I'm planning to lease a Mercedes within 1-2 weeks. I went to a dealer today for the first time and was extremely overwhelmed by their aggressive sales push. I was trying to just get a gist of the price range but when I declined to sign the deal at the end they were guilt tripping the hell out of me. Now I feel bad and feel like I have to go back to them and close the deal. Are all car dealers like this?
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First rule of dealing with car sales ppl: dont give a fk. Shop around and ask them to match the lowest or gtfo. Remember ure only gonna see them once, maybe twice after u returning ur lease
Leasing a car is such a bad financial decision.
You never ever go in without getting competing quotes, most of them will give you quotes over email. Once you have the best deal, price match whatever then go to sign the papers. Also it’s almost 2020, who the heck is getting a gasoline car?! 😳 go EV!
Dunno, people who actually enjoy driving their car? Not everybody want generic ev shitbox you’d be hard pressed to find on a parking lot.
EVs are stepping up their performance and I’m not talking Tesla in ludicrous mode. Porsche Taycan, Ferrari SF90 (hybrid), many other supercar players entering the market. The automotive industry is changing rapidly, gasoline days are short lived.
U r a rookie, I generally close the deal via email and then go to the dealership just to sign thepaperwork. Finalize the trims u like by looking at the inventory on their websites, email them to negotiate
I could write some long reply about how you shouldn’t feel guilty but I’ll keep it short. When it comes to your money and happiness- fuck them. Yes they’re all like this. If you blink they will fuck you over in a moment. Go back, but tell the sales manager you want another sales person that’s not a douche. Or do what Tattle said. Personally I like to see the merchandise, that’s why you gotta go in stone cold and be willing to walk away.
Rewatch Fargo scene with dealership salesman.
Also, dealership sales people’s income depends on you buying the car. I bet you work hard too when you know your income depends on your work performance. Life is not only what’s going on with you, we live with other people. Their income depends on selling you that car or lease, and your savings depend on you making the best purchase decision. Don’t feel guilty, but don’t judge them either for doing their job. You cool down, analyze the situation, shop around, and close the deal with the dealership that works best for you.
Wow thanks for all the advices. Didn't expect this many comments. Blind is awesome
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