Some Sales persons w/o knowlege of the 370z?

LynxFX · 01-02-2009, 04:23 PM

One of the most knowledgeable salesmen I've run into was actually a woman in Colorado. She was great fun to talk to, knew her stuff, and didn't try to pull anything. I felt bad since I was just looking over the holidays and had no intention of purchasing from that dealership as it is 1200 miles away.

CrownR426 · 01-02-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LynxFX

One of the most knowledgeable salesmen I've run into was actually a woman in Colorado. She was great fun to talk to, knew her stuff, and didn't try to pull anything. I felt bad since I was just looking over the holidays and had no intention of purchasing from that dealership as it is 1200 miles away.

LOL, gj it's okay she's a girl.
Girl's should be used.

shumby · 01-02-2009, 04:34 PM

The nissan dealer and Infiniti dealer anr in the same building where I am . My Infiniti sales man was great knew all about the car. it was a good experiance. On the other hand me and the wife stared talking the a nissan sales man about the 350 that was in the show room and then about the new 370 coming out. He told me that the 350 was 410 HP and that the 370 was not coming out until 2011. lol. He then told my wife the 350 color matched her eyes and she would look good in that car. I let my wife handle the sales man while I complaind to the general manager about the sales man. The GM was great and appoligized for the incident . the sales man was new and on probation.

CrownR426 · 01-02-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by shumby

The nissan dealer and Infiniti dealer anr in the same building where I am . My Infiniti sales man was great knew all about the car. it was a good experiance. On the other hand me and the wife stared talking the a nissan sales man about the 350 that was in the show room and then about the new 370 coming out. He told me that the 350 was 410 HP and that the 370 was not coming out until 2011. lol. He then told my wife the 350 color matched her eyes and she would look good in that car. I let my wife handle the sales man while I complaind to the general manager about the sales man. The GM was great and appoligized for the incident . the sales man was new and on probation.

lmfao...
Why didn't he just become your slave.
What a tool...

JeepZen · 01-02-2009, 05:05 PM

I test drove an RX8 once and the salesperson wanted to go on the test drive with me (which doesn't bother me usually). She turned out to be so ignorant that she didn't even know what kind of engine it had. She was completely unqualified to be selling that particular car and that made her about 200lbs of dead weight. After the test drive, I went across town to the other Mazda dealer.

These are not generic family sedans, they are special cars. Salespeople who aren't qualified to answer questions on them should be required to get help as soon as they find out what you are looking at.

CrownR426 · 01-02-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JeepZen

I test drove an RX8 once and the salesperson wanted to go on the test drive with me (which doesn't bother me usually). She turned out to be so ignorant that she didn't even know what kind of engine it had. She was completely unqualified to be selling that particular car and that made her about 200lbs of dead weight. After the test drive, I went across town to the other Mazda dealer.

These are not generic family sedans, they are special cars. Salespeople who aren't qualified to answer questions on them should be required to get help as soon as they find out what you are looking at.

With the recession, I'm pretty sure the clueless ones will get laid off.

Or at least get less hours

seansnake · 01-02-2009, 05:18 PM

i sell cars at the nissan dealership in daytona beach, I also own a 350z now and am thinking of trading on the 370z, the thing drives unbelievably, the synchrorev is awesome, and it is true, most salesman are uneducated ******** that have no pride or knowledge of their product. It just takes time to find a qualified, knowledgable salesman that will treat you with respect. After all, it is someone spending 30 odd thousand dollars.

CrownR426 · 01-02-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by seansnake

i sell cars at the nissan dealership in daytona beach, I also own a 350z now and am thinking of trading on the 370z, the thing drives unbelievably, the synchrorev is awesome, and it is true, most salesman are uneducated ******** that have no pride or knowledge of their product. It just takes time to find a qualified, knowledgable salesman that will treat you with respect. After all, it is someone spending 30 odd thousand dollars.

Word!
What trim do you want to get and color?

I see your new

welcome to the forums!

SHIFT_Z · 01-02-2009, 10:06 PM

my salesman told me the Z gets to 60 in under 4 sec. haha. correcting the salesman on his facts is half the fun of car buying!

it would be nice to be able to communicate w sum1 who knows the car, especially when your about to hand over 30+ g's

o0javi0o · 01-03-2009, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SHIFT_Z

my salesman told me the Z gets to 60 in under 4 sec. haha. correcting the salesman on his facts is half the fun of car buying!

crazy.
Well is understandable that the car is new in the market and they might not know everything of the car, but some arguments, lack of knowledge and trying to say something that is not correct, is like random.
The 370z, 350z, GTR, or lets say, almost any sport car in the market, the person who is very interested in that particular vehicle, knows what is all about or almost have a big general idea of that particular vehicle, because of forums, magazines reviews, internet reviews, you name it.
I think that most of sales persons, should be more oriented to that particular area

HotRodPilot · 01-03-2009, 05:16 AM

This is why I love MINI dealers. I used to have a 2005 Cooper S, and any "motoring advisor" (salesperson) that worked there knew as much (or more) as I did about the car. A couple of the salesmen of my old dealer post on MINI specific forums too.

