Buying a CAR in Las Vegas. | Costco Auto Program.

Buying a Car in Las Vegas! Here I have, for your viewing pleasure, my car buying experience using the COSTCO AUTO PROGRAM!
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If you go visit him, tell him "Danny The Medic" Sent ya!
Troy Thompson
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Findlay Kia: 5325 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas 89146
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[@dannythemedic]

More info: They put a 30 day "movement" permit on the car, and said in 10-15 days I will get stuff to bring to the dmv to register it and get plate. FAQs from below: Where will you park? On the street near my home or in the nearby casinos for free. How much is insurance? I got full coverage with not too big deductible for $233/mo, Progressive (the cheapest of my search) high was Geico at almost DOUBLE that price. Did you pay Cash? Yes, I got a cashier check from the bank. What about DMV Registration fees? For Clark County the fee is estimated to be $458 .. estimate from here: dmvapp.nv.gov/dmv/vr/vr_estimate/vrestimationinput.aspx What about SMOG Test? Because I reside in Vegas, there is smog requirement, but NEW cars are exempt for 3 registrations.

[@George0674]

@@dannythemedic they make you go to DMV? In NY, the dealer does all that for you. You get a temp tag to drive off the lot, then go back, usually in a couple weeks, to pick up your plates from the dealer.

[@dannythemedic]

@@George0674 I GUESS.. I cant say what happens in Nevada, but they said I can apply on line and get plates in the mail? I have no idea...

[@steveyu9888]

​@@dannythemediccall Troy

[@joe2591]

❤❤❤Insurance very expensive, almost $3k a year.

[@George0674]

The Costco program is legit. I'm not a member, but my buddy bought a new Ram pickup a couple years ago through Costco and got a great deal compared to what he would have paid otherwise.

[@KilaPup]

I am so happy for you Danny ... you are now the proud owner of a beautiful new car. BTW, I like your color choice, I think you would have grown tired of orange pretty quickly. Now there will be no more waiting for buses, and best of all, you will have air conditioning everywhere you go. Yippee!!! ENJOY! 😊👋🚙

[@rxptqh]

“....if you’re not a hardcore negotiator, bring this Vaseline....” 🤣😬

[@ginjjiigok364]

So true.

[@dannythemedic]

Or just carry the Vaseline with you daily!

[@shortafewbolts]

Troy better be salesman of the decade after this video!!! And congratulations to you sir.

[@vinceh8730]

Danny, Congratulations on your new Kia purchase, no more heat stroke waiting for the bus but be careful driving in Vegas...I hear they drive real crazy there! Glad you had a good experience with Troy and the Costco Auto Program, I really enjoyed your video!!!!

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

Yes Vegas has SOME crazy drivers here. People on pain meds, geriatric drivers who can't see/hear with slow reaction times, people hungover from staying up all night drinking (or maybe they're still drunk), or just downright selfish and aggressive drivers. BUT.... It's not as bad as you think. I would estimate that 90% of drivers here are actually GOOD and POLITE. I'm shocked too. I moved to Vegas from Washington a year ago and I'm pleasantly surprised at how nice most people in the valley are. People in some of the other states like Washington, Oregon, and California are way worse.

[@WeatherChart]

Troy + Costco = Success! 👏👏👏 Let's not forget about Steve who suggested the Costco Auto Program in the first place. Happy Kia trails, Danny! 😊

[@kea4464]

Congratulations on your new KIA Soul EX, Troy made it so simple and easy for you. Thx for the car buying experience video.

[@dannythemedic]

Troy was really cool...

[@OldLugnutz]

Back in 1995, we bought a Plymouth from a local dealer as BJs Wholesale Club members (similar to Costco). Very fair deal. 3 years later we did the same for our second car, same dealer and sales rep. Saved a lot of frustration and anxiety. Congrats Danny.

[@rubbertoecraps]

Congrats on the new car Dan…you’re moving on up!!! New car smell 👍🏾 Now you can drive to further places to eat that you couldn’t or wouldn’t goto by bus

[@BillSchafer48]

We just purchased a Kia Soul last week. Great little vehicle. Good on gas and comfortable to ride in.

[@topdollargirl1636]

Steve cracked me up...the hamsters got fired...lol..he is so funny

[@GumbyandBenji-247]

Congratulations!!!!!!! If my car ever breaks down….I’ll be seeing Troy in Vegas!!! Now YOU can come to Oceanside!!!! Lol

[@enkadude]

DTM ballin out with that sweet lookin ride. Who knew these things but I'm happy for you Danny.

[@MrCreole318]

I love this guy. Danny is Like my junior high Chemist teacher. I'll see you when I get there on the 25th of July. Staying at the Gangsta WestGate. 😁

[@topdollargirl1636]

Wow... terrific news Danny!!!! Congratulations to you... So glad you had a great experience buying a car, and with a great salesperson like Troy. The car looks beautiful, all the best luck..now you will be out of the heat, and don't forget the cold...it gets super cold in Vegas as you know... can't wait for all your new journeys that you will take your viewer's on....so happy for you😊😊😊😊

[@Kelliemcconnell11]

Danny you got a Soul! I’ve had my Soul for 7 years now and I still absolutely love it. Great choice. It’s a perfect little car for the city and finding hard parking spots since it fits everywhere lol. Congrats 🥳

[@steveyu9888]

Forget about the bus😂

[@ILovemylittleG]

I bought the ‘22 orange Soul for my daughter’s first car. It has been a good car 2 years now, no problems, very happy. Congrats!

[@dannythemedic]

I wanted the ORANGE ONE!!!!!! but ehhhh as long as I get around

[@IndyGuy65]

You are smart to get a car with that Vegas heat. I lived in Dallas for 5 years with similar heat, no way I could have survived on public transportation in that Texas heat. Now I live and work in suburban Indy where the bus line stops at the county line, so you have to drive out here. Danny, Congrats on your new car!

[@adamtango3649]

Congratulations!!! Good luck with your purchase, and I hope it helps grow your business.

[@kassylasvegas830]

Congratulations, I'm glad you bought a car, Danny. Great video from beginning to the end 🎉 good job as usual. 😊❤

[@killerelf7646]

Nice car .. congrats..👍🏻

[@tuanchau7398]

Had the Vaseline ready! 😅😅 Congrats on the new purchased Danny.

[@martykong3592]

: ) GO Danny! ! WELL DONE and CONGRATS on New Car : ) I had forgotten about Costco Auto Program, and you seem to have gotten a great price and experience ! MOST times its SO STRESSFUL buying a car ! ENJOY and ALL the BEST ! ! ! Cheers : )

[@rosecaro3000]

Congrats Danny. I’m so happy for you. Keith and I were clapping while we watched this great video😊🌹

[@michaelslob3581]

Congratulations on the new car!!!! No more burning up in the sun , waiting for the bus. I really enjoyed this video DTM . Didn't know about the Costco car buying program, even though I'm a member. Very informative. Thanks.

[@paigewillow8768]

Congrats on the new car Danny! You deserve it and you work hard for it. It will be much safer and more convenient for you. Drive it in good health! 👍 That process looked great btw. Worth checking out.

[@raye5071]

Love your car Danny! Troy is a gem. Professional courteous and knowledgeable. Honest. Great video😊

[@davejohnson7432]

Congrats on your new vehicle purchase, and another great video as always. Troy seemed really laid back and honest.

[@jamesmagnus5040]

CONGRATS LOOKS GREAT AND WHAT A NICE SALES EXPERIANCE FROM TROY !

[@marydifiore7762]

Congratulations

[@irvingjohnson9244]

So glad you got a car you like. And great hearing the Costco details. I've known about it, but haven't known anyone who used this program. Exciting for sure

[@BrakRulesAll]

Congrats Danny! That should be a good car for you. My wife had a Soul for 4 years and it was 100% trouble-free - just put gas in it + oil changes, that was it - still on original tires, battery, brakes at 50k miles when it was traded in.

[@mikecontorelli9155]

Troy was a gentleman. Mad respect to you Danny.

[@jamesmancini6794]

Best of luck with your new KIA SOUL!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@marilyngrimes1749]

This was very informative info. Thank you Danny

[@mirnacolocho1419]

Troy is professional and friendly. I like that. Maybe I'll go to Vegas in December to buy my car.

[@TMoses-rj1og]

Well, Danny, congrats on your brand new beautiful car. It's great to have a friend like Steve who pointed you toward Costco and away from that awful orange-colored car. I think your videos are going to improve as well with the Kia because you'll be able to go farther, perhaps to Cal & Texas. 🎉😊

[@Pennychaser1]

We bought a used 2015 soul from Findlay. Happy with the car. Surprisingly big inside, reliable. $26k for new soul is a very good deal. 2012 kia sedona van we drove it till 250k very hard miles until transmission went out.

[@johnmanfredi810]

Danny,I'm glad you bought a car.You seem very happy with it and your buying experience with Troy seems to have been very positive.I have lived out here for 40 years and this is by far the hottest summer I have ever seen.I am a non driver and have managed somehow with the help of friends but you REALLY need a car out here.Riding buses gets old very fast.I hope you will be very happy with your new car.Besides,once the weather cools down,you can still use the bus if you wish even though you now have a car.Enjoy and good luck.

