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Replying to: geekay (Feb 10, 2006 2:26 pm) Nope doesn't matter what the race is running, be it the Indy 500, Daytona or whatever people still get the same deal.
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Replying to: snakeweasel (Feb 10, 2006 2:29 pm)
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Replying to: biancar (Feb 10, 2006 2:37 pm) I find it strange that one type of person would get a better deal than another.... The dealership/salesperson will try to make the most they can. They'll naturally start high and work down. When the customer agrees with the price, the deal is done. If there's a well-dressed man, will the dealer just instantly drop $5000 off the price and not even seek any profit? But if it's a woman or minority, they won't budge? That sounds really strange.... So basically this "study" said that the well-dressed woman just agreed to higher numbers than anyone else? |
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Replying to: dino001 (Feb 10, 2006 12:49 pm) See, it's a Catch-22. If you greet too quickly, then it's harrassment. If you greet too slowly, then it's disrespect. And, of course, every person has different definitions for too quickly and too slowly.... It's a no-win situation.
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Replying to: bdr127 (Feb 10, 2006 3:38 pm) No harrassment, no disrespect. In fact, that approach shows complete respect in my opinion.
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Replying to: audia8q (Feb 10, 2006 2:23 pm) When I was shopping for a Highlander would go to the dealership on days when I was looking disheveled (maybe was in the middle of painting a room or just got done doing a long hike on a muddy trail, etc.) -- I was rarely bothered by salespeople when I just wanted to be able to think to myself while evaluating the different trimlines and features available.
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Replying to: landdriver (Feb 10, 2006 7:07 pm) Why wait days till you look disheveled? Just pop a couple alka-seltzer in your mouth...the salespeople will think you are rabid. Won't come near ya with a 30 foot pole. Of course they may call the pound or animal control on you. 
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Replying to: landdriver (Feb 10, 2006 7:07 pm) 1. Be talking on your cell phone endlessly while walking the inventory (salespeople will think you lost your way and ended up at the dealership unknowingly) 2. Do not bathe for 1 or 2 weeks (this one works like a charm) 3. Scream at the top of your lungs "who wants to sell me a car today?" and see how quickly the sales people run away from you.  Mackabee
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