Good Today Only..

It's been awhile since I took the time to really give an opinion on some of the happenings in the car business, but I heard something today that really irritates me. When is the last time yo heard this one,

"That price is good today only..."

From a customer stand point that seems so ridiculous to me that someone would tell me that. I understand the need to sell something today but really? The price I can purchase something for today will be different if I wait until tomorrow? When I hear that I feel no need to continue along with the purchase process or to do business with that person or business at all ever.

The flip side of that would be the business stand point. Now as a dealer if there is some kind of incentive tied to the price of a vehicle that I know, and any dealer does because it's made clear by the manufacturer that is offering the incentive, will be ending on the last day of the month and it happens to be the last day then yes I would tell someone that. I would tell them that with the reason why so they didn't think I was just trying to get them to purchase my vehicle, and that they realized I was trying to keep their best interest in mind, and no, manufacturers do not tell dealers ahead of time what the incentive will be changing to tomorrow.

Incentives are generally tied to New Vehicles or on certified Pre-Owned Vehicles on occasion, so if I am calling about just a regular Pre-Owned Vehicle and am told that the price I'm being given is good only today it's ridiculous.

I prefer to tell customers this is what we have and this is the price. If they then choose to think about it or wait around then the price will still be the price. I want my customers to be happy and enjoy they're experience and return along with others. I'm here to sell vehicles, but I'm also here to help my customers have a great buying experience and meet all there expectations as far as their buying experience,

Welcome Home: Chrysler buys back plant from itself for $20M — Autoblog

Welcome Home: Chrysler buys back plant from itself for $20M — Autoblog

If this is any indication it looks like Chrysler is beginning to get back on track after the bankruptcy. Chrysler was able to purchase back a plant from Shell and insure that the Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Sebring are still in line to recieve there make over for 2011. The plant was purchased for a minor sales price of $20 mil. Generally plants can run close to $1 bil. dollars, but seeing Chrysler being able to spend the $20 mil. is still a welcome sight.

Fiat's Jeep contribution: 2011 Jeep Phoenix

Fiat first entrant into the popular Jeep market will create a while new segment for Jeep. With it's 1.3L engine and ability to get 50 mpg plus, the 2011 Jeep Phoenix will definitely be a change from the norm.

This mini 4x4 will have it's doubters but some rave reviews of the Fiat Panda Cross 4x4, which the Phoenix is based on, points to the Jeep Phoenix becoming accepted as a capable off road vehicle.

When helping someone out goes wrong...

I don't believe anyone was hurt when this took place, but have you ever felt like you were helping someone out and doing something good and it just turned out bad. I have a feeling that's what the guys that had the bright idea of putting the truck back on its wheels with the bulldozer thought too. Maybe they should have checked to make sure the emergency brake was engaged or that the semi wasn't in neutral or whatever caused what you are about to see.

As long as everyone was safe I found this to be humorous.

Dodge and Cummins reach multi-year contract extension — Autoblog

Dodge and Cummins reach multi-year contract extension — Autoblog

Chrysler and Cummins have been joined together since 1989, and if you recently read Chrysler's blog then you know that they will continue their partnership for years to come. This agreement will help extend Chrysler and Cummins longest lasting partnership between one of the big three and their diesel manufacturer.

Cummins currently builds the 350 horsepower, 650 pound-feet of torque 6.7-liter diesel, which is used in the Dodge Ram 2500 thru 5500. Cummins is the only big deisel in the US currently without a selective catalytic reduction system that requires the owner to add deisel exhaust fluid. The Cummins 6.7L has been able to pass the 2010 EPA emissions standards since its 2007 introduction.

Million Mile Dodge

It's not often you here about a million mile vehicle let alone see one, but a salesperson who recently began working with me has one. In fact he has owned two in his life but only has the 98' Dodge Ram 2500 with the Cummins Diesel.

Mr Jim Nett has also written a short book and put up a website all about his million mile Ram. The truck actually has over 1.5 million documented miles and I believe is up around the 1.75 million mile mark for the total mileage.

Visit Jim's website at: http://millionmiledodge.com