General Ask a Nissan Salesman Thread

[takemorepills]

Another question, good sir....

If I fill out the price request form on a dealer's website, and I have bought a vehicle from them in the past, does the dealership usually look that info up to see if someone was a past customer?

 

[McLovin157]

Another question, good sir....

If I fill out the price request form on a dealer's website, and I have bought a vehicle from them in the past, does the dealership usually look that info up to see if someone was a past customer?

That depends on the system they use for customer tracking.
Example* We us XRM as our customer relations manager. If you filled out a price request form our internet department would be notified and reach out trying to set an appointment. Then a salesman either who gets you or (if proper follow up is followed) your previous salesman would help you when you arrive.

Some dealers send internet work to salesman, some have dedicated staff for that and so on. Most manufacturer dealers not little used lots will keep your information and know you are a returning customer. Everyone at a dealership is almost always eager to work with someone who has bought a car from them before as a level of trust is already built.

 

[McLovin157]

Bumping so the thread isn't forgotten ?

 

[dmos1128]

I hope this doesn't all go the route of the Camaro back in 2016. The people were so loud about markup and expecting markup oh, the dealerships had no other choice I mean everybody was expecting it. The customers spoke mark up into existence. Why people would just expect it as a way of life and get ready to to pay it I would never know. Then again with my collection maybe I can be all anti markup. Yeah never got the latest generation of the Camaro because of all that markup.

 

[therumblewagon]

Bumping so the thread isn't forgotten ?

(looks at thread title)

So, how's your day going?

In all seriousness, think we'll get any news this month? New quarter for Nissan, maybe it brings news?

 

[McLovin157]

(looks at thread title)

So, how's your day going?

In all seriousness, think we'll get any news this month? New quarter for Nissan, maybe it brings news?

Hoping to get news on allocations and some production number at the end of the month!

As for me pushing these Z car orders to the moon and trying to sell cars we don't have to customers that can't test drive because cars are sold before they hit the lot.

 

[McLovin157]

I hope this doesn't all go the route of the Camaro back in 2016. The people were so loud about markup and expecting markup oh, the dealerships had no other choice I mean everybody was expecting it. The customers spoke mark up into existence. Why people would just expect it as a way of life and get ready to to pay it I would never know. Then again with my collection maybe I can be all anti markup. Yeah never got the latest generation of the Camaro because of all that markup.

Mark ups are going to exist for 99% of dealers just because there are no cars to sell. There was a base Versa in Cali selling for 31k! It's about working with the right dealer/person to not get boned in the current market.

 

[dmos1128]

Mark ups are going to exist for 99% of dealers just because there are no cars to sell. There was a base Versa in Cali selling for 31k! It's about working with the right dealer/person to not get boned in the current market.

But if you read what I wrote, these markups were happening before. I used the 2016 Camaro SS as an example. The folks anticipating that automobile really did just accept the fact that there was going to be major mark up. I guess that's because it was a new design. Same thing happened when the C8 came out. They said $60,000 and dealerships should not mark them up. The first ones that came off the line right before covid were selling on lots for $100,000. I expect when there's no longer a shortage of computer chips all prices will come down. I'm just good with my old German Shepherd hauling Ram 1500 for my daily and my charger for the car shows. When I can get a Z car for about 40 or 45 Grand I'll pull the trigger. Hopefully that's not 4 years away

 

[McLovin157]

But if you read what I wrote, these markups were happening before. I used the 2016 Camaro SS as an example. The folks anticipating that automobile really did just accept the fact that there was going to be major mark up. I guess that's because it was a new design. Same thing happened when the C8 came out. They said $60,000 and dealerships should not mark them up. The first ones that came off the line right before covid were selling on lots for $100,000. I expect when there's no longer a shortage of computer chips all prices will come down. I'm just good with my old German Shepherd hauling Ram 1500 for my daily and my charger for the car shows. When I can get a Z car for about 40 or 45 Grand I'll pull the trigger. Hopefully that's not 4 years away

I understand what your saying. Marking up a vehicle just because you can isn't right.

 

[West Aussie]

I understand what your saying. Marking up a vehicle just because you can isn't right.

Yet you are …even 5k is 5k too much

 

[siggy]

Yet you are …even 5k is 5k too much

Yeah wtf. McLovin you’re losing any credit you got. Keep in mind your cred started at negative being a salesman. The irony of your post. Unbelievable.

 

[Donalex]

He's an employee, not the owner. At least he's upfront about what his store is doing.

And, $5k could be reasonable given what other stores do.

No one really knows what's going to happen at the typical store, anyway.

 

[West Aussie]

He's an employee, not the owner. At least he's upfront about what his store is doing.

And, $5k could be reasonable given what other stores do.

No one really knows what's going to happen at the typical store, anyway.

Defending it whilst calling it out is hypocrisy full stop

 

[siggy]

He's an employee, not the owner. At least he's upfront about what his store is doing.

And, $5k could be reasonable given what other stores do.

No one really knows what's going to happen at the typical store, anyway.

And if he felt that strongly about it he could find another dealership group. There are plenty out there not charging more than MSRP.

 

[H2O_Doc]

Defending it whilst calling it out is hypocrisy full stop

I appreciate your posts broadly, but I think you’re wrong here. I think there is a HUGE difference in providing a rational explanation versus a defense. Our OP has primarily if not entirely done the one and not the other. Also, ending a post with “full stop” is a bit much. As if there is nothing else to be said on the matter. Anyway, I see no hypocrisy in the OP.

I think the OP provides very valuable insight on this forum and unfair characterizations could diminish his willingness to provide that insight, which would be unfortunate.