GM did their part, so we did ours
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Re: GM did their part, so we did ours
Originally Posted by Jason E
You have no idea the things I have in store 
The Pontiac dealer I've worked at for the past 6 years is a small dealer...they move an average of 10 new cars a month. This one is a Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep that's around 30-35 a month, and I hope to get that up around 40 sometime soon. A little new marketing, the right mix of product, more aggressive approach...should be fun
I'm currently waiting to get an old Civic or Accord in on trade that isn't worth much. I will then park a Ram Power Wagon on the hood of it, with a sign saying "We crush the competition." I then plan to park it as close to their store as I legally am allowed to. Yeah, its a little redneckish (ok, its a LOT redneckish...), but its a big blue collar town, so it should work well
The guys all loved the idea, so its just a matter of time until a cheap Honda shows up...
Like I said, the guys at that Honda store next door...they gonna hate me The place I'm going to work for needs an injection of life to it, and I think I'm just the person 
The Pontiac dealer I've worked at for the past 6 years is a small dealer...they move an average of 10 new cars a month. This one is a Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep that's around 30-35 a month, and I hope to get that up around 40 sometime soon. A little new marketing, the right mix of product, more aggressive approach...should be fun I'm currently waiting to get an old Civic or Accord in on trade that isn't worth much. I will then park a Ram Power Wagon on the hood of it, with a sign saying "We crush the competition." I then plan to park it as close to their store as I legally am allowed to. Yeah, its a little redneckish (ok, its a LOT redneckish...), but its a big blue collar town, so it should work well
The guys all loved the idea, so its just a matter of time until a cheap Honda shows up... Like I said, the guys at that Honda store next door...they gonna hate me
The place I'm going to work for needs an injection of life to it, and I think I'm just the person 
You're one cruel bastard, aren't you!!!
My God, that's funny.... Ballsy, but funny!
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Re: GM did their part, so we did ours
You guys like that idea, eh?
What can I say...leaving the bank here feels like the most liberating thing I've done in my life. I'm dying to get back out there, and be able to run a showroom on my own terms. I've watched the Pontiac store run itself into the ground for the past 6 years due to mismanagement. If it wasn't for that, I never would have left my full-time spot there in the first place.
Yeah, I'm pretty ballsy, and after talking to the sales staff on Saturday, the dealership needs a little swagger to it. I'm actually thinking that I should park the Power Wagon across the street from the 2 dealerships, where our main lot is with all our new cars. That way, every time they or a customer looks out the window, they can see we literally do crush the competition
I have to check into the legality of it before I do it, but its private property and I'll make sure the truck is secured...damn, this is gonna be fun I have to check and see what we have for Power Wagons on order. Something tells me the lucky Power Wagon will probably sell even faster when someone sees they can crush a Honda Talk about a magnet for road rage junkies
What can I say...leaving the bank here feels like the most liberating thing I've done in my life. I'm dying to get back out there, and be able to run a showroom on my own terms. I've watched the Pontiac store run itself into the ground for the past 6 years due to mismanagement. If it wasn't for that, I never would have left my full-time spot there in the first place.
Yeah, I'm pretty ballsy, and after talking to the sales staff on Saturday, the dealership needs a little swagger to it. I'm actually thinking that I should park the Power Wagon across the street from the 2 dealerships, where our main lot is with all our new cars. That way, every time they or a customer looks out the window, they can see we literally do crush the competition
I have to check into the legality of it before I do it, but its private property and I'll make sure the truck is secured...damn, this is gonna be fun
I have to check and see what we have for Power Wagons on order. Something tells me the lucky Power Wagon will probably sell even faster when someone sees they can crush a Honda Talk about a magnet for road rage junkies
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Re: GM did their part, so we did ours
Originally Posted by Jason E
You have no idea the things I have in store The Pontiac dealer I've worked at for the past 6 years is a small dealer...they move an average of 10 new cars a month. This one is a Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep that's around 30-35 a month, and I hope to get that up around 40 sometime soon. A little new marketing, the right mix of product, more aggressive approach...should be fun
I'm currently waiting to get an old Civic or Accord in on trade that isn't worth much. I will then park a Ram Power Wagon on the hood of it, with a sign saying "We crush the competition." I then plan to park it as close to their store as I legally am allowed to. Yeah, its a little redneckish (ok, its a LOT redneckish...), but its a big blue collar town, so it should work well The guys all loved the idea, so its just a matter of time until a cheap Honda shows up...
