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Ok, figured I would put this here. I am starting training tomorrow to sell cars. Its gonna be a new career for me. I fucking love being a driver, but since my accident, well I can't do it like I could. I'm a damned good driver. I really am. But anyway I'm gonna become that dreaded person, a car salesman. But with a twist, I actually know a little about cars. So figured I would put this here. Any advice or fuck you's should go below. Thanks.
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http://www.edmunds...ated-for-2009.html
The original article is linked on that page. Quite the interesting read.
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Yeah, I have read that article. If I can do it and make some cash, hoorah! Plus they have a trainin salary 
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wait for people to come to you. don't be one of those salesman that humps your leg as soon as you get out of the car.
And don't lie to people... if you don't know something, admit it and reassure them that you can find the answer.
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Posted by Samurai
wait for people to come to you. don't be one of those salesman that humps your leg as soon as you get out of the car.
And don't lie to people... if you don't know something, admit it and reassure them that you can find the answer.
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Sam, I wouldn't do it any other way. I know what annoys me on a lot. I don't plan to be "that guy"
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when somebody says they're looking for a 4x4, don't ask them "well do you really need 4 wheel drive?"
I've walked off of so many lots because of dickheads like that
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And if you have some weird add on fee on the sticker (market adjustment charge comes to mind) don't bullshit around it.
I was the wingman for one of my friends who actually was buying a Caravan (since his wife is having TRIPLETS) and one of the Dodge dealers here slapped on a "$2000 MARKET ADJUSTMENT" fee on the sticker. Now, the dealer about 10 miles away on the other side of Portland didn't have such a line item. The salesmen tried to steer around the reason why even we told him the other dealer doesn't have it.
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Posted by Samurai
wait for people to come to you. don't be one of those salesman that humps your leg as soon as you get out of the car.
And don't lie to people... if you don't know something, admit it and reassure them that you can find the answer.
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reminds me of when i was shopping for my Fit and the guy at the place i didnt buy it at was like o yeah its got a 2.4l engine, and proceeded to point at the label where it said 1.5L. if it had a 2.4L i wouldve bought it right there. but alass. he thought i was some silly white boy...
then he tried to convince me how paddles were the new best thing
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Know your cars....it's that simple! And I don't mean it's got 286hp and 302ft lbs of torque, the average buyer gives a rats ass about that. Know that stuff if you're selling a pick up truck to a construction dude.
If you're selling a mini-van to a mom, know about the handy flip down seats and how easy they are to use, know about the hidden storage compartments, the one touch buttons for this and that...
Sell the features of the stereo and the sweet rims to the teenage punk
yOu get the idea
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My uncle has been a car salesman for over 40 years. In the last decade he moved into Audi & Mercedes. Let me tell ya man, he knows every button, switch, feature, function inside and out on those cars and he even knows what BMW & Lexus have and don't ahve in their comparable cars. Once he's explained stuff, it's so clear what you're buying now it's really up to allowing the car to sell itself
Good luck man
Even A Genius Has Questions!?!
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The guy that sold us our RDX got my wife when he started talked about Acura's body structure and how safe it is (we have two kids). He got me when he said turbocharger. lol. So yeah, know your audience.
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Posted by DelbertGrady
The guy that sold us our RDX got my wife when he started talked about Acura's body structure and how safe it is (we have two kids). He got me when he said turbocharger. lol. So yeah, know your audience.
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is it me or does a 2.3L 4cyl seem small for an mid size SUV?
not to go off topic...
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Posted by Price
is it me or does a 2.3L 4cyl seem small for an mid size SUV?
not to go off topic...
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Drive one... that's all I can suggest.
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Posted by Price
is it me or does a 2.3L 4cyl seem small for an mid size SUV?
not to go off topic...
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I'm not sure any thread in here stays on topic. 
And no, definitely not underpowered. 230 horses and a sub 7 second 0-60... I guess Acura/Honda's 3.5 V6 would also make sense, but I personally like the the turbo 4. It doesn't feel as gutsy as an X3 (also drove one of them) but never feels underpowered.
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ive always like acura
i kinda want to see acura make a hatch like my fit.
then i wouldnt have to swap the k20
picked up an issue of honda tuning. had to hide it under motor trend so i wouldnt be labeled LOL
actually... i kinda redesigend my fit
i shopped some STi part onto it cuz i hate the azz of my car.
i think the name is very Acura'ish
Honda Fit SE/X Concept by Price|Photography, on Flickr
“It still amazes me how many millions goes to discovering another star in the galaxies when, for all we know, we are still sitting on top of another undiscovered world beneath our feet.”
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I see Lexus is selling some flaky hybrid version of the Matrix now...
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Posted by Price
actually... i kinda redesigend my fit
i shopped some STi part onto it cuz i hate the azz of my car.
i think the name is very Acura'ish
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That is fairly wicked to say the least.
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That thing looks like it got stung by a bee.
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Posted by jeepdave
That thing looks like it got stung by a bee.
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ill take that as a delightful compliment as i cannot tell emotion yet over the internet
if anyone knows anything about the fit. it has insane potential and i think honda is holding back for some reason.
also, i noticed, good salesmen make the car seem like the shit. like its so badass if u dont buy it ppl will shun you as soon as you leave the dealer. learn psychology (took it in highschool) youll learn alot about keywords and gestures that can actually manipulate ppl (in a good way of course )
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I think what bugs me about the Fit is its almost as big as a late 80's Accord. Dammit, what happened to a true sub-compact?
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Posted by jeepdave
I think what bugs me about the Fit is its almost as big as a late 80's Accord. Dammit, what happened to a true sub-compact?
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it died with my hopes of honda doing something as good as the nsx again
also i agree, they dont call the fit and the aveo eggs for nothing.
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make it the size of the wrx and itd be great
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