July 31, 2007
What do Corvette salesmen and lawyers have in common?
Quite a lot, according to Joe Sherlock.
Sherlock is car shopping, looking to replace his beloved Jag. He's taken a look at a Cadillac and a Corvette -- and taken a pass on both. But his experience in one of the dealerships speaks to why whatever improvements have been made in the quality of Detroit Iron relative to the Japanese doesn't really matter, at least so long as the cars are still sold through American dealers.
Speaking of painful experiences, do you have to be a complete a**hole to be a Corvette salesman? I haven't met many, but every one of them fits that mold.
As I was sitting in a showroom coupe, adjusting the seat, wheel, etc. and asking my second question (both of which the guy was unable to answer), he asked, "So, are you really interested in BUYING a Corvette?"
Exasperated with his unhelpfulness, failure to listen and admission that he didn't know the location of the dealer book (which would have answered my questions), I replied, "No, I just like to waste my valuable time driving around trying to find the half-hidden entrance to this dump where YOU work while looking forward to putting up with the likes of YOU."
I arthritically exited the Vette, walked stiffly to my Jag and left without looking back.
And another possible return to a U.S.-made car is stymied by atrocious marketing/sales techniques.
Now that I think about it, that Corvette salesman sounds just like the GOP's Stupid Party's Senate leadership, a cross between Arlen Specter, Trent Lott and Lindsey Graham.
I'm not interested in what they're selling, either.
Posted by Mike Lief at July 31, 2007 11:40 PM
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