John Horner wrote:
> Elle wrote:
>
>> I'll repeat what Michael, my [car dealer's assistant sales manager],
>> told me about Caucasians . He said white people never come into the
>> dealership. "They're all on the Internet trying to find out what our
>> invoice price is. We never even get a shot at them. I hate it. I mean,
>> would they go (to a mall) and say, 'What's your invoice price on that
>> beautiful suit?' No. So why are they doing it here?"
>>
>
> Simple, because at the mall the price is the price, period. No slimy
> sales managers trying to squeeze every possible dollar out of every
> mark, er customer.

not totally off topic, but the last 2 motorcycles i bought new i bought
online. LAyamaha gives quotes that are the "out the door" price,
all-inclusive. you call to confirm, and go there with a personal check.

they already had the info i gave them over the phone, so i was in and
out of there in literally less than 10 minutes. didnt even ask if i
wanted an extended warranty.

too bad cars arent sold like that. even if you go through AAA, costco,
sams, etc, you still have to sit in the "closing room" with the finance
person making a last ditch attempt to add paint sealants, scotchgard,
and extended warranties.