TomcoPDR
09-14-2014, 03:43 AM
Just trying to keep up with all the ballers here. A coworker/contractor decided to check out some new trucks so I just went along for the ride during our spare time whenever we could. (back and forth trips to different dealers)
With the year end incentives, factory rebates, etc.. etc... My coworker ended up buying a new 2014 GMC Sierra SLT from Davis Chevrolet in Airdrie.
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/Tomcompany/Past%20repairs/Random/IMG_7026_zpsef5479cc.jpg~original
At first I wasn't really in the market to want/need a new truck; but it was probably just peer pressure :(
The salesguy my coworker dealt with was really responsive to my emails and texts, young guy friendly and easy to deal with, but I'm not sure if it was a reverse effect where it got to a point he saw me as an annoying old man asking too many questions (you know how teenagers with rich parents always complain about getting ignore at dealerships); he just ignored me after a point, even after my coworker actually bought a vehicle, and I kept hounding him to give me more details of prices/units in stock.
I FELT the price my coworker got was pretty decent (for that trim model), so I didn't want to miss out. (except the guy he dealt with wasn't returning my calls)
So I went on the Davis Chev/GM Airdrie website, personally I feel the key to a good new dealer purchase experience is to match yourself up with a sales associate that's compatible to you. (NOT walking thru the doors and let the intercom announce to the sharks it's feeding time kinda thing). I think it's great dealership nowadays have these "meet the staff" pages where everyone has their mug shots, a little bio, description of themselves, etc...
Without offending anyone, but while maintaining the structural integrity and authenticity of Beyond.ca car enthusiast discussion forum, there are just certain types of car sales associates I refuse to deal with. Whether from past experience, personal prejudice, or just certain groups that fit a profile that I feel potentially could be morons (to me).
- The pretty face: I notice this group don't stick around very long, young females between ages 21-24yo in the car sales industry. Usually you're on your own figuring out info on the car itself, perfect dealer assailants to the young male buyers.
- The soccer moms, divorced after 1-1.5 years need money moms, cougars, ex-realtor ladies club: I find these are the most deadly at dealerships, they're not young nor naïve, got the motherly touch, comfortable with their sexuality, knows how to use it/control it. You can literally smell 'em (perfume) once you walk into the showroom. Either they're hated as the wicked witch of the place, or if you'll watch 'em from the coffee area, they pretty much control all the men in the place, get guys to grab keys, paperwork, physically move cars around for them. Same with the "pretty face", except this group can control their monthly anger better and some are awesome and easy going; but again, IMO you'll get a lot of "I'll get back to you on that feature, I'm not too sure if it does that, oh that's not an ashtray I didn't even know that, well, that's something new to me"
- Roid monkeys, "the situation": Competitive and destructive in nature, I don't feel needed in the car buying experience. Easiest to identify if you're greeted with SUP BRO!!! (simultaneously with a chin-up head nod, but these guys do have great smiles and hair always perfect) Annoying tight dress shirts, top button down, tries to play down all their tats but no real attempt to actually hide them (personal peeve, yeah, I'm jelly). Most the time you don't even have to worry about them bothering you in the showroom just cause they're too busy with the "pretty face" or receptionist, either trying to pickup or just simply cockblocking.
- Chris Farley/Rob Ford, overweight ex-jock, grey hair club, nose hair sticking out, no undershirt but white shirt so thin you can see their chest hair usually pit sweats too: These could be some of the most friendly and down to earth guys out there. Some could be a little loud. The family man that's gotta feed, clock in-clock out no games. But becareful, I think this is the highest percentage crowd in the sales force and sometimes they'll pick NOT to deal with you (locked in for life, just chilling to pass time, happy with his domestic go fishing, hockey at night, have a beer after work); sometimes these guys just don't give a fuck about selling you a car neither; this group I notice should have the most members at the highest of the car sales food chain.
