Hey Oppo, I Had to Deal with Dumbasses Today

"911e46z06" (911e46z06)
12/05/2013 at 22:11 • Filed to: None

Daily driving an M3 has put me on the wrong side of the law. I lack the self control to operate such a machine on a daily basis. So today I went and looked at a few options for a new daily driver.

First, I tried the Chevy SS, which was very good. Then I went to the Cadillac dealership to try a CTS. The salesman didn't know what a V-sport was, didn't know if I could get the 3.6 in RWD, didn't know if the 3.6 in the new CTS is the same as the 3.6 in the old CTS, and didn't know how much power the 3.6 made. Then it was off to the Ford dealership, where this happened:

Me: Do you have any Taurus SHOs?

Salesman: Any what?

Me: Taurus SHO... S-H-O

Salesman: (blank stare... turns around and gestures to F-150 immediately behind him) This is the closest thing we have...

I sat there and stared at this jackass, unable to get a word in edgewise, for an uncomfortably long time while he tried to sell me an F-150. Finally, I interrupted and demanded to see every Taurus he had on the lot. None of them were SHOs, so I left.

Kind of makes you wonder what the requirements are to get hired as a car salesman.

DISCUSSION (35)

Brian Silvestro > 911e46z06
12/05/2013 at 22:12

I was at a ford dealer recently, I practically sold the salesman a Fiesta ST

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > 911e46z06
12/05/2013 at 22:13

Breathing.
Preferably though the mouth, extra points if it's creepy.

Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur > 911e46z06
12/05/2013 at 22:13

I've had to deal with a few people like that. Usually I just say nevermind and walk away.

911e46z06 > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
12/05/2013 at 22:15

Ha!

Ari Schwartz: Dark Lord of the Snark > 911e46z06
12/05/2013 at 22:16

I went to a Chevy dealer to check out the Volt once (just for kicks) and the guy started trying to sell me on how bad Chevy is now and that they need to bring back the Woody.

I was like, "Umm... I'm not the audience." He then said the Volt sucked and left me and my wife to our own devices.

I wasn't going to buy a Volt, mind you, but jeez... at least TRY to sell them.

I also had a Toyota/Scion dealer tell me that the FR-S doesn't come in a manual. Sigh.

Also, why not just get a 335/328i?

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > 911e46z06
12/05/2013 at 22:18

Sounds like a job for AutoMatch!!!

911e46z06 > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur
12/05/2013 at 22:18

That's pretty much what happened. The Caddy guy, I just had him open a CTS for me then studiously ignored him while I looked it over. The Ford guy I just asked him to point me to the Tauruses, checked for SHOs, and said something to the effect of 'I'm good, bye."

911e46z06 > Ari Schwartz: Dark Lord of the Snark
12/05/2013 at 22:22

Lol. That's funny. I actually quite like the Volt.

I'm just not in to anything BMW is doing right now. They don't have the same feel as the older ones.The 335 is nice, but it feels laggy. I could do an M5, but I'd rather have the SS for half the price.

Life and Times of Magoo: The People's Champ > 911e46z06
12/05/2013 at 22:22

Wow. Just curious, what city or area you are in?

zadtheinhaler > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
12/05/2013 at 22:23

Hey, c'mon, be nice. They do have to have a pulse and at least three neurons to rub together.

Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur > 911e46z06
12/05/2013 at 22:23

Yep. I remember I was talking to a guy at my local Chevy dealer a while ago about the ZL1 (before it was released). He had no idea what I was talking about. None. He literally said "Son, the SS is the fastest Camaro Chevy makes and ever will make." I just looked at him, snort-laughed, and walked away to my car. I don't think he liked me. Luckily the same dealer made up for it a few months ago when the new Impala came out. The person I talked to knew a ton about it, and every other car there. He even gave me the keys to the ZL1 that was in the showroom (take that, other salesman, it does exist) and told me to start it because it needed starting so the battery wouldn't die. I did. Hoo boy

Ari Schwartz: Dark Lord of the Snark > 911e46z06
12/05/2013 at 22:24

Oh, I think the Volt is really cool from a tech perspective. I'm a fan of the idea of it, and I might consider one once I have a garage to plug it in. Don't get me wrong, I'm not some anti-electric type.

I actually really like my F30 328i (well, my wife's.) I think it's fun, but then again I never had an E90 or earlier, so I'm not benchmarking. :-P

The SS is cool, but good luck getting Chevy to actually sell it to you!

EL_ULY > 911e46z06
12/05/2013 at 22:26

I sold my e36 3 liter heater for the same reason

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > zadtheinhaler
12/05/2013 at 22:26

Nope. No pulse requirement.

Also, the less brain activity the better. Then they can parrot everything the sales/GM says for them to say, and check in frequently since they can't think for themselves.

CAR_IS_MI > 911e46z06
12/05/2013 at 22:27

I had a Ford salesman do almost the same thing to me. I asked if they had any GT500s on the lot, he said "No, but I just sold this really awesome Raptor you would have liked!"

To witch I responded "No, I already own a truck, I am looking for a GT500, the Mustang..."

Which was followed up by "I have a used Raptor thats available"

I then too did the blank stare as there were no words.

