gangzoom Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 - I made it clear that I had a budget of £20-21K and wanted to compare to other cars in the same price bracket (B7 RS4, 335i). *Salesman's alarm bells going off* He's sensing someone who is not here to even potentially buy a 370z never mind the actual car they have. Maybe yes, but is the expectation that based only on the looks of the car, I wil dismiss all other competitors immediately? I have to drive each manufacturers respective products and make a decision on their merits. It sounds like what I need to do is go to a dealer, lie to them that I definitely want to buy their car that day, get a test drive and then walk out. Unfortunately that isn't my way of dealing with people. Just go and get a 335i already, apart from the looks department beats the Z for everything else . When you do go to a BMW showroom make sure you don't look like a hobo, when I went to pick up my 335i (having already paid for it) i turned up in a T shirt, cheap ASDA jeans, trainers unshaven...the girls on the reception desk did their best to pretend I didn't exist and totally ignored me. I found it quite funny but was happy to walk around admiring my new ride, it wasn't until I started pulling at the door handles the salesman saw me and came over to give me the key . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 So to sum up, different dealers are different, and its best to call at least 2 hours in advance and not to look a tramp. TBH, I dont know what the difficulty is in phoning and telling them you want a drive and asking when that would be possible is ............ parajack, I bet if you phoned whatever dealer it was now and told them youd like to drive a 370 in 3 hours or so they would be more than happy to let you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Cars!!!! Talk to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parajack Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 So to sum up, different dealers are different, and its best to call at least 2 hours in advance and not to look a tramp. TBH, I dont know what the difficulty is in phoning and telling them you want a drive and asking when that would be possible is ............ parajack, I bet if you phoned whatever dealer it was now and told them youd like to drive a 370 in 3 hours or so they would be more than happy to let you lol I never go anywhere looking like a tramp, the watches I wear for everyday use are worth more than the average person earns in a month...or more Obviously the Audi guy knows his watches and that's why he offered the TTS drive without the need to book in lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Salesmen are trained on watches and shoes, I know as Ive done it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parajack Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Salesmen are trained on watches and shoes, I know as Ive done it What, been a salesman or had the watches/shoes lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 West Way Rochdale were OK with me, usual salesman talk etc but as soon as they realised I was serious they cut all the bull and hunted down for a deal. Also had a good experience with the Service Manager at West Way Manchester. I like to ammend this I've left 3 messages for the Service Manager now at Manchester (after we had made an agreement that suited us both), and had no call back. Called today and he's on holiday for a week, and no-one else can help me Next Monday morning he'll be getting another call. All this for £15..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 The mechanics at Westway Rochdale are grumpy and obnoxious. The blonde lady behind the main desk is a little snappy and direct. The guy from the parts department is super helpful and friendly. Sales - they let me test drive an 07 350Z. Just gave me the keys and said off you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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