"I'm holding the window sticker for your car, which means..."

Jumpman · 06-12-2008, 04:38 PM

The following is a rough transcript of a call I had about an hour ago.

Me: Hello?

My CA: Hi, Jumpman! I just wanted to let you know that I'm holding the window sticker for your car, which means, it's arrived! It's here at the dealership!

Me: That's impossible.

CA: Err, wait a sec...

Me: My car is on a boat in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

CA: Let me check something... yeah you're right...

Me: It's called "The Patriot", I think.

CA: (clearly embarrassed) That's right... I'm so sorry about that... Someone must have mistakenly put your name on this car. It's not even the right model - it's a 335 convertible. Hrmm...

Me: You'd better find out who that thing belongs too!

CA: Yeah, I will... good bye!

*** End of Call ***

RobLS · 06-12-2008, 04:40 PM

haha bet he felt like an ass.

ptack · 06-12-2008, 05:07 PM

Too bad it wasn't an M3, you could have rushed right down and drove off.

TP 135i · 06-12-2008, 05:57 PM

HA HA...That's too funny (in a very sad sort of way).
It is sad when we (the customer) knows more about the car (technically) and it's current disposition than the CA.
But I guess that's why we are ADDICTS. (And the CA is just a job)

dbtheo · 06-12-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TP 135i

But I guess that's why we are ADDICTS. (And the CA is just a job)

thats harsh

but yeah, it was op was pretty funny

WyattHerb · 06-12-2008, 08:51 PM

It was a nice thought...:iono:

hitthemark41 · 06-12-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ptack

Too bad it wasn't an M3, you could have rushed right down and drove off.

yeah...doesn't inspire alot of confidence though does it! Hey..you could always ask for a few grand off the final price for the mental anguish he put you through! lmao....

Next time, tell him to

: his records before he dials the phone!

Russo · 06-12-2008, 09:07 PM

thats why when you walk into the dealership, you're greeted buy a car salesman, not whatever the hell they call them by the dealer... they know jack about a car and wear plastic shoes...

Jumpman · 06-13-2008, 10:36 AM

The cool thing is I didn't really get my hopes up at all because I already knew the deal. So, THANKS to my fellow 1addicts for keeping me in-the-know!

:w00t:

SF_VR6 · 06-13-2008, 11:00 AM

aww cut the guy a break

Crowley · 06-13-2008, 11:05 AM

lol

All4One · 06-13-2008, 11:53 AM

Lets just say, some CA's are good and some are not that efficient. Records will speak for themselves and for what I have been reading, DbTheo is one of the better ones. Maybe Dave can put up a "CA" academy one day. My 2 cents is that we (customers) were able to take advantage on the quickness of information technology, dealerships have to adapt fast on how information spreads so fast. A case in point (sorry for deviating a bit), the deals that we were getting, if someone posted it,then it is all over specially if its verifiable. The challenges in pricing will become micro-regional in supply and demand. Now I have to stop. Sorry.

plien69 · 06-13-2008, 11:55 AM

I'd rather have a CA that's perhaps a tad too eager to get me excited than one who is apathetic:

"Oh yeah, your car came in yesterday. I forgot to call you..."

Jumpman · 06-13-2008, 12:10 PM

Yeah I'm not upset at him at all. It was just a simple mistake I think, probably not even his fault. I just thought it was funny

dbtheo · 06-13-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Russo

and wear plastic shoes...

hey man plastic shoes are comfy

j/k

I use Rockports since they are so damn supportive, being on your feet all day can be tiresome. The guy next to me? Staight plastic (and they peel) from payless.:biggrin:

actually funny enough, had a client give me Dr. Scholls inserts (gels) yesterday, so now I'm gellin...

06-12-2008, 04:38 PM	#1
Jumpman Lieutenant 19 Rep 437 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: . iTrader: (0)	"I'm holding the window sticker for your car, which means..." The following is a rough transcript of a call I had about an hour ago. Me: Hello? My CA: Hi, Jumpman! I just wanted to let you know that I'm holding the window sticker for your car, which means, it's arrived! It's here at the dealership! Me: That's impossible. CA: Err, wait a sec... Me: My car is on a boat in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. CA: Let me check something... yeah you're right... Me: It's called "The Patriot", I think. CA: (clearly embarrassed) That's right... I'm so sorry about that... Someone must have mistakenly put your name on this car. It's not even the right model - it's a 335 convertible. Hrmm... Me: You'd better find out who that thing belongs too! CA: Yeah, I will... good bye! * End of Call *
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RobLS Major 29 Rep 1,193 Posts Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Perpetual Rain iTrader: (0)	haha bet he felt like an ass.
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ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Too bad it wasn't an M3, you could have rushed right down and drove off. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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TP 135i Major 29 Rep 1,340 Posts Drives: 2008 135i SGM MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finksburg, Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 Acura Integra SE [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 1999 Toyota 4-Runner [0.00]	HA HA...That's too funny (in a very sad sort of way). It is sad when we (the customer) knows more about the car (technically) and it's current disposition than the CA. But I guess that's why we are ADDICTS. (And the CA is just a job) __________________ 2008 135i SGM
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WyattHerb Private First Class 5 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	It was a nice thought...:iono:
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Russo Commander 4 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 09 Dodge Dakota Big Horn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Raceland, LA iTrader: (0)	thats why when you walk into the dealership, you're greeted buy a car salesman, not whatever the hell they call them by the dealer... they know jack about a car and wear plastic shoes... __________________ FS: CT9A parts and Enkei Wheels!!! PST BLUEFAKES.COM ARE SCAMMERS, LIERS, AND CHEATERS! DO NOT BUY FROM THEM!!!
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Jumpman Lieutenant 19 Rep 437 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: . iTrader: (0)	The cool thing is I didn't really get my hopes up at all because I already knew the deal. So, THANKS to my fellow 1addicts for keeping me in-the-know! :w00t:
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SF_VR6 Lieutenant 125 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 16' X5 M-Sport / Space Gray Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	aww cut the guy a break
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All4One Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 135icp Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Lets just say, some CA's are good and some are not that efficient. Records will speak for themselves and for what I have been reading, DbTheo is one of the better ones. Maybe Dave can put up a "CA" academy one day. My 2 cents is that we (customers) were able to take advantage on the quickness of information technology, dealerships have to adapt fast on how information spreads so fast. A case in point (sorry for deviating a bit), the deals that we were getting, if someone posted it,then it is all over specially if its verifiable. The challenges in pricing will become micro-regional in supply and demand. Now I have to stop. Sorry.
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plien69 Captain 20 Rep 841 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I'd rather have a CA that's perhaps a tad too eager to get me excited than one who is apathetic: "Oh yeah, your car came in yesterday. I forgot to call you..."
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Jumpman Lieutenant 19 Rep 437 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Yeah I'm not upset at him at all. It was just a simple mistake I think, probably not even his fault. I just thought it was funny
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