- The ethnic guys, or same race dealings: Double edge sword here. But I don't see it being in the customers favor. If you're a brown customer on brown sales guy (or Asian with Asian sales), either he works it to his advantage "oh how long you been in Canada? yeah, I came in 1965, I was a realtor once, owned a moving company for a while, parents had a take-out place, blah blah, you guys been to Banff yet? Yea, from Chinese to Chinese this is the best deal I can do, don't tell my boss or I get fired but for you, I just met you, I give you cost MINUS $1,000, I lose money myself you know" Either that, or the sales person is so new to this country that you actually feel sorry for the guy and give him the sale, but then of course the checks and balance at a dealership still wouldn't let you walk away with a stealer of a deal, I mean he might go in the parts room and grab some snow brushes, some floor mats, maybe TWO touch-up pens for you; just cause you escaped from the same country.
So anyhow, looked through the sales staff list. And the only person I see myself dealing with was Jordan Laporte. Highest in reviews, clean cut, young (the system hasn't worn him down yet), basically someone that I feel would be the most compatible with me than anyone else at the dealer.
Emailed Jordan, told him my coworker got a 2014 Sierra at that price all-in out the door with those features. Told him I'd take one at the exact same deal. (I'm sure he knew I wouldn't pay a penny more than someone I work with daily)
Within a day Jordan got back to me with a unit that has the minimum features that matches the coworker's unit. It was in the Silverado LTZ version however (instead of Sierra SLT that I'd prefer). But, I think I got more features: A/C seats, trailer brake controller.
Just fast, friendly, efficient service; that's my style and Jordan delivered. (and for some consumers maybe they like the whole coffee handed to them, every button shown, the VIP showroom tour, etc...) The other person I interacted with was their business manager Josee (paperwork), she was also quick, smooth, friendly. Didn't try pushing me buying "extras"
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/Tomcompany/Past%20repairs/Random/IMG_7040_zps58360a5e.jpg~original http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/Tomcompany/Past%20repairs/Random/IMG_7041_zps9e45d1a9.jpg~original
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/Tomcompany/Past%20repairs/Random/photo1_zpseb558377.jpg~original http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/Tomcompany/Past%20repairs/Random/photo2_zps6eaaeec0.jpg~original
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/Tomcompany/Past%20repairs/Random/IMG_7021_zpsb5cd90c7.jpg~original http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/Tomcompany/Past%20repairs/Random/IMG_7036_zpsfc406acf.jpg~original
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/Tomcompany/Past%20repairs/Random/IMG_7037_zpsaaa6ff58.jpg~original
Pretty cool working man's truck though.
With the year end incentives, factory rebates, etc.. etc... My coworker ended up buying a new 2014 GMC Sierra SLT from Davis Chevrolet in Airdrie.
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/Tomcompany/Past%20repairs/Random/IMG_7026_zpsef5479cc.jpg~original
At first I wasn't really in the market to want/need a new truck; but it was probably just peer pressure :(
The salesguy my coworker dealt with was really responsive to my emails and texts, young guy friendly and easy to deal with, but I'm not sure if it was a reverse effect where it got to a point he saw me as an annoying old man asking too many questions (you know how teenagers with rich parents always complain about getting ignore at dealerships); he just ignored me after a point, even after my coworker actually bought a vehicle, and I kept hounding him to give me more details of prices/units in stock.
I FELT the price my coworker got was pretty decent (for that trim model), so I didn't want to miss out. (except the guy he dealt with wasn't returning my calls)
So I went on the Davis Chev/GM Airdrie website, personally I feel the key to a good new dealer purchase experience is to match yourself up with a sales associate that's compatible to you. (NOT walking thru the doors and let the intercom announce to the sharks it's feeding time kinda thing). I think it's great dealership nowadays have these "meet the staff" pages where everyone has their mug shots, a little bio, description of themselves, etc...
Without offending anyone, but while maintaining the structural integrity and authenticity of Beyond.ca car enthusiast discussion forum, there are just certain types of car sales associates I refuse to deal with. Whether from past experience, personal prejudice, or just certain groups that fit a profile that I feel potentially could be morons (to me).
- The pretty face: I notice this group don't stick around very long, young females between ages 21-24yo in the car sales industry. Usually you're on your own figuring out info on the car itself, perfect dealer assailants to the young male buyers.
