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When I was looking at 2015 cars and I looked at an Audi A6 I made it clear it was the first car I was looking at, and I was considering BMW, MB and Jaguar. The salesman said check out the others and see which car suits you. He didn't put the other makes down at all, and he knew, they were all good cars, he knows astute buyers will buy the car that has the features they are looking for. Fast talking and putting down other brands the buyer may like and respect isn't going to help lead to a sale.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Wide variety of backgrounds. None were the hard-driving, obnoxious stereotypes of pushy salespeople, "what can I do to sell this car to you today?" types. They all knew I was still looking and was considering various options. Nice people, every one of them.
He was really pushing. I guess he didn't think I'd understand the ones without lots of options, the ones they had left but couldn't sell readily, were less desirable. I think he believed as a GM owner I'd be too dumb to know the difference. He explained he used to be a Lincoln-Mercury store salesperson. (I suspect he was at a local store owned by a Detroit basketball or football ex-player who dressed up in a superman costume for his commercials here. In his Fairfield, Ohio store 40 miles away, he wasn't in them and an older guy served as the spokesman. Targeting by demographics.)
The salesman said he interceded with the service department on behalf of "his" customers in order to get things fixed right. Well, I thought all those foreign brands were perfect and the shop areas were just for oil changes, if they needed them, and changing windshield wipers. I asked him why the service department didn't fix all the customer complaints, rather than the ones in which he had to step in. Were there that many problems with Kia's.
I was not his favorite customer any longer.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
When I went to the Honda dealer this week, I was a little worried about what I would walk into - I was expecting the "what will it take to get you to buy a car now" nonsense and was pleasantly surprised. Really low pressure, did a great job explaining the features of the car, and didn't even make me sit down to "have a chat" with the sales manager. I explained I was still test driving and was planning to make a decision this month, he told me there was no rush and to email him any questions I had or to stop back when I was ready. He was also more than willing to admit upfront that the Accords simply aren't selling right now and that he was hoping for some incentives to get them off the lot.
I haven't dealt with the Honda dealers up here before, but I had dealt with the Mazda dealer right down the street and that was a total nightmare.
I used YouTube for repairing my washing machine and found a few videos showing the repair. One of them it was obvious that the guy had no idea what he was doing.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
The only time I even came close to bad-mouthing a competitor was when a couple told me that they were looking at an Alfa Giulia- right after it had been introduced.. I told them that I thought it was a wonderful car to drive, but that the Giulias that Car and Driver and Road & Track had driven had displayed a few glitches. They ended up driving the Alfa but came back the next day and bought a 340i.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
That's hilarious. Where I live the two car companies with the worst reputation for not covering things under warranty are Hyundai and Ford, with FCA a close third.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Meanwhile, what is your impression of the XC40? Last Monday we drove by a new "upscale" Volvo dealership on the Auto Mile in Boston. It was close to 4:00 PM and as we walked in we were politely greeted by a receptionist. We said we wanted to see an XC40 as there were none in the showroom. She said to wait while she went to find a sales associate.
She said she couldn't find any, when suddenly a salesman walked by. The receptionist asked if he could help us. He replied in a terse voice that he was busy. Flustered, the receptionist apologized, but recognizing that they did not want our business, we walked out. Ironically, my wife bought her last Volvo from that same dealership when they were housed in a rather down market facility. I guess they were not impressed with the way we were dressed or our Lacrosse (read old folks) parked upfront.
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
The manager of the store comes running over and asks the lady to calm down and explain what the problem was. She said that I (me) had tried to steal her purse! The manager looked at me and asked me to step back while he called the police. I was truly shook up about this whole affair. But I was lucky this morning - there were two other shoppers who had witnessed the woman taking the last two grapefruit juices out of my cart and put them into her cart and had seen the whole thing. They told the manager what had happened and that I did not try to steal her purse - but that she actually stole the grapefruit juices right out of my cart and when I confronted her about it, she started hitting me with her umbrella and claimed I tried to steal her purse.
The manager decided that it was best to call the police and have them settle the dispute and attempted purse-snatching as well as an ambulance since I was bleeding from my head. The police and ambulance arrived about 5 minutes later and asked the manager what the problem was. He said that this old lady was screaming and yelling because she said that I (me) had tried to steal her purse right there in the store as she was shopping. He further stated to the police that the man who was accused of stealing her purse (me) was being attacked by the old lady with an umbrella and told police that the man (me) had stated that the old lady had grabbed the last two red grapefruit containers from his shopping cart and then began screaming when she was confronted about taking his juice. The manager then pointed out the two witnesses who were shopping and told the police that they saw the whole thing and that the man (me) was correct and did not try to steal her purse - but that she was upset that she was caught taking the juice from my cart and putting the juice in her cart and began attacking the man (me). I began bleeding pretty badly from my forehead - remember that I take blood thinners which made the injury even worse.
One of the police officers tapped the other police officer on the shoulder and asked him to follow him a few feet. They discussed the situation and returned. The Sergeant took the two bottles of red grapefruit juice from the old lady's cart and put them back into my cart. He apologized to me and to the two witnesses for the unfortunate circumstances and asked us to continue shopping and that they would finish writing up a report. Before leaving, they asked me if I wanted to press charges against the old lady for hitting me with her umbrella and causing me injury - blood all over my forehead and face. I said I did not want to get involved in something like that.
