So, I viewed a car (small car supermarket last week) - 3 years old, good quality, mpv. Not sexy, discontinued model. But a "head" buy. Also looked at a cpl of others.
Salesman called Thursday, had I thought further? I said yes back to car one but I think it's slightly overpriced and gave examples from my research. Same make, model, transmission, mileage, etc. Hoping to talk sensible prices and arrange a deal.
The salesman then asked if I had a car to part exchange which I do, already discussed at the weekend and have a valuation. He then proceededbto tell me I would pay less than the RRP because the price for my vehicle would be deducted. I tried to explain I understood that but the starting price was too high and I was interested in negotiating an overall deal.
He then raised his voice in a condescending way said it again, I repeated myself and was treated to a "now look here Miss, this is how it's done.
Cash buyer looking for a fair deal for a fair price. Would Mnet continue to do business with these people. Oh, and I'm 58 and have bought a fair few nearly new or good 2nd hand cars over the years.
Never been treated like this by a gge before but always in the past gone to a main dealer. Would you drop the owners a line in a helpful way because this chap can't be helping their reputation? Or am I just an old gimmer who expects better and won't get it. I was a bit cagey about funding because I didn't want them to think I was minted and have also read that best deals can be donebon a loan because they get their commission even if you pay it straight off.