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CASHMAN · 12-11-2006, 02:32 PM

Is there any on here and if so, wanted to get the pros & cons of the job
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CASHMAN.

Fish · 12-14-2006, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by scott free

Most salesmen have no say whatsoever in the price of a vehicle.

They don't have a say in the lowest model price, but they have a say in how much that vehicle is priced at on the lot, which is over final cost.

And that amount is what the salesman has to work with during the sale. He's working for that commission... and he knows what price limit that he has to say no to.

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Originally Posted by Dale "Fat Fingers" Mercer

You are speaking from your personal experience. I have numerous customers that would pay more money to deal here than at another dealership.

Well then good for you... you're doing a good job then. But in most cases, this does not hold true. Ask the average person if they'd rather pay $10,000 to the nice guy or $9,250 to the jackass. No offense, but the jackass is gonna win more often.

Please don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to say that your job isn't important. And I'm not saying that a considerate salesman isn't appreciated. I'm just saying that nice guy or not, business is business.

**Bob Dole** · 12-14-2006, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Fish

Well then good for you... you're doing a good job then. But in most cases, this does not hold true. Ask the average person if they'd rather pay $10,000 to the nice guy or $9,250 to the jackass. No offense, but the jackass is gonna win more often.

It doesn't take too many times getting burned by a jackass before you change that attitude.

Fish · 12-14-2006, 08:21 PM

Maybe we should start a poll... might be an interesting discussion...

How many people have bought consecutive vehicles from the same car salesman?

How many people remember the name of the car salesman that sold them their last vehicle?

How many are first time buyers?

Would you buy from the same salesman?

Why does beer go so well with pizza?

**Easy 6** · 12-14-2006, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Fish

Why does beer go so well with pizza?

How does the Posi-Trac on a Plymouth work???

Nobody knows...it just duz!!!

RJ · 12-14-2006, 09:13 PM

Very interesting to read the last few pages of this thread. A few of you are of the opinion that the salesman has no value in the transaction but everone who is making that argument is motivated strictly by price as far as I can tell. That is fine but not every customer has the same motivations. Someone posted earlier something to the effect that anyone dealing with a salesman is an idiot. That's a very egotistical attitude to assume everyone should make their buying decisions the same way you do.

I'm not a car salesman but I'm fairly sure that both the auto manufacturers and auto customers would suffer greatly without dealerships and salespeople. There are many reasons for where customers decide to buy a car other than price.

RJ · 12-14-2006, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC Fish

Maybe we should start a poll... might be an interesting discussion...

How many people have bought consecutive vehicles from the same car salesman?

How many people remember the name of the car salesman that sold them their last vehicle?

How many are first time buyers?

Would you buy from the same salesman?

Why does beer go so well with pizza?

It would also be interesting to see the results of the same poll with a different audience. Maybe single/divorced women or people over 50 or families with yearly incomes over 150K, to name a few.

Beer goes so well with pizza because beer goes well with almost everything.........german chocolate cake is an exception.

Al Bundy · 12-14-2006, 09:54 PM

I have bought my last 3 Cars from the same salesman at the same Toyota dealership, each time the experience has been better. I am going to buy a Tundra after the start of the year of the truck is still there.

burt · 12-14-2006, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Fairplay

I also see it as the consumers responsibility to do their homework as best they can before they go to a dealership. If you don't like the salemen you are dealing don't hesitate to ask the manager you seem to be having problems with him and assign you another. I've had to do that before. Go to more then one car dealership for pricing. Use the internet or what have you.

Great points.

burt · 12-14-2006, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by UCFGoldenKnight

I have bought my last 3 Cars from the same salesman at the same Toyota dealership, each time the experience has been better. I am going to buy a Tundra after the start of the year of the truck is still there.

I respect your loyalty as well as your choice. The new Tundra will be awesome. And that is from a Chevy Dealer.

**Bwana** · 12-14-2006, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dale "Fat Fingers" Mercer

And then you slide your atm card thru your keyboard and viola, your nee vehicle mysteriously appears in your driveway?

Eventually, you have to go to the dealer to handle the transaction.

But the terms can be taken care of well in advance, that was my primary point slim.

burt · 12-15-2006, 12:19 AM

um.....thanks for calling me slim?????

12-11-2006, 02:32 PM
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RJ Supporter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: In a shotgun shack Casino cash: $9895202	Very interesting to read the last few pages of this thread. A few of you are of the opinion that the salesman has no value in the transaction but everone who is making that argument is motivated strictly by price as far as I can tell. That is fine but not every customer has the same motivations. Someone posted earlier something to the effect that anyone dealing with a salesman is an idiot. That's a very egotistical attitude to assume everyone should make their buying decisions the same way you do. I'm not a car salesman but I'm fairly sure that both the auto manufacturers and auto customers would suffer greatly without dealerships and salespeople. There are many reasons for where customers decide to buy a car other than price.
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Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $3401831	I have bought my last 3 Cars from the same salesman at the same Toyota dealership, each time the experience has been better. I am going to buy a Tundra after the start of the year of the truck is still there.
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