Audi salesmen arrogance, is this typical?
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Re: Audi salesmen arrogance, is this typical?
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I've bought 3 new cars and never received any real arrogance or bad
treatment while shopping anywhere, except way back when I was really
young & didn't know how to shop (and they could tell I was borderline
on being able to buy, just by looking at me... )
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Not even the above should ever happen! And your undertstanding is misplaced
here.
No one should know how to shop and no salesman could ever estimate the
customer by looks.
It happened to me in say 1975 when shopping at variuos BMW dealers. I was
dressed poorly -which I always do when free- and one salesman said 'they're
expensive cars you know!' I just walked out and never bought a BMW. I did
buy 14 Audi cars afterwards.
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I've bought 3 new cars and never received any real arrogance or bad
treatment while shopping anywhere, except way back when I was really
young & didn't know how to shop (and they could tell I was borderline
on being able to buy, just by looking at me... )
-----------cut
Not even the above should ever happen! And your undertstanding is misplaced
here.
No one should know how to shop and no salesman could ever estimate the
customer by looks.
It happened to me in say 1975 when shopping at variuos BMW dealers. I was
dressed poorly -which I always do when free- and one salesman said 'they're
expensive cars you know!' I just walked out and never bought a BMW. I did
buy 14 Audi cars afterwards.
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#22
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Re: Audi salesmen arrogance, is this typical?
Yep... they are. Was looking at a 2001 Audi Wagon. Never once did they ask if
I wanted a test drive. Own an A6. The salesman (no women in this NJ
dealership) was helping someone else and just asked while in the lot if we
needed help. When we said yes, he reluctantly got us keys. Didn't get the car
from him but a few days later with another salesperson.
In article <3fb41826.41670098@wilhelp.com>, taylor@wilhelp.com says...
>
>On Mon, 3 Nov 2003 15:29:03 -0000, "Dr Joolz" <jxm96c@hotmail.com>
>wrote:
>
>>The Audi representatives at parts/service/reception departments at John Fox
>>Audi have all been very polite, responsible, respectful and modest both over
>>the phone and when in person, even when I turn up in jeans and sneakers ;-p
>>(Hey that's what saturdays are for!). I don't think I've come across any
>>Audi representatives who are not to be honest. And that's why I've just
>>replaced my old Audi with another one. The quality of the car sells of
>>course, but the fact that I am treated nicely on the forecourt and also
>>after I've paid has made me want to go for another Audi as well. If any
>>executive car salesmen were arrogant, it'd have to be Beemer's wouldn't it?
>
>Both Commonwealth Audi in Santa Ana, CA and Newport Beach Audi in
>Newport Beach, CA have been very professional as well. Matter of fact I
>find their honesty quite refreshing. I may not like how I have to wait
>for weeks on end to schedule service on my cars but at least they are
>honest about not being able to do anything until a open date can be
>schedule....
>
>
>--
>Taylor
>
>'89 Audi 200
>'03 Audi S6 Avant
>'98 Jeep Cherokee Sport
I wanted a test drive. Own an A6. The salesman (no women in this NJ
dealership) was helping someone else and just asked while in the lot if we
needed help. When we said yes, he reluctantly got us keys. Didn't get the car
from him but a few days later with another salesperson.
In article <3fb41826.41670098@wilhelp.com>, taylor@wilhelp.com says...
>
>On Mon, 3 Nov 2003 15:29:03 -0000, "Dr Joolz" <jxm96c@hotmail.com>
>wrote:
>
>>The Audi representatives at parts/service/reception departments at John Fox
>>Audi have all been very polite, responsible, respectful and modest both over
>>the phone and when in person, even when I turn up in jeans and sneakers ;-p
>>(Hey that's what saturdays are for!). I don't think I've come across any
>>Audi representatives who are not to be honest. And that's why I've just
>>replaced my old Audi with another one. The quality of the car sells of
>>course, but the fact that I am treated nicely on the forecourt and also
>>after I've paid has made me want to go for another Audi as well. If any
>>executive car salesmen were arrogant, it'd have to be Beemer's wouldn't it?
>
>Both Commonwealth Audi in Santa Ana, CA and Newport Beach Audi in
>Newport Beach, CA have been very professional as well. Matter of fact I
>find their honesty quite refreshing. I may not like how I have to wait
>for weeks on end to schedule service on my cars but at least they are
>honest about not being able to do anything until a open date can be
>schedule....
>
>
>--
>Taylor
>
>'89 Audi 200
>'03 Audi S6 Avant
>'98 Jeep Cherokee Sport
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Re: Audi salesmen arrogance, is this typical?
On 5 Nov 2003 22:05:18 -0800, davberk99@hotmail.com (David McNerney)
wrote:
>I usually call the dealership to make an appointment a few days
>earlier.
....
>ability to purchase. All of this is more important if you look young,
>female, or there's anything else about your superficial appearance
>that might cause dealership staff to not treat you with the respect
>that you deserve.
Obviously a different town than Seattle. Never had any problems here,
and I don't look traditionally professional. Of course in this town
you never know who has the money, so that may contribute.
