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Re: Paying "full boat" [lrguy44] by boomchek
Nov 10, 2009 (11:40 am)
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Replying to: lrguy44 (Nov 10, 2009 6:36 am)

Thanks for the building value explanation. I'm a little behind in posts today.
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Sales Story Update by houdini1
Nov 10, 2009 (1:06 pm)
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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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Re: Sales Story Update [houdini1] by jmonroe
Nov 10, 2009 (1:15 pm)
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Replying to: houdini1 (Nov 10, 2009 1:06 pm)

Thanks guys for all your comments.
 
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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Re: Car Show [jipster] by isellhondas
Nov 10, 2009 (1:25 pm)
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Replying to: jipster (Nov 10, 2009 11:28 am)

Ah...no.
 
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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Re: Negotiating in Psycho [richard64] by driver100
Nov 10, 2009 (1:39 pm)
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Replying to: richard64 (Nov 09, 2009 3:27 pm)

Richard, she did trade in a 1956 for a 1957 Ford. The 57 seems to have been for sale awhile ago:
 
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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Newsletter from my Dealership by jipster
Nov 10, 2009 (1:53 pm)
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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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Re: Newsletter from my Dealership [jipster] by graphicguy
Nov 10, 2009 (2:06 pm)
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Replying to: jipster (Nov 10, 2009 1:53 pm)

jipster....well, they wouldn't be a very good DIY'er if they scalding their own face with hot motor oil. I have busted a few knuckles taking an oil filter off, but that was before they had specific tools for that specific job. Rule #1, let the oil cool just a wee bit before changing it.
 
I don't change my own oil anymore, anyway. I think it's $40 for my Tahoe (w/coupon), and that includes a tire rotation. I thing it's about the same for my Accord.
 
DIY=$20, give or take, for oil and filter. And, rotating my tires with an OEM jack and tire iron doesn't appeal......AT ALL!!!!!
 
j....somebody, somewhere has always said they could have beat my deal on any car I've ever purchased. Maybe, maybe not. All I know is as long as I'm happy with the deal, the dealership, their personnel, that's all that really matters. I assume you feel the same.
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Re: Sales Story Alert !! [jipster] by nthe
Nov 10, 2009 (2:50 pm)
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Replying to: jipster (Nov 10, 2009 6:07 am)

or you could look at it this way, you are $500 better than the price you "thought" you could buy it for. why make this situation harder by playing with the sales guy. Just go buy the car and be happy you're getting a terrific price on it.

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