That's right. We went to a third (very large) dealership this morning (with Gracie in tow - our cleaning lady was there and it wasn't fair for her to watch her - that's like double the work - Gracie's so active. And it's not fair.) in Corning this time.
We were so concerned after getting that awful quote from yesterday's dealership, but thought a third would perhaps put us in the ball park. At least we'd be able to compare three rather than two. And we hadn't seen what we really wanted with the first two. All we could think was - how come there was such a discrepency between the two we'd seen??? Well . . . we were in for a surprise . . . this third one's quote came below the first low one! And it was the right color for us - titanium. Which to me is dark gray. And it also had a backup video camera without the dvd machine. Sorry Gracie.
BTW - she was very good. She sat on a chair, or in our laps for a good two-three hours while they checked and reviewed figures on their computer, made phone calls to the company, and basically got us a very very good price without us really negotiating. They kept coming out and apologizing because it took so long. It took so long to get it done because they are right between the 2010-2011 models, and their computers programs were set up for 2011. Unfortunately, they didn't have any 2011 - nor could they be found yet. We checked every place we went, and they haven't come in yet. I understand they're a lot different style. New motor.
The dealership was in a beautiful large new building - decorated as if it was in the 1950's - picture this: two old red and white mobil gas pumps (replicas), decorated with the flying red horses, set in in the back of the showroom. The price registered on the pumps was $.33.9. The sales offices were set at our right in what appeared to be a diner. The office help, or head honcho or whatever were to the left of us - in what appeared was the entrance to a a movie theater. The marquis said "The Fast and the Furious". To the right, in the back, near the service area, was a wooden display show case of 1950 priced candies - Good and Plenty - and others kinds (but not for sale. 1 cent a lb.) behind glass. Right by them was a candy vending machine with our present day prices. No thank you. And some on-the-house coffee. Okay - good price.
The place was so different, it made me kinda nervous about the car price because their overhead must be very high. Could they afford to give us a good price? Our salesman was older, (as were a lot of the help) and knowledgeable, - gave us good vibes. The whole place did. We sat in the showroom at a little round table for three. Had to pull a chair up for Gracie.
Paul picks up the car tomorrow morning at 10:00. I have Bible Study at 9:30 which I don't want to miss since we'll soon be leaving for Fla.
I think I've exhausted this subject. Oh, yes. I think we both need to become more observant. Especially me. We thought that it was a brand new idea (and what a great idea!) to have two glove compartments in the car, but the dealer today showed us that we have two in our present car also. One on top of the other. We'd both thought the top one was where the airbag was located, but no. There's a latch and right there, above our tiny little glove compartment that I complained about, popped open a nice lovely new much bigger glove compartment. Never used. Did we laugh at that! Plus we found out about six weeks ago that the middle console that we didn't care for, between the two seats, is removeable. Another laugh! We'll have to remind ourselves to read the manual on this one. We never know what we'll find!
So what's happenin in your neck o' the woods?
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