Is there a new trick to sell a new car?

UF4LIFE102SS · 01-17-2015, 01:19 PM

Going to keep it short. I heard dealer here had a Hellcat. Wanted to ck 1 out up close. So I walked in 2 guys standing there looked at me and go back talking. I walk up to the Hellcat and I'm looking at it another salesman walks by and sez nothing. Last time I bought something as soon as u parked somebody was heading in your direction. At least you were greeted when u walked in the door. I drove my truck there because I didn't want them to all drop what they were doing to ck the CAMARO out!

garyw · 01-17-2015, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by UF4LIFE102SS

I drove my truck there because I didn't want them to all drop what they were doing to ck the CAMARO out!

um, yeah

pickwithaustin · 01-17-2015, 01:23 PM

I'm glad for the non pressure sales. As long as they're there when I'm ready for some action, I'm good.

Rico · 01-17-2015, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pickwithaustin

I'm glad for the non pressure sales. As long as they're there when I'm ready for some action, I'm good.

I agree, I hate when the bother you. I think the sho of have at least say hi and let them know if you had questions.

cal45 · 01-17-2015, 01:41 PM

If it was a Hellcat, the car was either a sold cust order or has a ridiculous mark up to it (which may or may not be actually posted on the car). At least this is the case with any FL dealers that have these on the lot.

G8GT4now · 01-17-2015, 02:58 PM

If you were just there to look, then I don't see why you want them to bother you. Chances are you know more about the Hellcat then them.

Number 3 · 01-17-2015, 03:29 PM

You should have at least been greeted, but I've been left alone for the most part lately. I think there is an effort to be a little more low key.

UF4LIFE102SS · 01-17-2015, 06:42 PM

2 people understand!

Scrappy Doo · 01-18-2015, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by garyw

um, yeah

Ha

LostPony · 01-19-2015, 08:30 AM

I had a similar experience this weekend at a Ford dealer. I drove there with my wife in my 2012 Boss 302, walked over to line of new Mustangs and checked out a few GT models. Then went inside and again checked out a new one on the showroom floor. On the way in we walked by two salesmen just chatting by the door, and several were walking the floor.

At no point did any of them say "Hi" or offer to answer any questions. I was there to check out a new Mustang, and maybe a 4 door sedan for my wife. I would have appreciated someone at least introducing themselves and offering to answer any questions. We ended up leaving and going home.

My best experiences lately have been when I contacted the dealer via the internet beforehand and had already negotiated a deal.

Iron Lung Jimmy · 01-19-2015, 09:32 AM

Here's the trick...

You walk up to the first salesman you see and say "I'm interested in buying a <whatever>"

It works every time.

Pace · 01-19-2015, 10:48 AM

I totally understand about not being greeted. Salespeople should at least say hello or how are you, etc.

But also the receptionist should be up front and center. Lately thats what I run into...you can look without being bothered but if you are serious you go to the receptionist to get a salesperson.

87GNX · 01-19-2015, 01:33 PM

I get hounded at my dealer, maybe im special lol...anyways you just gotta look like your very interested, that works w/o saying a word. I actually hate being hasseled by the sales people.

Number 3 · 01-19-2015, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 87GNX

I get hounded at my dealer, maybe im special lol...anyways you just gotta look like your very interested, that works w/o saying a word. I actually hate being hasseled by the sales people.

Has to be the big wad of cash hanging out of your pocket.

01-17-2015, 01:19 PM	#1
UF4LIFE102SS Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 2010 2 SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vero Beach, FL. Posts: 4,239 View My Garage	Is there a new trick to sell a new car? Going to keep it short. I heard dealer here had a Hellcat. Wanted to ck 1 out up close. So I walked in 2 guys standing there looked at me and go back talking. I walk up to the Hellcat and I'm looking at it another salesman walks by and sez nothing. Last time I bought something as soon as u parked somebody was heading in your direction. At least you were greeted when u walked in the door. I drove my truck there because I didn't want them to all drop what they were doing to ck the CAMARO out! __________________

01-17-2015, 01:23 PM	#3
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	I'm glad for the non pressure sales. As long as they're there when I'm ready for some action, I'm good. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

01-17-2015, 02:58 PM	#6
G8GT4now Drives: 14 SS Sedan Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 474	Is there a new trick to sell a new car? If you were just there to look, then I don't see why you want them to bother you. Chances are you know more about the Hellcat then them. Last edited by G8GT4now; 01-17-2015 at 04:02 PM.

01-17-2015, 03:29 PM	#7
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,310 View My Garage	You should have at least been greeted, but I've been left alone for the most part lately. I think there is an effort to be a little more low key. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

01-17-2015, 06:42 PM	#8
UF4LIFE102SS Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 2010 2 SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vero Beach, FL. Posts: 4,239 View My Garage	2 people understand! __________________

01-17-2015, 01:41 PM	#5
cal45 Drives: 2015 Blue Velvet Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Orlando & Flagler Beach,FL Posts: 1,453	If it was a Hellcat, the car was either a sold cust order or has a ridiculous mark up to it (which may or may not be actually posted on the car). At least this is the case with any FL dealers that have these on the lot.

01-19-2015, 08:30 AM	#10
LostPony Drives: 2012 Boss 302 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charles Town WV Posts: 254	I had a similar experience this weekend at a Ford dealer. I drove there with my wife in my 2012 Boss 302, walked over to line of new Mustangs and checked out a few GT models. Then went inside and again checked out a new one on the showroom floor. On the way in we walked by two salesmen just chatting by the door, and several were walking the floor. At no point did any of them say "Hi" or offer to answer any questions. I was there to check out a new Mustang, and maybe a 4 door sedan for my wife. I would have appreciated someone at least introducing themselves and offering to answer any questions. We ended up leaving and going home. My best experiences lately have been when I contacted the dealer via the internet beforehand and had already negotiated a deal. __________________ 2012 Kona Boss 302 #2758

01-19-2015, 09:32 AM	#11
Iron Lung Jimmy Drives: Iron Lung, Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,577	Here's the trick... You walk up to the first salesman you see and say "I'm interested in buying a <whatever>" It works every time.

01-19-2015, 10:48 AM	#12
Pace Lifestyle = Deathstyle Drives: 11 SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 686	I totally understand about not being greeted. Salespeople should at least say hello or how are you, etc. But also the receptionist should be up front and center. Lately thats what I run into...you can look without being bothered but if you are serious you go to the receptionist to get a salesperson. __________________ 11 2SS/RS

01-19-2015, 01:33 PM	#13
87GNX Drives: Alot Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Norcalifas Posts: 1,336	I get hounded at my dealer, maybe im special lol...anyways you just gotta look like your very interested, that works w/o saying a word. I actually hate being hasseled by the sales people. __________________ IF YOU AIN'T FIRST, YOU'RE LAST