Just wondering if any of the posters around here actually sell cars, Acura's in particular.
I get the impression by some of the posts that there are a few.

Just as I suspected... No replies.
Verrrrryyyyyy innttteerrrreessssttiing.

I have yet to find a salesman that knows about this site. Even the so called Internet managers don't admit to knowing. Think about it though. If you were a sales person wouldn't you monitor this board as well as a few others?

They just want to play dumb because it makes it harder for you to tell the guy "Oh then you know people on the net are paying X for this car".

There was Mike from Ramsey Acura in NJ that used to post here quite often.. Haven't seen him here in a while though.

Very good point Doopstr.
The internet is certainly changing the landscape isn't it?
If I were a car salesman, I'd be in here hyping the cars all day long and getting others to do it as well.
It's a terrific tool and if it isn't being used, then shame on them. I suspect though that it is but they don't want to admit it!

My dealer actually recommended me to go to vtec.net but i donlt think he knows about this site.

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Current:
'98 Acura 3.2TL Green/Parchment

Soon:
'02 Acura 3.2TL-S Aegean Blue/Ebony

I've told my dealer about this board several times and they still have yet to check it out. They were so amazed to see how much I knew about the TL-S before they did. If I were a salesperson I would be here on a regular basis.

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2000 TL - Laguna Green, Navi, Rear Spoiler. PIAA Hyperwhite HB's. 17" CL-S wheels with Bridgestone RE 730 - 225/45/17's. Soon to have Comptech Suspension, Sways & Axle back Exhaust.

If I'm a salesman with an acceptable brain, I would know most people on this board know more about this car than me. The only information people might need from me is whether I know any official info before you do.
No salesman was dumb enough to hype the car on the car's own forum.
A typical and acceptable behavior can be found by searching for messages from Mike @ Ramsey Acura. (don't remember the name....he hasn't been posting....but I'm sure he is reading)

I grew up in the car business and sold for years until the family sold off.

Here to learn more about the TL-Type S as I'm considering one as my new ride.

Glad to help answer any questions related to the biz though.

tim

1. I have a few questions Why won't the dealers give you what the car is worth when you trade it in? But they turn around and sale it at least two grand more than what they gave you? And don't tell me that it cost that much to detail a vehicle to sale it

2. Why do you guy list bogus invoice prices on new cars, when you know that you guys pay far less then advertised?

3. Finally, why do you guys throw in that dealer prep, and processing cost when you know it cost you nothing?

Oh and if you know anything about financing, why not tell the person the lowest interest rate they can get, instead of telling him "this the best i can do" BS!

thank you.

P.S. Welcome to the family

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2000 Fire Pepper Red/ebony TL, non-navi. factory spoiler, std chrome wheels, 35% tint, comptech exhaust, wood trim kit...
Quiets ride

Hmmm, I believe the answer to all is........money. Duh.



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'01 White Diamond Pearl 3.2TL
-Wing, tint, wood and Whistler

Well they have to make a living some how.

Anyway, some salesman at Montclair Acura was playing dumb, so I emailed his manager and told him of my horrible experience, then told him everything I knew about the Type-S so far, and linked him to here and Honda-Acura.net. He replied, but made no mention of the sites.

As of now, I'm fed up with them... onto better dealerships.

In Response to QUIETSTORMMVN_IN
As a financial guy I can enlighten you about that aspect of your question. Dealers can keep the difference between the rate at which they "buy" their money from the bank and the rate they give you. For example, if the dealer's bank gives him auto loan money at 7.5% but he can give you a loan at 8%, the dealer is making a half percent on the loan. The dealer will "size you up" in the showroom and estimate what interest rate he will need to give you to seal the deal - the higher the better for him. One solution is to go to a credit union (if you can) to apply for a pre-approved auto loan before you car shop. CUs tend to have very good rates on auto loans. Armed with a pre-approval when you go to the dealer, you have some negotiating strength. If the dealer can beat your approved loan, so be it. If not, you still have a loan with a good rate already approved.