Stories from the Sales Frontlines

Man I love November! especially after a crappy month like Oct. (16 units) Nov. has been the best month I've had in a while. (27 cars) also had 4 three pounders and 1 four pounder this month. I love this time of year.

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Replying to: british_rover (Nov 30, 2007 7:49 am)

A couple of weeks ago carmax put 47,000 dollars on a BMW 335i hard top convertiable. The most I could get out of anyone was 40,000 dollars.
 
It's not really stupid money they throw around. They seem to get it back. I sold my 02 MDX to them two months ago for $16.5. No dealer would touch that. I watched it on their site. It was listed a week later and sold for $23 in two days
 
Now the stupid money is the person who bought it. It was is great shape, but I only paid $35 when I bought it new. I was certainly happy with the depreciation during my ownership especially since I didn't spend a dime outside of routine maintenance.

Replying to: smokin98ss (Dec 01, 2007 4:06 am)

Nov. has been the best month I've had in a while. (27 cars) also had 4 three pounders and 1 four pounder this month. I love this time of year.
 
Good show! I did my dealer a favor yesterday. After flying in from overseas from a 9 hour flight, I dragged my jet lagged ass into the dealer to pick up my new car. They appreciated the gesture to book a unit in Nov and I saved a couple hours of my Saturday morning. I cut the demo short since I was so tired, so now I need to read the owners manual.

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Replying to: mackabee (Nov 30, 2007 7:45 pm)

Hmmm, I don't know, I think the American, German and Japanese vinyl they put on the backs and sides of some seats is pretty similar

Replying to: mackabee (Nov 30, 2007 7:45 pm)

"I would like to see the leather and feel it on the Grand Marquis"
 
The leather in a Grand Marquis is very nice. Surprisingly so. My Grandfather's '04 Ultimate beats my Avalon in that department hands down. Not saying its a better car... just the leather.

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Replying to: tjc78 (Dec 01, 2007 5:22 am)

The leather in a Grand Marquis is very nice. Surprisingly so. My Grandfather's '04 Ultimate beats my Avalon in that department hands down. Not saying its a better car... just the leather.
 
Thanks, I've heard that myself.
 
Now, if you are a really nice poster, you'll tell Mack where your Grandfather lives so he can be taken for a ride.
 
jmonroe

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