They were nice to you because you were buying a CHEVY from their HONDA lot. They're more than happy to get rid of it.

And it's human nature to judge people on how they present themselves. From buying a computer at Circuit City to a car. Dress appropriately for the amount of money youre going to spend if you want a salesperson to pay you the attention you feel you deserve.

 

yes thats what i was trying to say. the american car dealers dont see much in making the customer number one where most of the foreign ones do.

 

Alot of good points, I have currently two dealerships that I deal with when people request me to go check out a vehicle for them whether because they don't want to be hassled or not enough time to go down and deal with a salesman!! I have the chevy and nissan dealership right next to each other that I deal with and a salesman at each that I talk to and them alone!! It's pretty nice to know people and they know you well enough to take care of anyone you bring them with a better discount then the other guy!!

 

My suggestion is that, after you research what you think your ride should cost, etc., you begin with phone calls. First, because it beats driving around, and second, because you'll get immediate feedback that's hard to get by email. When I do this, I write down the name(s) of the person(s) I talk to. That way, when I know the dealership might have what I want in stock, I can make an appointment.

When you set your appointment, pick a day that's good for you. Then think up a quick script that sends a couple of messages to anyone with half a brain. Uusually, I convey that I don't have a ton of time, but that I'll take the time if I see what I like. And I always ask them, "Is cash ok?" They always say yes, and they also assume that you have the cash. If you get to the dealer and want to finance, it shouldn't be a problem, since most of the time, you ought to finance through anyone but a dealership. (Try your bank.)

If you're really worried about them taking you seriously, be sure to mention that your last Blazer was totaled and that it's a replacement. All of these signals should say that you're only taking your precious time because you might be interested in buying and that you're ready, willing, and able to buy the right vehicle at the right price.

That should at least get you in the door on the right foot, no matter how well you're dressed although dressing well works to a point. (I like the chinos and blue button down.) Just be sure to display some knowledge so the sales person doesn't think you're an easy mark just because you have money.

 

Well, I'm a 60 year old man & I have bought a lot of cars in my day. I have found my statement to be true when I bought a Honda from a Honda dealer, & Toyota's from Toyota dealers. The foriegn dealers are much better to deal with both during the sale & afterwards. If you are a salesman that judges my dress, to my ablility to pay for something then you lost a cash sale. If I go into any place & they decide to treat me poorly because I look poor then I leave & go someplace else. See I have money, "CASH" I don't need to impress anyone, nor will I. Believe me when I showed up with my friend with cow crap on our boots & pants & rolled out $100 bills for the Blazer they didn't care either. I found the Blazer through the internet & made the deal over the phone. When I had this little problem with the service engine light I called them because they are 150 miles away, & they told me to go get it fixed & have the bill sent to them. Well being an old motor head I had to see if I could do the fix myself to learn more about the truck, so I signed up on this forum & I learned a great deal this week. Thanks to all here.

 

Regardless of the vehicles sold, you will find good and bad sales approaches. All makes have their good and bad dealerships. Typically if you have a poor domestic sales force in the area, the foreign sales force will be very good. The reverse can be the said as well.

 

dude.... you have got to be joking?

your really trying to tell everyone on here that people request you to go check out new cars for them to buy? What do you do hand them a peice of paper with their social on it so they can run the credit and see what deals you can get?

come on.

 

I think your taking what he said the wrong way. He's just saying he knows the salesmen on a personal level where he goes there to give them the heads up that he is sending someone down to see them. So that way they can give them a deal versus ripping someone off who is just walking off the street.

 

I don't know why I tought of the King of the Hill episode where Hank pays MSRP!?? Especially because I don't normally watch that show, but my son wanted a cartoon and that was better than pokemon!

 

lol...