max_boost
03-04-2005, 01:07 PM
Any of the forum members have any experience with buying a car and just going straight to the Business Manager?
Say you know what car you want, you know the exact options, you just want a good deal, why not just skip the salesman?
How receptive are Business Managers with this? They don't have to pay a sales commission and probably want to close the deal.
Another question is, is there a standard for which sales guy make? Is it a certain % of markup on the car?
I was thinking, say I wanted a $5k discount, the sales guy works hard for me and gets that deal but it will most likely cut into his commission. I could just give him $1k of my own money and say, 'GOOD JOB'! :D I'm still saving $4k right?
Is what I am proposing a bit shady? I don't think so but seems like the salesguy isn't honest with his boss, a matter of ethics? I don't know.
Please share your insights.
Say you know what car you want, you know the exact options, you just want a good deal, why not just skip the salesman?
How receptive are Business Managers with this? They don't have to pay a sales commission and probably want to close the deal.
Another question is, is there a standard for which sales guy make? Is it a certain % of markup on the car?
I was thinking, say I wanted a $5k discount, the sales guy works hard for me and gets that deal but it will most likely cut into his commission. I could just give him $1k of my own money and say, 'GOOD JOB'! :D I'm still saving $4k right?
Is what I am proposing a bit shady? I don't think so but seems like the salesguy isn't honest with his boss, a matter of ethics? I don't know.
Please share your insights.