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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 07:37 AM
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Not very good sales manager

So the lease on our MDX is up soon. We have been looking at the new MDX and visited a local dealer. The sales manager is trying to talk us into making the switch early. I commented that I had an RL. He commented the RL was his least favorite Acura and he just does not care for them.

Not the way to make your customer feel good. Acura needs to do some more training.
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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Given the low sales of the RL, I can see where it wouldn't be his favorite model.

That being said, his lack of professionalism would encourage me to find another dealer.
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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It's been my experience without exeption, that dealerships are not populated with car enthusiasts, but vultures trying to squeeze every last cent they can from people that walk in unprepared. Since most have to roll over and give up too much to sell an RL, it's no wonder some don't care for it.
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 10:37 PM
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Sounds like many customers.

Originally Posted by lumpulus
It's been my experience without exeption, that dealerships are not populated with car enthusiasts, but vultures trying to squeeze every last cent they can from people that walk in unprepared.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:19 AM
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which dealership are you talking about?
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by CL6
Sounds like many customers.
And your point?

It would be to a salesdroid's advantage to know your product, so if a potential customer asks, "How many horsepower?" you can answer with confidence, and potentially hook an unsure prospect.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by CL6
Sounds like many customers.
Here we go again. Lather, rinse, repeat.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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Honestly - go to a Toyota dealership. We've had *horrible* experience with every single one in Atlanta:

World Toyota, Marietta Toyota, etc.

They should start over from scratch.

Acura, on the other hand, has been good enough that I'll soon have my third one in a row (TL > RL > RDX or MDX).
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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That there are two sides to every coin.

Next!

Originally Posted by lumpulus
And your point?
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by lumpulus
It would be to a salesdroid's advantage to know your product, so if a potential customer asks, "How many horsepower?" you can answer with confidence, and potentially hook an unsure prospect.
This coming from the guy who see's the salesman as a speedbump in the road to the sales manager.

Read the title of the thread, this is about a sales manager, not a salesman. It's about the guy you like to do business with.

BTW it 's "how much horsepower" not "how many horsepower". "How many horses" would have been acceptable.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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^^^
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5212

Post 21, I like to list my references.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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LOL thanks for the pointer, some good reading there.

I read the title, and BOTH the SM and droid should know their product..you sure know how to play fast and loose with the numbers when figuring leases or financing, so learning some 0-60 and 1/4 mile times shouldn't be too difficult.

Better start being nice to me....I'm going to be looking for a new ride soon.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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My droid duties are selling world class sports cars. I'm only an Acura owner and enthusiast now, yet I'm still here at Azine because, well, I like it here.

If you want to get into a 911, let me know.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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Jeez. C'mon guys, break it up.

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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 11:06 AM
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Don't worry, it's all fun and games
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