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Replying to: richard64 (Nov 09, 2009 2:18 pm) If one steps away from the office to save even $2000 on a car purchase but may lose out to a $5k sale/bid/contract because of it, then it's not worth for them to do so. It reminds me of a seasoned sales guy that told us rookies in the biz about the $500 lunch. If you're a salesperson on the floor and you go out to pick up your lunch, you may lose out on a deal with $500 comission, hence the lunch cost you $500. So it's better to either pack lunch of have it delivered. Even if you pay an extra $5 for delivery but get that sale, you're already ahead. |
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Replying to: isellhondas (Nov 10, 2009 10:34 am) Nooooo, that's not why they move the seats all the way up... because the show setter people are short! They move the front seats up to make the back seat area look bigger than it is with tons of leg room. I'm surprised they didn't teach you that little trick at Honda.  
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Replying to: lrguy44 (Nov 10, 2009 6:36 am) 
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Thanks guys for all your comments. We picked the car up and everything went as smooth as silk. The rude SM shook hands when we first came in and we never saw him again, thankfully. The whole thing took about 1 and 1/2 hours and all the folks we dealt with could not have been nicer. Half hearted attempt at selling a couple of extras, which we declined. All in all, very pleased with the car and the transaction.
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Replying to: houdini1 (Nov 10, 2009 1:06 pm) No...Thank you for the sales tale. That makes about 5 so far this year and the year ain't even over yet. jmonroe |
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Replying to: jipster (Nov 10, 2009 11:28 am) If you saw the "guys" who set up most of the show cars, you would know what I'm talking about. |
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Replying to: richard64 (Nov 09, 2009 3:27 pm) On the run after having embezzled $40,000 from her employer, Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) hits the road and flees. Noting a highway patrol officer that has his sights set firmly on her, the paranoid crook decides to swap her car at a dealership, trading her 1956 Ford Mainline for a more modern 1957 Ford Custom 300. The change maintains the attention of the intrigued cop, and it’s only when bad weather forces Marion to spend the night at a motel (not the best move) that she earns some breathing space. For more interesting info go to: Psyco Goofs AND 57 Ford from Psyco
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Car Care: The Truth About Do-It-Yourself Oil Changes Friends don’t let friends change their own oil. The oil change used to be the classic do-it-yourself Saturday activity to save a few bucks on auto maintenance. There are many reasons, however, why this seemingly “easy” procedure is best left to pros. If you’re an experienced do-it-yourselfer with a convenient garage setup and time on your hands, you might save a few dollars changing your vehicle’s oil. For most car owners, changing their own oil can be a very messy lesson in false economy – not to mention possible environmental consequences. Many a would-be DIY-er has been left splashed in the face with hot, dirty motor oil, experienced burned or bruised fingers and even a damaged engine I got this today from my GM dealership. I thought it was amusing. Save "only" 2 bucks, and avoid hot scalding motor oil on your face, by letting your dealership change your oil.
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