Re: Used Car Reviews

On Aug 20, 2026 at 3:35:15 PM EDT, "Wilson" <[email protected]> wrote:

> 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%.

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

That's encouraging.. but maybe it has a lot to do with what business you're in
and the people you run into on a daily basis.