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Originally Posted by Jayp
Too bad though, it was nice to have a dealership representative on the forums.
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I agree. To me, the problem is that dealerships hire salespeople, and not enthusiasts. Salespeople move product by using the same old techniques taught in business school: get people to actually come in the door, make the product seem limited and exclusive, concentrate on getting a commitment of any kind great or small from them...
By comparison, an enthusiast will sell you a car by making you WANT it. He'll know what's available in the aftermarket; and tell you what you should or shouldn't use on your car not based on margin of profit for the dealership, but rather what's quality or what fits your needs. And enthusiast will get excited talking about the car, and bored talking about finance options.
THIS is the kind of person I like to purchase from. To date, I've met only one such salesman, and yes... I bought a car from him. But apparently dealerships feel it's more profitable to pressure you into a car now, rather than get your what you want and guarantee future business and referrals. (I mean that; it's not sarcasm. It really is more profitable).
...oh hell, I was ranting again, wasn't I? Sorry... rant over!