Car Salesman Shares Story of Customer's Unexpected Car Rejection

Car Shopping on a Budget: A Salesman's Perspective New Jersey-based car salesman Joseph Rodriguez recently shared a story highlighting the challenges faced by customers with bad credit. His video details an encounter with a customer who, despite earning $2,200 monthly, insisted on a $300 monthly car payment. The customer's credit score was 540. "I had to find a car around $11,000 to $12,000," Rodriguez explained. He found a suitable 2020 Hyundai, but the customer rejected it due to its color. A 2022 Nissan was then offered, and this time the customer was satisfied. However, the monthly payment was still far above the customer's desired $300. Rodriguez noted, "In reality, she should probably just get a cash car and then get some credit repair." The incident underscores the difficulties many consumers face when attempting to balance affordability and credit limitations. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of realistic expectations when navigating the car-buying process with a low credit score.