The Wholesale Shakedown

Kinja'd!!! "G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3" (gbodyman)
10/03/2015 at 21:10 • Filed to: None

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Dealing with dealerships just makes me like buying private more.

As soon as I walked in the door, a salesman approached me asking what my price range is. I told him that “if I were buying a car now, something modest.” He proceeded to show me a very nice XLR-V. I said it was too much car, he pointed me towards an STS in the wholesale line. I said I really liked the car, and would have to think on it. He said “these wholesale deals go fast, do you want to put down a deposit?” At that point I said “thanks, but I need to talk it over with my folks” and immediately booked it into the nearest strip mall, as soon as he was out of sight, at least. When I got home, I hopped onto Craigslist and found a nice 190E for $2500. It might be time for me to buy an old Merc.


DISCUSSION (5)


Kinja'd!!!  > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
10/03/2015 at 21:24

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I hate dealerships. The whole experience just leaves a sour taste in my mouth. I prefer private.


Kinja'd!!! Your boy, BJR > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
10/03/2015 at 21:27

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Wait so you're pissed he showed you 2 of the most kickass Cadillacs of the past 20 years?


Kinja'd!!! G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Your boy, BJR
10/03/2015 at 22:17

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No, I’m pissed that he wanted me to make a down payment despite the fact that I told him I was just looking.


Kinja'd!!! Your boy, BJR > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
10/03/2015 at 22:31

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Meh, he was doing his job. He's a salesman. Can't fault the guy for trying.


Kinja'd!!! G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Your boy, BJR
10/03/2015 at 22:46

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Fair enough. I guess I found him pushy.