Sorry to hear you had such a hard time at the Volvo store. The Sport is a nice car. The suspension and steering are different. Along w/ the seats,steering wheel,instruments,dash trim, and wheels.
the back up camera IS a dealer installed item. The car must have a Nav system.
I agree, the statement by blueiedgod is ludicrous, and I'm one who drives both a 5-speed manual and an automatic. Check back with him in 40 years, and see what he says!
I agree, the statement by blueiedgod is ludicrous, and I'm one who drives both a 5-speed manual and an automatic. Check back with him in 40 years, and see what he says!
Like British Rover said, it really depends on the car. Two examples:
Miata+Slushbox=Poseur "I want people to think I have a sports car."
X3+six speed MT=Pointless "See? I'm a hotshot driver- even though I have to drive a truck."
That said, having driven the VW/Audi DSG as well as the six speed slushbox in the 335i, I have to admit that modern technology has come very close to making the automatic transmission a serious alternative to a manual box. And this is coming from a guy whose cars all have three pedals- and who even practices heel-and-toe double-clutch downshifts in his Wrangler. :P
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
OK I just googled it. Learn somethin new everday. Jmonroe if it wasn't a TOS vilolation I would prove to you that I really work at a Ford Dealership. 1. slushbox Slang term for a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission.
Did you see that ricer Civic with the slushbox? He was letting off the gas every time it shifted to make it look like he was driving a stick.
Process of elimination though. There are really only two types of transmission a manual and an automatic. Sure there are manumatics, automanuals, clutchess manuals, autosticks, triptronic, DSG etc. now but really those are all just variations of the regular old manual transmission with a clutch and the regular old automatic with a torque converter.
If you know what MT means...
Miata+Slushbox=Poseur "I want people to think I have a sports car."
X3+six speed MT=Pointless "See? I'm a hotshot driver- even though I have to drive a truck."
stuff holders = storage bins hand shaker = manual tranny in the box = finance office or business office the tower = sales manglers office squirrels = customers with no loyalty to one salesperson bumble bees = customers that can't decide between three or more cars. Disneyland shoppers = same as bumble bees strokes = time wasting shoppers bogues = same as strokes ghost = customer with no credit score roach = customer with bad credit A player = customer with strong credit sled = a beat up trade in POS = same as sled fairy = pipe smoking, folder carrying, internet customer skate = salesmen or women who steal customers from fellow sales people. Commonly known as thieves. :mad: Snake = same as skate. mooch = customer that wants floor mats, alloy wheels, sat radio, etc, "thrown in" Usually on a mini-deal. :P mini-deal = sales people eating cheese sandwishes with no cheese cherry = a very nice trade-in rough = the opposite of cherry delivery coordinator = girl with BIG ...smile that sells mop and glo, rust and dust mop and glo = paint sealant and fabric protection rust and dust = rust proofing and undercoating "club them like a baby seal" = selling a car for full sticker! (one of my favorites) grinder = self explanatory front end gross = gross profit over invoice less pack and shop fees back end gross = gross profit in the box pack = just another way for dealers to take money away from the salespeople spiffs = daily or weekly bonuses for salespeople get me done = customer with terrible credit but can be financed, usually at very high interest rates CSI = customer satisfaction index, inversely proportional to the amount of gross profit on the deal
I'm sure there's lots more. Mackabee
P.S. I forgot these!
lay down = customer that walks in and pays sticker for a car grape = same as lay down, as in "I stepped on a grape"
If a buyer were to use this lingo while sitting at the negotiating table, would the salesperson lay off the traditional pitches, throw up their arms and take a "mini" so they could then move onto a "whale" that might be walking in the door next?
BTW, you left out that "whale" term.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
The first time I heard that term was in the movie Boiler Room. Great, great movie.
I use a line I heard in that movie in sales meetings all the time.
And there is no such thing as a no sale call. A sale is made on every call you make. Either you sell the client some stock or he sells you a reason he can't buy some. Either way a sale is made, the only question is who is gonna close? You or him? Now be relentless, that's it, I'm done.
