Notes from the edge
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Notes from the edge
A lot of you know we do Chevy's and Ford's side-by-side, but this GM and Ford employee promotions is really starting to take it's toll. In the last couple of days, this has been some typical Q&A's I've been getting.
Cust: "So what is the rebate on the Expedition?" Me: "$3000. no wait, that's the Tahoe...let me double check that for a minute."
Cust: "Do you have any Powerstrokes with 6-speeds on the lot?" Me: "No, all our Powerstrokes have Allisons in them...I mean Torqueshifts."
Cust: "Well, if you sell Chevy's and Fords, how can I go over to Ford and see if they can beat your price on a Chevy?" Me: "ummmm, ummm...
" that one gets some sort of prize
Cust: "So why can't you give me blue book for a trade-in on my '04?" Me: "Because book is more than you can buy a brand new one for." Cust: "That's just not fair! Can't you guys raise the price or something?"
I am going to need a vacation before this is over...
Cust: "So what is the rebate on the Expedition?" Me: "$3000. no wait, that's the Tahoe...let me double check that for a minute."
Cust: "Do you have any Powerstrokes with 6-speeds on the lot?" Me: "No, all our Powerstrokes have Allisons in them...I mean Torqueshifts."
Cust: "Well, if you sell Chevy's and Fords, how can I go over to Ford and see if they can beat your price on a Chevy?" Me: "ummmm, ummm...
" that one gets some sort of prizeCust: "So why can't you give me blue book for a trade-in on my '04?" Me: "Because book is more than you can buy a brand new one for." Cust: "That's just not fair! Can't you guys raise the price or something?"
I am going to need a vacation before this is over...
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It doesn't impact me that much, because of the way I'm paid. The retail guys up front are howling though. The whole retail profit dynamic got blown to you know where.
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Ernie, Jeff (polarbear, 1956MarkII) – a question (slightly off topic, but since we’re talking salesman/customer dialog, I’ll throw it out there anyway).
What is a “Jack”?
Twice I have been called this when negotiating on vehicles. One time to my face (in a friendly passing comment) at a Ford dealership, and once again at a Chrysler dealership (overheard the salespeople talking).
Have you guys heard of this label? Is it bad? What does it mean?
What is a “Jack”?
Twice I have been called this when negotiating on vehicles. One time to my face (in a friendly passing comment
) at a Ford dealership, and once again at a Chrysler dealership (overheard the salespeople talking).Have you guys heard of this label? Is it bad? What does it mean?
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Looker, not a buyer. a time-waster, in other words. Pretty idiotic, when you think about it- I've helped customers move their groceries from the old car to the new one (now there's a sign of an unplanned purchase- perishables in the trunk of the trade-in).
Ernie's sure-fire sign of an impulse buy, though- full gas tank when you appraise the trade-in.
Ernie's sure-fire sign of an impulse buy, though- full gas tank when you appraise the trade-in.
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full gas tank when you appraise the trade-in
I bet that doubles the value of some marques vehicles
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Originally Posted by polarbear
A lot of you know we do Chevy's and Ford's side-by-side, but this GM and Ford employee promotions is really starting to take it's toll. In the last couple of days, this has been some typical Q&A's I've been getting.
Cust: "So what is the rebate on the Expedition?" Me: "$3000. no wait, that's the Tahoe...let me double check that for a minute."
Cust: "Do you have any Powerstrokes with 6-speeds on the lot?" Me: "No, all our Powerstrokes have Allisons in them...I mean Torqueshifts."
Cust: "Well, if you sell Chevy's and Fords, how can I go over to Ford and see if they can beat your price on a Chevy?" Me: "ummmm, ummm... " that one gets some sort of prize
Cust: "So why can't you give me blue book for a trade-in on my '04?" Me: "Because book is more than you can buy a brand new one for." Cust: "That's just not fair! Can't you guys raise the price or something?"
I am going to need a vacation before this is over...
Cust: "So what is the rebate on the Expedition?" Me: "$3000. no wait, that's the Tahoe...let me double check that for a minute."
Cust: "Do you have any Powerstrokes with 6-speeds on the lot?" Me: "No, all our Powerstrokes have Allisons in them...I mean Torqueshifts."
Cust: "Well, if you sell Chevy's and Fords, how can I go over to Ford and see if they can beat your price on a Chevy?" Me: "ummmm, ummm...
" that one gets some sort of prizeCust: "So why can't you give me blue book for a trade-in on my '04?" Me: "Because book is more than you can buy a brand new one for." Cust: "That's just not fair! Can't you guys raise the price or something?"
I am going to need a vacation before this is over...
Hang in there!
You know its a conspiracy, the dollars saved are shifting to the doctors and psychologist for pain and suffering. Oh, and lets not forget the lawyers.
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Originally Posted by FordInProgress
Rocket, it is another way of calling some one an (Edited: BigF350).
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