Without a handshake
Apr 11, 2020 22:38:13 #
Today I bought my 16th new car. It was a strange experience. First, it was by appointment only. There were a few people buying cars, but nobody could come in to browse. Everyone, most everyone, was keeping their distances. There were plastic shields set up on the desks.
My salesman said if I wanted a test drive that would be fine, but he can't get in the car with me. I didn't need the test drive as I went with a friend of mine a couple of months ago when she bought the same car. As for going over the options, the salesman could show them on the computer screen, but couldn't show me in the car.
I wound up buying, and taking delivery even though I didn't have the money in my checking account to cover what was owed above my trade in. He said next week is fine.
All this seemed a little strange, but the strangest of all was concluding the deal without a handshake. It just seemed wrong.
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My salesman said if I wanted a test drive that would be fine, but he can't get in the car with me. I didn't need the test drive as I went with a friend of mine a couple of months ago when she bought the same car. As for going over the options, the salesman could show them on the computer screen, but couldn't show me in the car.
I wound up buying, and taking delivery even though I didn't have the money in my checking account to cover what was owed above my trade in. He said next week is fine.
All this seemed a little strange, but the strangest of all was concluding the deal without a handshake. It just seemed wrong.
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Apr 11, 2020 22:39:59 #
Apr 11, 2020 22:42:52 #
Mr. SONY wrote:
SO!!!
What did you buy?
What ever. Congrates.
What did you buy?
What ever. Congrates.
Thanks. I got an Acura RDX.
Funny, but the buying experience left a bigger impression than the car.
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Apr 11, 2020 23:48:03 #
Nice vehicle, weird buying experience - both parties are supposed to be happy when a deal is completed, and shaking hands to solidify that is part of the ritual.
Apr 12, 2020 05:40:55 #
Bill_de wrote:
Today I bought my 16th new car. It was a strange e... (show quote)
You can always return at a latter date when all of this BS settles down and have hand shake and good laugh.
At least you were able to get the car.
Apr 12, 2020 08:40:25 #
berchman
Loc: South Central PA
Bill_de wrote:
Today I bought my 16th new car. It was a strange e... (show quote)
If you buy a Tesla it's delivered to your front door. And you buy it online without ever dealing with a salesman.
Apr 12, 2020 09:02:50 #
My Jeep dealer is promoting a buy online experience. They have the service record for my Grand Cherokee, so they have an accurate trade-in value. Their entire inventory is online with photos and PDFs of the manufacturers sticker with options and prices. They will drop the new car at my door and pickup the trade in. The only thing missing is the complimentary coffee and donut🙂.
Apr 12, 2020 09:07:51 #
My son recently bought a new Honda Fit, and it wasn't easy. The car dealer, the bank, and the DMV were all closed to the public. He arranged a loan online and picked it up at the auto teller. The car dealership decided to open the showroom, but there was no handshaking. The dealer had a supply of license plates, and the registration arrived in the mail. One local dealer has closed down completely.
Apr 12, 2020 09:17:38 #
berchman wrote:
If you buy a Tesla it's delivered to your front door. And you buy it online without ever dealing with a salesman.
For the price of a Tesla, I'll give you a better deal on my 1999 CRV, throw in a load of toilet paper and deliver both to your door.
Mark
Apr 12, 2020 09:22:53 #
jerryc41 wrote:
My son recently bought a new Honda Fit, and it wasn't easy. The car dealer, the bank, and the DMV were all closed to the public. He arranged a loan online and picked it up at the auto teller. The car dealership decided to open the showroom, but there was no handshaking. The dealer had a supply of license plates, and the registration arrived in the mail. One local dealer has closed down completely.
I would think not having to deal directly with car salesmen and bankers would be a good thing.
Apr 12, 2020 09:50:55 #
1Feathercrest
Loc: NEPA
B.S. is correct. Hyped hysteria when the common flu is killing many thousands more.
Apr 12, 2020 09:59:00 #
berchman
Loc: South Central PA
1Feathercrest wrote:
B.S. is correct. Hyped hysteria when the common flu is killing many thousands more.
That calms me down. I'm going to get dressed, go out and hug a stranger after attending a crowded church service.
Apr 12, 2020 10:01:55 #
Sounds like a nice car buying experience...no haggling and BS and, you got a terrific car to boot!! 
Apr 12, 2020 10:03:47 #
berchman wrote:
If you buy a Tesla it's delivered to your front door. And you buy it online without ever dealing with a salesman.
When I bought my Fiat Spider it was delivered to my door.
Apr 12, 2020 10:53:47 #
My wife bought an RDX just a couple years ago. She and I really like the car. It is powerful with the 6 cylinder 273 hp engine. It is quiet, comfortable and handles and stops well. Very impressive automobile. I think you will most likely enjoy your purchase and hope it will serve you well.
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