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11-30-2015, 04:33 PM
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Salesman-ese
I've been thinking about buying a car and decided to really look at the description posted by the seller. In doing so I realized that the documents didn't match the ad. The miles were off but in a rational way. Looks like a bad digit was fat fingered somewhere along the way. I'm sure it could be fixed but it hasn't been fixed yet.
In speaking with him I realized that he was not overly concerned and reassured me multiple times that it was just a clerical error and that it would be cleared up soon. The car is still advertised with no mention (at this time) of the error. I think this is where salesman go wrong. Kind of like the "it'll only appreciate in value" line of bull$hit. Have you ever heard a car salesman say "you're fcuked buddy and I hope you know you've just bought a deprecating asset"? I know it's not their job to disclose anything but it just goes to reinforce that buying from the owner is usually the best way to purchase, although that can sometimes go bad too...
In speaking with him I realized that he was not overly concerned and reassured me multiple times that it was just a clerical error and that it would be cleared up soon. The car is still advertised with no mention (at this time) of the error. I think this is where salesman go wrong. Kind of like the "it'll only appreciate in value" line of bull$hit. Have you ever heard a car salesman say "you're fcuked buddy and I hope you know you've just bought a deprecating asset"? I know it's not their job to disclose anything but it just goes to reinforce that buying from the owner is usually the best way to purchase, although that can sometimes go bad too...
12-01-2015, 03:15 PM
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Yup, owner to owner transactions are preferred, add a middle man, much like the middle finger they attempt to f*** you 
They have their reputation for a reason.
They have their reputation for a reason.
12-01-2015, 05:22 PM
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12-01-2015, 05:48 PM
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A knowledgeable sales guy is always preferable, but I'll generally patiently sit through the BS sellers and let them talk. Most of the guys who have to resort to BS can be intimidated with your silence. Try it, you'll be surprised, Dale Carnegie was right.
12-04-2015, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Academictech
A knowledgeable sales guy is always preferable, but I'll generally patiently sit through the BS sellers and let them talk. Most of the guys who have to resort to BS can be intimidated with your silence. Try it, you'll be surprised, Dale Carnegie was right.
12-05-2015, 02:59 PM
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The only middle man worth listening to is the indy PPI guy!
Pardon me for asking, Jason, but are you attempting to purchase a car as an appreciating asset?
I've been thinking about buying a car and decided to really look at the description posted by the seller. In doing so I realized that the documents didn't match the ad. The miles were off but in a rational way. Looks like a bad digit was fat fingered somewhere along the way. I'm sure it could be fixed but it hasn't been fixed yet.
In speaking with him I realized that he was not overly concerned and reassured me multiple times that it was just a clerical error and that it would be cleared up soon. The car is still advertised with no mention (at this time) of the error. I think this is where salesman go wrong. Kind of like the "it'll only appreciate in value" line of bull$hit. Have you ever heard a car salesman say "you're fcuked buddy and I hope you know you've just bought a deprecating asset"? I know it's not their job to disclose anything but it just goes to reinforce that buying from the owner is usually the best way to purchase, although that can sometimes go bad too...
In speaking with him I realized that he was not overly concerned and reassured me multiple times that it was just a clerical error and that it would be cleared up soon. The car is still advertised with no mention (at this time) of the error. I think this is where salesman go wrong. Kind of like the "it'll only appreciate in value" line of bull$hit. Have you ever heard a car salesman say "you're fcuked buddy and I hope you know you've just bought a deprecating asset"? I know it's not their job to disclose anything but it just goes to reinforce that buying from the owner is usually the best way to purchase, although that can sometimes go bad too...
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12-05-2015, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by nine9six
The only middle man worth listening to is the indy PPI guy!Pardon me for asking, Jason, but are you attempting to purchase a car as an appreciating asset?
12-05-2015, 11:07 PM
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I hope you can acquire and validate the questions you need answered, for a smooth purchase...