Re: Used Car Reviews

On 8/20/2026 9:37 AM, Tara wrote:
> On Aug 20, 2026 at 9:22:28 AM EDT, "Wilson" <[email protected]> wrote:
>> On 8/19/2026 6:06 PM, Dude wrote:
>>> On 8/19/2026 11:59 AM, Wilson wrote:
>>>> On 8/19/2026 2:50 PM, Dude wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> If you see a potential buyer return for a second look, raise the
>>>>> price $200.
>>>>>
>>>>> Never let a potential buyer leave without buying something, taking
>>>>> out a loan or selling you something.
>>>>>
>>>>> In Sales, imagine every phone call as a cash register ring.
>>>>
>>>> Genuinely those are detarded, and an attitude only held by
>>>> salescritters who don't respect their customers. IOW losers.
>>>>
>>> Amended Tips For Selling A Used Car:
>>>
>>> If you see a potential buyer return for a second look, lower the price
>>> by $200, because now he's a friend.
>>>
>>> He who speaks last loses. Always make an offer first, even if it's more
>>> than the seller is asking for. Be nice.
>>
>> When I worked at a car dealership for a time one of the sales managers
>> had a favorite saying, "Buyers are liars". His second favorite was
>> "There's an ass for every seat". He was not the refined type. His ethics
>> were sketchy though his mind was sharp.
>>
>> The type of person who's like that, who believes it's dog-eat-dog and
>> that it's necessary to take advantage of everyone before they screw you
>> first are out there, in plenty.
>>
>> In my experience they usually don't last. If they don't change they burn
>> out. Some turn to drugs or alcohol to keep going. And then finally they
>> do something so harmful that they are forced to quit or are fired.
>>
>> If you really want to learn about people there's nothing quite like
>> retail sales.
> 
>  From your experience, can you give an estimate of or percentage of the [take
> advantage before they screw you first] type.
> Just ball park if possible.

It's been a long time since I was in the automotive retail world, but 
where I was working back then it was probably 50%.

Based on my experience dealing with real people today, overall probably 
less than 10%.