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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.

Fairplay · 12-11-2006, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

At Edmunds, they have an article you can read called "Confessions of Car Salesman".

http://www.edmunds.com/advice/buying...2/article.html

I read several pages into the article good read. I've been through a few of the traps the car salesmen mentioned in it.

I will finish the rest later, it is a touch depressing actually.

**Rain Man** · 12-11-2006, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by patteeu

I have to admit that I find that hard to believe. What are some examples of sleazy customers?

I bet if you do a search on "bwana" and "ditch pig", you could find a good one.

My dad has sold lower-end used cars for 20 years, and he's got some very compelling stories, though I never ask him for them because it just makes him mad when he starts reminiscing.

The whole carbuying process is nothing but trouble. It puts everybody in a position of distrust with each other. The next time I buy a car, I'm going to import some sort of arabian rug salesman to negotiate the deal for me and pay him 20 percent of what he saves.

CrazyHorse · 12-11-2006, 04:39 PM

I have a little experience.

One bit of advice might be to work on the used car side if it's a new and used lot. The used cars have more mark up which should translate into better commissions per sale.

Car salesmen, as well as many types of sales jobs take stability to grow. What I mean, is that many of the car salesmen I worked with would work one lot for a few months, then they would go to one of the other lots across town.

After staying on the same job for a 2+ years you start to get a few repeat customers that are ready to trace thier vehicle for another. These folks will be looking for you when the return. This is considered your "warm" market. It's easier to close a repeat customer than one you approached on the lot.

Build your repeat business and the car biz can be a good job.

**Gonzo** · 12-11-2006, 04:41 PM

Remember the most important line a car salesmen will use, "You know, for the price of a candy-bar a day, you could get the leather seats."

siberian khatru · 12-11-2006, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Fairplay

I read several pages into the article good read. I've been through a few of the traps the car salesmen mentioned in it.

I will finish the rest later, it is a touch depressing actually.

I found it VERY depressing. And praying that I don't have to buy another vehicle for a long, long time.

penchief · 12-11-2006, 05:06 PM

I actually sold cars for a year. I did well enough but I hated the job. I ended up hating nearly everything about it. I think it depends on your personality. It seemed like I worked with a lot of dishonest people.

When everybody's working off of commission you get some pretty sleazy crap going on. Salespeople were constantly stabbing each other in the back, stealing each others deals, and misleading the customers.

I always found it distasteful to turn a customer over to the finance department. They're job was to screw everybody as much as they could get away with. Usually that meant they screwed those who could least afford to get screwed.

Out of curiousity, is this your idea or were you recruited by someone at a dealership?

Fairplay · 12-11-2006, 05:14 PM

I have talked to people who were car salesmen then got out of it.

They basically said the same thing. They couldn't deal with the dishonesty that was a way of life to them.

Some people can do that and not think nothing of it i suppose.

PastorMikH · 12-11-2006, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

Halfcan sells used Datsuns I think.

Really! I did not know that. I may have to give him a call. I'm needed another car and anything that says Datsun has already lasted longer and gone further on less $ than anything made by the Chrysler Corp.

I'll never forget the night I was in my little Datsun 510 wagon with a 1600 cc powerplant and smoked a Dodge 440 in stoplight dragging. The cop that pulled me over for winning was rather impressed.

Luke · 12-11-2006, 05:31 PM

I have sold cars for a living twice in my life, both times it sucked. Be prepred to spend long hours, have sales mgrs cut your throat, and generaly have no family life. You will make more money selling used cars than new. Most dealerships love to hire "green peas" knowing that they will be good for at least 3 to 4 deals in their immediate family.

On the plus side I did get to meet several Chief players back when Marty was buying cars in Blue Springs.

**Bob Dole** · 12-11-2006, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

Halfcan sells used Datsuns I think.

That's got to be a tough living, since there hasn't been a Datsun produced since about 1983...

**Rain Man** · 12-11-2006, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Dole

That's got to be a tough living, since there hasn't been a Datsun produced since about 1983...

Supply is low. Brilliant!

DomerNKC · 12-11-2006, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Pro? You get to meet new and interesting people every day.

Con? You are pretty much a dipshit loser.