[@ellertorresiii1081]

Congratulations Danny. Love 💕 your videos 🎉. Troy was a very decent professional salesperson

[@WingChunBoyz]

🚗 *beep beep beep!!! Congrats on the new car, Danny! Now all you gotta do is go cruising on the mean streets of LV. 😎😀

[@GiovanniMichelucci-rs4tk]

Danny great looking car, looks like you made an easy purchase and everything went smoothly. Good luck with the new car and hope to see it in upcoming videos.😊

[@vinr6867]

😂 your facial expressions are hilarious! I also like your direct approach.

[@rubyt9324]

You're lucky Danny, you're car buying experience was easy and pleasant. Troy was very pleasant and professional. He explained everything well and helped you out a lot. Wish there were more Troys out there.

[@VivaLasVegasX]

I sold for 10 years and it's exactly why I left. It was a constant fight with customers, managers and salesman trying to cut your throat. It can be huge money but it's a pretty scummy Industry

[@steveyu9888]

Troy is the best

[@greenQT]

DtM, very enjoyable vid, you did good. Steve sent you in the right direction for sure. Good job, Troy was cool and I am so happy for you and your new car! I'm guessing you are traveling around in a cool square box now. Perfect. Tks. Karla in Cali. Gangsta Hamsta

[@PhilipGeorge-te9ig]

Best of luck with your new car.And you didn't even need Vaseline!Beats waiting for a bus when it is 120 degrees outside!

[@gcorkgal4167]

So very happy for you Danny! I was so worried when I heard about how hot it is there! My recent trip to Vegas last month averaged around 111! Glad to be back in the mountains of far far West Texas! Cheers! Gloria

[@CollegeRecruitsNW]

Good for you Danny, that is a heck of a deal without all of the hassle haggle

[@lindlesj604]

Congratulations!! Steve loves his food!

[@elliejones7642]

Congrats on your new car. My very first new car was a 2001 Kia Rio. After many years driving old beaters. 😁. My current vehicle is a 2011 Dodge Journey(bought new) that is still running great with only 115,000. Km. . But, looking to get a new Toyota next year. Thanks for sharing the whole experience. The Vaseline was hilarious. 😂

[@philipyow3452]

Congrats on the new car! Buying through Costco, or online is the way to go. The last car I purchased was online. They gave me a good deal. Great thinking purchasing on video as it keeps the salesman honest. Hope you can drive to California again soon when I find the illegal Kwan Loong oil for you. Have fun with your Kia Soul. I don't want to see you or your car in a high speed police chase.

[@AB-tc7md]

Costco credit card gives you 4% on gas and Shell fuel rewards gives discounts on gas

[@MH_6160]

AAA Visa gives 5% on gas…

[@alexanderloper4742]

Costco gas is also quite a bit cheaper than surrounding regular stations!

[@chef1son293]

Congratulations on your new ride!

[@davidgrybb8547]

Whooooooooooooaaa!!! On your new car...❤

[@Red-n5r]

Great video.Your next one should be on your experience with Las Vegas insurance rates.

[@figurinechamp6881]

Congratulations Danny The Medic! Well deserved, and happy you had such a pleasant experience! 🎉👍

[@Kevin-xp9ly]

congrats on the new wheels Danny , i have 20 year old pick up truck , I miss that new car smell,so enjoy it while it lasts 🚙🚙

[@doriscuevalehua5585]

Thank you for sharing your car buying experience!

[@dannythemedic]

u very welcome!

[@jackieo6969]

Glad you got a car!

[@CATHLAB97]

Love it! Congrats!

[@rollievancleave7753]

Congratulations DTM. My sister loves her Soul.

[@wilsonkwan8728]

Congratulations Danny on your new car. If you have not already done so, besides immediately buying car insurance, you need to buy AAA roadside service even though you have a new car because you may get a flat tire or a blown tire from a pothole or some drunk driver hits your car. Buy the mid-level (100 mile tow) or the highest level membership (200 mile tow). The cheapest membership only gives you a free tow for 5 miles and anything after 5 miles, you have to pay the towing truck.

[@dannythemedic]

I haven’t looked into it yet, but the new Kia came with a five-year roadside assistance plan

[@sharonkemerer2799]

Congratulations. So glad you were able to buy a car. We always rent one when we are in Vegas.😊

[@musicalgrinch5954]

Congrats on your new car. Look forward to your driving to somewhere videos. when it cools down maybe your can visit the casinos in california and/or arizona

[@mhairifox7753]

I paused the video to type in: I'm glad you spoke to Troy. He is where it's at.

[@drkcoco668]

Congratulations!!! It's very nice looking. You'll be happy you decided to get one. Watch out for the bad/crazy drivers and the horrible traffic spots😂😂. Oh, and the few bad roads 🤣🤣🤣.

[@timewithamy9654]

@Food & Travel with Danny The Medic. Congratulations on your purchase!! Drive safely and enjoy!!!

