Stories from the Sales Frontlines

Replying to: richard64 (Jan 07, 2009 5:10 pm)

I was only considering the LS. It has all of the bells. The GS is a step down. The dealer called again today but just couldn't (wouldn't) come down on the black clearcoat.
 
You know I was thinking.....years ago Henry Ford said you could have any color you want, as long as it's black. Now if you want actual black, you gotta pay for it.
Geesh...no wonder the car business is in the state it's in. Wait until I find out who's leaving off the kid's safety locks....and has the nerve to leave the holes there.

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• snakeweasel (Jan 08, 2009 7:48 pm)

What a nice bunch of guys! I appreciate all of those posts on the GM/LS saga. Allow me to respond briefly and then tell more news.
 
To:jipster "....room for only so many misers."
 
I thought that you knew. I must hide it well. I'm as bad as jmonroe, snake, and the others.
 
To: Isell "Black is a horrible color." That's what I like about you. You never pull punches. You mentioned your colorless preference a few months ago. Still, try to understand. In my psychology classes I used to teach a unit on color ramification. Color has much to do with personalities and emotions. Red makes you hungry; pink calms you down; blue helps you sleep; etc. Black is a power color. It denotes power, authority, control, sophistication, and class. Think about the cars of our world leaders...even the SUV's. Personally, I was after the sophistication and class. My wife also likes the color. We had a black car once. It does take more cosmetic care---and a garage. I see your point on that end.
 
To: Percussionist "If black is what you want, get black." Thanks for that vote. Seniors should have what they want.
 
To: Driver "...painted his pick up with a roller." I love that!
 
To: Transdriver "...funeral parlor bit is a bunch of baloney..."
 
I totally agree. See more below. Thanks so much for your help. You should be a research analyst. You can really find the cars. I'll reply to your email on carspace later this evening.
 
To: GG "I'm not convinced that any dealer..."
 
I have since learned that your suspicions are well founded. See below.
 
To: jmonroe "...think that Richard has hot pants for this car..."
 
Yes, I believe that he does. What he doesn't know is that I am as much a tightass as you. Also, I have walked before. I still remember how to do that dance number.
 
To: Isell ",,,because he knows who the shopper is!"
 
My advice to the dealer is not to keep it from another dealer. I may have fallen off of the turnip truck as a boy, but I have never fallen off of the cabbage truck. I think that he found this out this afternoon.
 
Now for the update: (1) I have a neighbor down the street who has a GM/LS. I decided to call and chat a bit. Some of his first words included, "Stay away from that Ford place." (2) I have a good friend at one of the larger banks here. I decided to make another call to chat. Her advice? "Why not try another dealer near by?" She was as diplomatic as she could be, without blasting the dealer. (3) I have had one bad experience with the Toyota place here---as you regulars will remember. Being a big retirement area here, I have to wonder if SOME of these dealers are not taking advantage of retirees. Remember how the reflexes and the thought processes slow down as we age? (4) I decided to throw this "black color" routine back to the dealer. I mentioned that one of my Edmunds buddies had found several black GM's in the tri-state area at the usual prices. He said, "Let me think about it and get back to you." I said, "Better yet, let me get back with YOU." I was nice about it, but I'm just not interested in dealing with this particular place. Well, that's where I am. I appreciate all of the great advice...color, SC, airbags, other locations, etc. As one of the Hosts said, why not take my time and be sure that I like what I get. Good advice.
 
Richard

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