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Forum: Other Other Topics 11-29-2007, 02:36 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,523
Posted By omegadan
Re: Moral dilemma/car dealership help? (a little long)

Hello gonores, I work at a car dealership and I can tell you that this is not your problem. With take trade-ins without title all the time but always take precautions. Number you you run the DMV...
Forum: Other Other Topics 10-30-2007, 03:35 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 381
Posted By omegadan
Re: Negotiating a New Car Price -- Your Stories.

I work as a full-time car salesman and One Outer is one the right track. A vehicle like a Toyota Matrix with an MSRP of around $16,000 has only about a $1500 profit margin. Overall if you buy any car...
Forum: Other Other Topics 08-17-2007, 03:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 107
Posted By omegadan
Re: Tips for a beginning car salesman

I am new to the car business as well and I can tell you that product knowledge is a huge help to build your confidence. The simplest thing to learn is that enthusiasm sells cars. That and constantly...
Forum: Other Other Topics 08-14-2007, 02:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 226
Posted By omegadan
Re: Getting out of a Car Lease

Hiho, I work in car sales so I can give you an educated answer. The only way to get out of a lease early is to buy the car from the bank. You can buy the car from the bank and sell it to a dealer...
Forum: Other Other Topics 08-09-2007, 04:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 163
Posted By omegadan
Small earthquake in LA right now 1am

Did anyone in LA feel a small earthquake about 5 minutes ago? I live in Van Nuys and it felt like a magnitude 3 to me. I could hear it rumbling and feel it and it shook my flimsy desk.

Anyone else...
Forum: Other Other Topics 07-04-2007, 01:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 128
Posted By omegadan
Re: Best luxury sedan/coupe around $70 to $80K

You should definately drive the LS460. Its a great value for around 72k. The car is super smooth riding and very fast and luxurious. PMMe for more info.
Forum: Other Other Topics 06-21-2007, 02:42 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 705
Posted By omegadan
Re: Your Biggest Jumps in Income

Otnemem, I sell cars. Its not easy but I am very fortunate because I sell Lexus (a great product) and I sell in Beverly Hills. I am new to the business but I'm the top salesman. The only downside is...
Forum: Other Other Topics 06-21-2007, 02:24 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 705
Posted By omegadan
Re: Your Biggest Jumps in Income

When I got promoted from an assistant to a full-time salesman. As an assistant I got paid hourly plus small bonuses and made about $1800/mo. My first month selling cars full-time I made $9200. So...
Forum: Other Other Topics 05-30-2007, 05:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 110
Posted By omegadan
Re: Put deposit on vehicle, Dealership not honoring - whats my play?

As a car salesman, maybe I can help you out In California (where I work) you don't take full ownership of the car until you "take delivery" and drive the vehicle home. I would figure that this...
Forum: Other Other Topics 04-16-2007, 02:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 96
Posted By omegadan
Re: Pick My Car OOT

Aces, just go drive the car. It is very sporty with the paddle shifters and 306hp 277lb-ft of torque.
Forum: Other Other Topics 04-16-2007, 02:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 96
Posted By omegadan
Re: Pick My Car OOT

Aces, at least go drive the Lexus IS350. You will be impressed.
Forum: Other Other Topics 03-13-2007, 01:05 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 137
Posted By omegadan
Re: Ask a Car Salesman

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Here's a trip report of my recent visit to a car dealership.

I saw a 2007 Honda Civic that has an invoice of 16k. The dealership charged an extra $595 for shipping and handling....
Forum: Other Other Topics 03-13-2007, 01:01 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 137
Posted By omegadan
Re: Ask a Car Salesman

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The very best buy is to get a 'demo' car (car driven by a manager, never been registered) of a new car for usually a decent discount. That car may have between 800-4000 miles...
Forum: Other Other Topics 03-13-2007, 01:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 137
Posted By omegadan
Re: Ask a Car Salesman

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who do you trust more? - car salesmen or F&I guys. if you had to get screwed in a deal would you prefer the front or the back?

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Its hard to say, because a lot of salesman...
Forum: Other Other Topics 03-12-2007, 03:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 137
Posted By omegadan
Re: Ask a Car Salesman

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Shadowrun, I looked at the site and it is an interesting idea. I don't have a problem with it because the people who run those companies still have to buy cars from dealerships....
Forum: Other Other Topics 03-12-2007, 02:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 137
Posted By omegadan
Re: Ask a Car Salesman

NLfool, it depends on what car it is. Lexus rarely has factory money, so if a vehicle has a 35k invoice, the most you will get is $800 below (dealer holdback) or maybe a bit beyond that. Sometimes...
Forum: Other Other Topics 03-12-2007, 02:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 137
Posted By omegadan
Re: Ask a Car Salesman

illeagle,
There are 4 LS460Ls.
1) LS460 79 MSRP Touring Package car, invoice is about 69k
2) LS460 79 MSRP Luxury Package car, same invoice
3) LS460 85 MSRP Rear seat upgrade package, about 84k...
Forum: Other Other Topics 03-12-2007, 02:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 137
Posted By omegadan
Re: Ask a Car Salesman

Shadowrun, I looked at the site and it is an interesting idea. I don't have a problem with it because the people who run those companies still have to buy cars from dealerships. When you are talking...
Forum: Other Other Topics 03-12-2007, 02:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 137
Posted By omegadan
Re: Ask a Car Salesman

Freakin, thank you for the compliment.
-Yes I can deliver a price better than live salespeople. I also think I work in a more efficient manner. It all depends on the car, some cars are scarce and...
Forum: Other Other Topics 03-12-2007, 02:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 137
Posted By omegadan
Re: Ask a Car Salesman

BradleyT, my General Manager wants it to be 15%. I am getting a lot of leads so I am at only 8-9%.
Kassdog, you will definately get a better deal over the internet than in person. Most internet...
Forum: Other Other Topics 03-11-2007, 02:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 137
Posted By omegadan
Re: Ask a Car Salesman

billie, the cars in LA are much cheaper because it is an extremely competitive market. There are over 10 Lexus dealers in the greater LA area. In other states there may be only 2 or 3 and they are...
Forum: Other Other Topics 03-11-2007, 02:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 137
Posted By omegadan
Re: Ask a Car Salesman

billie, I have sales experience but not a ton. I worked retail at a luggage store, I worked at Office depot in electronics. I had never worked serious comission before.
When I was an assistant, my...
Forum: Other Other Topics 03-11-2007, 02:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 137
Posted By omegadan
Re: Ask a Car Salesman

firstyear, not that long amazingly. I was thrust into this position when my boss had disagreements with the management and was let go. I didn't think I was ready but I was just thrust into it and hit...
Forum: Other Other Topics 03-11-2007, 02:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 137
Posted By omegadan
Re: Ask a Car Salesman

suzzerr99, buying a brand new car is a distince choice. Lexus stands out from all other manufacturers in that it has the lowest incidents of maintence and the highest resale value.
When you buy a...
Forum: Other Other Topics 03-11-2007, 02:35 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 137
Posted By omegadan
Re: Ask a Car Salesman

TomCollins, my dealership is a very friendly work environment. I get along very well with my coworkers.

Negotiation process is ultimately the same. A lot of the time I do the negotiation over the...
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