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Replying to: tedebear (Jul 07, 2008 3:29 pm) They still use domestics only on the show. They just slightly changed their definition of 'domestic'. They're very careful to mention that every Honda they've given away lately is from Honda of America and built in Ohio. They also quit giving away Chevy Aveos, presumably because they're built in Korea for the most part. Going slightly closer to on-topic...I can't help but laugh every time I drive to/from work with these gas prices. Seems most of the stations in Rockford are selling gas for $4.27 today, but the ones I go past in South Beloit are $3.99. And it's not a gradual shift between the two either...at one spot halfway between, there's a station selling for $3.99 and the next one down, a mile away, is $4.27. Yeah, I haven't bought any gas in Rockford lately.
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Jul 08, 2008 7:05 am) I knew I liked that old farmer for a reason..... 
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Replying to: deskman (Jul 03, 2008 8:33 pm) Hey! Don't insult Buicks like that! |
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When dealing with internet morons I try to keep this cartoon in mind: 
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Replying to: deskman (Jul 07, 2008 1:45 pm) None of which are my demo. 
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Replying to: hondamattnj (Jul 08, 2008 11:43 am) |
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Replying to: greanpea68 (Jul 08, 2008 10:02 am) You are correct. We have our own terminology. We say, "I harpooned the giant whale." This means that we stole the car from them at under invoice, got retail for the trade, and purchased nothing in F&I. You are just too young to be messing with us retired folks.  Richard
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Replying to: richard64 (Jul 08, 2008 12:50 pm) I would except that from a consumer... You just reminded me of all the people who read the book " How to beat the dealer " and I am taalking about the dealerships in this case not Vegas... You can always tell who read it... or read it on line because they will say they are just paying cash... car is for someone else... my favorite " I am not trading" than after 2 hours of negotiating... "well what will you give for me my trade" Have a great day everyone. GP
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Replying to: hondamattnj (Jul 08, 2008 11:43 am) 
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Replying to: armadilloal (Jul 08, 2008 10:04 am) I read somewhere that's call "zone pricing" by the big oil companies. They take a look at the demographics of a certain "zone" and charge the dealer according to the relative wealth of the area. So if you have a rather affluent area next to a poor one you will see a big difference between the two. Imagine if car dealers did that. Thank goodness they only charge you based on how expensive your shoes are.
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