xx9pn Рік тому

      @@MuziSambogood day mchana , may I pls have your contact details, I need to have a private chat with you ASAP

    • @BrandonKKlaas
      @BrandonKKlaas Рік тому +5

      I’m the friend that was like @Ahhh I’m .25 below prime” 😅😅😅 I still remember that convo

  • @atobee2595
    @atobee2595 Рік тому +9

    The problem with being a first time car buyer is that as soon as they tell you your application has been approved, you can’t believe it, the excitement is overwhelming and you feel like it’s a miracle. You are not going to even negotiate or ask questions, just now they perhaps rescind the offer😅. All you are thinking about is driving off in your new car. The sales guys live for that moment, and man they’ll show you flames! 😄

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Рік тому

      Eish you just want to collect and go 😂😂 but it gets better everytime we learn about these things

  • @Trizzy225
    @Trizzy225 7 місяців тому +1

    You let the salesperson test drive it for you😂😂damn I’m learning a lot great video

  • @TheTshegofatso
    @TheTshegofatso Рік тому +2

    Very insightful, thanks for sharing 🙌🏾

  • @quant_in_sa
    @quant_in_sa Рік тому +6

    Jo you can always refinance your car - easier through a Private Banker and it only costs R1200 for the initiation at the new bank if your current bank won't match your rate
    I have some videos on this

  • @nuna4077
    @nuna4077 Рік тому +6

    Thank you for sharing! I am so nervous to go for a test drive because I have only driven at a driving school. I think alot of videos do not acknowledge that part.

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Рік тому +3

      Dont be scared, ask a close friend/family member to drive for you at the dealer

  • @tbotrouble6
    @tbotrouble6 Рік тому +3

    This is actually a good watch!, this information will go a long way..We get way too excited about qualifying for Vehicle finance..

  • @ST-xx9pn
    @ST-xx9pn Рік тому +5

    Sho Bra J , when you change gear you make me miss my ST , there's something special about this car , anyone who never owned it will never understand the pleasure it gives when you drive.

  • @kudamawonde6870
    @kudamawonde6870 Рік тому +2

    Good video bro and you made very important points. We live and we learn👊🏿

  • @thamil1365
    @thamil1365 Рік тому +3

    I appreciate the honesty, nathi we can learn😆🙏

  • @Simphiwe007
    @Simphiwe007 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing bro, I'm starting my self teaching journey and my biggest take away here is projects, projects, projects 🙏

  • @wisanibaloyi4322
    @wisanibaloyi4322 Рік тому +1

    Look I appreciate your review, and the reminder that you have given To us about the covers that the salesman put. When you started your video I was not happy because I was expecting to hear the figures like others do Ex @Musi Sambo. I wanted to know the prime, interest rate and your installment. But it was awesome man...

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Рік тому +3

      Thank you for watching. There are things I am not comfortable disclosing because they are of no use to you, knowing my interest rate and how much I pay on my car won’t help you in anyway; it would just be for entertainment purposes.
      I am glad you are able to take something out of this video 🙏🏿

  • @duncantsolo3273
    @duncantsolo3273 Рік тому +1

    I'm subscribing just because you truthful ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @khathulation
    @khathulation Рік тому +1

    Im sorry you went through that, now you know better
    Lol, Even i had a friend test drive my first car for me, the 2004 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi
    I hear the ST sounding so good there
    Have you heard a Big Mechanical breakdown? in my second Focus in 2018 i had to replace a steering rack for about R26000

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Рік тому +1

      Yeah we live and learn 😂
      Yeah it sounds awesome.
      A engine mount broke and costed 11k to fix everything that got broken as a result of that but it was covered by my warranty

  • @matlhatsimax5567
    @matlhatsimax5567 7 місяців тому +3

    very educational

  • @bongumusasokhulu260
    @bongumusasokhulu260 Рік тому +1

    You having fun with this car 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 I am glad I landed on your insta page now i am more comfortable to look for a focus ST as VW is a rip off

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Рік тому +1

      😂 thank you, def look at them; they ranging from 120k-400k now

  • @josephsekwane4781
    @josephsekwane4781 6 місяців тому

    Where do you go to check your vehicle history? You said it too fast there I can't make out what you said

  • @fransmahlakola6576
    @fransmahlakola6576 9 місяців тому

    Add more content figures attract us easier but now its like hearsay . Like my car price moved from 1200 to 5000 bcz of 123 .

  • @kg_oddysey21
    @kg_oddysey21 Рік тому +11

    “Ahh it’s not leaking oil”
    “It’s not leaking oil”
    “Ok it’s good” 😭😭😭😭😭

  • @lebohangkotane_
    @lebohangkotane_ Рік тому +1

    Josiah, please drop the link to the Vehicle Check site.

  • @neomahlangu4073
    @neomahlangu4073 Рік тому +2

    How was the insurance with your license only being a few days old??

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Рік тому +5

      I started with Naked Insurance paying 1.8k and then moved to another insurer after a few months and paid 1.2k

  • @thabangmogase2387
    @thabangmogase2387 Рік тому

    Have your own inspection done at a dealer that has no benefit in you buying the car.

  • @lehakwetloti4947
    @lehakwetloti4947 7 місяців тому +1

    Curious, how crazy was the insurance since you bought the care so soon after getting your license?

  • @lefuradebe7453
    @lefuradebe7453 21 день тому

    Next time be specific baba if u want to give us advice we want to know wuat was the interest rate, the maleage, and the cash price etc

  • @3mfreale
    @3mfreale Рік тому

    What mileage and how old was it when you bought it Jos?

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Рік тому +1

      111,000km and around 8 years old

    • @3mfreale
      @3mfreale Рік тому +1

      @@josiahthobejane yoh and its and so few issues? Thats an awesome buy 👌🏼

  • @TumeloBaloyi
    @TumeloBaloyi Рік тому +1

    Good video

  • @mpholoseponya1680
    @mpholoseponya1680 Рік тому +2

    So if one pays a deposit , how is it helpful I paying for the car in terms of installments etc

    • @josiahthobejane
      @josiahthobejane  Рік тому +1

      A deposit helps lower the installments, sometimes banks require a deposit especially on much older cars that maybe be priced out of the market. The deposit needs to be huge for it to make a difference in your monthly instalment

    • @mpholoseponya1680
      @mpholoseponya1680 Рік тому

      @Josiah Thobejane Thank you so much
      Because I also want a Ford ST

  • @nhlanhlasgarage7795
    @nhlanhlasgarage7795 Рік тому

    Yoh bro we should have a drag race next to mall @reds 😂😂please wanna see if my car can keep up please bro

  • @constancekhosi3695
    @constancekhosi3695 Рік тому

    New subbie ❤❤🙏👌

  • @TheCylindersZA
    @TheCylindersZA Рік тому +1

    Eish cousin mara 😂

  • @edmondmthimunye311
    @edmondmthimunye311 Рік тому

    Sbonge baba🙏🙏

  • @duncantsolo3273
    @duncantsolo3273 Рік тому +1

    I really don't like your uncle😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠

  • @duncantsolo3273
    @duncantsolo3273 Рік тому

    sell the damm car bro!🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼👎👎👎🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