Girls Gone Gritty
Welcome to the Girls Gone Gritty Podcast! In this show, we will engage in authentic, unscripted conversations that span a spectrum of different subjects, all seen through three unique lenses.
Dive into real, raw, and often humorous discussions between two sisters-in-law and their closest friend. We offer the kind of advice we'd give our younger selves, revealing the lessons our mothers never taught us but we wish they had.
Our goal is to inspire, empower, enlighten, and educate our listeners by sharing our unfiltered life experiences.
Join us as we explore a wide range of topics that have profoundly influenced our identities and shaped us into the individuals we are today.
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Girls Gone Gritty
#118 - Smart Car Shopping - A Buying Guide For Women And Men Too!
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Buying a car should not feel like entering a battlefield, but for many women, it can.
In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, Farley and Jennifer bring humor, honesty, and practical grit to the car-buying process. From insurance costs and dealership pressure to recalls, warranties, financing, and the emotional side of choosing the right vehicle, they break down why walking into a dealership prepared matters. They also talk about how men and women often approach cars differently, with some leaning toward status and performance while others think about safety, lifestyle, practicality, and family needs.
The episode offers useful reminders for anyone shopping for a car: know your credit score, research APR rates, check the VIN, compare Carfax with NHTSA recall information, and do not be afraid to “phone a friend” before signing anything. It is a fun, real-world conversation about confidence, preparation, and making smart choices without letting pressure take the wheel.
Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(0:59) Buying a car as a woman
(1:49) Top three news stories
(5:00) Needing another family vehicle
(5:33) Why car lots feel intimidating
(7:21) Men, women, and car choices
(10:55) Picking one car for many needs
(12:35) Helpful car safety technology
(14:34) Financing, warranties, and hidden costs
(16:00) Checking recalls with NHTSA
(18:47) Credit scores, APR, and lease math
(20:34) Negotiation and phoning a friend
(22:18) Got Grit Award for oyster restoration
(24:09) Song of the week: “Confident”
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