Like I said, the guys at that Honda store next door...they gonna hate me The place I'm going to work for needs an injection of life to it, and I think I'm just the person
The Pontiac dealer I've worked at for the past 6 years is a small dealer...they move an average of 10 new cars a month. This one is a Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep that's around 30-35 a month, and I hope to get that up around 40 sometime soon. A little new marketing, the right mix of product, more aggressive approach...should be fun I'm currently waiting to get an old Civic or Accord in on trade that isn't worth much. I will then park a Ram Power Wagon on the hood of it, with a sign saying "We crush the competition." I then plan to park it as close to their store as I legally am allowed to. Yeah, its a little redneckish (ok, its a LOT redneckish...), but its a big blue collar town, so it should work well
The guys all loved the idea, so its just a matter of time until a cheap Honda shows up... Like I said, the guys at that Honda store next door...they gonna hate me
The place I'm going to work for needs an injection of life to it, and I think I'm just the person 
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From: Sarasota FL
Re: GM did their part, so we did ours
Don't worry, I've already thought of that I will likely have to rope it off, and indeed, it may be an "eyesore" per town ordinances. I may end up just doing it, taking a picture of it, and using it for advertising or website purposes.
I will likely have to rope it off, and indeed, it may be an "eyesore" per town ordinances. I may end up just doing it, taking a picture of it, and using it for advertising or website purposes.
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Re: GM did their part, so we did ours
Originally Posted by Jason E
You have no idea the things I have in store The Pontiac dealer I've worked at for the past 6 years is a small dealer...they move an average of 10 new cars a month. This one is a Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep that's around 30-35 a month, and I hope to get that up around 40 sometime soon. A little new marketing, the right mix of product, more aggressive approach...should be fun
I'm currently waiting to get an old Civic or Accord in on trade that isn't worth much. I will then park a Ram Power Wagon on the hood of it, with a sign saying "We crush the competition." I then plan to park it as close to their store as I legally am allowed to. Yeah, its a little redneckish (ok, its a LOT redneckish...), but its a big blue collar town, so it should work well The guys all loved the idea, so its just a matter of time until a cheap Honda shows up...
Like I said, the guys at that Honda store next door...they gonna hate me The place I'm going to work for needs an injection of life to it, and I think I'm just the person
The Pontiac dealer I've worked at for the past 6 years is a small dealer...they move an average of 10 new cars a month. This one is a Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep that's around 30-35 a month, and I hope to get that up around 40 sometime soon. A little new marketing, the right mix of product, more aggressive approach...should be fun I'm currently waiting to get an old Civic or Accord in on trade that isn't worth much. I will then park a Ram Power Wagon on the hood of it, with a sign saying "We crush the competition." I then plan to park it as close to their store as I legally am allowed to. Yeah, its a little redneckish (ok, its a LOT redneckish...), but its a big blue collar town, so it should work well
The guys all loved the idea, so its just a matter of time until a cheap Honda shows up... Like I said, the guys at that Honda store next door...they gonna hate me
The place I'm going to work for needs an injection of life to it, and I think I'm just the person and a jeep/dodge/chrysler to move 35-40 a month 
lol wow, we move around 300 new a month... and about 200 used a month... and we are pissed about not being more...
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Re: GM did their part, so we did ours
I think the RAM-on-Honda-hood is a great idea... and if you lowered it gently on there it might not qualify as an 'eyesore' especially in some small towns...
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Re: GM did their part, so we did ours
Lower it??? Naw...DRIVE IT up there
NewbieWar,
You work in LA...I work in Western MA. There is a complete night and day difference. Plus, with both places, that is NEW car sales only...each sells 2 to 3 times that many used...so in reality, where I'm going sells nearly 100 total per month...that's 1/2 of what you sell in LA. And we only have 4-5 salespeople!!!!
NewbieWar,
You work in LA...I work in Western MA. There is a complete night and day difference. Plus, with both places, that is NEW car sales only...each sells 2 to 3 times that many used...so in reality, where I'm going sells nearly 100 total per month...that's 1/2 of what you sell in LA. And we only have 4-5 salespeople!!!!
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Re: GM did their part, so we did ours
I've yet to buy new, but I definetly feel a little weird not driving a GM vehicle for the first time in my life. For what its worth, my CL is great and I've enjoyed it alot. Great ride, good power, great interior, sleek yet understated body, sporty handling. I originally intended to get a 04 or 05 GTO, but couldn't find one in the price range that I was in. I got my CL for $4k less than what I would have spent on a GTO. I firted with GTO idea, but in the end I've got other stuff to pay for now that I'm out of school, like student loans and a wedding.
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