Scott
wrote:
>I usually call the dealership to make an appointment a few days
>earlier.
....
>ability to purchase. All of this is more important if you look young,
>female, or there's anything else about your superficial appearance
>that might cause dealership staff to not treat you with the respect
>that you deserve.
Obviously a different town than Seattle. Never had any problems here,
and I don't look traditionally professional. Of course in this town
you never know who has the money, so that may contribute.
Scott
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Re: Audi salesmen arrogance, is this typical?
On Thu, 06 Nov 2003 15:40:52 GMT, mike@nowhere.com (Mike B.) wrote:
>Yep... they are. Was looking at a 2001 Audi Wagon. Never once did they ask if
>I wanted a test drive. Own an A6. The salesman (no women in this NJ
>dealership) was helping someone else and just asked while in the lot if we
>needed help. When we said yes, he reluctantly got us keys. Didn't get the car
>from him but a few days later with another salesperson.
Like anything on Usenet or the Internet you are going to find more
complaints than praise... Why would Audi dealers and their salesmen be
any different?
Does that make my claim any less true than yours? Hell if the salesman
was rude to me or not all that helpful I would go elsewhere. There is
always a choice in this market.... Anyone who says they don't have a
choice on where to shop or buy their car is just not being truthful.
If that wasn't true, you wouldn't have bought a Audi from a different
salesperson
--
Taylor
'89 Audi 200
'03 Audi S6 Avant
'98 Jeep Cherokee Sport
>Yep... they are. Was looking at a 2001 Audi Wagon. Never once did they ask if
>I wanted a test drive. Own an A6. The salesman (no women in this NJ
>dealership) was helping someone else and just asked while in the lot if we
>needed help. When we said yes, he reluctantly got us keys. Didn't get the car
>from him but a few days later with another salesperson.
Like anything on Usenet or the Internet you are going to find more
complaints than praise... Why would Audi dealers and their salesmen be
any different?
Does that make my claim any less true than yours? Hell if the salesman
was rude to me or not all that helpful I would go elsewhere. There is
always a choice in this market.... Anyone who says they don't have a
choice on where to shop or buy their car is just not being truthful.
If that wasn't true, you wouldn't have bought a Audi from a different
salesperson
--
Taylor
'89 Audi 200
'03 Audi S6 Avant
'98 Jeep Cherokee Sport
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Re: Audi salesmen arrogance, is this typical?
"Inger Skramstad Jørstad" <ingjoers@online.no> wrote in message
news:ybQob.35716$os2.518893@news2.e.nsc.no...
> "Curly" <freestooges@aol.com.aol.com> skrev i melding
> news:20031031203907.05983.00000086@mb-m13.aol.com...
> > I'm thinking about jumping ship from MB to Audi. Went to 2 Audi dealers
> to
> > check out the 04' A4 1.8T. I took a test drive and really liked the car
> but
> > just can't stand the attitude of the salesmen at both locations. They
> were
> > arrogant, patronizing and acted as if they didn't want my business. Is
> this
> > typical of Audi salesmen?
>
> No problem here where I live. All our local Audi salespersons are quite
> eager to sell, and are polite and highly competent. I cannot visit our
local
> Audi dealership without being tempted to buy me another one, maybe the
brand
> new and exciting A3.
>
> Perhaps they need the attitude to match the higher
> > price tag than comparable MB?
>
> Total bullshit. Troll? And, here, at least, MBs, BMWs and Audis are all
more
> or less in the same price group, there are no major price differencies,
they
> are all in the "Oberklasse." It is not a matter of price, but personal
taste
> and choice. MBs are here more or less for older and well-established
males,
> while BMWs are for younger non-discreet males and females who first and
> foremost wish to impress others, and are often bought by immigrants here.
> Audis have class, BMWs not, and are preferred by those among us who want
to
> drive in a discreet, but stylish and luxurious way. Lexus is almost
> non-existent here, since it is a Japanese brand anyway, and not German,
and
> is more or less only an upgraded Toyota. If I wanted a Lexus, I might just
> as well just buy a Toyota, or a Subaru Impreza WRX STi
>
>
Just like an Audi is an upgraded VW?!?
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Re: Audi salesmen arrogance, is this typical?
On Thu, 06 Nov 2003 22:15:53 GMT, "elmo" <m@vfd.com> wrote:
>
>"Inger Skramstad Jørstad" <ingjoers@online.no> wrote in message
>news:ybQob.35716$os2.518893@news2.e.nsc.no...
>> "Curly" <freestooges@aol.com.aol.com> skrev i melding
[snipped]
>> If I wanted a Lexus, I might just
>> as well just buy a Toyota, or a Subaru Impreza WRX STi
>>
>>
>
>Just like an Audi is an upgraded VW?!?
<sniff> We veddy much prefer to think of VW as a downgraded Audi.
Now please be a good parking lot attendent and park this in your best space...
/daytripper
'00 Veedoub - whoops - Audi S4 6spd
>
>"Inger Skramstad Jørstad" <ingjoers@online.no> wrote in message
>news:ybQob.35716$os2.518893@news2.e.nsc.no...
