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Replying to: qbrozen (Feb 09, 2006 12:56 pm) I have never refused anyone a test drive unless it's a young punk who wants to joyride in an S-2000. No salesperson "likes" going on test drives but it's a part of the business and I do so cheerfully. Never play solitaire. I am always busy. As the E-Commerce Director of the highest volume store in the state, I have LOTS to do all of the time. I'm off today and feeling guilty because I'm going to be buried tomorrow. We have been around together for a few years, haven't we? Thank you for the kind words! |
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Replying to: british_rover (Feb 09, 2006 2:27 pm) ***cringing*** I think I'll stick with Hondas!
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Replying to: isellhondas (Feb 03, 2006 3:53 pm) If it's slow, I'll take as much time as they need, answer all their questions, let them drive as many cars as they want. They'll leave with a good feeling about the experience, and MAYBE be back, and I will have done the best job I can for them. If it's a busy Saturday, however, I'll say, "Folks we're extremely busy right now. Bear with me and I'll do the best I can to address your needs." I'll take their drivers licence, and walk them to a car, and let them go on their own. We are not located near an Auto Mall, so our suburban location lets us be a little more relaxed about going on test drives.
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Replying to: isellhondas (Feb 09, 2006 2:36 pm) I like the off road test drives they are great. I have been out four wheeling since before I could drive legally on road. With our new product it is really idiot proof four wheel drive I could teach anyone to do our test track in less then 5 min in an LR3. One quick walk down the track to show them where not to go and then just take it slow. You don't even need to touch the gas in some of our cars they have so much torque in low range. |
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Replying to: backy (Feb 09, 2006 11:07 am) Sometimes there may be too many spot deliveries that day, and you can't get the vehicles all through cleanup, or there may have been a small problem with the vehicle that needs fixed, or all of the accessories might not be in stock. If its a solid sale, and you know your customer, they'll appreciate your honesty about how long it'll take. I know, however, that if you're in an Auto Mall environment, fear of loosing that sale is more of a concern. |
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Replying to: isellhondas (Feb 09, 2006 2:34 pm)  . Okay, so here one of my many reasons for test driving a few cars even though I will not buy a new car for 6 months or more. I am considering buying a new car, but I may instead decide to buy another used car. If I buy a used one I may do so sooner, but if I buy new it will be at least 6 months. So I drive some new cars to see if I like them enough more than the model(s) of used car that I would buy if I buy used. |
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Thus far today we have 110 posts in this topic discussion. A new Edmunds record...you guys really need to get a life.
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Replying to: golic (Feb 07, 2006 12:21 pm)  Mackabee |
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Replying to: jipster (Feb 07, 2006 1:05 pm) Mackabee
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Replying to: golic (Feb 07, 2006 2:35 pm)  It does help if you are of the opposite sex, smile a lot and show lots of cleavage!* Mackabee p.s. *this is only my opinion and does not reflect the experiences you may have had when you purchased your car.
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