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#3867 of 3884 Re: Stay on the fence... [jipster] by golic Feb 27, 2009 (11:39 am)
Replying to: jipster (Feb 27, 2009 11:21 am) Do they still sell VIN etching? I remember a few years ago, I was put through the ringer by my salesman, the SM and another guy about getting vin window etching.   They kept telling me I was foolish for passing up this service, that if my car was stolen this would make it sooo easy to get my car back.   My retort was listen, if my car is stolen I want the check from the insurance agency I don't want the car back!! And don't even get me started on pin stripping and wheel locks!
#3868 of 3884 Re: Stay on the fence... [Mr_Shiftright] by houdini1 Feb 27, 2009 (11:58 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 27, 2009 8:00 am) My wife and I have a friend like that. She has asked me for investment advice a couple of times and then would always find fault or want to argue with whatever I said.   I would like to help her, but now when she asks I just say, sorry, I don't have a clue. Replies to this message: roadburner (Feb 27, 2009 3:30 pm) houdini1 (Feb 28, 2009 10:07 am)
#3869 of 3884 Re: Stay on the fence... [jipster] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Feb 27, 2009 (12:56 pm)
Replying to: jipster (Feb 27, 2009 11:35 am) I think the point of me using the term "honest deal" was not so much a dollar amount, but the way she would have been treated at this dealership, at the time of sale and beyond.   Basically, to my mind, she traded away prompt service, courtesy, lack of strong arm tactics, clean waiting rooms, a thorough new car prep and demonstration, and prompt and fair warranty correction in the future, etc. for a lousy $300. Replies to this message: golic (Feb 28, 2009 11:26 am)
#3870 of 3884 Re: Stay on the fence... [jipster] by verdugo Feb 27, 2009 (2:35 pm)
Replying to: jipster (Feb 27, 2009 11:21 am) I meant unethical in that they quoted her a price that was too good to be true just to get her to come in.   I have no problem with them selling add ons.
#3871 of 3884 Re: Stay on the fence... [houdini1] by roadburner Feb 27, 2009 (3:30 pm)
Replying to: houdini1 (Feb 27, 2009 11:58 am) My wife and I have a friend like that. She has asked me for investment advice a couple of times and then would always find fault or want to argue with whatever I said.   Geeze... Your friend sounds like my mother. I finally refused to give her advice at all... Replies to this message: houdini1 (Feb 28, 2009 10:07 am)
#3872 of 3884 Re: Stay on the fence... [roadburner] by houdini1 Feb 28, 2009 (10:07 am)
Replying to: roadburner (Feb 27, 2009 3:30 pm) LOL, well that is SOP for mothers !!
#3873 of 3884 Re: Stay on the fence... [Mr_Shiftright] by golic Feb 28, 2009 (11:26 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 27, 2009 12:56 pm) Service is key. I am sure I paid about $300 more for the Pilot I leased last month. But, the SM was professional, shot straight, and when I made the appointment to come in - everything was ready and i was in and out of the dealership in less than 45 minutes.   And whatever extra I paid it was worth every penny.
#3874 of 3884 Agreeing {Mr_Shiftright} by wtd44 Mar 03, 2009 (9:32 pm)
Advice to friends-- at their request-- and then thrown away... It just happens over and over. I suspect that many people "poll" their friends until they find one that agrees with their preconceived notions and then they tell themselves they've found good advice at last! And on the other hand, I know that my "very best advice" just doesn't work universally in the lives of all my friends-- but both of those guys should listen to me more! Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 03, 2009 9:49 pm) kyfdx (Mar 04, 2009 7:41 am)
#3875 of 3884 Re: Agreeing {Mr_Shiftright} [wtd44] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Mar 03, 2009 (9:49 pm)
Replying to: wtd44 (Mar 03, 2009 9:32 pm) I'm not sure if it was Mark Twain, but somebody like him said:   "If you want to develop a great reputation for wisdom, find out what it is people what to do and then advise them to do it". Replies to this message: kyfdx (Mar 04, 2009 7:41 am)
#3876 of 3884 Re: Agreeing {Mr_Shiftright} [Mr_Shiftright] by kyfdx HOST Mar 04, 2009 (7:41 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 03, 2009 9:49 pm) It's like Terry used to say in RWTIV..   It's the rule of 21s.. Keep asking 21 people, until someone tells you what you want to hear..

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