>> "Curly" <freestooges@aol.com.aol.com> skrev i melding
[snipped]
>> If I wanted a Lexus, I might just
>> as well just buy a Toyota, or a Subaru Impreza WRX STi
>>
>>
>
>Just like an Audi is an upgraded VW?!?
<sniff> We veddy much prefer to think of VW as a downgraded Audi.
Now please be a good parking lot attendent and park this in your best space...
/daytripper
'00 Veedoub - whoops - Audi S4 6spd
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Re: Audi salesmen arrogance, is this typical?
Wow RS6... well even here in ugly old Nottingham I went to an Audi dealer in
bright red t-shirt sneakers and worn jeans with my hair dyed blonde and out
of bed looks (I know... I had bad taste). I asked about the approved used
cars and had a test drive as well, the salesperson was ever so helpful and
even said things like best thing is to try out a few more before you finally
decide what to go for, an A4 or an A6, as I wasn't sure which I preferred
more. So yup I test drove a few, both A4 and A6 and a few different engines.
Didn't buy one on the day cos' I had another offer from a friend who was
selling his A4 later that afternoon. But I did take the A4 back to them for
servicing every year and I had always been going in tasteless clothes and
hair and they had always been giving me very nice A4/A6 as courtesy cars and
last year they even gave me a 1.9TDI new A4! And they were always polite, I
couldn't recommend them any more as they were really professional. And this
year I bought a 1.8T Quattro Sport from them, in t-shirt and jeans again but
no more blonde hair
I'm just saying here that the Audi dealer here in Notts are pro, and please
don't slack me off for ruining Audi's image by dressing in tasteless clothes
and having weird hair cos' when I drive I dress nicely, cos' it's a respect
I show to my most beloved cars.
Cheers, Jules
--
***24 hours in a day...24 beers in a case...coincidence?***
"Peter Bell" <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote in message
news:2ed70d4d4c.peter@iyonix.earley.fourcom.com...
> In message <20031031203907.05983.00000086@mb-m13.aol.com>
> freestooges@aol.com.aol.com (Curly) wrote:
>
> > Went to 2 Audi dealers to
> > check out the 04' A4 1.8T. I took a test drive and really liked the car
but
> > just can't stand the attitude of the salesmen at both locations. They
were
> > arrogant, patronizing and acted as if they didn't want my business. Is
this
> > typical of Audi salesmen?
>
> Not a problem here in the UK. At the end of January I telephoned an
> Audi dealer to say make tentative enquiries about the RS6. That evening
> the salesman personally delivered the hard-bound sales brochure to my
> front door. Although they didn't have a demonstrator available, an
> arrangement was made for me to test drive the Managing Director's own
> car a few days later (even the salesman hadn't driven it). The result
> was that I placed an order immediately on completion of that drive.
>
> --
> Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
'bellfamily')
bright red t-shirt sneakers and worn jeans with my hair dyed blonde and out
of bed looks (I know... I had bad taste). I asked about the approved used
cars and had a test drive as well, the salesperson was ever so helpful and
even said things like best thing is to try out a few more before you finally
decide what to go for, an A4 or an A6, as I wasn't sure which I preferred
more. So yup I test drove a few, both A4 and A6 and a few different engines.
Didn't buy one on the day cos' I had another offer from a friend who was
selling his A4 later that afternoon. But I did take the A4 back to them for
servicing every year and I had always been going in tasteless clothes and
hair and they had always been giving me very nice A4/A6 as courtesy cars and
last year they even gave me a 1.9TDI new A4! And they were always polite, I
couldn't recommend them any more as they were really professional. And this
year I bought a 1.8T Quattro Sport from them, in t-shirt and jeans again but
no more blonde hair
I'm just saying here that the Audi dealer here in Notts are pro, and please
don't slack me off for ruining Audi's image by dressing in tasteless clothes
and having weird hair cos' when I drive I dress nicely, cos' it's a respect
I show to my most beloved cars.
Cheers, Jules
--
***24 hours in a day...24 beers in a case...coincidence?***
"Peter Bell" <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote in message
news:2ed70d4d4c.peter@iyonix.earley.fourcom.com...
> In message <20031031203907.05983.00000086@mb-m13.aol.com>
> freestooges@aol.com.aol.com (Curly) wrote:
>
> > Went to 2 Audi dealers to
> > check out the 04' A4 1.8T. I took a test drive and really liked the car
but
> > just can't stand the attitude of the salesmen at both locations. They
were
> > arrogant, patronizing and acted as if they didn't want my business. Is
this
> > typical of Audi salesmen?
>
> Not a problem here in the UK. At the end of January I telephoned an
> Audi dealer to say make tentative enquiries about the RS6. That evening
> the salesman personally delivered the hard-bound sales brochure to my
> front door. Although they didn't have a demonstrator available, an
> arrangement was made for me to test drive the Managing Director's own
> car a few days later (even the salesman hadn't driven it). The result
> was that I placed an order immediately on completion of that drive.