Process of elimination though. There are really only two types of transmission a manual and an automatic. Sure there are manumatics, automanuals, clutchess manuals, autosticks, triptronic, DSG etc. now but really those are all just variations of the regular old manual transmission with a clutch and the regular old automatic with a torque converter
Welcome to the 21st Century:
The Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), also known as the double-clutch gearbox, is a transmission developed by Audi and Volkswagen. What makes it special is that it can change gears faster than any other geared transmission. The DSG can be shifted either manually or automatically. It delivers more power and better control than a traditional automatic transmission and faster performance than a manual transmission. The DSG takes about 8 milliseconds to upshift. Compare that to the SMT in the Ferrari Enzo, which takes 150 ms to upshift. It's also significantly faster than a human: According to Audi, the A3 runs 0-60 in 6.9 seconds with a 6-speed manual and 6.7 seconds with the 6-speed DSG. Like the SMT, the DSG performs double-clutch downshifts and can skip gears (i.e. downshifting from 6th directly to 4th, 3rd, etc). link title
I know exactly what a DSG is, I read one of the earliest articles on it probably six years ago, and I have driven a F430 with the F1 transmission. I was just over simplifying everything to make my point about process of elimination.
There's quite a bit more, some that I can't mention in a family forum.
Here's a few more:
T.O. = turn over as in to'd customer to sales manager. When salesperson can't close the sale and brings a sales manager over to close the sale.*
Finance T.O. = same as above but Finance manager comes over to try and "convert" customer to finance with dealeship when customer says they already have their financing pre-arranged.*
put them out riding overnight = 24 hour test drive
done deal = sale is closed
dealer cash, trunk money = money from the manufacturer to the dealer EXAMPLE: $500.00 dealer cash on Tacoma can be passed on to the customer or the dealer can keep it. Also known as factory to dealer incentive.
customer cash = rebate
* most if not all customers hate being T.O'd. Salespeople also hate T.O.s because that usually means a drop in price to get the customer to buy.
Tonight's episode: "The Shue's are out of the box!"
In our last episode our hero Mackabee was about to go on another test drive with Mackabee Jr, his daughter in-law, and Mackabee Jr.jr. or the third Mackabee when Patrice waved them down.
"Mack, what do you think I should do? They are trying to sell me a used RAV4." Patrice tells Mack. "Ay, ay, ay,..you're putting me in a tough position, how much is the used RAV4?" asks Mackabee. "$24,990.00 and it's a 2004." replies Patrice. "What!! $24,990.00? You can get a new one for less than that. Don't do it. Tell them you want a new one instead. But don't tell them I told you" Mackabee advices Patrice. "OK, I hope I'm doing the right thing. I should have looked for you." she says. Mackabee and his family get on the boulevard to test the 4runner. As they approach the next light Mack's cell phone rings. It's the receptionist, "Hey Mack, the Shue's are out of the box." she says. "Oh dang! I forgot all about the Shue's! I forgot they were in the box! I'll be back in about 10 minutes." Mackabee tells the receptionist. "You got some shoes dad?" Mackabee Jr. asks Mackabee. "No, they're my customers." says Mackabee. "You have your customer's shoes?" Mack Jr. asks confused :confuse: "No, the Shue's were in the box and now they are out of the box so I have to go get them." says Mackabee. "Why do you have to get your customer's shoes?" he asks. "No son, the Shue's ARE my customers," replies Mackabee "That's their name. Shue, S H U E." :shades: They head back to the dealership and Mack goes in to get the Shue's. "I'm sorry Mr. and Mrs. Shue. I was tied up and forgot all about you. Please forgive me." he says. "Where's the men's