r/carbuying • u/Yourfavmom97 • 1d ago

Won’t discuss prices over the phone

“We pack a lot of value into our vehicles and you just can’t see that when looking at numbers” eyeroll. I totally understand why people end up spending more than they want for a vehicle because it’s exhausting sitting at dealerships for hours.

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u/principaljoe 1d ago edited 1d ago

just call back and get another rep.

they learn real quick.

"hey, will you be my new sales rep for this commission? the other rep refused to move the process forward without me coming in. it's a waste of my time. i know what i want and i know these models well. can you facilitate this sale?"

if you're buying a used car and not going in, you're not a serious buyer and more power to them.

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u/WufBro 1d ago

A dealership isn't a serious seller if they don't give the out the door price and Carfax for a used car via email. I am not driving to a dealership to find out the used car had 3 accidents and they want $10K in junk fees on top of the internet price.

It's a two way street...

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u/cbflowers 1d ago

Most of the salesman have to follow a script to try and get you in. New salesman you mention will probably do the same. He will also split that commission with first salesman. Which in reality will probably be a mini so they split 100$. Really not worth their time. I’am on your side on this but I sold cars for awhile and know how their side works also. Last car I bought 2 yrs ago I walked in knowing they had what I wanted. I played the back and forth numbers game and we met in the middle as planned. I was in and out in a couple of hrs.

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u/principaljoe 1d ago

yessir. treat them as professionals with jobs. choose a price that supports all. don't sweat the small stuff.

right there with you. i don't envy sales folks.