>
> --
> Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
'bellfamily')
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Re: Audi salesmen arrogance, is this typical?
I might as well add to this long string of replies.
I purchased an Audi A6 Quatro from a local VW dealer up here in northern
Minnesota. When I asked the VW dealer about service, the salesman said
there wasn't much difference between VW and Audi. So I bought the car.
Then when it came to service (after the sale) I got many excuses, such as
their computer would not work on my A6, no manuals for it either.
I contacted Audi International and got the name of a dealer in Minneapolis,
Minnesota, Carousel Automobiles.
What a world of difference. I also went there in my very own set of
tasteless clothes. The treatment and service I received was just short of
fabulous. A personal greeting when I drove in, they put plastic on the
floor and seats, invited me in to their snack bar where there were not one
but two 50" plasma televisions to watch and partake in a number of great
food items. A while later I wondered into the show room. I was greeted and
told to just look around and let them know if I had any questions or needed
help. No high pressure sales. I did have some questions and they were very
courteous and helpful. I looked at several of the pre owned vehicles.
Later when they finished servicing my A6, the service advisor went over the
service ticket and explained everything in detail. OH yes!, I almost
forgot, they gave me a 2003 model in case I wanted to go somewhere while my
car was there for service. The downside to the experience is Carousel
Automobiles is about 150 miles south of me, but that is just fine. It is
good to know there is a dealer that is ethical and knowledgeable. One final
note is the service charges were very reasonable for the work they
performed. I guess if they have the training and proper service equipment,
the time spent diagnosing and repairing is kept to a minimum.
So I guess there are good dealership's out there, one just needs to find
them.
Paul
"Dr Joolz" <jxm96c@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:bog1ch$2oo$2$8300dec7@news.demon.co.uk...
> Wow RS6... well even here in ugly old Nottingham I went to an Audi dealer
in
> bright red t-shirt sneakers and worn jeans with my hair dyed blonde and
out
> of bed looks (I know... I had bad taste). I asked about the approved used
> cars and had a test drive as well, the salesperson was ever so helpful and
> even said things like best thing is to try out a few more before you
finally
> decide what to go for, an A4 or an A6, as I wasn't sure which I preferred
> more. So yup I test drove a few, both A4 and A6 and a few different
engines.
> Didn't buy one on the day cos' I had another offer from a friend who was
> selling his A4 later that afternoon. But I did take the A4 back to them
for
> servicing every year and I had always been going in tasteless clothes and
> hair and they had always been giving me very nice A4/A6 as courtesy cars
and
> last year they even gave me a 1.9TDI new A4! And they were always polite,
I
> couldn't recommend them any more as they were really professional. And
this
> year I bought a 1.8T Quattro Sport from them, in t-shirt and jeans again
but
> no more blonde hair
>
> I'm just saying here that the Audi dealer here in Notts are pro, and
please
> don't slack me off for ruining Audi's image by dressing in tasteless
clothes
> and having weird hair cos' when I drive I dress nicely, cos' it's a
respect
> I show to my most beloved cars.
>
> Cheers, Jules
>
> --
> ***24 hours in a day...24 beers in a case...coincidence?***
> "Peter Bell" <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote in message
> news:2ed70d4d4c.peter@iyonix.earley.fourcom.com...
> > In message <20031031203907.05983.00000086@mb-m13.aol.com>
> > freestooges@aol.com.aol.com (Curly) wrote:
> >
> > > Went to 2 Audi dealers to
> > > check out the 04' A4 1.8T. I took a test drive and really liked the
car
> but
> > > just can't stand the attitude of the salesmen at both locations. They
> were
> > > arrogant, patronizing and acted as if they didn't want my business.
Is
> this
> > > typical of Audi salesmen?
> >
> > Not a problem here in the UK. At the end of January I telephoned an
> > Audi dealer to say make tentative enquiries about the RS6. That evening
> > the salesman personally delivered the hard-bound sales brochure to my
> > front door. Although they didn't have a demonstrator available, an
> > arrangement was made for me to test drive the Managing Director's own
> > car a few days later (even the salesman hadn't driven it). The result
> > was that I placed an order immediately on completion of that drive.
> >
> > --
> > Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
> 'bellfamily')
>
>
I purchased an Audi A6 Quatro from a local VW dealer up here in northern
Minnesota. When I asked the VW dealer about service, the salesman said
there wasn't much difference between VW and Audi. So I bought the car.
Then when it came to service (after the sale) I got many excuses, such as
their computer would not work on my A6, no manuals for it either.
I contacted Audi International and got the name of a dealer in Minneapolis,
Minnesota, Carousel Automobiles.
What a world of difference. I also went there in my very own set of
tasteless clothes. The treatment and service I received was just short of
fabulous. A personal greeting when I drove in, they put plastic on the
floor and seats, invited me in to their snack bar where there were not one
but two 50" plasma televisions to watch and partake in a number of great
food items. A while later I wondered into the show room. I was greeted and
told to just look around and let them know if I had any questions or needed
help. No high pressure sales. I did have some questions and they were very
courteous and helpful. I looked at several of the pre owned vehicles.