The EMT's put a pressure bandage on my forehead and held it there for about 5 minutes until the bleed finally stopped. They wanted to take me to the ER at the hospital, but I refused - I didn't feel like waiting there for 3-4 hours to have them put a few staples in my forehead - that I was better off walking a short distance to my doctor's office (his office is closed to the super market) and have them dress the wound, etc., which I did after the EMT's were finished with me. I went to the Dr's office and he put a couple of butterflies on the cut and gave me instructions on how to care for the wound.
As I was coming out of the Dr's office and was walking toward my car, I noticed that they had arrested the old lady - she was screaming and shouting as they tried to put her into the patrol car. It would seem there was more to this old lady's problems than the fact that she like to hit people with her umbrella.
Just another day in the life of abaco mike. Unbelievable.!
P.S. I am wondering what was wrong with the old lady. She must have emotional problems mixed in with a little dementia or alzheimers! This could only happen to me - trying to buy Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice. Next time, I'll approach the refrigerated juice section at the super market more stealthfully -
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
Seriously though, I see how you can negotiate a new car online or on the phone, but, I suppose you aren't trading in a car - that requires discussion.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
There is an important lesson to be learned from this experience too; Are you sure you should be having red grapefruit juice or any grapefruit juice? Grapefruit juice can really mess up other medications. In any case, grapefruit juice is not good for you!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I have two suggestions for future grocery shopping:
(1) learn how to duck.
(2) don't go grocery shopping on rainy days.
Let us know how you feel later today.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
As far as grapefruit juice is concerned, I drink a 1/4 glassful each monring at about 7:00 AM. Grapfruit juice can affect "statins" - which I take just before going to bed. My doctor told me that I should not drink grapefruit juice "with" the statin. So I'm good to go, according to him.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
and I do seem to recall that grape fruit juice causes problems with some medications. not sure what, since I hate the stuff personally.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
he is thankful he got the tire and wheel protection package. Might be turning a profit on it.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I also had done some browsing on the net much after that and found lots of comments about the smallest excuses being invoked to not honor what the warranty by HyKia seem to offer.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
After I took the test drive, I was turned over to a salesman who immediately starts with wanting some more info from me. Specifically my DD214 because I am a veteran and that was good for a $500 discount from Hyundai. I stopped him and said, "before I give you that, what are you giving me for my car". He got a strange look on his face and said, "just what you ask for, why"? I told him about the tire thing and he said something like, "your car is still worth that even with bald tires". I knew that.
Fast forward to me looking at the dealers web site to see what they were asking for my '09 and they had 2 pics of the tires. They didn't put on new tires because the close up proved that to me. Maybe this was some of the savings they planned to make because I was a grinder about their "doc fee".
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
But I made sure they lost several sales because of that and they knew I was responsible for that. One hit a real nerve when my uncle told them to cancel the deal he made with them while waiting for his car to come in. I can't remember now if it was a dealer trade or an ordered car. Even got a phone call from the SM about that.
I'd say they lost more than 3 grand in sales but even if they lost $30K in sales or more, that didn't put one penny back in my pocket. All I got was satisfaction that they knew why they lost sales.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
The climate may be hot and humid and there may be bugs the size of mice everywhere, but at least the people who exist there are in a class of their own. I guess it's what you call an acquired taste.
So far I haven't acquired it.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Hopefully, that costs them a sale or two as well. Probably not, but I can always hope.
I would have wanted her charged AND the police to charge her for filing a false report. Too often people are able to make false accusations in this country with no penalty.
A talk host in Cincy on the morning show does a bunch of strange incidents that happen in FL. Someone else said there's a blog. However, I suspect these kinds of things happen other places as well.
What kind of car did she drive?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
He was very nice about driving us right up to my car and being extra polite as we were exiting, opening the door, but, I had the feeling I wasn't getting the real story, and I don't know why you would be evasive about what country or town you came from, or explain about the warranty issue. Also, how did a Hyundai salesman buy a $90k 2018 Yukon?
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
We are in Hillsborough County in Florida, the next county over is Polk County where Grady Judd is the Sheriff.....he is on the TV almost every night and his comments make for great TV.
Here are some of the best moments from Grady Judd;
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
"You can have smart criminals. Not often, but you can."
That is a crazy story.
It sounds like some kind of Candid Camera episode gone wrong.
Are you sure those were real police officers? Maybe it was a grocery store ploy to get you to use their shop at home service that went a little sideways.
Alternate strategy, wear one of those Jason hockey masks when you go grocery shopping.
I don't think anyone will bother you.
My guess is that she probably drove an old Toyota Camry like half the residents in my Condo community - or maybe a Hyundai Sonata or Honda Accord like the other half.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
What kind of car did she drive?
Don’t know. The only times I saw her was when she was slapping me with her black umbrella and again outside as she was being arrested and placed in a patrol car.
My guess is that she probably drove an old Toyota Camry like half the residents in my Condo community - or maybe a Hyundai Sonata or Honda Accorf like the other half.
Maybe she had an MB? 300D LOL
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,