I really don't care for FWD cars, but the dealership experience at MINI is unreal

seansnake · 01-03-2009, 08:59 AM

I think Im goin to get a black on black base with the sport package, i dont need the leather here in florida and almost all the other equipment is standard anyway, intelligent key with pushbutton start, vdc, side and seat mounted airbags, cruise and alot of other stuff, but u gotta get the sport package for the rays wheels, limited slip, synchrorev, spoiler in front and back, and for 33k you cant beat it

o0javi0o · 01-03-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by seansnake

i dont need the leather here in florida and almost all the other equipment is standard anyway, intelligent key with pushbutton start, vdc, side and seat mounted airbags, cruise and alot of other stuff, but u gotta get the sport package for the rays wheels, limited slip, synchrorev, spoiler in front and back, and for 33k you cant beat it

You got it

dad · 01-03-2009, 01:33 PM

Confessions of a Car Salesman

Maynard · 01-03-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

Confessions of a Car Salesman

I actually have this bookmarked already. This is a GREAT read for anyone that's interested in knowing how those guys work. Its a long read but worth the time.

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shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	The nissan dealer and Infiniti dealer anr in the same building where I am . My Infiniti sales man was great knew all about the car. it was a good experiance. On the other hand me and the wife stared talking the a nissan sales man about the 350 that was in the show room and then about the new 370 coming out. He told me that the 350 was 410 HP and that the 370 was not coming out until 2011. lol. He then told my wife the 350 color matched her eyes and she would look good in that car. I let my wife handle the sales man while I complaind to the general manager about the sales man. The GM was great and appoligized for the incident . the sales man was new and on probation. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

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dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	Confessions of a Car Salesman __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

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01-02-2009, 04:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
LynxFX Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 25 Drives: 05 Mercedes SLK350 Rep Power: 17	One of the most knowledgeable salesmen I've run into was actually a woman in Colorado. She was great fun to talk to, knew her stuff, and didn't try to pull anything. I felt bad since I was just looking over the holidays and had no intention of purchasing from that dealership as it is 1200 miles away.

01-02-2009, 05:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
JeepZen Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: OH Posts: 18 Drives: G35xS Rep Power: 17	I test drove an RX8 once and the salesperson wanted to go on the test drive with me (which doesn't bother me usually). She turned out to be so ignorant that she didn't even know what kind of engine it had. She was completely unqualified to be selling that particular car and that made her about 200lbs of dead weight. After the test drive, I went across town to the other Mazda dealer. These are not generic family sedans, they are special cars. Salespeople who aren't qualified to answer questions on them should be required to get help as soon as they find out what you are looking at.

01-02-2009, 05:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
seansnake Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: daytona beach Posts: 2 Drives: 04 350z performance Rep Power: 17	i sell cars at the nissan dealership in daytona beach, I also own a 350z now and am thinking of trading on the 370z, the thing drives unbelievably, the synchrorev is awesome, and it is true, most salesman are uneducated ******** that have no pride or knowledge of their product. It just takes time to find a qualified, knowledgable salesman that will treat you with respect. After all, it is someone spending 30 odd thousand dollars.

01-02-2009, 10:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
SHIFT_Z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 111 Drives: 08 Altima Coupe 3.5 Rep Power: 300	my salesman told me the Z gets to 60 in under 4 sec. haha. correcting the salesman on his facts is half the fun of car buying! it would be nice to be able to communicate w sum1 who knows the car, especially when your about to hand over 30+ g's

01-03-2009, 05:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
HotRodPilot Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fussa, Japan Posts: 11 Drives: 1999 Suzuki Wagon R Rep Power: 17	This is why I love MINI dealers. I used to have a 2005 Cooper S, and any "motoring advisor" (salesperson) that worked there knew as much (or more) as I did about the car. A couple of the salesmen of my old dealer post on MINI specific forums too. I really don't care for FWD cars, but the dealership experience at MINI is unreal

01-03-2009, 08:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
seansnake Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: daytona beach Posts: 2 Drives: 04 350z performance Rep Power: 17	I think Im goin to get a black on black base with the sport package, i dont need the leather here in florida and almost all the other equipment is standard anyway, intelligent key with pushbutton start, vdc, side and seat mounted airbags, cruise and alot of other stuff, but u gotta get the sport package for the rays wheels, limited slip, synchrorev, spoiler in front and back, and for 33k you cant beat it