Later when they finished servicing my A6, the service advisor went over the
service ticket and explained everything in detail. OH yes!, I almost
forgot, they gave me a 2003 model in case I wanted to go somewhere while my
car was there for service. The downside to the experience is Carousel
Automobiles is about 150 miles south of me, but that is just fine. It is
good to know there is a dealer that is ethical and knowledgeable. One final
note is the service charges were very reasonable for the work they
performed. I guess if they have the training and proper service equipment,
the time spent diagnosing and repairing is kept to a minimum.
So I guess there are good dealership's out there, one just needs to find
them.
Paul
"Dr Joolz" <jxm96c@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:bog1ch$2oo$2$8300dec7@news.demon.co.uk...
> Wow RS6... well even here in ugly old Nottingham I went to an Audi dealer
in
> bright red t-shirt sneakers and worn jeans with my hair dyed blonde and
out
> of bed looks (I know... I had bad taste). I asked about the approved used
> cars and had a test drive as well, the salesperson was ever so helpful and
> even said things like best thing is to try out a few more before you
finally
> decide what to go for, an A4 or an A6, as I wasn't sure which I preferred
> more. So yup I test drove a few, both A4 and A6 and a few different
engines.
> Didn't buy one on the day cos' I had another offer from a friend who was
> selling his A4 later that afternoon. But I did take the A4 back to them
for
> servicing every year and I had always been going in tasteless clothes and
> hair and they had always been giving me very nice A4/A6 as courtesy cars
and
> last year they even gave me a 1.9TDI new A4! And they were always polite,
I
> couldn't recommend them any more as they were really professional. And
this
> year I bought a 1.8T Quattro Sport from them, in t-shirt and jeans again
but
> no more blonde hair
>
> I'm just saying here that the Audi dealer here in Notts are pro, and
please
> don't slack me off for ruining Audi's image by dressing in tasteless
clothes
> and having weird hair cos' when I drive I dress nicely, cos' it's a
respect
> I show to my most beloved cars.
>
> Cheers, Jules
>
> --
> ***24 hours in a day...24 beers in a case...coincidence?***
> "Peter Bell" <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote in message
> news:2ed70d4d4c.peter@iyonix.earley.fourcom.com...
> > In message <20031031203907.05983.00000086@mb-m13.aol.com>
> > freestooges@aol.com.aol.com (Curly) wrote:
> >
> > > Went to 2 Audi dealers to
> > > check out the 04' A4 1.8T. I took a test drive and really liked the
car
> but
> > > just can't stand the attitude of the salesmen at both locations. They
> were
> > > arrogant, patronizing and acted as if they didn't want my business.
Is
> this
> > > typical of Audi salesmen?
> >
> > Not a problem here in the UK. At the end of January I telephoned an
> > Audi dealer to say make tentative enquiries about the RS6. That evening
> > the salesman personally delivered the hard-bound sales brochure to my
> > front door. Although they didn't have a demonstrator available, an
> > arrangement was made for me to test drive the Managing Director's own
> > car a few days later (even the salesman hadn't driven it). The result
> > was that I placed an order immediately on completion of that drive.
> >
> > --
> > Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
> 'bellfamily')
>
>
#29
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Re: Audi salesmen arrogance, is this typical?
I might as well add to this long string of replies.
I purchased an Audi A6 Quatro from a local VW dealer up here in northern
Minnesota. When I asked the VW dealer about service, the salesman said
there wasn't much difference between VW and Audi. So I bought the car.
Then when it came to service (after the sale) I got many excuses, such as
their computer would not work on my A6, no manuals for it either.
I contacted Audi International and got the name of a dealer in Minneapolis,
Minnesota, Carousel Automobiles.
What a world of difference. I also went there in my very own set of
tasteless clothes. The treatment and service I received was just short of
fabulous. A personal greeting when I drove in, they put plastic on the
floor and seats, invited me in to their snack bar where there were not one
but two 50" plasma televisions to watch and partake in a number of great
food items. A while later I wondered into the show room. I was greeted and
told to just look around and let them know if I had any questions or needed
help. No high pressure sales. I did have some questions and they were very
courteous and helpful. I looked at several of the pre owned vehicles.
Later when they finished servicing my A6, the service advisor went over the
service ticket and explained everything in detail. OH yes!, I almost
forgot, they gave me a 2003 model in case I wanted to go somewhere while my
car was there for service. The downside to the experience is Carousel
Automobiles is about 150 miles south of me, but that is just fine. It is
good to know there is a dealer that is ethical and knowledgeable. One final
note is the service charges were very reasonable for the work they
performed. I guess if they have the training and proper service equipment,
the time spent diagnosing and repairing is kept to a minimum.
One final thought, I also found I could have purchased the same model and
year with a guarantee at the Audi dealership for less than I did at the VW
dealer. OH well! Live and learn....
I guess there are good dealership's out there, one just needs to find them.
Paul
"Dr Joolz" <jxm96c@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:bog1ch$2oo$2$8300dec7@news.demon.co.uk...
