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  1. This sucks hearing that you had this kind of experience at what is supposed to be a professional dealership. It is absolutely no secret that you pay a premium for anything at a dealership but with that being said there is supposed to be justifiable reasons behind that. You're supposed to have a great and comfortable experience whether that's a really nice waiting area, a free car wash and vacuuming included, maybe a snack..... The sky is really the limit it's just up to the creativity of the dealer and how they truly value you as a client. You also pay for the fact that you are dealing with professional Red Seal mechanics as opposed to some seventeen-year-old at Jiffy Lube who barely knows the difference between spark plugs and glow plugs. I can't really answer your question unbiasedly about sticking with that dealership because you are talking with someone who, whether they sold Ford or not, absolutely despises anything Dodge, Ram, Jeep or Chrysler. I find them to be very subpar products and the company does not have safety in mind when designing their vehicles. I am sure there are some that would strongly disagree with me but those are my beliefs and I feel strongly about them.
  2. I'm not a Colts fan but Matt Overton is becoming my new favourite NFL player. He just offered to buy season tickets off of any Colts fan that is complaining about luck and his retirement. With plans to donate any season tickets to sick children in the area

     

    I can't stand fake fans no matter what team they're part of.

     

    Also.... RN4L

    1. Tre Mac

      Tre Mac

      You're the only fan in the NFL whose favorite player is a Long Snapper lol.  I kid, that's a great move by a guy probably making league min.

    2. goalie13

      goalie13

      I just looked him up, he doesn't even play for the Colts anymore.  He plays for the Jaguars.

    3. NewbieCanuckFan

      NewbieCanuckFan

      @goalie13  Yeah I think he was cut for 'cap reasons'?  Think he only makes around a million.  Sounds like alot but this is the NFL where even if the team plays in an empty arena.....club could STILL be making a profit because of the lucrative TV revenue deals.

  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1BJkl_-Bqg&list=RDMMX1BJkl_-Bqg&start_radio=1 Back when country was great.
  4. 1. Warranties always cost less than 1 major repair 2. If it's manufacturer warranty why is there a deductible? Is that a Honda thing? 3.You are asking a guy who makes a living off of warranties etc if you should buy one. My opinion is beyond biased.
  5. I've got 700 cars to choose from. IJS.....
  6. Welcome to the world of being human. Our emotions are nuts and take control without considering us at all. It's a hell of a ride though!
  7. Sounds to me like you suffer from buyer's remorse...just an intensified version of. It's fairly common in auto sales. The fact that you flip flopped as much as you say you did leads me to believe you are one of those client's that is their own worst enemy (no insult intended). I think you might need to step back and reevaluate the situation. It sounds like you got a good car at a fair price and you should be happy with that. The grass is rarely greener on the other side y'know? And yes as you said, Hyundai/Kia is straight garbage. Also everyone does have an opinion....and they are like buttholes. They almost always stink.
  8. Yup, that's a regular thing in our world. We reward loyal clients all the time.
  9. Today is International Dog Day. I request that you show me your puppers.
  10. a 4x2 v6 in the city is ideal for landscapers and small construction jobbers.
  11. In everything man. People take the bus because they cant afford a car but need the latest IPhone. Can't invest for a damn but have the latest Yeezys and Beats headphones. The majority of people are suckers for peacocking and there will always be someone waiting to profit from their stupidity.
  12. The entire world is on that so called bubble. Financing isn't the issue however over allowance on financing is a problem I can acknowledge for sure. Someone making $45K a year should be financing an Escape not an Escalade. The problem is everyone wants to be a peacock and show off to their friends, neighbors and randoms on the street in order to obtain some type of validation. The thing I see the most that puzzles me is single young adult males coming in buying trucks with no work need for one, no off roading habits or any other reason for it to be a necessity. They just want to flex in front of their "bros".
  13. So is that true about a home as well? That is such a short sighted approach to life and if everyone took that approach economies would crumble world wide.
  14. Very fair point but do we get that way when technology goes on sale( phones especially)? The guy who bought the S10+ when it first came out (me) surely paid more than anyone buying one now. Does that mean I should be mad, jaded or upset about it? Hell to the no. I made that decision and I paid a premium to get it early. So then why is it socially accepted to act this way about cars? Very much a double standard. I absolutely can blame the customer and I do. They make up the assumptions that we are evil cigar smoking sharks who would cut our mothers' throats for a $20. When it couldn't be further from the truth 99% of the time. There are bad apples in every industry but the majority of us in the car business just want to provide good service in exchange for a comfortable living for our families. Same as all of you. Again, no one does this kind of crap in other industry, only cars. Oh and in terms of profit margins in cars, most cars hold less than 5% profit before you come in and try to beat up the store for a better deal.
  15. Antonio Brown is a CLOSER. Every time he talks, complains, tweets etc he gets paid. Dude now has helmet manufacturers bidding for his endorsements on a new helmet. Would this have happened without all the lead up drama? Doubtful. Would people have cared about player helmets without all this? Not really. Say what you want about his antics, most of us will never see 10% of what he will make on this endorsement in our lifetimes. While some of s tweet about his antics on the skytrain or in our rebuilt Hyundais this guy just got paid enough to buy a new Lambo and RR, a property twice the size of the last one he bought and enough left over to set up his children for life. https://brobible.com/sports/article/antonio-brown-helmet-endorsement-deal/ This guy knows how to turn anything into gold. He truly has the Midas touch. I am in awe.
  16. FYI cash deals suck for us. We hate them. We want you to finance because the banks give us a kickback for the business. getting a lightly pre owned car, 1 year lease return or rental is hands down the best way to go. People scared of rentals are hilarious. Most rental companies go through the car with a fine toothed comb and have your CC on file. If you damage their car you're gonna eat the cost. Also most people don't think of the car that gets rented. No one is driving mach speeds on dirt road in a damn Ford Focus. Things clients lie about that make our job difficult: -Willingness to do business -The guy down the road is selling the exact same car for X less than you (Then go buy it you clown ) -No accidents/damage on my trade -All decision makers are present -We are already approved at X by X -We haven't shopped our credit around (Equifax has determined THAT was a lie and now your credit is bruised due to multiple submissions) There are more but those are the big ones
  17. Somewhere out there, someone drafted Andrew Luck and Lamar Miller in their fantasy pool and I feel really bad for that person right now...

