WOW just got told off by a dealer

Matt · 11-22-2009, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

That line pulled out sounds like bragging... didn't meant it that way. I guess I meant once they found out I wasn't working part time at Walmart, they tried to make all the money they could off of me. Until that point, I was "just some kid", most likely.

370Zsteve · 11-22-2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

That line pulled out sounds like bragging... didn't meant it that way. I guess I meant once they found out I wasn't working part time at Walmart, they tried to make all the money they could off of me. Until that point, I was "just some kid", most likely.

Hell no, didn't take it as bragging at all.

antennahead · 11-22-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

/applaud

The dealership treated me a little weird because of my age. When they found out my income, they tried to sell me the GTR. Things change once their stereotype gets blown to bits.

A good salesman would not make sweeping generalizations about someone, like discounting you because of age. You are correct, it is about money at the end of the day, and once they realized you had enough, it became time for them to see how much of it they could separate you from

Nothing wrong with that though, if the art of sales and negotiation is done respectfully. We all want value for our expenditures, whether it be product, service, or a combination of both. It had to be enjoyable though, to blow that stereotype out the window

dudafunk · 11-25-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

/applaud

The dealership treated me a little weird because of my age. When they found out my income, they tried to sell me the GTR. Things change once their stereotype gets blown to bits.

Same (well not the GTR part but treating me weird). 24 here, and when I filled in the guest form I gave away my SSN and put in my correct annual income. 2 mins later I go back to pee and overhear Greg (manager at Smithtown Nissan, Long Island NY) tell the sales guy "he gotta be kidding by writing he makes this much".

Incidentally, this dealership has a lawsuit on them now from 2 days ago (fish around for my post titled Smithtown NY Nissan lawsuit or something put up 2 days back). Filthy people, filthy treatment. I went there 3 times, the third time with my girlfriend and the guy just wouldn't talk respectfully. Some 24 yr old brown people have good careers you know. Specially the nerdy ones lol.

fairladyZ34 · 11-21-2009, 11:15 AM

i actually went to that dealership (windsor nissan nj) to look at a used 350z. the salesman backed it off a curb so i obviously didnt get that. most of their cars are auction cars. so i went to the other local nissan dealer and bought a new 370. definately a much better buy

koeppelnissan · 11-21-2009, 12:03 PM

8 years ago, i was shopping for cars and couldn't believe that most dealers knew nothing, and weren't nice, so I got into the business and have done quite well for myself. The biggest reason I do well is because so much of my competition just doesn't know how to treat customers.

Sorry it happened to you, but it will feel good when you find the right dealer. Calling Nissan or the GM won't get you any satisfaction, but might get that salesman/manager in trouble. Just get yourself the satisfaction of geeting a good deal at a good dealership!

antennahead · 11-21-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by koeppelnissan

8 years ago, i was shopping for cars and couldn't believe that most dealers knew nothing, and weren't nice, so I got into the business and have done quite well for myself. The biggest reason I do well is because so much of my competition just doesn't know how to treat customers.

Sorry it happened to you, but it will feel good when you find the right dealer. Calling Nissan or the GM won't get you any satisfaction, but might get that salesman/manager in trouble. Just get yourself the satisfaction of geeting a good deal at a good dealership!

370Zsteve · 11-22-2009, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by koeppelnissan

8 years ago, i was shopping for cars and couldn't believe that most dealers knew nothing, and weren't nice, so I got into the business and have done quite well for myself. The biggest reason I do well is because so much of my competition just doesn't know how to treat customers.

Sorry it happened to you, but it will feel good when you find the right dealer. Calling Nissan or the GM won't get you any satisfaction, but might get that salesman/manager in trouble. Just get yourself the satisfaction of geeting a good deal at a good dealership!

True of any profession. If you want to make it in the 21st Century, it is ALL ABOUT CUSTOMER SERVICE.

I don't see that dealership winning any Nissan "Customer First" awards.

radiZh · 11-22-2009, 03:46 AM

Dealers tend to be douchebags..

cpehaot · 11-22-2009, 07:16 PM

Sorry to hear man. I am 26 Asian and I can pass for 16 when I shave

which I do, but that never happened except in bars

Just go somewhere else.

hence the term "used cars saleman"

avitech · 11-22-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LETSGOEERS06

So i goto this dealership in NJ West Winsor Nissan I drive up to the lot in my car (which is not bad at all) and go up to this white z I saw after a little bit someone came out the guy asked if I liked the car and told me if I wanted to he would get the keys I said sure he says you need to go do some paper work to get in the car we dont let people take test drives. I told him I just wanted to open the door and hood since it was a 09 used with 3,000 miles on it. He said I need to have a parent or some payment first. I am 25 years old Drive a 2006 Grand Cherokee Overland with no stickers, wheels, or anything that makes me look like a kid. The manager walks out and says I am going to start your paperwork and then we can look in the car. I told him that I wont sign anything and was about to leave when he said come back with a parent or some money and you can sit in it.

I dont know if the guy was having a bad day but I just thought that was wierd is that a new thing dealers are doing to sell cars...

O and i was dressed nice not like a bum looking to drive a cool car and leave...

I believe you were terribly mistreated. The thing I would do in this kind of situation is leave a bad review of that dealership in the BBB, city search, and Consumer Affairs websites. Let the world know how badly you were treated. That way less buyers will go to that bad dealership and they go out of business for treating their customers poorly and the problem then takes care of itself. Then when it is your chance to buy a 370Z, look up on the BBB website first to find out which ones in your area are the best and buy it from them. That is Capitalism. You are voting with your dollars.

SpawnAeroJohn · 11-23-2009, 01:20 AM

I walked into a lambo dealer in oak brook and got kicked out...

davidyan · 11-23-2009, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SpawnAeroJohn

I walked into a lambo dealer in oak brook and got kicked out...

what was the scenario?

ho6950 · 11-23-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SpawnAeroJohn

I walked into a lambo dealer in oak brook and got kicked out...

that comment and your avi made my day

koeppelnissan · 11-23-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SpawnAeroJohn

I walked into a lambo dealer in oak brook and got kicked out...

I had the exact opposite experience in a Ferrari dealer at 18 years old. The guy offered for me to sit in the car, and I laughed and told him I was 20 years away from ever having a shot of buying one. He said that wasn't a problem, they were there for people to dream and he'd see me when/ if I was ever ready, but wanted me to sit in the cars. it felt great and I try to show the same respect to people that come into my showroom. We don't even come close to selling a car to everyone who comes in, 30% at best, so whats the difference.

PS The Ferrari guy didn't offer me a test drive-

11-21-2009, 11:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 19	i actually went to that dealership (windsor nissan nj) to look at a used 350z. the salesman backed it off a curb so i obviously didnt get that. most of their cars are auction cars. so i went to the other local nissan dealer and bought a new 370. definately a much better buy __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

11-22-2009, 03:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
radiZh Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Richmond, BC Age: 35 Posts: 73 Drives: T_T Rep Power: 16	Dealers tend to be douchebags.. __________________ i <3 t r a n c e a r m i n . v a n . b u u r e n

11-22-2009, 07:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
cpehaot Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California Posts: 46 Drives: Black STD Z370 Tour Rep Power: 16	. Sorry to hear man. I am 26 Asian and I can pass for 16 when I shave which I do, but that never happened except in bars Just go somewhere else. hence the term "used cars saleman"

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