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Originally Posted by Matt That line pulled out sounds like bragging... didn't meant it that way. I guess I meant once they found out I wasn't working part time at

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Old 11-22-2009, 09:03 AM   #61 (permalink)
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That line pulled out sounds like bragging... didn't meant it that way. I guess I meant once they found out I wasn't working part time at Walmart, they tried to make all the money they could off of me. Until that point, I was "just some kid", most likely.
Hell no, didn't take it as bragging at all.
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Old 11-22-2009, 01:42 PM   #62 (permalink)
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The dealership treated me a little weird because of my age. When they found out my income, they tried to sell me the GTR. Things change once their stereotype gets blown to bits.
A good salesman would not make sweeping generalizations about someone, like discounting you because of age. You are correct, it is about money at the end of the day, and once they realized you had enough, it became time for them to see how much of it they could separate you from Nothing wrong with that though, if the art of sales and negotiation is done respectfully. We all want value for our expenditures, whether it be product, service, or a combination of both. It had to be enjoyable though, to blow that stereotype out the window
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Old 11-22-2009, 08:03 PM   #63 (permalink)
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.... because a "law student and a well to be surgeon as a possible sale" is not to be passed up!
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Old 11-22-2009, 08:16 PM   #64 (permalink)
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Sorry to hear man. I am 26 Asian and I can pass for 16 when I shave which I do, but that never happened except in bars Just go somewhere else.

hence the term "used cars saleman"
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Old 11-22-2009, 09:01 PM   #65 (permalink)
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So i goto this dealership in NJ West Winsor Nissan I drive up to the lot in my car (which is not bad at all) and go up to this white z I saw after a little bit someone came out the guy asked if I liked the car and told me if I wanted to he would get the keys I said sure he says you need to go do some paper work to get in the car we dont let people take test drives. I told him I just wanted to open the door and hood since it was a 09 used with 3,000 miles on it. He said I need to have a parent or some payment first. I am 25 years old Drive a 2006 Grand Cherokee Overland with no stickers, wheels, or anything that makes me look like a kid. The manager walks out and says I am going to start your paperwork and then we can look in the car. I told him that I wont sign anything and was about to leave when he said come back with a parent or some money and you can sit in it.

I dont know if the guy was having a bad day but I just thought that was wierd is that a new thing dealers are doing to sell cars...

O and i was dressed nice not like a bum looking to drive a cool car and leave...

I believe you were terribly mistreated. The thing I would do in this kind of situation is leave a bad review of that dealership in the BBB, city search, and Consumer Affairs websites. Let the world know how badly you were treated. That way less buyers will go to that bad dealership and they go out of business for treating their customers poorly and the problem then takes care of itself. Then when it is your chance to buy a 370Z, look up on the BBB website first to find out which ones in your area are the best and buy it from them. That is Capitalism. You are voting with your dollars.
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Old 11-22-2009, 09:06 PM   #66 (permalink)
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How does an 18 yro manage that considering your credit doesn't get establish for another 2 yrs? I'm confused...

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1. Rich parent (Very likely)
2. saved all his childhood money for a 370z (I doubt it)
3. Robbed a bank (Huge possibility)
4. A drug dealer (Maybe but I doubt a drug dealer would roll a 370z. Ova here drug dealer roll with huge tires with big shiny rims)
Some of the worst assumptions ever, imo...
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Old 11-22-2009, 09:26 PM   #67 (permalink)
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Lol. I had almost the exact opposite reaction to the dealerships i visited. I am 18 years old and I had to fend the salesmen off about me driving the car (already test drove the 370z 2 times as I shoped around dealerships). I chose the dealer that gave me the least amount of bs, they set me a very nice price with no haggling required.
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Old 11-23-2009, 12:21 AM   #68 (permalink)
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How does an 18 yro manage that considering your credit doesn't get establish for another 2 yrs? I'm confused...

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1. Rich parent (Very likely)
2. saved all his childhood money for a 370z (I doubt it)
3. Robbed a bank (Huge possibility)
4. A drug dealer (Maybe but I doubt a drug dealer would roll a 370z. Ova here drug dealer roll with huge tires with big shiny rims)
Aren't you doing exactly what the sale reps were doing?
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Old 11-23-2009, 12:34 AM   #69 (permalink)
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A few thoughts.

First, the dealer was in the wrong when they wouldn't even allow the OP to take a look inside.

When I was window shopping for a 370Z at the Autobarn in Evanston, IL, they had a few Z's sitting around on the show-room floor and none of the salespeople had any qualms with me opening the door and sitting in a Z, even though they had the key sitting in the dashboard (Kinda odd that they would leave the key laying around like that).

Anyway, a salesperson walks over and asks me if I have any questions and I say that I'm only window shopping, but he still offers to give me a test drive anyway. It was late and I didn't what to waste their time or hear their sales pitch so I took a pass.

Same thing happened when I took a visit to Grossinger Autoplex in Lincon Park. I walked in and sat in a brand new Camaro SS and starting monkeying with the stereo, power-seats, sunroof, etc... (they also had the igninition key on the dash) and nobody said a word. I was in the car for a good 20 minutes and none of the salespeople said a peep.

I guess it all depends on the dealership.

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I think this might be a sales tactic. The sales person attempts to make a potential customer feel like they aren't good enough to buy a vehicle so they'll then want it more, because what we want most is what we can't have, or so they'll buy it just to prove the sales person wrong.
I agree with this comment. The salesperson is trying to put you in a situation where a defensive or insecure buyer might want to prove him wrong. While it was definitely rude of him, sometimes the best thing to do is to try to ignore it and let them continue their rambling but just don't listen or believe it. Its all dependent on their sales approach, some like to intimidate, others try to lie, etc. When I was buying the Z back in June, the sales manager was making up all kinds of figures, for ex. saying the invoice was only $500 below the MSRP. Instead of calling him on the lie or yelling at him, I just pretended I didn't hear him and kept pushing him harder. At the end of the day, if your price is reasonable, they usually won't turn down the deal.
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I walked into a lambo dealer in oak brook and got kicked out...
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I walked into a lambo dealer in oak brook and got kicked out...
what was the scenario?
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Old 11-23-2009, 11:57 AM   #73 (permalink)
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I've had this type of thing happen a few times in the past. I've been working since I was 13 (26 now) and have always been buying things a little "before my time" I guess you would say.

Thankfully I didn't have this experience when I went to purchase my 370z. I walked into the showroom (where they had 1 370, none outsite) a salesman walked up to me and asked if I liked the car. I looked around and asked how we get this car outside, he asked if I was talking about a test drive, I said no, I want to buy it. Between the sales rep and the manager they were practically begging me to drive the car, I just politely asked them to get it outside and shine it up before we were done with my paperwork.

I also think the people at the dealership I went to are pretty friendly. I've been back there several times for service or just to check out what else they have and the salesman have treated me nicely every time.

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I walked into a lambo dealer in oak brook and got kicked out...
that comment and your avi made my day
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I walked into a lambo dealer in oak brook and got kicked out...
I had the exact opposite experience in a Ferrari dealer at 18 years old. The guy offered for me to sit in the car, and I laughed and told him I was 20 years away from ever having a shot of buying one. He said that wasn't a problem, they were there for people to dream and he'd see me when/ if I was ever ready, but wanted me to sit in the cars. it felt great and I try to show the same respect to people that come into my showroom. We don't even come close to selling a car to everyone who comes in, 30% at best, so whats the difference.

PS The Ferrari guy didn't offer me a test drive-
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