> Wow RS6... well even here in ugly old Nottingham I went to an Audi dealer
in
> bright red t-shirt sneakers and worn jeans with my hair dyed blonde and
out
> of bed looks (I know... I had bad taste). I asked about the approved used
> cars and had a test drive as well, the salesperson was ever so helpful and
> even said things like best thing is to try out a few more before you
finally
> decide what to go for, an A4 or an A6, as I wasn't sure which I preferred
> more. So yup I test drove a few, both A4 and A6 and a few different
engines.
> Didn't buy one on the day cos' I had another offer from a friend who was
> selling his A4 later that afternoon. But I did take the A4 back to them
for
> servicing every year and I had always been going in tasteless clothes and
> hair and they had always been giving me very nice A4/A6 as courtesy cars
and
> last year they even gave me a 1.9TDI new A4! And they were always polite,
I
> couldn't recommend them any more as they were really professional. And
this
> year I bought a 1.8T Quattro Sport from them, in t-shirt and jeans again
but
> no more blonde hair
>
> I'm just saying here that the Audi dealer here in Notts are pro, and
please
> don't slack me off for ruining Audi's image by dressing in tasteless
clothes
> and having weird hair cos' when I drive I dress nicely, cos' it's a
respect
> I show to my most beloved cars.
>
> Cheers, Jules
>
> --
> ***24 hours in a day...24 beers in a case...coincidence?***
> "Peter Bell" <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote in message
> news:2ed70d4d4c.peter@iyonix.earley.fourcom.com...
> > In message <20031031203907.05983.00000086@mb-m13.aol.com>
> > freestooges@aol.com.aol.com (Curly) wrote:
> >
> > > Went to 2 Audi dealers to
> > > check out the 04' A4 1.8T. I took a test drive and really liked the
car
> but
> > > just can't stand the attitude of the salesmen at both locations. They
> were
> > > arrogant, patronizing and acted as if they didn't want my business.
Is
> this
> > > typical of Audi salesmen?
> >
> > Not a problem here in the UK. At the end of January I telephoned an
> > Audi dealer to say make tentative enquiries about the RS6. That evening
> > the salesman personally delivered the hard-bound sales brochure to my
> > front door. Although they didn't have a demonstrator available, an
> > arrangement was made for me to test drive the Managing Director's own
> > car a few days later (even the salesman hadn't driven it). The result
> > was that I placed an order immediately on completion of that drive.
> >
> > --
> > Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
> 'bellfamily')
>
>
I purchased an Audi A6 Quatro from a local VW dealer up here in northern
Minnesota. When I asked the VW dealer about service, the salesman said
there wasn't much difference between VW and Audi. So I bought the car.
Then when it came to service (after the sale) I got many excuses, such as
their computer would not work on my A6, no manuals for it either.
I contacted Audi International and got the name of a dealer in Minneapolis,
Minnesota, Carousel Automobiles.
What a world of difference. I also went there in my very own set of
tasteless clothes. The treatment and service I received was just short of
fabulous. A personal greeting when I drove in, they put plastic on the
floor and seats, invited me in to their snack bar where there were not one
but two 50" plasma televisions to watch and partake in a number of great
food items. A while later I wondered into the show room. I was greeted and
told to just look around and let them know if I had any questions or needed
help. No high pressure sales. I did have some questions and they were very
courteous and helpful. I looked at several of the pre owned vehicles.
Later when they finished servicing my A6, the service advisor went over the
service ticket and explained everything in detail. OH yes!, I almost
forgot, they gave me a 2003 model in case I wanted to go somewhere while my
car was there for service. The downside to the experience is Carousel
Automobiles is about 150 miles south of me, but that is just fine. It is
good to know there is a dealer that is ethical and knowledgeable. One final
note is the service charges were very reasonable for the work they
performed. I guess if they have the training and proper service equipment,
the time spent diagnosing and repairing is kept to a minimum.
One final thought, I also found I could have purchased the same model and
year with a guarantee at the Audi dealership for less than I did at the VW
dealer. OH well! Live and learn....
I guess there are good dealership's out there, one just needs to find them.
Paul
"Dr Joolz" <jxm96c@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:bog1ch$2oo$2$8300dec7@news.demon.co.uk...
> Wow RS6... well even here in ugly old Nottingham I went to an Audi dealer
in
> bright red t-shirt sneakers and worn jeans with my hair dyed blonde and
out
> of bed looks (I know... I had bad taste). I asked about the approved used
> cars and had a test drive as well, the salesperson was ever so helpful and
> even said things like best thing is to try out a few more before you
finally
> decide what to go for, an A4 or an A6, as I wasn't sure which I preferred
> more. So yup I test drove a few, both A4 and A6 and a few different
engines.
