My experience with Pinebelt Nissan in Toms River...Very Professional lol
 

Jim Russo: Hello, My name is Jim Russo. Welcome to Pine Belt Nissan of Toms River!
Jim Russo: How can help you
Michael Corona: I wanted to know if you still have the white 370z in stock
Jim Russo: Yes............Would you like to come and see it
Michael Corona: Can you give me a price on it
Jim Russo: You mean the MSRP?
Jim Russo: My "Z" go from 31K to just under $40
Michael Corona: no, I want to buy this Z this week can you give me a price on it
Jim Russo: I do not gaive price online or over the phone. I will be happy to give you the MSRP
Michael Corona: Thats fine I can read. I am talking to multiple dealers who do give prices online
Jim Russo: Great
Jim Russo: It is a 6 speed, you do know that.
Michael Corona: I thought it had 12
Michael Corona: It has wings too am i correct, it can fly?
Jim Russo: So is Corona your last name or your choice of drink
Jim Russo: ???
Michael Corona: Yes, it is my choice of drink. I like it so much I tell people it is my last name, and even make up email addresses with it. I love it that much.
Jim Russo: Cool..............
Jim Russo: If you buy a car..remember do not drink and drive.
Michael Corona: If you sell a car, don't get too excited and cream your pants
Jim Russo: I like you..You have a humor.
Jim Russo: That is what I like
Michael Corona: Thats great, I'm glad you like me, do you want to give me a price now
Jim Russo: No............
Jim Russo: LOL
Michael Corona: So are you the best or worst salesman there? I don't know if having this job is an honor or a punishment
Jim Russo: I have owned Z's for almost 40 yeards............there a fun great car
Jim Russo: ME......I could not sell water to a fish
Jim Russo: and my spelling sucks
Michael Corona: Thats great, I hope to one day be a Nissan salesmen who has owned many Zs
Jim Russo: Good for you..stay in school, like I did for 19 years and get advanced dergrees, save your pennies and so can you.
Michael Corona: 19 years? I knew you stayed back once. Or did you get your salesmen degree at Nissan U in the advanced one year program after high school?
Michael Corona: Anyway I must go now, I have class. But listen maybe one day ill drop by in my G and show you what leather looks like

Classic. This is great!

its funny but I dont get it...

The salesman didn't want to play the phone shoppers game. Seems he handled it quite well...Considering the narrative above...:shakes head:

Some do, some don't. My conversation was faster:

Me: Hi, I test drove one of your Zs a couple of months ago and want to buy the Brilliant Silver one you have on your lot. I'll give you $34,900 for it (sport, touring, splash guards, f+r mats, VIN etch).

Sales Manager: I can't sell it to you for that price.

Me: OK, no problem. Take care. <click>

<10 seconds go by, my phone rings>

Sales Manager: <audible sigh=""> <audible sigh> OK, I'll sell it to you.

Me: Great! I'll be down in one hour with a check. <click>

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^haha that's great:tiphat:

Ask 370Zsteve to broker you a deal.

With all of the internet shopping people do why would you **** around on pricing like that?

:iagree: The salesman showed extreme patience with this "dude".

+ 1... Lol

this is what new jersey is all about!

Picking up a white 6spd 370z tom. And this was all done over the phone at another dealer. I don't get why that is so hard for Jim Russo

I think this salesman is making a mistake. Everyone, including this 62 year old, buys things on line these days and many close to final or final prices are posted. I bought my Z on-line with an honest offer from the dealership that was an excellent no boloney price ($29,000) and gave my immediate acceptance with no games on either side. I presented my check the next day and drove home with a smile on my face. I will go back again as he earned my loyalty. It's a hyper-competitive and hyper-sophisticated world out there these days. Times have changed, not sure if for better or for worse, but those who don't change with them will soon become extinct---like it or not.

Well.... I agree. To a point. If you're that salesman and your income relied upon "maximizing" a final price, don't you think you'd try and get a higher price?

Don't get me wrong... bartering (or dickering) about price should be encouraged. But to cut-off a guy without "some" second or even third chances, would be like ... (?)

I guess it's a two-way street.... and one shouldn't be too quick to throw off a salesman. Even if that person is obviously going too high. Give them another chance or two.... they'll probably move.

bottom line is he lost a sale