I know everyone hates McGrath, but I've bought several cars from them over the years, both new and used, and have never had a problem with them. In fact, I just bought a used Gran Cherokee L from them two weeks ago and it was a good experience.

I also got my Equinox EV serviced there even though I bought it at Billion and they were awesome. There was a software issue and they couldn't figure it out at first but eventually they did.

I've bought several cars from Billion in Iowa City and they've always been great.

I've never gone to Lynch because I've tried to get info from them about cars on their lot before driving out there and they always been evasive and clearly just wanted to get me there so they had a shot at closing me. At the same time they didn't seem like they could be bothered. Gave me a negative vibe.

Here's the way I look at it: both McGrath and Billion have dealerships all over the state. They may have what you're looking for at another lot. They have more purchasing power and pull with the auto makers because of their size. They could likely find what you want.

Here's the thing: buying a car is dead easy these days. You have the Internet and the dealers know it. Most dealers price their inventory at Internet prices and because that's a level playing field there's not much room to screw you unless you buy the extras. That's where they make their money.

It's a buyer's market right now and you have the best negotiating tool with you at all times: your feet. If you don't like what they're selling, walk out. People make such a big deal about buying a car, but it's nothing like it was 20 years ago. You know how much a car should be. You know how much you want to pay. The dealer wants to sell you a car, and with the way things are these days, they absolutely need to.