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Replying to: traindriver (Jul 28, 2006 9:19 pm) Smallville is probably better for buying because it's easier to get a reputaion trashed by a couple bad deals and even more difficult to get it back. Less people in a small town, more in a big town... |
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Replying to: buffalonickel (Jul 29, 2006 5:43 pm) BTW....More Bill Heard.... http://www.newschannel5.com/content/investigates/20957.asp?q=newschannel+5+inves- tigates
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Replying to: graphicguy (Jul 30, 2006 5:11 am) On the other hand I now live in a smallish town that's 130 miles from any large metro area and the local dealers know it. ADM stickers abound, most places are "non-participating" on deals and there is a "take it or leave it" mentality among some of the dealers. On the Bill Heard thing, why does Chevrolet still have them as a franchisee? I would have thought the negative publicity would lead them to pull the plug. Maybe sales numbers count for more than customer service?
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Replying to: cluedweasel (Jul 30, 2006 10:59 am) Bingo its the sales, As long as their sales numbers are good Chevy won't do much. Remember that the bad press is against the dealer not Chevy. Also since you say you're 130 miles away from any large metro area could you please define what you would call a large metro area?
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Replying to: snakeweasel (Jul 30, 2006 11:31 am) Currently, I live in Bend, Oregon. The nearest metro area to use would be either Eugene (129 miles) or Portland (162 miles). Both are across the mountains on two lane roads. As far as car dealerships go, we have all the standard makes (except for Saturn) spread around four dealerships. We also have a BMW/VW/Audi and Porsche dealer (all those under one roof!), a Subaru/Kia/Hyundai dealer and an M-B place. Want a Lexus, Jag, Infiniti, Acura, Saab, Saturn, the it's off to Portland.
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I was at the gym last night, resting between sets, when I overheard two other members talking about selling cars. The older of the two I know to be a salesman at a local Dodge dealership, while the younger man - as best I could understand from what I overheard - just recently started in sales at a different dealership, I don't know what brand(s). What really got my attention was the Dodge salesman's claim that "90%" of the customers who walk into the showroom end up buying a car from the dealership. I'm almost certain I heard that correctly, though to be sure I wouldn't swear to it under oath. Is such a hugely high percentage at all possible? Or did I somehow mishear it? |
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Replying to: prosa (Jul 30, 2006 2:46 pm) |
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Replying to: prosa (Jul 30, 2006 2:46 pm) |
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Replying to: prosa (Jul 30, 2006 2:46 pm)  Just imagine how many "just checking" the new model (as for the reference) with no intention of buying whatsoever and you get the picture. |
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Replying to: prosa (Jul 30, 2006 2:46 pm) Consider the sources, they can't even be honest with themselves. What do you think your chances are when you talk/deal with them ? jmonroe |
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