[@LadyGambler777-MrFrugalOO7]

We ❤ your videos Danny !! Congrats 🎉 on the new car… now we can’t wait to see your first parking garage video using your players club card to exit out of the garage Caesar’s properties are the worst!!! Good Luck 🍀

[@TheFourthLetterBeats]

I've had my eye on a Kia Soul for a while now. It's a beautiful car - very good choice, Danny 👌

[@dogmcmoose]

congrats. be careful out there! vegas drivers can be crazy

[@JudyCooper-ki6th]

Congratulations with your new car Love the color too

[@lshinn6091]

Congratulations on your new car.

[@mgazpeachy]

Yeah Danny! Enjoy the new ride!

[@jillchenicek9197]

Congratulations you will love it

[@markeidt6404]

Congratulations on your new car Danny. I wish you many happy miles of motoring. Try not to get too many speeding tickets.

[@dannythemedic]

I drive like a grandma!

[@VivaLasVegasX]

Good job Danny! I sold cars for 10 years in Seattle at a few different lots including a couple years as a internet sales manager. Costco definitely has a solid deal. Back then it was only a few hundred dollar profit for the dealer. Troy seemed like a good dude, definitely lots of shady salesmen out there. The Kia is great for numerous reasons. First it's made in Korea ( Vin number should start with a k ) so it will be almost maintenence free up to 100k miles. They have decent resale value ( resale value important when you go to trade it or of its totaled) and that soul actually has a ton of room. I'm 6-2 230 lbs and I fit just fine. Only knock is the bad visibility on the back corners. Overall for not knowing the process of buying a car you nailed it. Good job.

[@lawrencehom2859]

Congrats DTM👍

[@hankwnen8805]

I personally would not buy a Kia but I’m happy for you. I hope it’s a great car for you

[@sbloome77]

So excited for you! Try Jim Marsh Kia

[@markpowers4727]

Great Video , Thanks for the information

[@robertmaddelena530]

Danny I a 2022 new kid soul. Loved it ran good good milage ice cold air. I delivered catering with it. I sold back to the dealer in 2023 for a profit.

[@M68BI]

Danny you impress me as a very nice gentleman Best of luck on yr very nice looking new car and mxny yrs of service from it. The Costco program looks to be very good, i may try it in the future. All the best!

[@waterfairee]

Congratulations 👏

[@lilbaby9863]

DTM you should have took the prop monies to the dealership and at the time of paperwork tell them that you want to finance. You would get confused looks, and you tell them that you wanted to build your credit. Congrats DTM! There goes leg days 😂

[@stephenbeecher7545]

Danny, congratulations on your new car purchase. I hope you asked for the military discount as well. Now you have to check all your casino rewards cards to see which ones give you free parking. Fountainbleu, MGM, Caesars all give me free Valet parking and self parking. I think Resorts World is free parking for Elite and above, but I don't go there much. Just another thing to consider, now that you have your own "wheels" and the freedom that goes with it.

[@vwchan841]

Danny, I am quite sure if you tried the Porsche 718 Spyder RS (convertible), you would not hit your head getting in!!!! Good job, Steve, on pushing Danny away from the god awful Orange!!!!

[@SteveCraps]

He never be able to sell it😂

[@ronmexico6551]

You might want to consider reflective tinting for the windows to help block the sunlight out there. There is clear tinting so the windows are clear but with the sun blocking

[@dannythemedic]

NUTS!

[@conradpangan9325]

Congrats on the car Danny!

[@bentonrynestad7706]

Very good video Danny, Troy is an excellent salesman!! You bought a beautiful vehicle congratulations

[@dannythemedic]

Very nice guy!

[@ooochakalaka]

I would stick with a toyota if you could afford the higher price... may cost more initially, but you will keep it longer and it will hold its' value when it comes time to sell.

[@dannythemedic]

I couldnt fit into the car

[@destined4vegas536]

I work in the auto industry and I wish all my customers were like Danny! Smart using costco

[@LAClips4me]

Very nice car Danny, congratulations 🎉

[@nicks3329]

Very informative, congrats.

[@jackieo6969]

Costco has car insurance too

[@sandradisher9886]

Very interesting video Danny . I am going to see if Costco in Canada offered such a deal?😊

[@Floodland-bn3ol]

Extreme heat overrides cheapness. Will Danny The Medic watch Scotty Kilmer videos now?

[@SugarBear-xq3xc]

I was really hoping you would do a review of that free Findley Kia coconut donut and coffee with tap water.

[@dannythemedic]

oh it was kinda hard, I didnt finish it

[@GLeibniz1716]

Classic opening scene with Steve and of course it has to be a cheap car ha ha stay cool and hydrated!