I'm the sister of a former car salesman, so don't mess with me

10 January 2005

3.

That is the number of scum-sucking, bottom dwelling a-hole car salesman who tried to maneuver me this evening. Excuse me, but not even *potential* boyfriends get to maneuver me like that so do NOT even go there. Word.

I test drove the 2005 Mustang tonight. In a snowstorm people. I mean, HELLO?! It *is* Minnesota and I would definitely need to know how the car performs in wretched weather... am I right?! Right.

But the part where the car salesman tells me he just had a heart attack, and then proceedes to explain to me what ABS brakes are by visually pumping his hands together cuz he couldn't think of the words didn't do much for the car "sales" part.

I know what ABS brakes are, you scum sucking, bottom dwelling a-hole. I'm not a martian. I'm looking at a very expensive car and I am QUITE knowledgable about the features of said, expensive car. Freaks.

And can you believe they didn't even give me a brochure? They "didn't have any". Instead, they gave me printouts from that there web internet thingy.

To each and every woman, be thankful you have a boyfriend / husband to get you through this whole car sales thing. Cuz walking in to a dealership is a hot, 27-year old, successful woman might as well be the equivalent of walking around with huge, **blinking arrows** hovering about me aura. Thank goodness I have *squish* my dad *squish*. He's so good to me.

And yes, it was KICK ASS to drive. Ohhhhhhh yeah.... vroom vroom!

Comments

a hot, 27-year old, successful woman


So one of your friends was with you?

Posted by Joe on January 11, 2005 8:39 AM:

Ha ha ha - so NOT funny.

I'm going to have to think this one through, but the Mini is still coming out on top. Huh huh... if the Mustang and the Mini were to have a mud-wrestling match, the Mini would KICK ITS ASS with its cool moves and stylish tricks.

Now THAT would be cool.

Posted by sopheava on January 11, 2005 8:58 AM:

Well you have them right where you want them, ontheir heels. Not knowing what you are dealing with the salesmen will try everything from sweet, to talking down, to talking over your head. Eventually they will come around and treat you with some respect....well once they realize that nothing else has worked. Find another dealer....I think there was a ford dealer in bloomington or real close there by......once they know you have been somewhere else the war of numbers gets fun and exciting......WOO HOO!!!!

Posted by Plarge on January 11, 2005 1:24 PM:

Yes, I'd try another dealer too, somewhere out of town - the Mustang looks cool, but you NEED a Mini Cooper. It was built for you. Think of the adventures you could have in one! I'm biased, obviously, 'cause if I could afford one I'd have one too, but still...

Posted by wellington on January 12, 2005 2:09 AM: