41Willys
Well-Known Member
- First Name
- Bill
- Joined
- Apr 9, 2019
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- Location
- Metairie, LA
- Vehicle(s)
- '17 Honda Pilot, '16 Kia Sorrento, '07 Toyota Tundra
There is a reason I bought my last 6 cars via the Internet Sales Department @ the dealership. I am a Buyer by profession with over 20 years of experience in the Purchasing Department of a very large organization.
It used to be mildly entertaining to thrust and perry in person with salesmen. But I tired of the ridiculous antics they pulled and frankly, the sophmoric behavior they exhibited. I'm sure there are competent salesmen out there, and several are mentioned and/or are followers (sponsors?) of this board. But in my experience, they are few and far between.
I think in general, you have somewhat of a buying frenzy about to start on these things. That usually means little if any discount, and as you have seen in some cases, selling at a premium. I remember dealer "market adjustment" invoice tack ons to hot cars back in the 80's. Nice try, no frickin way - let some other sucker pay that.
A couple of old car salesmen sayings are "if the top comes off, the price goes up," and "when their eyes glaze, the buyer pays." The best is "the new car smell is the most expensive aroma in the world."
Once the initial excitement and rush dies down, it will get easier and likely a little less expensive. As for me, I will likely pick up a used model or program car in 3 or 4 years. Yeah, I know, they will cost just as much as a brand new one because they don't depreciate. Ha.
It used to be mildly entertaining to thrust and perry in person with salesmen. But I tired of the ridiculous antics they pulled and frankly, the sophmoric behavior they exhibited. I'm sure there are competent salesmen out there, and several are mentioned and/or are followers (sponsors?) of this board. But in my experience, they are few and far between.
I think in general, you have somewhat of a buying frenzy about to start on these things. That usually means little if any discount, and as you have seen in some cases, selling at a premium. I remember dealer "market adjustment" invoice tack ons to hot cars back in the 80's. Nice try, no frickin way - let some other sucker pay that.
A couple of old car salesmen sayings are "if the top comes off, the price goes up," and "when their eyes glaze, the buyer pays." The best is "the new car smell is the most expensive aroma in the world."
Once the initial excitement and rush dies down, it will get easier and likely a little less expensive. As for me, I will likely pick up a used model or program car in 3 or 4 years. Yeah, I know, they will cost just as much as a brand new one because they don't depreciate. Ha.
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