room?" asks Mr. Shue. "Right over here." Mack tells him and shows him the door. Mrs. Shue comes over and whispers "Don't tell him but I bought the paint and undercoating protection. He didn't want me to get it but I did." :surprise: "Don't worry I won't say a word." says Mackabee. As they wait for Mr. Shue to get out of the bathroom the mop and glo girl Angie comes over. "Mack, they are leaving the car with us and picking it up on Monday or if you don't mind taking it to their house on monday it would be even better." she tells Mackabee. "I can probably arrange that. I'll call you when the car is ready." Mackabee tells them. Mr. Shue gets back and thanks Mackabee for all his hard work. "Mack, thank you very much for all your hard work. It was a pleasure doing business with you." Mackabee walks the Shue's to their car and waves them off. He then goes back to his family and they are getting ready to head back to Grammas house. "Thanks Dad. We're going back now. Little Mack is getting tired, he needs a nap." he says to Mackabee. "Ok son, drive carefully and I'll see you around 7pm." says Mackabee. "Alright, what do you want for dinner? I was thinking about getting some Ichiban." says Mackabee Jr. "That's cool. Get me the Hibachi chicken with the fried rice." responds Mackabee. They buckle up and Mackabee kisses the baby and sees them off. ......TO BE CONTINUED :shades:
I head back to the showroom and it's a mad house! I see people all over the place and sales staff in and out of the sales office. I go in to the tower and one of our new sales girls is leaning over and talking to one of the sales managers. I go up to her and ask how she's doing. "How you doin'?" I ask. "Hi Mack, I'm trying to get this RAV4 ready for this customer." she replies. "That's great! You're selling a RAV4. Cool." I tell her. "It's a split deal. The 380 guys had her on a used but someone told her she should get a new one instead for less money. She's putting 15k down." she says "Really? So why is it a split deal?" I ask. "The GM doesn't want them to sell new cars. Only the store staff." she responds. So I walk out of the tower and I see Patrice sitting at a table and her young daughter is now with her. "Hey Mack! They are getting me a new Rav instead." she says all excited. "I heard." I respond. "A new girl is helping me now. Isn't it strange?" she says. I try real hard to hide my disappointment. "I'm sorry I didn't look for you. Next time I will." she says............. TO BE CONTINUED
Stay tuned for the conclusion of this exciting saga: "Double Whammy!"
Will Mackabee get some justice? Will Patrice be happy with her new RAV4? And what about Mack Jr? will he buy a 4runner or a Camry SE? this questions and more will be answered in the final episode of "Double Whammy!" :shades:
If you remember at first she was with one of the sales ladies from the outside sales team. I was already with my kids so I didn't want to drop them, although they would have understood. The place was a madhouse literally, so when she was with our sales lady I didn't want to complicate matters so I just let it go. Mackabee
Mack, I'm surprised after Patrice had been working with you she would'nt have told the sales woman that Mack has been working with me.
Boy, wouldn’t this be something?
Because the new saleswoman quickly accepted Patrice’s offer, Patrice backs out of the deal to continue shopping only to return to Mack’s store, looks him up and he gets the sale (OK, maybe only half a sale since the new sales girl was conned by Patrice when she was there the first time)!! :surprise:
Half of this should sound familiar, right?
How’s your shopping going?
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
Mack: Good use of the ol' "Who's on First"-style humor with your son on his test drive!
Wow! Are there many other customers out there, like Patrice, who would actually consider paying $25K for an '04 (previous design, 4-cylinder) RAV4?? :surprise:
And now we return with the conclusion to our continuing saga! "Double Whammy!"
SIX MONTHS LATER
It's a beautiful April morning. The sun is shining, the temperature is nice and breezy, and I'm taking a leisurely stroll on the lot. I walk into the showroom and lo and behold Patrice is sitting at a negotiating table. :surprise: "Hi Mack. I bet you didn't expect to see me so soon." she says. I sit down next to her and ask what's she doing back. "So, what brings you back?" I ask. "I can't afford that car." she says. "I got a high interest rate, plus the extended warranty and that stuff to protect the car." she continues. "So what do you want to do?" I ask her. "I want to see if I can get into something cheaper." she replies. In the next moment Chris, a young movie star looks salesperson comes over and sits at the main chair. :confuse: "Chris is helping me this time." she says. "Not again!" I think to myself. "You didn't ask for me?" I ask. "I came in and didn't see you and he came up to me. I figure I'd go with the younger man on this one." she replies. :P I get up and leave them alone. A few hours later I see Chris putting temporary plates on the back of a used Corolla, and Patrice drives off. When Chris comes into the showroom he says to me "I didn't know you sold her her first car. When I put her in the computer it came up under Adriana's name." Adriana has now been moved up to the mop and glo department because of her BIG ..brown eyes. so I tell Chris not to worry about it. Next day, I'm at a desk minding my own business and Patrice and a girlfriend come up to me. "Hey Mack, have you ever had the brakes give out to you on a stoplight?" she asks. "No, never." I reply. "The strangest thing happened to me yesterday. I was at the light and the pedal just went to the floor." she says. "I would have Chris take it back to service and have it checked. There might be something wrong with the car." Later that day I see Patrice and her friend at the tag issue window. Seems they couldn't get her approved and switched her to a Camry. "Mack Sold me my first Toyota. This time I went with the younger guy!" THE END
Mackabee didn't get any credit for either sale. He is debating whether to charge a "consulting fee" to every prospect that does not buy a car.
Chris left the dealership to pursue a career at a "buy here pay here" used car lot.
Patrice moved in with her girlfriend and has not been seen since.
The Shue's had a minor fender bender but were ok. Rear bumper had to be replaced.
Mackabee Jr. and Mrs. Mackabee bought a house instead so Mackabee III would have a nice big yard to play in. They are still driving a Scion tC and a Corolla S.
The outside sales force that was brought in set a record for gross profit in the history of our store. We are still dealing with all the dissatisfied customers they created.
This is a true story, only the names have been changed to protect the guilty.
Well, "amazing" was isell's word, and I signed on.
I guess my point was (and is) that it comes back to different strokes for different folks.
Some of us value manual transmissions, rear-wheel drive, handling packages (stiff springs, Bilstein shocks, big sway bars, that sort of thing) & others [non-permissible content removed] about a rough ride.
I wouldn't give you 10 cents for bluetooth connectivity, but many others spend hours worrying about it and many dollars getting it and sorting it out.
The thing that I find interesting (amazing?) is that so many take these preferances so personally. If you care about bluetooth, I don't think you're an idiot -- I just think your priorities are different than mine. Same applies to all the other priorities that are discussed here.
And there is no such thing as a no sale call. A sale is made on every call you make. Either you sell the client some stock or he sells you a reason he can't buy some. Either way a sale is made, the only question is who is gonna close? You or him? Now be relentless, that's it, I'm done.
Great line and the movie - I also remember that line. Lets just hope your prouct is a little more valuable than those great stocks sold by Ben Affleck and Vin Diesel ... :P
Sorry Joel, could not resist - you asked for it...
Even my friends question my Honda CR-V purchase! I bought it so that I could tow it behind the Monaco Dynasty. It's a perfect tow vehicle and a nice everyday driver.
They are not questioning the manly issue, my friends who also have a big motorhome and drive two Rolls Royces and a Ford Excursion... said my Honda is not fancy enough (I'm thinking a Ford Excursion is fancy?). I told them it was my 'incognito' car!.... and it is. :P They were just ragging on me.
I have not taken my Land Rover LR3 off road yet, but the purpose of getting it was for snowy conditions when I went into the mountains.
I've used the 4wd in the Honda at Crater Lake in Oregon as it was snowing like crazy with five feet of snow on the road side.... the streets were fairly clear. The Honda handled everything perfectly.
I never got to see Crater Lake as the walkways to it were covered with 3/4/5 feet of snow (April 2007). Maybe next time.
M156
2010 Land Rover LR4, 2013 Honda CR-V, 2009 Bentley GTC, 1990 MB 500SL, 2001 MB S500, 2007 Lincoln TC, 1964 RR Silver Cloud III, 1995 MB E320 Cab., 2015 Prevost Liberty Coach
"We found out the car was a clam so we sent it to the auction".
The car is a clam = The car is in other words the car is a piece of S%*t
Double nickels= $5500
pounder= $1000 front end gross
How many puonds was that? = A deal that has 2 or 3 thousand front end gross
Home run= 4 pounder or $4000 or more front end gross
Third base coach= someone at the negotiating table who is telling the buyer they don't have a good deal
House mouse = A sales person who gets all the spoons or hooks
Spoon= a sales person who gets a done deal from a manager
Hook= same as a spoon but you might have to do some work
veteran= a salesperson with more than 6 months at a store
Rat= A trade that is a clam or a sled
"RUNNER !!!"= Is what is said or yelled when a customer gets up from the negotiating table and proceeds to walk out the door. The custmomer gets up and the sales person " We got say's " We got a RUNNER" one of my favorites...
$1 car= Any trade that is worth $1000 or less, They are ussually in real money only worth a $1
team player= the only person who goes and gets coffee and lunch everyday
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Heck, when I was his age (I believe he said 51), I was still at my fightin weight.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
Between the fraud, bad checks, attempted identity theft, falsified titles, wrecked trades, and stolen cars that is really nothing
The Sport is a nice car. The suspension and steering are different. Along w/ the seats,steering wheel,instruments,dash trim, and wheels.
the back up camera IS a dealer installed item. The car must have a Nav system.
It is getting closer to the point where I can tell the story that I have been putting off for legal reasons.
Nothing else has popped up in the past couple of months so I think I can start working on it next week.
What happened to Joel is nothing compared to what happened to me.
Like British Rover said, it really depends on the car.
Two examples:
Miata+Slushbox=Poseur "I want people to think I have a sports car."
X3+six speed MT=Pointless "See? I'm a hotshot driver- even though I have to drive a truck."
That said, having driven the VW/Audi DSG as well as the six speed slushbox in the 335i, I have to admit that modern technology has come very close to making the automatic transmission a serious alternative to a manual box. And this is coming from a guy whose cars all have three pedals- and who even practices heel-and-toe double-clutch downshifts in his Wrangler. :P
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I'm not so sure. I said before that I have my doubts he's in the biz. Now I'm wondering if he even has a drivers license. :surprise:
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
I have never heard the term slushbox before.
1. slushbox
Slang term for a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission.
Did you see that ricer Civic with the slushbox? He was letting off the gas every time it shifted to make it look like he was driving a stick.
If you know what MT means...
Miata+Slushbox=Poseur "I want people to think I have a sports car."
X3+six speed MT=Pointless "See? I'm a hotshot driver- even though I have to drive a truck."
Then you know what Slushbox means.
Shoes=Tires
Spanish Transmission = 5 Speed (El Manuale)
Hog Leg= 5 Speed
Juke Box= Radio
Breath=AC
Bad Breath= Broken AC
Killed a Cow on the inside= Leather Interior
Cranks= no Power Windows
Don't let that stop ya, tough guy. Show us if you've really been around the sales floor. A tale might help. :P
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
jmonroe"
Yep. The older I get the better I was.
Well this one time back in band Camp
To be Mackabeed I mean continued.
stuff holders = storage bins
hand shaker = manual tranny
in the box = finance office or business office
the tower = sales manglers office
squirrels = customers with no loyalty to one salesperson
bumble bees = customers that can't decide between three or more cars.
Disneyland shoppers = same as bumble bees
strokes = time wasting shoppers
bogues = same as strokes
ghost = customer with no credit score
roach = customer with bad credit
A player = customer with strong credit
sled = a beat up trade in
POS = same as sled
fairy = pipe smoking, folder carrying, internet customer
skate = salesmen or women who steal customers from fellow sales people. Commonly known as thieves. :mad:
Snake = same as skate.
mooch = customer that wants floor mats, alloy wheels, sat radio, etc, "thrown in" Usually on a mini-deal. :P
mini-deal = sales people eating cheese sandwishes with no cheese
cherry = a very nice trade-in
rough = the opposite of cherry
delivery coordinator = girl with BIG ...smile that sells mop and glo, rust and dust
mop and glo = paint sealant and fabric protection
rust and dust = rust proofing and undercoating
"club them like a baby seal" = selling a car for full sticker! (one of my favorites)
grinder = self explanatory
front end gross = gross profit over invoice less pack and shop fees
back end gross = gross profit in the box
pack = just another way for dealers to take money away from the salespeople
spiffs = daily or weekly bonuses for salespeople
get me done = customer with terrible credit but can be financed, usually at very high interest rates
CSI = customer satisfaction index, inversely proportional to the amount of gross profit on the deal
I'm sure there's lots more.
Mackabee
P.S. I forgot these!
lay down = customer that walks in and pays sticker for a car
grape = same as lay down, as in "I stepped on a grape"
One is the 2007 ZO6 that I mentioned the other week. That is looking less and less likely but still a possibility.
The other even better trade is a Aston Martin DB9 with 12,000 miles on it. For people who don't know what this looks like I have a few visual aids.
Time for a buy bid!
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
WOW...that is some list you put together there.
If a buyer were to use this lingo while sitting at the negotiating table, would the salesperson lay off the traditional pitches, throw up their arms and take a "mini" so they could then move onto a "whale" that might be walking in the door next?
BTW, you left out that "whale" term.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
The first time I heard that term was in the movie Boiler Room. Great, great movie.
I use a line I heard in that movie in sales meetings all the time.
And there is no such thing as a no sale call. A sale is made on every call you make. Either you sell the client some stock or he sells you a reason he can't buy some. Either way a sale is made, the only question is who is gonna close? You or him? Now be relentless, that's it, I'm done.
Welcome to the 21st Century:
The Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), also known as the double-clutch gearbox, is a transmission developed by Audi and Volkswagen. What makes it special is that it can change gears faster than any other geared transmission. The DSG can be shifted either manually or automatically. It delivers more power and better control than a traditional automatic transmission and faster performance than a manual transmission.
The DSG takes about 8 milliseconds to upshift. Compare that to the SMT in the Ferrari Enzo, which takes 150 ms to upshift. It's also significantly faster than a human: According to Audi, the A3 runs 0-60 in 6.9 seconds with a 6-speed manual and 6.7 seconds with the 6-speed DSG. Like the SMT, the DSG performs double-clutch downshifts and can skip gears (i.e. downshifting from 6th directly to 4th, 3rd, etc).
link title
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
That looks just like the car I drive...except for the motor and the looks and....well everything!
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I don't know, the first time I ever heard it used was here. We call them Sleds, or Pieces.
VAG didn't develop the DSG gearbox Borgwarner did.
BorgWarner Dualtronic
Mack
Here's a few more:
T.O. = turn over as in to'd customer to sales manager. When salesperson can't close the sale and brings a sales manager over to close the sale.*
Finance T.O. = same as above but Finance manager comes over to try and "convert"
put them out riding overnight = 24 hour test drive
done deal = sale is closed
dealer cash, trunk money = money from the manufacturer to the dealer EXAMPLE: $500.00 dealer cash on Tacoma can be passed on to the customer or the dealer can keep it. Also known as factory to dealer incentive.
customer cash = rebate
* most if not all customers hate being T.O'd. Salespeople also hate T.O.s because that usually means a drop in price to get the customer to buy.
Mackabee
In our last episode our hero
"Mack, what do you think I should do? They are trying to sell me a used RAV4." Patrice tells Mack. "Ay, ay, ay,..you're putting me in a tough position, how much is the used RAV4?" asks Mackabee. "$24,990.00 and it's a 2004." replies Patrice. "What!! $24,990.00? You can get a new one for less than that. Don't do it. Tell them you want a new one instead. But don't tell them I told you" Mackabee advices Patrice. "OK, I hope I'm doing the right thing. I should have looked for you." she says.
