Is it just me that it bothers me to see people sell car/parts in suits? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ducky369 · 11-15-2014, 09:33 PM

So I was watching some SEMA video and I see the people introducing their products in a suit. Then something popped in my mind.. It really bothered me that I see them in suits and not really knowing what they were talking about. I really would rather have my sales person at a dealership to be a mechanic. Someone who knows about a car they are selling.

Maybe it wouldn't be bothering me as much if they were dressed in normal clothes, it might make me think they are not ripping me off to buy more fancy suits.

What do you think?

Tcoat · 11-15-2014, 10:08 PM

The salesperson that sold me mine wore a really, really tight sweater with a low neckline and short but classy skirt. Unfortunately I have run out of semi valid excuses to go back and visit without bordering on stalking!
Don't think there was a suit in sight in the whole dealership though,
What do you classify as "normal cloths"? Believe it or not, even now, suits are "normal cloths" for many people.
There is a list showing the average age of new car buyers on another thread and currently it runs at around 50 years old (even for Scions). To this age group wearing a suit still represents professionalism even if the practice is dying off.
Not sure how I would respond if a salesman wearing a GWAR tee shirt and worn out shorts approached me and asked "Whatca lookn' for Dude?"

ducky369 · 11-15-2014, 10:19 PM

In my dealership, one toyota in norcal, the sales actually wore red polo(dealership sign color) and dress pant. I really prefer that a lot more.

Tcoat · 11-15-2014, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ducky369

In my dealership, one toyota in norcal, the sales actually wore red polo(dealership sign color) and dress pant. I really prefer that a lot more.

I really preferred the tight sweater and short skirt but ya the guys at mine all had polo shirts and khakis.
Now at the Lexus dealer that was attached they all had suits on.

ducky369 · 11-15-2014, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

I really preferred the tight sweater and short skirt but ya the guys at mine all had polo shirts and khakis.
Now at the Lexus dealer that was attached they all had suits on.

I'm sure I would love the tight skirts too ("wink") but unfortunately I didn't see any female salesperson

alan.chalkley · 11-15-2014, 10:30 PM

The suits worry me because i wonder , how many are failed lawyers , accountants , directors or politicians.
Especially during the hot aussie summer.

Tcoat · 11-15-2014, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by alan.chalkley

The suits worry me because i wonder , how many are failed lawyers , accountants , directors or politicians.
Especially during the hot aussie summer.

Or how many are just normal guys in $50 off the shelf suits.

babydriver · 11-15-2014, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

I really preferred the tight sweater and short skirt but ya the guys at mine all had polo shirts and khakis.
Now at the Lexus dealer that was attached they all had suits on.

Nah. Guys look lousy in tight sweaters and short skirts.

Tcoat · 11-15-2014, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by babydriver

Nah. Guys look lousy in tight sweaters and short skirts.

Ya that is true!

ducky369 · 11-15-2014, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Ya that is true!

Wow, I have never seen a guy dress in that manner

Tcoat · 11-15-2014, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ducky369

Wow, I have never seen a guy dress in that manner

Neither have I thank god! And pretty sure I never want to in person.

Braces · 11-16-2014, 09:23 AM

I agree. Not a fan of suits in car dealerships or anywhere for that matter. Suits remind me of attorneys. Think about it. Suits. Lawsuits. Suits also remind me of politians ... Which are typically attorneys.

If I see suits at a dealership ... I just think pretentious shits. Especially at a Lexus dealership. I've walked into Ferrari and Audi places where the staff wear professional attire rather than stuffy suits.

Shinchu · 11-16-2014, 09:40 AM

yeah i dont really trust a guy in a suit. last guy who sold me a car was wearing a blue polo shirt. but if he was wearing a GWAR shirt, i'd probably high-five him and buy the car anyway lol

ninedice · 11-16-2014, 09:43 AM

I prefer being sold a car by a mechanic/technician that has a passion for cars rather than a suit that studied business.

That being said, my salesman had the motorsport gleam in his eye and that was much appreciated. (Also, just khakis and a polo)

11-15-2014, 09:33 PM	#1
ducky369 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2014 Frs Location: California Posts: 262 Thanks: 9 Thanked 70 Times in 49 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is it just me that it bothers me to see people sell car/parts in suits? So I was watching some SEMA video and I see the people introducing their products in a suit. Then something popped in my mind.. It really bothered me that I see them in suits and not really knowing what they were talking about. I really would rather have my sales person at a dealership to be a mechanic. Someone who knows about a car they are selling. Maybe it wouldn't be bothering me as much if they were dressed in normal clothes, it might make me think they are not ripping me off to buy more fancy suits. What do you think?

11-15-2014, 10:08 PM	#2
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,845 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,283 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2495 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	The salesperson that sold me mine wore a really, really tight sweater with a low neckline and short but classy skirt. Unfortunately I have run out of semi valid excuses to go back and visit without bordering on stalking! Don't think there was a suit in sight in the whole dealership though, What do you classify as "normal cloths"? Believe it or not, even now, suits are "normal cloths" for many people. There is a list showing the average age of new car buyers on another thread and currently it runs at around 50 years old (even for Scions). To this age group wearing a suit still represents professionalism even if the practice is dying off. Not sure how I would respond if a salesman wearing a GWAR tee shirt and worn out shorts approached me and asked "Whatca lookn' for Dude?" __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

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11-15-2014, 10:19 PM	#3
ducky369 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2014 Frs Location: California Posts: 262 Thanks: 9 Thanked 70 Times in 49 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In my dealership, one toyota in norcal, the sales actually wore red polo(dealership sign color) and dress pant. I really prefer that a lot more.

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alan.chalkley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 4wd zooks Location: Sydney / Australia Posts: 495 Thanks: 135 Thanked 167 Times in 108 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The suits worry me because i wonder , how many are failed lawyers , accountants , directors or politicians. Especially during the hot aussie summer.

11-16-2014, 09:23 AM	#12
Braces Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 17 Alfa Romeo 4C Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 987 Thanks: 570 Thanked 711 Times in 365 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I agree. Not a fan of suits in car dealerships or anywhere for that matter. Suits remind me of attorneys. Think about it. Suits. Lawsuits. Suits also remind me of politians ... Which are typically attorneys. If I see suits at a dealership ... I just think pretentious shits. Especially at a Lexus dealership. I've walked into Ferrari and Audi places where the staff wear professional attire rather than stuffy suits.

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