<VV> Salesmen---No Corvair

[dennis dorogi]

Well, I bought a new 2010 Malibu in August and paid too much for it too.  I 
just got tired of looking and trying to figure out how much new cars really 
cost.  The Malibu is a nice looking car, comfortable, and I like the Onstar 
for  sick old people like us.  I wanted to buy at a local dealer for future 
service, but I sort of wish I had gone with the 2011 Hyundai - it is an 
outstanding car and inexpensive too.  So from a Saturn to a Malibu.  Still 
faithful to GM.  Guess I didn't help much. Oh, well.

Dennis D.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <kaczmarek at charter.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 10:32 AM
Subject: <VV> Salesmen---No Corvair


> Folks
> The Auto Industry just finished their worst month of August for sales 
> since 1983.
> GM hit very hard---No Cash for Clunkers this year.
> Ford hit hard only on Focus and Escape Models, No Cash for Clunkers
> Toyota hit REALLY Hard, No Cash for Clunkers and recalls have hurt sales.
> Chrysler had a slight gain (single digits), but it got the smallest boost 
> last year from Cash for Clunkers.
>
> Things have changed in dealerships these days.  Used to be you were 
> assaulted by someone the minute you came in the door.  Today's consumer is 
> different. They walk in with Consumer Reports under their arm, Reviews off 
> the internet, and won't cotton to high pressure sales tactics.
>
> When I sold New and Used Buicks 26 years ago, I greeted the customer, 
> found out what they were NEEDING (not wanted) and qualified them at the 
> same time.  After a walk-around explanation of the car, out for a test 
> drive you go.
>
>  I'd get a price from Mgmt and set it in front of the customer like I 
> didn't give a crap if they bought or not, and SHUT UP----because in that 
> scenario, the next person to speak loses.
>
> The industry is in a malaise due to the uncertainty of the economy.  Any 
> attempt to seem too anxious to make the sale by a salesperson will 
> frighten or turn off the customer.  All the industry trades agree that 
> just like employers don't want to hire anyone due to economic uncertainty, 
> the public is apprehensive about purchasing big ticket items like cars and 
> trucks.   If you want to buy, feel free to ask someone to help you, 
> regardless of how you are dressed. They know you're serious if you seek 
> them out.
>
> Lots of "tire kickin'" right now in the weatherstripping business too.
>
> Hank
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