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    2. Ossi Vaananen

      Ossi Vaananen

      Happened to OJ:

       

       

       

    3. Kuzy

      Kuzy

      This exact thing happened to a guy at my bar and while he was sitting there he got the news of both players... guy was in a $250 buy-in keeper league, 2 of his 5 keepers suddenly gone in a span of an hour:(. needless to say his liquor bill was quite large

    4. Master 112

      Master 112

      haha OJ's such a guy

  18. Truthfully though, just do research online prior to coming down. The internet has brought transparency to the industry. Make no mistake about it the biggest problem for a client buying a car is THEMSELVES. Clients lie 50 times for every time they find a sales person who lies once. Not that anyone should be lying, but clients are much worse than sales people when it comes to being dishonest. Then there are those who have commitment issues to the point where they never do commit to a purchase but are forever unhappy. Research cars that meet your needs and budget. Go to a store once you have a general idea and it's simply down to test drives and final figures. Be honest with your sales person and you will almost always have a greater experience than if you have your back up, withhold information pertinent to your deal and lie about anything up to and including commitment to purchase. Clients who have poor experiences in today's world are almost always to blame and it's because of their poor attitudes and deceptive buying practices. ALSO: Do not ask for a "best price", especially over email. First of all you probably won't get a figure and if you do it most certainly isn't the best price. Go into the store like an adult, present a committed offer to the dealer and get your car. Your presence in the store and commitment are the best bullets in your chamber to get what you want. Otherwise no one takes you seriously and will not give you adequate service......and to be frank, if you try buy cars that way, you don't deserve a good experience.
  19. Sure but that isn't what happened by the sounds of things. Sounds like the customer made a decision and now regrets it because another vehicle became available. This is entirely on the purchaser from my understanding of the situation. Perhaps there is more to the story though?
  20. MVSA: NOT recognized in supreme court. CAMVAP: Essentially useless and very rarely gets outcomes that anyone is satisfied with. Buyer or seller. Just an FYI
  21. Ok i'm going to chime in since this is my industry and there is a lot of false info being thrown around. If the buyer has signed the documentation, you have pretty much zero options other than to take the vehicle or beg the dealership to unwind. They are in no position legally to unwind the deal unless they are found to have been malicious or false in their selling of the car. If you act with some class and respect the selling dealership will more than likely allow you to unwind the deal if you are buying another car from them unless they really need that car off the books or they have a massive profit margin (which is unlikely in this day and age) The rest of you saying the car is still theirs because it hasn't been driven are grossly misinformed and I encourage you to stop giving "advice" on subjects you know nothing about. Edit: Source: I run one of the largest dealerships in the province.
  22. A moment of silence to those who chose Luck in their FFP drafts.

    1. Ghostsof1915

      Ghostsof1915

      Maybe feel sorry for Luck as he no longer can play a game he loves? 

      Unless it's as a coach, or trainer. 

    2. Magikal

      Magikal

      Okay there captain killjoy. 

  23. If JB pulls off a Barrie trade without giving up our 1st this year I think my head might explode. On one hand i'd be happy with the deal but i'd also be mad wondering where this trade ability has been hiding for 5 years!

    1. Pears

      Pears

      He doesn’t have Linden pulling his strings this year. 

    2. NewbieCanuckFan

      NewbieCanuckFan

      They probably want a RHD in return and the only one we can afford to deal who has value is Tanev who also only has one year left.  They might as well keep Barrie if that’s the case (expiring deal as well).

  24. Yup. He needs consistent top 6 minutes. He is also a power forward which takes time to develop into what we need him to be. Hell Bertuzzi wasn't much of anything until his mid twenties. That being said Jake needs to be consistent with his play and he needs to pot 20G and/or break 50pts this year.
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