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Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier
Everyone sucks to some extent, but I believe the problem around test drives is the customers suck. They cry about challenges obtaining a test drive, then openly admit they have zero allegiance to the dealer that provided the test drive. They're all-too happy to save $50 and go back to the dealer that denied the test drive. If dealers saw value in providing test drives they'd be waving keys at people simply driving past the dealership. 💡
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Dealers also need to not suck. When I purchased my boring commuter car last year, that my girlfriend now drives, agreed to a price and trade-in........go back to the finance guy to wrap everything up and he comes back with:
"You've been approved at 8.99%."
"You have my credit score in front of you, yes? You see my income, yes? Do you want to tell me the correct number or do I need to leave?"
All of a sudden it matched the Pen Fed rate. The blatant attempts to fuck over there customers is why most people feel no loyalty toward any dealer.
On the other hand, when I special ordered my '13 Mustang GT Track Pack (I wanted a base, not a premium). I went and test drove from a dealer that was a perfect location between my house and work.
I called the sales guy the next week and said, "I'd like to work with you guys, dealership is in a perfect location if I need something. Here is exactly what I want, call me back with a price that will make me not even bother shopping around, and I'll be there 10 minutes later with a deposit check and we can order it."
Called me back with an awesome price and I went and ordered it. Even came in a month earlier than predicted.