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Hmmm.......I think i got insulted.

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Pizzaman Chris, Mar 25, 2007.

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  1. Pizzaman Chris

    Pizzaman Chris F1 Rookie

    Mar 13, 2005
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    So the other day i get a customer in the store and he says to me "Hey when you bringing out the kit car?"

    Me. "Huh? What kit car"
    Him. The Fiero.
    Me. "No man. That's not a kit car" Laughing.
    Him. "I saw it last summer. They did a good job on it. Is it the older version or the newer Fiero?"

    Now i realize this guy is serious.

    Me. "It' a real Ferrari. I've had it 14 years. It's not a Fiero" Laughing again.
    Him. "The motor is in the back, that's how i know it's one of those kits. See ya later"

    And there he goes, out the front door AND he got the last word in too.

    The thing with that is, it's the first time someone said that to me. So i have been thinking about it all day. Unbelievable!!

    So what do i do with that customer next time he comes in?? Grab my dough roller and chase him out the door??:)

    Anyone else get insulted like that before?
     
  2. TheBigEasy

    TheBigEasy F1 World Champ
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    Haha, I wouldn't worry about it...
     
  3. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 29, 2004
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    Do you own your car for his enjoyment or yours?


    Who cares what he thinks?
     
  4. Willis360

    Willis360 F1 Rookie

    Aug 4, 2001
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    Don't worry about it.

    That guy knows exactly what your car really is. He's just trying to take you down a few notches and see if he could get you worked up. Sounds like it worked. Take a breather and relax. :)
     
  5. MarkPDX

    MarkPDX F1 World Champ
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    Apr 21, 2003
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    Why worry about the arguments of an ignorant person? It's like the old saying about chasing a pig (or whatever it is)..... you just get dirty and the pig enjoys it.
     
  6. Simon^2

    Simon^2 F1 World Champ

    Oct 17, 2005
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    Just be glad your car manages to fool most people. ;)
     
  7. MS250

    MS250 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Was it AllanLambo ?
     
  8. RMDC

    RMDC Formula 3

    May 15, 2005
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    Hello Chris - Your friends know who you are - This guy, whoever he is is not a friend - As they say in Italian - fuggedaboudit.
     
  9. mambodave

    mambodave Formula Junior

    Jun 3, 2005
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    Dont worry about it man. Those people are everywhere.

    I had a Ferrari Hat on the other day when I went to buy a digital camera. The sales guy asked me if I had an "Onzo". I said no, but dont you mean "Enzo"?

    He said no, its an ONZO and If I really knew about ferraris Id know that.... Was no use arguing with him, so I asked his "buddy" to write up the camera.
     
  10. Mark_M5

    Mark_M5 Karting

    Nov 14, 2006
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    He's obviously ignorant of Ferrari design, so he's probably not being rude. If he bothers to look it up in the mean time, he'll probably feel stupid. If you educate him, he'll feel stupid.

    So, I'm with the group on this one. Let him go on thinking it's a Fiero.
     
  11. PhilNotHill

    PhilNotHill Two Time F1 World Champ
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    After bieng in business for 35 years I have come to realize that CUSTOMER and SH!THEAD have the same number of letters. NOT A COINCIDENCE :)

    Life is too short not to own a Ferrari.
    Now, take on the day.
     
  12. Lloyd

    Lloyd F1 Rookie

    Aug 25, 2001
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    Just tell the guy it is 10 minutes to Wapner and the guy will leave running home to his TV.
     
  13. HAC

    HAC Karting

    Mar 28, 2006
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    Happens to me all the time. I just say it is built on the limited edition 12 cylinder Fiero.
     
  14. DGS

    DGS Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Been to a supermarket this year? ;)

    People displaying their own ignorance don't bother me as much as stores that presume the customers' ignorance.
     
  15. pippo

    pippo Formula 3

    Sep 25, 2005
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    LOL!....man, that's funny.....But what should Chris do if he adopts the motto "the Customer's always right"??

    Chris, just humor the fool. Take his money for your products in your store for as long as possible.
     
  16. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

    Play along and tell him it is a kit car and tell him to keep it quiet.(as you raise your fore finger to your lip and let out a shhhhhhhhh) ;)
     
  17. jungathart

    jungathart Guest

    Jun 11, 2004
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    You weren't insulted; he was envious. Enjoy your thoroughbred....That is you having the last word in all of these encounters!;)
     
  18. dkny

    dkny Formula Junior

    Jun 8, 2005
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    I had mine at a car show last year and a woman told her husband to come look at the nice mustang
     
  19. PSP

    PSP Formula Junior

    Mar 31, 2001
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    A long time ago, I had a guy insist my 308GTBi was a kit car until I showed him the valve covers....
     
  20. ferraridude615

    ferraridude615 F1 Veteran

    May 4, 2006
    5,836
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    Any one ever get a "nice Corvette" compliment on a 360? That is an insult.
     
  21. cavallino33

    cavallino33 Formula Junior

    Jul 10, 2005
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    I can't even imagine why someone would ask if its a kit car even if it was its still really rude. I mean I could understand if its some obvious beatup corvette with TR style strakes glued on but come one.
     
  22. opus10583

    opus10583 Formula 3

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    ...Sounds to me like Darwin's already taken care of him for you: Keep laughing.
     
  23. Jackmb1

    Jackmb1 F1 Rookie

    Dec 27, 2005
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    Don't forget he's the customer. As long as he continues to buy from you, who cares what he thinks about your car. You know that it's a Ferrari and as long as you enjoy it, it doesn't matter what anyone says.
     
  24. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #24 PAP 348, Mar 25, 2007
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    LOL what a loser :p Don't worry about it mate, I stopped listening ages ago to people whinging that they would rather buy a house than a Ferrari, Alot of them are JEALOUS trust me ;)

    Keep your chin up :D
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  25. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    LOL, I would of told the loser you paid for it :cool:
     

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