Originally posted by: compuwiz1
Take a Nerd, on the other hand, and he skulks onto the lot, in a most obscure way, parking way back, somewhere in the service department, so as to not blow his cover. His Volvo 240DL at hand, for his hasty escape, if needed.
He looks around, then cautiously pulls the door handle, making sure his notebook and pocket protector did not fall out , and his sunglasses did not slip above his eyes. The white skinny leg, clad in a white sock and Ked's, slowly slips out of the car. Too Late! Bob, the service manager, being fast on his feet, has already observed Mr. Birkenstock, and quickly phones the front desk. Nerd Alert, crossing the lot at vector 18!
Yes customers, we know all your tricks too!
There are too many combined years of experience not to.
Originally posted by: Insane3D
So, why should someone coming into the dealer have to buy TODAY? What's with the constant are you ready today's?
Why can't someone come in and shop around?
From the dealers view point, if you walk away, you may not come back.Originally posted by: Insane3D
So, why should someone coming into the dealer have to buy TODAY? What's with the constant are you ready today's?
Why can't someone come in and shop around?
Originally posted by: skace
Originally posted by: Insane3D
So, why should someone coming into the dealer have to buy TODAY? What's with the constant are you ready today's?
Why can't someone come in and shop around?
If someone ever asked if I was ready to buy today, I think my answer would be: "I can afford to pay for the car, if that's what your asking". Because that is the only question I can really fathom is behind it all. A PC way of saying "Can you really afford this?".
I've never been asked if I was ready to buy today.
What I don't understand is the distinction in the OP between geek and nerd. The reality is that 1 example was a first time buyer feeling uncomfortable with the situation he was being put in and the other was obviously a car enthusiast looking for a very specific model.
Originally posted by: Kaido
1. I'm glad I lease
2. I'm glad that Saturn has a no-haggle policy
Not all geeks are built the same When I went to go get a newer/better car than the junkpile I had, the salesman was like why don't you just lease? It's cheaper and we cover maintenance. I came back later that afternoon to pick it up and insurance was set, it was registered with the DMV, the plates were on it, and I got handed the keys and was told to have a good day. Love it!
Leasing is throwing away money.Originally posted by: Kaido
1. I'm glad I lease
2. I'm glad that Saturn has a no-haggle policy
Originally posted by: Insane3D
So, why should someone coming into the dealer have to buy TODAY? What's with the constant are you ready today's?
Why can't someone come in and shop around?
Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
23 yr old daughter
Ahem...
Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
23 yr old daughter
Ahem...
Shows they are hypocrites and no Pics (of her or granddaughter) are presently available.
Originally posted by: Injury
Originally posted by: Insane3D
So, why should someone coming into the dealer have to buy TODAY? What's with the constant are you ready today's?
Why can't someone come in and shop around?
You go to a clothing store to shop around.
If you're in the market for a new car, it's not like you gotta wait until next week's paycheck before you can confirm something. The answer to this question is always "If there is something on the lot that matches the qualifications I need/want in a car." You don't go to a car lot to go window shopping. You go because you need or want a new car, and wait a week, wait a month, unless what is on the lot changes, you're just as likely to be able to buy today or next month.
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: Kaido
1. I'm glad I lease
2. I'm glad that Saturn has a no-haggle policy
Not all geeks are built the same When I went to go get a newer/better car than the junkpile I had, the salesman was like why don't you just lease? It's cheaper and we cover maintenance. I came back later that afternoon to pick it up and insurance was set, it was registered with the DMV, the plates were on it, and I got handed the keys and was told to have a good day. Love it!
All a no-haggle policy means is that you're paying too much. They built in a set markup (or dealer profit) on all the vehicles. It's like you're paying somewhere between msrp and invoice. When I bought my '03 Maxima I looked at a "no-haggle" dealership but ended up getting a quote for $1,000 less from a Nissan dealership in Costa Mesa. I drove up there and bought the car that weekend. Yeah, I'll drive an hour to save $1,000.
Looking for good values like loss leaders helps too. I bought my Maxima when the '04 had been in showrooms for about a month. Dealers were trying to get rid of the old '03 (which was slightly smaller than the '03 Nissan Altima at the time). I got the car for $5k off msrp and 1.9% financing. Oh, and I got them to come up to within $200 of the "no-haggle" dealership offered me on my trade-in (they were asking $1,200 more for the exact same car though). We never once talked about payments and the only reason I went with dealer financing was the low interest rate. :thumbsup: