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Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
It was like waving a bag of dope in front of a strung out junkie.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
60th Anniversary of the Award goes to versatile Ford sedan
November 15, 2009
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 17, 2009) – MOTOR TREND today announced the Ford Fusion has been named MOTOR TREND’s 2010 Car of the Year®. This year marks the 60th anniversary for the MOTOR TREND award – the longest standing editorial automotive award of its kind.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
That said, I would seriously consider owning any of MT's COTY picks since 2014- except for the Bolt.
I prefer the Road & Track Performance Car of the Year award; they weed out the anodyne transport pods.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Speaking of which I was on the bike yesterday following a previous generation Mustang doing around 45 when all of a sudden I saw the backup lights come on and heard the sound of metal grinding on metal for about a second. Oops.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
https://youtu.be/ZUbEHJjZYHA
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
I can see it now, "Cheap b------, I'll teach him to leave me just a fiver".
I have used a valet probably less than 10 times in my life...maybe less than 6, but once I know my car had everything in the trunk thrown around.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I replied, “If I faced the prospect of driving most any car for 400,000 miles I would just cut to the chase and jump off a very tall building.”
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
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
When junior stopped to pick up his Ford (maybe a Contour?), silver with faded raspberry interior, 1992 model, his face dropped dramatically when she pointed it out to the son, is the report from the lady running the used car end of the wrecker yard.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
But I can find the good in just about anything else. And, if no other reason, I could at least convince myself that putting them in such cars prevents them from buying something cool and cursing that vehicle to a life of being driven once a week to church 10 mph below the speed limit. Somebody has to think of the cars!
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
I owned Lexus cars in the 1990's and had no problem "selling" people on the attributes of owning or leasing a Lexus. I was selling a car I would own or lease - not a car that I would have difficulty selling.
When the opportunity arose to be a sales manager at an Infiniti dealership, I was driving a G35 at the time and my Dad was driving an M45 (2004-05). Great automobile and easy to sell others on.
So I agree that I could only sell cars or manage sales of cars I would own. I just could not bring myself to be in the car business selling a product I would never buy myself. It's a form of "sales fraud" in my opinion. Trying to sell others on a product you, yourself, would never buy is dishonest to others as well as yourself.
Maybe that's why I was a teacher, school principal, private school headmaster, and a salesman selling a worthy product! 🤓
2021 Genesis G90
Contours were MY 95-00 I believe, with a facelift for MY 98 which enlarged the headlights.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Once the buyer perceives himself/herself as the owner of that car, sitting behind the steering wheel, the rest is merely agreeing upon an acceptable price. The car sales professional's task is to negotiate with the sales manager for the buyer - that is the final stage of the sales process - the sales professional becomes the agent for the buyer. The more skilled the buyer's agent is in negotiating with management for a fair price, the more successful that sales professional becomes.
I always took the position of becoming the buyer's agent - "...let me see what I can do for you in getting the price you are willing to pay for this vehicle..."! Sounds easier than it is - but if you truly represent the buyer's interests when going to management, you will sell a car.😎
2021 Genesis G90
2021 Genesis G90
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Sense of humor always helps. (translation: this video is not G rated and never aired on tv.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDFeIPwrDrs
I'd have an easy time learning the product anyway, heck, I'd probably find errors in the training material
As so many are leased, I suspect payment is some factor, but I'd think many buyers at that level would understand the relationship between payment and price. I don't know if I'd want to get into commissioned somewhat high pressure sales right now as I have never worked in anything remotely similar, but maybe at some point, it could be an option, could even be enjoyable in the right dealer group.
My latest deal was funny, as my offer was at first rebuffed, but about a month later (finalized on the last day of the month and quarter), I was contacted, and we made a deal. The price was fine, but not so much lease subsidy on this one. However, I love the car and it still feels special when I drive it over a year later, so I don't feel bad.
There's a Seattle variant of that commercial out there, too.
Based on some of the posts I’ve read on the leasing website many of us are on, I wouldn’t be too sure.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
2018 430i Gran Coupe
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
As far as sales are concerned, I’ve spent my career in high tech sales and marketing. Not sure how that transfers to car sales, though. Way different than going into a dealership and buying a car.
Only a con man is going to talk you into something you don't want or can't afford.
If I can find a car, that suits your needs, and the price works for you, then why would you go somewhere else? All I can do is #1...most important FIND OUT WHAT YOUR NEEDS ARE. Then I show you the cars that suit your needs...and I explain how this car is going to suit you. If I had to con people into buying cars they won't like, I would rather find a non-selling job.
A con man can last for a little while, but successful salesmen need repeat business and word of mouth...that will only happen if you have happy, satisfied customers.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Personally I’d rather have a mature driver take my car than a college kid going down for spring break.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
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