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I guess no one is trying to really sell a car...

Discussion in '348/355' started by Robb, May 17, 2017.

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  1. Robb

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    Multiple emails and calls on several F355 to dealers with questions.

    These were not to a general inbox or voicemail.

    No replies...

    I guess no sales for those guys either. Not a positive reflection on their businesses.

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  2. Mmckee

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    I get the same lack of response, but it's from my kids.
     
  3. Dave rocks

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    The vast majority of car salesmen are lazy. They have zero information about the cars they sell except to say "this is a really nice example" - when you ask "why?" - crickets.

    Don't get me wrong, the good ones are well respected like Tony Palmer from Algar - top notch all the way :)

    I almost bought a 2009 Maserati GT (F1) to replace my current one last year - sales guy was the pits and the reason I did not buy the car.
     
  4. SoCal1

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    Not just these used cars

    I called Toyota and honda to get a hydrogen car and no response.

    Got me a subaru self driver instead.

    I'm not begging anyone to sell me anything much less stand in line for dinner. Nothing is that good except a good taco

    :)
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  5. Dave rocks

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    Tim - you are killing me!!! LMAO! :)
     
  6. SoCal1

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    I did buy a self driver subi LOL LOVE IT !!! Station Wagon no less but thats for the dogs.
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  7. Robb

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    Well at least they were not sponsors here...

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  8. Drock28

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    in Canada its horrible..

    indie dealers selling Ferraris.. never know anything about the car..

    one ad I saw, for a 2001 360 Modena

    other then the year, model, and kms.. there was no other info whatsoever.. which is 90% the only info offered...

    but in this ad, the description of the ad, all it said: " very rare car".

    It made me so insane.. I couldn't help it.. I responded to the ad and blasted the hell out of whoever opened it lol..

    more often then not, indie dealers, know nothing about the Fcars they buy..
     
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    One of my pet peeves is when I email through their site or Autotrader or Cars.com and ask a few things.

    Then I get the stupid bull**** generic response hi my name is whatever I'm the sales manager here, what do I need to do for you to purchase this car?

    How about answer my question about maintenance records, more pics, etc...???
     
  11. Robb

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    I guess there is a huge benefit from buying a Ferrari private party.... :D

    Who knew? !

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  12. Bradwilliams

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    My favorite was when I was standing in a dealer with my checkbook and the salesman would not let me drive the car before buying. WTF?!? LOL

    Adios sucka!
     
  13. KMR968Turbo

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    I have a very wealthy friend of mine walk into a Mercedes dealer to buy a G wagon for his wife. He is in the trades and would pay cash for one. He come off a job and was in work clothes when he went to take a look. When he asked for a test drive the sales guy looked at him and said "Come back when you have the money". Needless to say no sale was made that day If I were him I would have came back with the full $150k and then tell the manager he only gets the sale if the ******* is fired. But he just shrugged it off and figured it was their loss not his
     
  14. taz355

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    That happens a lot in Alberta. Salesman is likely not from Alberta or he would know better.
     
  15. schnazzy

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    Well, I agree that it's funny what some sales people make up. On mine it was quite fun to let him talk and then ask how that was possible? He said a great customer traded it in for Challenge car. I sent him the link to the Auction sale they bought it at. ;)

    In my neck of the woods true blue sales people do not generally judge by what you wear. I live near Amazon, Microsoft, Expedia, Zillow, etc. The dress code is usually no more than frayed cargo shorts, flip flops and a bleached out t-shirt. Pony tale, purple hair and stretched ears are additional. A friend and I walked into the Porsche dealer and 10 minutes later he started the order process for a GT3 RS. Sales guy didn't bat an eye.

    Used car dealers that don't specialize in Ferrari's are not great from my understanding.
     
  16. Steve355F1

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    Maybe they figure you've already got enough 355s and you should leave some for the rest of us.

    :p
     
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    LOL!!
     
  18. Robb

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    Well they are great cars so get them while they are hot.

    Just need an F1 Fiorano spider for the whole collection... :D

    Robb


     
  19. SoCal1

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    LOL yeah same down here. Most wealthy people I know dress bad as I do.
    Just bought a new daily. 30 min out the door. They just called my bank and handed me the keys. I think I signed my name once.


    Funny story I was sitting in front of a supermarket, upscale place and a lady asked if I was hungry and offed me some food.. I said thanks yes I am hungry taking a long drive in my ferrari always makes me hungry while pointing at my car. I'm still waiting for my food

    :)
     
  20. phrogs

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    I'll sell you my euro f1 gts but it's red
     
  21. Robb

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    Next one will likely be blue or dark red.

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    She was just trying to be friendly since she knew you have a lot of engine out services in your stable lol.
     
  23. phrogs

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    Hmm seems like no one wants to buy a 355 either! Discrimination against red I tell ya
     
  24. Robb

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    Well we have one red one already... :D

    Can't speak for the rest of the masses. Market seems slower on all cars - not just Ferrari's.

    So you'd think sales guys would be running to the phone, with a lot of "yes sir's".

    Robb


     
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