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Old 04-05-2006, 02:49 PM
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anybody seen the new show on A&E?

hope this isn't a repost....
Old 04-05-2006, 02:52 PM
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Didn't watch it, but I checked out the site. Despite looking like a total moron, the guy is actually a pretty good business- and salesman. He's just a smart marketer and knows how to draw people into his dealership.
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Never heard of it before, I will look for it when I watch TV...
Old 04-05-2006, 03:02 PM
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it was meh
Old 04-05-2006, 03:25 PM
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I found the show to be quite educational (how and where NOT to buy cars) I felt especially bad for the guy that traded in his Jetta, poor sucker.
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I find that show kind of amusing.
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This is that douchebag that got arrested for threatening a pissed customer
Old 04-05-2006, 08:28 PM
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i found it pretty funny......but also a bit retarded in a way. it was entertaining even though i only caught about half of it. watching miami ink instead
Old 04-05-2006, 08:37 PM
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I thought this was the kind of cars




anyway, ill have to check it out next time its on.
Old 07-03-2006, 01:39 PM
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Marathon on today... Im addicted to this show. Its great to see some of the tactics the guys use to sell the cars, and its also cool to see how the dealership runs... Im really liking this show...
Old 07-04-2006, 06:00 PM
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its pretty funny....I would never even pull in that lot.....but you cant knock his sales numbers...he is doing something right.......but it is a f-ing circus on his lot..haha
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If hes got the good prices, and a fun ecperience, why not?... thats what makes him so succesful...
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ok i did not spell "king" right and its bothering me. damn typo
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Amusing show, but Chopper knows how to run the business (actually he's the son of the owner).......bit of a sleazy operation.

10 salesmen hanging out outside in the parking lot waiting to attack potential customers pulling in to the lot........very weak. No structure to the up system at all.
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been watching it. ya, i think chopper is a good businessman.
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Originally Posted by Beltfed
Amusing show, but Chopper knows how to run the business (actually he's the son of the owner).......bit of a sleazy operation.

10 salesmen hanging out outside in the parking lot waiting to attack potential customers pulling in to the lot........very weak. No structure to the up system at all.
Typical. That's the car business for you.


I kind of like the show. After working for a dealer somewhat behind the scenes on the sales side, I can appreciate the show. I like it, it reminds me of the brain damage that job was yet it also reminds me of how much fun I had at the same time.
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Originally Posted by Lord Helmet
Typical. That's the car business for you.
Hes not exactly "typical"
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This is that douchebag that got arrested for threatening a pissed customer
Link: http://www.choppercarsfraud.com/pict...-OTHERS-77.jpg

Dude has a whole hate site
http://www.choppercarsfraud.com/

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Old 07-05-2006, 08:59 PM
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That dude seems a little crazy to me. He has pictures of his poop on that site. Not good......
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Towbin Dodge has a horrible reputation. I heard horror stories way before the show was even on TV.

That's why I was a bit surprised to hear that the dealership was on a national TV show. I watched it the other day for a while. The show isn't too bad.

I hate how he talks, though. "What it do?" "That's how we DOOZ it."
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I dont think their reputation is too bad now, they are the top selling dealership in the nation, according to Chopper...

and that episode where the blue genie trys to pick up that chick, he got
Old 07-06-2006, 07:37 AM
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They might be the top selling Dodge dealer, but thats about it.
Old 07-07-2006, 12:20 AM
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Love that show. I don't even care about whether he's the #1 dealer or a jerk or whatever. I just want to see what's going on there. I loved the episode where that couple was working with the black guy (forget his name) and they write in the contract that they get to dunk him. That guy was wet and pissed off!

I also thought it was hilarious when they dumped a bucket of water on Chilly Willy from the roof when he got the 40 car goal. Too funny.

I work in sales, too and even sold Hondas for about ONE DAY. It sucked! Have a friend going into auto sales and told her she's gotta watch this show...
Old 07-07-2006, 10:02 AM
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Fuck that show. That guy is a prick. But dammit, i cant stop watching.
Old 07-07-2006, 11:35 AM
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How could a customer take that guy seriously? He looks like some pimp out of Hollywood
Old 07-07-2006, 02:23 PM
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when is it on? I want to see it now.
Old 07-07-2006, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by rondog
when is it on? I want to see it now.
http://www.aetv.com/kingofcars/
Old 07-08-2006, 09:55 AM
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The show has great entertainment value and somewhat educational; as well as some sleaze value. Chopper character reminds me of Barry Minkow when he was 'cleaning carpet' Hopefuly the similarities ends there.
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