When someone says they purchased their dream car using the Internet, it makes me cringe. Without touching and feeling, there are too many things that can go wrong. Don't misunderstand, I'm not opposed to using the Internet to find your dream car.
Computers make it easy to do comparison shopping.
You quickly learn if the manufacturer offers anti-lock brakes as standard equipment, or as an option, or not at all. That saves time running from showroom to showroom. Although one might learn a lot about a prospective soulmate, to become fully committed is ridiculous. Any love connection is more than mere statistics. For me, making a long term commitment with a vehicle must be done by the seat of my pants - literally.