Then I left.

zadtheinhaler > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
12/05/2013 at 22:28

Ooooh, sorry, I was thinking about Radio Shack Employees.

thebigbossyboss > 911e46z06
12/05/2013 at 23:36

Doge says:

Much stupid

So dealership

Many ignorance

Such fail

911e46z06 > Life and Times of Magoo: The People's Champ
12/06/2013 at 05:44

San Diego

911e46z06 > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur
12/06/2013 at 05:46

Yeah they had a ZL1 at the dealership today. Impressive piece of machinery. Also the C7 looks incredible in blue.

911e46z06 > Ari Schwartz: Dark Lord of the Snark
12/06/2013 at 05:47

I got it man. We got a quote and everything.

Kugelblitz > 911e46z06
12/06/2013 at 10:06

"Daily driving an M3 has put me on the wrong side of the law. "

Umm, the stupid may not be all on the other side.

That said, sometimes tickets are just plain bad luck. My M3 was one of the fastest production cars I ever owned. No tickets. One warning.

For some reason, driving slower cars I did get tickets. The Z3 for instance.

A warning (verbal) last night on the way home because I (WRX) passed a soccer mom before the two lanes went to a single lane because I did not want to watch her talk on her cellphone for the next four miles . Officer did not see that, he saw me pass her in the right lane though.

Sigh.

I had a Subaru sales manager ( Screw You Russell Subaru in Ellicott City, Md .) tell me that WRX hatchbacks were rare cars. Oh, and I (53) could not drive one because they didn't want someone to hurt the motor before it got sold.

I went a few blocks north and paid cash for a WRX I was allowed to drive. Idiots.

911e46z06 > Kugelblitz
12/06/2013 at 12:28

Sounds about right. They'll just say anything because most people that wander in off the streets won't know what is and isn't accurate.

The wrong side of the law thing isn't the M3's fault. It's my fault. Every time I grab the wheel I just want to drive the shit out of it, and I don't do a great job of resisting the temptation. I have a theory that this is why everyone thinks M3 drivers are douches. We're not, we're just normal people under the spell of that glorious straight six. I need something that won't light the flame in my belly every time I start it up.

911e46z06 > EL_ULY
12/06/2013 at 12:32

Yeah, it's tough to be a responsible adult when you're playing with the ultimate toy. I'm definitely keeping the e46, it's just better for everyone if I stop driving it every day.

911e46z06 > Brian Silvestro
12/06/2013 at 12:32

Nicely done. New converts are always welcome.

911e46z06 > CAR_IS_MI
12/06/2013 at 12:33

They love to pitch those trucks. Know every last detail about em, and how all of those details compare to Dodge and Chevy.

CAR_IS_MI > 911e46z06
12/06/2013 at 12:34

Which is fine had I walked up and said "Hey, I'm looking for a new truck."

Kugelblitz > 911e46z06
12/06/2013 at 12:36

True. It gets very bad when you are A) in a great mood B) on your favorite road and C) some insanely good tune is blasting.

Not gonna lie, some days if I didn't hit 100 on this one big long sweeper that merges onto 95, I was sad. The car would jump up there so effortlessly. Like a real literbike, it doesn't tell you you are going fast. It just does it. So you can look down and go "HOLY SHIT" when you see where your foot took you.

As for the Z, I needed a lawyer and a judge who had a very different interpretation of "reckless driving" than the officer who cited me at 1 am on a Monday morning at 105 on a very very quiet stretch of route 32. There were only three cars there, mine and two HoCo cops.

911e46z06 > CAR_IS_MI
12/06/2013 at 12:37

They assume everyone wants a new truck

911e46z06 > Kugelblitz
12/06/2013 at 12:41

Ouch. Yes, the temptation gets strong. I should have bought a house without so many good roads nearby.

EL_ULY > 911e46z06
12/06/2013 at 12:42

that's good, trust me, you'll be missing her everyday if you sold it. I have slow grandma cars now (e36 325i, A6 Avant, W210) and there are many times when dumbass kids in their fart mobiles cut me off of something similar where I wish I had my beast

CAR_IS_MI > 911e46z06
12/06/2013 at 12:44

Because 'merica?

911e46z06 > EL_ULY
12/06/2013 at 12:44

I have a serious problem with not being able to sell cars. I think I'm up to like 12 or 13. It's bad.

Also, I like that you're spreading the German love.

Ari Schwartz: Dark Lord of the Snark > 911e46z06
12/06/2013 at 13:20

Nice! I was at my local Chevy and they didn't even have one available to look at, for goodness' sake.

It's okay, my wife said I can get whatever I want in the $50k range next (yay doctor!), so I'll probably get an M3 just because why not?

911e46z06 > CAR_IS_MI
12/09/2013 at 03:50

Exactly

911e46z06 > Ari Schwartz: Dark Lord of the Snark
12/09/2013 at 03:53

M3 is a good call if you have more self control than I do. Although I would recommend a minty e46 for half the money over any of the V8 models.

The SS is a very impressive machine though. Super tame and easy to drive until you free the beast. Also, I've found myself missing that extra set of doors since I started driving the M3.