I had a Ford once a long long time ago. I loved the car and still ache inside when I see one just like it on the road. There was nothing I hated about it... it just died and I had to get a new one.

What I also liked when I bought it was the salesman. He seemed to really listen to what I had to say and thats about all I remember from the experience -- too long ago!

My current car dealer - my Saturn dealer, Clarence, is AWESOME! He knows me when I walk into the dealership and remembers our past conversations. When we ran into each other in a store, he remebered me outside the dealership and said "hiya Kim, how are things?" EVERYONE at the dealership is like that. They are friendly, down to earth people who genuinely love their job and love the people they get to meet. No slick sales tactics. No slimy feelings from any of them. No pressure. Just a person who's willing to answer your questions and help you make the right choice for you.

Best advice for you? Go visit OTHER car lots and pretend to be a buyer. Watch them... see what they do that you DO like. See what they do that makes your skin crawl. Learn from them.