> Didn't buy one on the day cos' I had another offer from a friend who was
> selling his A4 later that afternoon. But I did take the A4 back to them
for
> servicing every year and I had always been going in tasteless clothes and
> hair and they had always been giving me very nice A4/A6 as courtesy cars
and
> last year they even gave me a 1.9TDI new A4! And they were always polite,
I
> couldn't recommend them any more as they were really professional. And
this
> year I bought a 1.8T Quattro Sport from them, in t-shirt and jeans again
but
> no more blonde hair
>
> I'm just saying here that the Audi dealer here in Notts are pro, and
please
> don't slack me off for ruining Audi's image by dressing in tasteless
clothes
> and having weird hair cos' when I drive I dress nicely, cos' it's a
respect
> I show to my most beloved cars.
>
> Cheers, Jules
>
> --
> ***24 hours in a day...24 beers in a case...coincidence?***
> "Peter Bell" <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote in message
> news:2ed70d4d4c.peter@iyonix.earley.fourcom.com...
> > In message <20031031203907.05983.00000086@mb-m13.aol.com>
> > freestooges@aol.com.aol.com (Curly) wrote:
> >
> > > Went to 2 Audi dealers to
> > > check out the 04' A4 1.8T. I took a test drive and really liked the
car
> but
> > > just can't stand the attitude of the salesmen at both locations. They
> were
> > > arrogant, patronizing and acted as if they didn't want my business.
Is
> this
> > > typical of Audi salesmen?
> >
> > Not a problem here in the UK. At the end of January I telephoned an
> > Audi dealer to say make tentative enquiries about the RS6. That evening
> > the salesman personally delivered the hard-bound sales brochure to my
> > front door. Although they didn't have a demonstrator available, an
> > arrangement was made for me to test drive the Managing Director's own
> > car a few days later (even the salesman hadn't driven it). The result
> > was that I placed an order immediately on completion of that drive.
> >
> > --
> > Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
> 'bellfamily')
>
>
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Re: Audi salesmen arrogance, is this typical?
I might as well add to this long string of replies.
I purchased an Audi A6 Quatro from a local VW dealer up here in northern
Minnesota. When I asked the VW dealer about service, the salesman said
there wasn't much difference between VW and Audi. So I bought the car.
Then when it came to service (after the sale) I got many excuses, such as
their computer would not work on my A6, no manuals for it either.
I contacted Audi International and got the name of a dealer in Minneapolis,
Minnesota, Carousel Automobiles.
What a world of difference. I also went there in my very own set of
tasteless clothes. The treatment and service I received was just short of
fabulous. A personal greeting when I drove in, they put plastic on the
floor and seats, invited me in to their snack bar where there were not one
but two 50" plasma televisions to watch and partake in a number of great
food items. A while later I wondered into the show room. I was greeted and
told to just look around and let them know if I had any questions or needed
help. No high pressure sales. I did have some questions and they were very
courteous and helpful. I looked at several of the pre owned vehicles.
Later when they finished servicing my A6, the service advisor went over the
service ticket and explained everything in detail. OH yes!, I almost
forgot, they gave me a 2003 model in case I wanted to go somewhere while my
car was there for service. The downside to the experience is Carousel
Automobiles is about 150 miles south of me, but that is just fine. It is
good to know there is a dealer that is ethical and knowledgeable. One final
note is the service charges were very reasonable for the work they
performed. I guess if they have the training and proper service equipment,
the time spent diagnosing and repairing is kept to a minimum.
One final thought, I also found I could have purchased the same model and
year with a guarantee at the Audi dealership for less than I did at the VW
dealer. OH well! Live and learn....
I guess there are good dealership's out there, one just needs to find them.
Paul
"Dr Joolz" <jxm96c@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:bog1ch$2oo$2$8300dec7@news.demon.co.uk...
> Wow RS6... well even here in ugly old Nottingham I went to an Audi dealer
in
> bright red t-shirt sneakers and worn jeans with my hair dyed blonde and
out
> of bed looks (I know... I had bad taste). I asked about the approved used
> cars and had a test drive as well, the salesperson was ever so helpful and
> even said things like best thing is to try out a few more before you
finally
> decide what to go for, an A4 or an A6, as I wasn't sure which I preferred
> more. So yup I test drove a few, both A4 and A6 and a few different
engines.
> Didn't buy one on the day cos' I had another offer from a friend who was
> selling his A4 later that afternoon. But I did take the A4 back to them
for
> servicing every year and I had always been going in tasteless clothes and
> hair and they had always been giving me very nice A4/A6 as courtesy cars
and
> last year they even gave me a 1.9TDI new A4! And they were always polite,
I
> couldn't recommend them any more as they were really professional. And
this
> year I bought a 1.8T Quattro Sport from them, in t-shirt and jeans again
but
> no more blonde hair
>
> I'm just saying here that the Audi dealer here in Notts are pro, and
please
> don't slack me off for ruining Audi's image by dressing in tasteless
clothes
> and having weird hair cos' when I drive I dress nicely, cos' it's a
respect
> I show to my most beloved cars.
>
> Cheers, Jules
>
> --
> ***24 hours in a day...24 beers in a case...coincidence?***
> "Peter Bell" <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote in message
> news:2ed70d4d4c.peter@iyonix.earley.fourcom.com...
