Santa Ana, CA Driving Tips
I would tell them to take the roads to where there is less noise. The farther out of the city you go, the more beautiful the scenery, and the quieter it will be.
Santa Ana, CA Buying Tips
I purchased my car from a dealer. I met with several dealers and chose the one that I liked the best. The dealership that I went with is servicing all of my needs, and providing me with excellent service. I would recommend doing this if you are looking to purchase a car.
Favorite Driving Memory
My driving highlight in this city is 2 weeks ago after taking my girlfriend out to dinner. We drove around for a while, just enjoying the cool night air, and each other's company.
Favorite Road
Tustin Ave.
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I like this road because it leads you all the way through town. It is the main road to take when going shopping or to a mall, but it also leads all the way out to less populated areas, and has nice scenery.
Santa Ana, CA Driving Tips
Pay attention to pedestrians. There are a lot of people who walk and ride bikes all over this city and many of them do not respect the rules of the road so they will cut across streets illegally and seemingly appear out of now where.
Santa Ana, CA Buying Tips
If you are looking for major brand dealerships, most are found right near the various freeways in the area. If you are looking for small older used car lots, you can find several on 17th street near the college.
Favorite Driving Memory
Driving through downtown Santa Ana is always interesting as it's filled with many little shops and restaurants.
Favorite Road
Flower Street / Floral Park
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Floral Park is a very nice neighborhood to drive through. There are many lovely old houses to see and lots of landscaping and parks. If you're not in a hurry and want to see a well kept historical neighborhood, it's the place to go.
Santa Ana, CA Driving Tips
Maintain your speed limit. Use your traffic signals correctly.
Santa Ana, CA Buying Tips
Decide what you can afford. Decide between new or used. Narrow your buying choices. Assess total cost to own. Get the best interest rate. Don't assume dealership financing is the best deal. Research all discounts.
Know the invoice price. Be a savvy negotiator. Don't rush the test drive.
Favorite Driving Memory
My favorite memory is from a trip to San Francisco. It was a lovely day and I enjoyed a lot in that drive. The drive was for 10 hours on Highway 1 with my lovely wife.
Favorite Road
Pacific Coast Highway
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Big Sur road is my favorite because there is great scenery on the road