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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Jun 21, 2009 10:30 am) How about a little follow-up here. Are you or are you not, going to buy this "cute" PT Cruiser for your wife? In case you haven't noticed its been deafeningly quiet here, so, if you don't know, make up something like the sales guys would.  jmonroe
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Replying to: joel0622 (Jun 20, 2009 11:16 am) I have seen wrong stock numbers billed out on new vehicles.... They were the exact same cars ..... but different VINS..... One time I saw two new vehicles same in every way except different owners. They were both in the sold line and the sales guys put the wrong plates on the wrong vehicles  Just a little mix up..... That is why a sales person should always double check VINs when attaching plates to a vehicle..... What it really comes down to is laziness!!!!! GP |
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Jun 21, 2009 10:30 am) Nope that is how it is done everywhere.... The customer always comes first, than the delaership, than the personal life of a salesman comes after all vehicles are delivered  It is just the nature of the business.... win some loose some  GP |
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Replying to: lrguy44 (Jun 21, 2009 4:59 pm) For the first time in 4 years we are open on the fourth.... Only 12pm - 5pm.... I bet you can guess what kind of customers we will have that day    But the good news for is I have that Sunday off and yes I will take it! I have only had one day off this month.... But now is the time to work everyday! GP |
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Any one here having folks cancel deals to wait until next month? I am a little skeptical about this whole program that is supposed to start in 10 days.... You would think we as a dealership would have all things ready to go and set up in place. Such as where are we as a dealership supposed to get these vehicles destroyed? Guess what that isn't set up yet... When are the dealerships going to get their money? If you sell a 100 cars with a $3500 voucher (using the low number for refrence) that would be $350,000 a month that a dealer is waiting to get paid on.... that is a lot of money to be floating around hoping it will come in. GP
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I am on Vancouver Island this week. We have 4 grandchildren that like to live in the middle of nowhere...population 300, drive for 2 hours on a logging road to get here, kids go to school on a school boat, no cars on their side of the river...we get our suitcases out of the trunk and put them in a boat when we arrive. I would rather be grilling burgers or going to a chain restaurant thean be in the middle of nowhere. My rental is an 09 Taurus. Good news it is very smooth and quiet, and solid. Comfort is ok with big huge seats and lots of room inside. Bad news, I miss my 3 Series. Lots of winding roads and fast limits and though this big Ford is much better than older Fords, it doesn't corner like the 3. Controls are awkward too, windshield is massive - looks like bus windshield wipers - even though your only looking out the bottom 1/3 of the windshield. Turn signal/windshield wiper stalk is awkward, it is huge and seems stuck on as an afterthought. Few cars are bad, and I am sure there are people who are looking for a big comfortable living room to drive in.....but, I think there will be fewer of them around in the next few years. |
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Replying to: jmonroe (Jun 22, 2009 5:58 am) OK. Since no one offered an opinion on my idea of offering $16.5 K for it I went in and offered half price--and they accepted it! Now all I have to do is wait for the salesman to deliver it, paint my house and cook dinner for me. Boy, they REALLY will do anything to move cars these days. Is that what you had in mind?
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Replying to: greanpea68 (Jun 22, 2009 7:31 am) What? I can get $4500 more on my PT deal? I'm canceling it right now. Seriously though, you say this starts in 10 days? I thought the earliest the clunkers program would start is August.
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Jun 21, 2009 5:54 am) -manufacturer madated building upgrades and renos -brochures (as much as $0.50-$1.00 per copy) -some training sessions and programs -showroom and lot advertising material -certain manufacturer madated sales (ie tent sale, dealer pays for his own tents) -specialized computer software -access to some functions on manufacturer's delaer support websites -franchise fees if any |
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Replying to: cdnpinhead (Jun 07, 2009 4:45 pm)
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