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Replying to: alejandrom (Nov 25, 2008 10:54 am) LOL.... Buddy I hear your pain. I also think I am at the end of my rope but I keep telling myself that when the economy turns around it will be worth the wait. I won't know untill it happens. But I have to agree that I used to like this business better in years past but tell my self I can't dwell on that because this is what I know and do. Customers have been changing the way the purchase vehicles but in the end it still comes down to how I treat and service my customers. I believe if we continue to give good service it will pay off when things (the economy) turns around. If you have been doing this over 5 years I would suggest to stay in and wait it out. Also where else are you going to go? That was question I asked myself and couldn't answer..... I wish you the best of luck and suggest to hang in the game especially at the type of store you are at. When I get that stressed out with the business I try to take a week off. But I know that isn't a easy approval to get from management  Good Luck! GP |
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Replying to: snakeweasel (Nov 25, 2008 4:44 pm) Snake-- Spoken like a true accountant.  I always enjoy your cut-to-the-chase assessments. Maybe you've read the following (paraphrased) quote: The death of one man is a tragedy. The death of millions is a statistic.--J. Stalin It's probably not a line you should use at your next audit--unless it's after examining the books of one of the Big 3 automakers. Gogiboy |
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Replying to: rogeliov (Nov 25, 2008 11:09 am) Yes closing skills come into question here but "customers" have changed.... He works in Chicago and I am sure there are plenty of Toyota dealerships there. When I say customers have changed.... I mean they are more willing to shop 3-5 dealerships either by phone, email, or adds.... Than the customer only wants the best price. Obviously..... If dealerships give "the customers best price" they would never make any money..... So untill you walk in the shoes of a car salesman today you may want back off the insults of telling someone to find another business.... and if you read his post correctly that is what he was stating. Give the kid a break! GP
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Replying to: alejandrom (Nov 25, 2008 11:33 am) I agree and feel your pain...... You can sell 5 cars a week but if the profit is not there and you are working 60 hours a week for $500 (5 mini commisions) after taxes and benefits it isn't worth it any more  GP
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Replying to: alejandrom (Nov 25, 2008 11:53 am) ROFLMAO...... Boy do I know that one  GP |
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""And if I run into one more single male who is looking for a car without his wife I think I might lose it. I've never met a bigger bunch of strokes then the single males looking for a car. They never have the intestinal fortitude to pull the trigger on a car purchase without"checking" in with their wife."" Customer here: I love my wife and our relationship, plus she drives any vehicle we have ever owned as much as I, so why wouldn't I scope (or stroke, as you say) the landscape on the internet and on the lots before showing her what I have found and getting her opinion. I love her, not the dealership or the salesman. (As great a guy or gal as that person may be ) 
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Replying to: alejandrom (Nov 25, 2008 11:53 pm) [X] professional Troll on a message board [ ] car sales time to move on and find another job that you will hate in 2 years. You have to have skills and a thick skin in the car business. Stop being a (fill in your own blank) and go out and sell something or go home. you complaining is like a doctor complaining that sick people are coming to see him every day. |
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Replying to: alejandrom (Nov 25, 2008 11:53 pm) Where have you been all this time..... I am laughing very hard because Iagree with you. It is like one day.... all of a sudden....a husband was out driving and he saw a Toyota dealership. he went in and ask to look at the Camry.... how he knew to look at a camry is beyond me... But I can only relate it to my marriage.... When we bought our last car for her. It went like this.... Weeks before the purchase.... she said the car is acting up I would like a new car. We talked about how much we could spend. We talked about what was important. So now we had a idea of what we wanted to do and need. A car came in on trade for a couple of grand. I bought it day and brought it home. Maybe it is easy because i am in the business. But I can't believe people don't actually talk about these things before they come into the store. Every one hates coming here and everyone likes to share their ideas with other people before they do it. Just some... a lot of people just can't pull the trigger.... Why can't everyone be like JMONROE GP
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Replying to: greanpea68 (Nov 26, 2008 11:32 am) I don't hate coming there because I am not afraid of you and I know it's my money.
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Replying to: golic (Nov 26, 2008 6:07 am) Yes but you have to pay to get into a strip club and you have to pay premiums on the drinks. GP |
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