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I Bought 171 Cars for Consumer Reports. Here's What I Learned.

Plus, a surprise guest drops in to help send him off before he takes one final ride into retirement. Join CR at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day.

I Bought 171 Cars for Consumer Reports. Here's What I Learned.

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Plus, a surprise guest drops in to help send him off before he takes one final ride into retirement.

Join CR at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day.

37:15 – Looking Back on 30 Years at Consumer Reports 37:29 – A Surprise Guest Joins the Podcast 43:56 – What Mike Will Miss Most 46:42 – Buying a New Car Should Be Exciting 51:10 – Mike...

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Plus, a surprise guest drops in to help send him off before he takes one final ride into retirement. Join CR at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day. 37:15 – Looking Back on 30 Years at Consumer Reports 37:29 – A Surprise Guest Joins the Podcast 43:56 – What Mike Will Miss Most 46:42 – Buying a New Car Should Be Exciting 51:10 – Mike...

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  • On this week's episode, after 30 years and roughly $6 million spent buying cars for Consumer Reports, Mike Quincy shares his best car-buying advice, worst dealership experiences, and the tricks and fees...

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CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Intro 00:41 – Mike Quincy's Last Ride 02:08 – 171 Cars and $6 Million:

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