You could always be a computer geek like this dweeb...rel="Lightbox"?attachmentid=59957&stc=1" border="0" alt="" class="tcattdimgresizer" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" />

**Bwana** · 12-11-2006, 07:00 PM

Heh, I don't miss it.

PastorMikH · 12-11-2006, 07:19 PM

Interesting read. I'm about half-way through right now. Funny how it describes my cousin to a tee - white shirt, silk tie, gold jewelry, and as a manager, he does sit in an elevated box.

This goes to show that you just can't trust car salesmen. I heard of this salesman that one time actually sold a Honda with a standard transmission to a sweet little lady that told him she didn't know how to drive a stick. He told her that the car shifted on it's own once she got going and she wouldn't have to worry about shifting. When she burned the motor up listening to his salespitch, he refused to fix it for her.

**Bwana** · 12-11-2006, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PastorMikH

Interesting read. I'm about half-way through right now. Funny how it describes my cousin to a tee - white shirt, silk tie, gold jewelry, and as a manager, he does sit in an elevated box.

This goes to show that you just can't trust car salesmen. I heard of this salesman that one time actually sold a Honda with a standard transmission to a sweet little lady that told him she didn't know how to drive a stick. He told her that the car shifted on it's own once she got going and she wouldn't have to worry about shifting. When she burned the motor up listening to his salespitch, he refused to fix it for her.

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12-11-2006, 02:32 PM
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12-11-2006, 04:39 PM	#18
CrazyHorse All Motor! Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $10004900	I have a little experience. One bit of advice might be to work on the used car side if it's a new and used lot. The used cars have more mark up which should translate into better commissions per sale. Car salesmen, as well as many types of sales jobs take stability to grow. What I mean, is that many of the car salesmen I worked with would work one lot for a few months, then they would go to one of the other lots across town. After staying on the same job for a 2+ years you start to get a few repeat customers that are ready to trace thier vehicle for another. These folks will be looking for you when the return. This is considered your "warm" market. It's easier to close a repeat customer than one you approached on the lot. Build your repeat business and the car biz can be a good job.
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12-11-2006, 05:06 PM	#21
penchief MVP Join Date: Feb 2003 Casino cash: $6085286	I actually sold cars for a year. I did well enough but I hated the job. I ended up hating nearly everything about it. I think it depends on your personality. It seemed like I worked with a lot of dishonest people. When everybody's working off of commission you get some pretty sleazy crap going on. Salespeople were constantly stabbing each other in the back, stealing each others deals, and misleading the customers. I always found it distasteful to turn a customer over to the finance department. They're job was to screw everybody as much as they could get away with. Usually that meant they screwed those who could least afford to get screwed. Out of curiousity, is this your idea or were you recruited by someone at a dealership?
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12-11-2006, 05:14 PM	#22
Fairplay A certain set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: texas Casino cash: $10026683 VARSITY	I have talked to people who were car salesmen then got out of it. They basically said the same thing. They couldn't deal with the dishonesty that was a way of life to them. Some people can do that and not think nothing of it i suppose.
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12-11-2006, 05:31 PM	#24
Luke Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Earth Casino cash: $10004900	Big mistake I have sold cars for a living twice in my life, both times it sucked. Be prepred to spend long hours, have sales mgrs cut your throat, and generaly have no family life. You will make more money selling used cars than new. Most dealerships love to hire "green peas" knowing that they will be good for at least 3 to 4 deals in their immediate family. On the plus side I did get to meet several Chief players back when Marty was buying cars in Blue Springs.
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12-11-2006, 07:00 PM	#28
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2135863647	Heh, I don't miss it. __________________ Adventure is dangerous....but monotony can kill you.
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12-11-2006, 07:19 PM	#29
PastorMikH Will KC ever be better? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Land of Red Dirt & Necks Casino cash: $9905087	Interesting read. I'm about half-way through right now. Funny how it describes my cousin to a tee - white shirt, silk tie, gold jewelry, and as a manager, he does sit in an elevated box. This goes to show that you just can't trust car salesmen. I heard of this salesman that one time actually sold a Honda with a standard transmission to a sweet little lady that told him she didn't know how to drive a stick. He told her that the car shifted on it's own once she got going and she wouldn't have to worry about shifting. When she burned the motor up listening to his salespitch, he refused to fix it for her. __________________
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