Mackabee and his family get on the boulevard to test the 4runner. As they approach the next light Mack's cell phone rings. It's the receptionist, "Hey Mack, the Shue's are out of the box." she says. "Oh dang! I forgot all about the Shue's! I forgot they were in the box! I'll be back in about 10 minutes." Mackabee tells the receptionist. "You got some shoes dad?" Mackabee Jr. asks Mackabee. "No, they're my customers." says Mackabee. "You have your customer's shoes?" Mack Jr. asks confused :confuse: "No, the Shue's were in the box and now they are out of the box so I have to go get them." says Mackabee. "Why do you have to get your customer's shoes?" he asks. "No son, the Shue's ARE my customers," replies Mackabee "That's their name. Shue, S H U E." :shades:
They head back to the dealership and Mack goes in to get the Shue's. "I'm sorry Mr. and Mrs. Shue. I was tied up and forgot all about you. Please forgive me." he says. "Where's the men's room?" asks Mr. Shue. "Right over here." Mack tells him and shows him the door. Mrs. Shue comes over and whispers "Don't tell him but I bought the paint and undercoating protection. He didn't want me to get it but I did." :surprise: "Don't worry I won't say a word." says Mackabee. As they wait for Mr. Shue to get out of the bathroom the mop and glo girl Angie comes over. "Mack, they are leaving the car with us and picking it up on Monday or if you don't mind taking it to their house on monday it would be even better." she tells Mackabee. "I can probably arrange that. I'll call you when the car is ready." Mackabee tells them.
Mr. Shue gets back and thanks Mackabee for all his hard work.
:shades:
"It better end soon!"
I head back to the showroom and it's a mad house! I see people all over the place and sales staff in and out of the sales office.
I go in to the tower and one of our new sales girls is leaning over and talking to one of the sales managers. I go up to her and ask how she's doing. "How you doin'?" I ask.
So I walk out of the tower and I see Patrice sitting at a table and her young daughter is now with her. "Hey Mack! They are getting me a new Rav instead." she says all excited. "I heard." I respond. "A new girl is helping me now. Isn't it strange?" she says. I try real hard to hide my disappointment.
TO BE CONTINUED
Stay tuned for the conclusion of this exciting saga: "Double Whammy!"
Will Mackabee get some justice? Will Patrice be happy with her new RAV4? And what about Mack Jr? will he buy a 4runner or a Camry SE? this questions and more will be answered in the final episode of "Double Whammy!"
:shades:
next thing, i suppose Jr. is dumping his significant other for Patrice's daughter or something like that?
you wouldn't happen to write some of those trashy novels on the side or something? :shades:
Nah, he writes them right here! :P
Sorry, Mac. Carry one.....
Mackabee
Boy, wouldn’t this be something?
Because the new saleswoman quickly accepted Patrice’s offer, Patrice backs out of the deal to continue shopping only to return to Mack’s store, looks him up and he gets the sale (OK, maybe only half a sale since the new sales girl was conned by Patrice when she was there the first time)!! :surprise:
Half of this should sound familiar, right?
How’s your shopping going?
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
Wow! Are there many other customers out there, like Patrice, who would actually consider paying $25K for an '04 (previous design, 4-cylinder) RAV4?? :surprise:
Still shopping by the way
Really!??
SIX MONTHS LATER
It's a beautiful April morning. The sun is shining, the temperature is nice and breezy, and I'm taking a leisurely stroll on the lot. I walk into the showroom and lo and behold Patrice is sitting at a negotiating table. :surprise: "Hi Mack. I bet you didn't expect to see me so soon." she says. I sit down next to her and ask what's she doing back. "So, what brings you back?" I ask. "I can't afford that car." she says. "I got a high interest rate, plus the extended warranty and that stuff to protect the car." she continues. "So what do you want to do?" I ask her. "I want to see if I can get into something cheaper." she replies. In the next moment Chris, a young movie star looks salesperson comes over and sits at the main chair. :confuse: "Chris is helping me this time." she says. "Not again!" I think to myself. "You didn't ask for me?" I ask. "I came in and didn't see you and he came up to me. I figure I'd go with the younger man on this one." she replies. :P
I get up and leave them alone. A few hours later I see Chris putting temporary plates on the back of a used Corolla, and Patrice drives off. When Chris comes into the showroom he says to me "I didn't know you sold her her first car. When I put her in the computer it came up under Adriana's name." Adriana has now been moved up to the mop and glo department because of her BIG ..brown eyes.