> > In message <20031031203907.05983.00000086@mb-m13.aol.com>
> > freestooges@aol.com.aol.com (Curly) wrote:
> >
> > > Went to 2 Audi dealers to
> > > check out the 04' A4 1.8T. I took a test drive and really liked the
car
> but
> > > just can't stand the attitude of the salesmen at both locations. They
> were
> > > arrogant, patronizing and acted as if they didn't want my business.
Is
> this
> > > typical of Audi salesmen?
> >
> > Not a problem here in the UK. At the end of January I telephoned an
> > Audi dealer to say make tentative enquiries about the RS6. That evening
> > the salesman personally delivered the hard-bound sales brochure to my
> > front door. Although they didn't have a demonstrator available, an
> > arrangement was made for me to test drive the Managing Director's own
> > car a few days later (even the salesman hadn't driven it). The result
> > was that I placed an order immediately on completion of that drive.
> >
> > --
> > Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
> 'bellfamily')
>
>
I purchased an Audi A6 Quatro from a local VW dealer up here in northern
Minnesota. When I asked the VW dealer about service, the salesman said
there wasn't much difference between VW and Audi. So I bought the car.
Then when it came to service (after the sale) I got many excuses, such as
their computer would not work on my A6, no manuals for it either.
I contacted Audi International and got the name of a dealer in Minneapolis,
Minnesota, Carousel Automobiles.
What a world of difference. I also went there in my very own set of
tasteless clothes. The treatment and service I received was just short of
fabulous. A personal greeting when I drove in, they put plastic on the
floor and seats, invited me in to their snack bar where there were not one
but two 50" plasma televisions to watch and partake in a number of great
food items. A while later I wondered into the show room. I was greeted and
told to just look around and let them know if I had any questions or needed
help. No high pressure sales. I did have some questions and they were very
courteous and helpful. I looked at several of the pre owned vehicles.
Later when they finished servicing my A6, the service advisor went over the
service ticket and explained everything in detail. OH yes!, I almost
forgot, they gave me a 2003 model in case I wanted to go somewhere while my
car was there for service. The downside to the experience is Carousel
Automobiles is about 150 miles south of me, but that is just fine. It is
good to know there is a dealer that is ethical and knowledgeable. One final
note is the service charges were very reasonable for the work they
performed. I guess if they have the training and proper service equipment,
the time spent diagnosing and repairing is kept to a minimum.
One final thought, I also found I could have purchased the same model and
year with a guarantee at the Audi dealership for less than I did at the VW
dealer. OH well! Live and learn....
I guess there are good dealership's out there, one just needs to find them.
Paul
"Dr Joolz" <jxm96c@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:bog1ch$2oo$2$8300dec7@news.demon.co.uk...
> Wow RS6... well even here in ugly old Nottingham I went to an Audi dealer
in
> bright red t-shirt sneakers and worn jeans with my hair dyed blonde and
out
> of bed looks (I know... I had bad taste). I asked about the approved used
> cars and had a test drive as well, the salesperson was ever so helpful and
> even said things like best thing is to try out a few more before you
finally
> decide what to go for, an A4 or an A6, as I wasn't sure which I preferred
> more. So yup I test drove a few, both A4 and A6 and a few different
engines.
> Didn't buy one on the day cos' I had another offer from a friend who was
> selling his A4 later that afternoon. But I did take the A4 back to them
for
> servicing every year and I had always been going in tasteless clothes and
> hair and they had always been giving me very nice A4/A6 as courtesy cars
and
> last year they even gave me a 1.9TDI new A4! And they were always polite,
I
> couldn't recommend them any more as they were really professional. And
this
> year I bought a 1.8T Quattro Sport from them, in t-shirt and jeans again
but
> no more blonde hair
>
> I'm just saying here that the Audi dealer here in Notts are pro, and
please
> don't slack me off for ruining Audi's image by dressing in tasteless
clothes
> and having weird hair cos' when I drive I dress nicely, cos' it's a
respect
> I show to my most beloved cars.
>
> Cheers, Jules
>
> --
> ***24 hours in a day...24 beers in a case...coincidence?***
> "Peter Bell" <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote in message
> news:2ed70d4d4c.peter@iyonix.earley.fourcom.com...
> > In message <20031031203907.05983.00000086@mb-m13.aol.com>
> > freestooges@aol.com.aol.com (Curly) wrote:
> >
> > > Went to 2 Audi dealers to
> > > check out the 04' A4 1.8T. I took a test drive and really liked the
car
> but
> > > just can't stand the attitude of the salesmen at both locations. They
> were
> > > arrogant, patronizing and acted as if they didn't want my business.
Is
> this
> > > typical of Audi salesmen?
> >
> > Not a problem here in the UK. At the end of January I telephoned an
> > Audi dealer to say make tentative enquiries about the RS6. That evening
> > the salesman personally delivered the hard-bound sales brochure to my
> > front door. Although they didn't have a demonstrator available, an
> > arrangement was made for me to test drive the Managing Director's own
> > car a few days later (even the salesman hadn't driven it). The result
> > was that I placed an order immediately on completion of that drive.
> >
> > --
> > Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
> 'bellfamily')
>
>