- The soccer moms, divorced after 1-1.5 years need money moms, cougars, ex-realtor ladies club: I find these are the most deadly at dealerships, they're not young nor naïve, got the motherly touch, comfortable with their sexuality, knows how to use it/control it. You can literally smell 'em (perfume) once you walk into the showroom. Either they're hated as the wicked witch of the place, or if you'll watch 'em from the coffee area, they pretty much control all the men in the place, get guys to grab keys, paperwork, physically move cars around for them. Same with the "pretty face", except this group can control their monthly anger better and some are awesome and easy going; but again, IMO you'll get a lot of "I'll get back to you on that feature, I'm not too sure if it does that, oh that's not an ashtray I didn't even know that, well, that's something new to me"
- Roid monkeys, "the situation": Competitive and destructive in nature, I don't feel needed in the car buying experience. Easiest to identify if you're greeted with SUP BRO!!! (simultaneously with a chin-up head nod, but these guys do have great smiles and hair always perfect) Annoying tight dress shirts, top button down, tries to play down all their tats but no real attempt to actually hide them (personal peeve, yeah, I'm jelly). Most the time you don't even have to worry about them bothering you in the showroom just cause they're too busy with the "pretty face" or receptionist, either trying to pickup or just simply cockblocking.
- Chris Farley/Rob Ford, overweight ex-jock, grey hair club, nose hair sticking out, no undershirt but white shirt so thin you can see their chest hair usually pit sweats too: These could be some of the most friendly and down to earth guys out there. Some could be a little loud. The family man that's gotta feed, clock in-clock out no games. But becareful, I think this is the highest percentage crowd in the sales force and sometimes they'll pick NOT to deal with you (locked in for life, just chilling to pass time, happy with his domestic go fishing, hockey at night, have a beer after work); sometimes these guys just don't give a fuck about selling you a car neither; this group I notice should have the most members at the highest of the car sales food chain.
- The ethnic guys, or same race dealings: Double edge sword here. But I don't see it being in the customers favor. If you're a brown customer on brown sales guy (or Asian with Asian sales), either he works it to his advantage "oh how long you been in Canada? yeah, I came in 1965, I was a realtor once, owned a moving company for a while, parents had a take-out place, blah blah, you guys been to Banff yet? Yea, from Chinese to Chinese this is the best deal I can do, don't tell my boss or I get fired but for you, I just met you, I give you cost MINUS $1,000, I lose money myself you know" Either that, or the sales person is so new to this country that you actually feel sorry for the guy and give him the sale, but then of course the checks and balance at a dealership still wouldn't let you walk away with a stealer of a deal, I mean he might go in the parts room and grab some snow brushes, some floor mats, maybe TWO touch-up pens for you; just cause you escaped from the same country.
So anyhow, looked through the sales staff list. And the only person I see myself dealing with was Jordan Laporte. Highest in reviews, clean cut, young (the system hasn't worn him down yet), basically someone that I feel would be the most compatible with me than anyone else at the dealer.
Emailed Jordan, told him my coworker got a 2014 Sierra at that price all-in out the door with those features. Told him I'd take one at the exact same deal. (I'm sure he knew I wouldn't pay a penny more than someone I work with daily)
Within a day Jordan got back to me with a unit that has the minimum features that matches the coworker's unit. It was in the Silverado LTZ version however (instead of Sierra SLT that I'd prefer). But, I think I got more features: A/C seats, trailer brake controller.
Just fast, friendly, efficient service; that's my style and Jordan delivered. (and for some consumers maybe they like the whole coffee handed to them, every button shown, the VIP showroom tour, etc...) The other person I interacted with was their business manager Josee (paperwork), she was also quick, smooth, friendly. Didn't try pushing me buying "extras"
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/Tomcompany/Past%20repairs/Random/IMG_7040_zps58360a5e.jpg~original http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/Tomcompany/Past%20repairs/Random/IMG_7041_zps9e45d1a9.jpg~original
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/Tomcompany/Past%20repairs/Random/photo1_zpseb558377.jpg~original http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/Tomcompany/Past%20repairs/Random/photo2_zps6eaaeec0.jpg~original
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/Tomcompany/Past%20repairs/Random/IMG_7021_zpsb5cd90c7.jpg~original http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/Tomcompany/Past%20repairs/Random/IMG_7036_zpsfc406acf.jpg~original
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/Tomcompany/Past%20repairs/Random/IMG_7037_zpsaaa6ff58.jpg~original
Pretty cool working man's truck though.