Next day, I'm at a desk minding my own business and Patrice and a girlfriend come up to me. "Hey Mack, have you ever had the brakes give out to you on a stoplight?" she asks. "No, never." I reply. "The strangest thing happened to me yesterday. I was at the light and the pedal just went to the floor." she says. "I would have Chris take it back to service and have it checked. There might be something wrong with the car."
Later that day I see Patrice and her friend at the tag issue window. Seems they couldn't get her approved and switched her to a Camry. "Mack Sold me my first Toyota. This time I went with the younger guy!"
THE END
Mackabee didn't get any credit for either sale. He is debating whether to charge a "consulting fee" to every prospect that does not buy a car.
Chris left the dealership to pursue a career at a "buy here pay here" used car lot.
Patrice moved in with her girlfriend and has not been seen since.
The Shue's had a minor fender bender but were ok. Rear bumper had to be replaced.
Mackabee Jr. and Mrs. Mackabee bought a house instead so Mackabee III would have a nice big yard to play in. They are still driving a Scion tC and a Corolla S.
The outside sales force that was brought in set a record for gross profit in the history of our store. We are still dealing with all the dissatisfied customers they created.
This is a true story, only the names have been changed to protect the guilty.
I guess my point was (and is) that it comes back to different strokes for different folks.
Some of us value manual transmissions, rear-wheel drive, handling packages (stiff springs, Bilstein shocks, big sway bars, that sort of thing) & others [non-permissible content removed] about a rough ride.
I wouldn't give you 10 cents for bluetooth connectivity, but many others spend hours worrying about it and many dollars getting it and sorting it out.
The thing that I find interesting (amazing?) is that so many take these preferances so personally. If you care about bluetooth, I don't think you're an idiot -- I just think your priorities are different than mine. Same applies to all the other priorities that are discussed here.
Amazing!
Great line and the movie - I also remember that line. Lets just hope your prouct is a little more valuable than those great stocks sold by Ben Affleck and Vin Diesel ...
Sorry Joel, could not resist - you asked for it...
2018 430i Gran Coupe
They are not questioning the manly issue, my friends who also have a big motorhome and drive two Rolls Royces and a Ford Excursion... said my Honda is not fancy enough (I'm thinking a Ford Excursion is fancy?). I told them it was my 'incognito' car!.... and it is. :P
I have not taken my Land Rover LR3 off road yet, but the purpose of getting it was for snowy conditions when I went into the mountains.
I've used the 4wd in the Honda at Crater Lake in Oregon as it was snowing like crazy with five feet of snow on the road side.... the streets were fairly clear. The Honda handled everything perfectly.
I never got to see Crater Lake as the walkways to it were covered with 3/4/5 feet of snow (April 2007). Maybe next time.
M156
Now, a Beetle Convertable...THAT would be different!
My wife wants a bettle convertible. I am still resisting.
The car is a clam = The car is in other words the car is a piece of S%*t
Double nickels= $5500
pounder= $1000 front end gross
How many puonds was that? = A deal that has 2 or 3 thousand front end gross
Home run= 4 pounder or $4000 or more front end gross
Third base coach= someone at the negotiating table who is telling the buyer they don't have a good deal
House mouse = A sales person who gets all the spoons or hooks
Spoon= a sales person who gets a done deal from a manager
Hook= same as a spoon but you might have to do some work
veteran= a salesperson with more than 6 months at a store
Rat= A trade that is a clam or a sled
"RUNNER !!!"= Is what is said or yelled when a customer gets up from the negotiating table and proceeds to walk out the door. The custmomer gets up and the sales person " We got say's " We got a RUNNER" one of my favorites...
$1 car= Any trade that is worth $1000 or less, They are ussually in real money only worth a $1
team player= the only person who goes and gets coffee and lunch everyday
We call that a Dog
Spoon= a sales person who gets a done deal from a manager
Hook= same as a spoon but you might have to do some work
We call those Bones. If you throw the Dog a Bone you are giving the regular sales guy a house deal.
veteran= a salesperson with more than 6 months at a store
Takes a couple years to be a "Vet" here, until then you are a "Drive Up"