Originally Posted By: ford46guy
should buy it?
Ok, I test drove a Jeep Compass Limited 4x4. Wasn't thrilled with it, and many thumbs down here.
It is pretty loaded, stickered at around 31k (has lots of toys) and I got already 3 emails and some calls with offers for around 26-27 if I trade the explorer. I looked it up for fun and it seems like a decent deal.
I said I'm not interested, but I got a call today saying they can even do better with the price if I come in, his manager wants the 2017s gone ASAP. Then the salesman said I know you care about longevity and he said Chrysler is really turning around and their products get better and better.
Seems if you test drive a vehicle, there is almost an obligation to buy it. I didn't even ask, he approached me.
I'm not familiar with the new car sales process, I always bought used.
You have already stated that you don't like the vehicle, why would you buy it.
You owed him a "Thank You" when you left the dealership. No more no less.
If he calls again:
Tell him if he likes it so much, he should buy it.
Then hang up on him.
I get harassed frequently.
I have had Chevy and Ford dealers telling me I should trade my Mustang.
I make such decisions, they don't.
I have two Honda dealers that do the same thing about the Accord.
Again, I make such decisions, they don't.
The funniest one is there is a Chrysler dealer that mails me monthly about my 2000 Taurus that I haven't owned in almost five years (predecessor to the Accord.) They assure me that it is in "High Demand" and the last time offered me a whole $240. for it sight unseen.
How did they develop such "Love" for this car? Their service dept. aligned it in 2004.
My shredder appreciates the job security.