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PYROLYSIS · 01-05-2013, 09:43 PM

I sold VWs for about six months not long after 9/11. (Worst job I ever had, long story) Nobody was buying new cars at the time but the only cars we couldn't keep on the lot were the newly released beetle convertibles and anything with a TDI in it. Of course we only got an average of one or 2 TDI's a month. I can't remember exactly but I think the TDI Jettas were capable of 650 miles on a tank of fuel, averaging in the mid 40s MPG.

Side story we had a W8 Passat that sat in the showroom without moving almost the entire time I was there. The idea of buying a $45k dollar VW didn't sit right with people, not sure if it still does. One day after the weekly battery charging I got to take it for a short drive down an abandoned side road. Too tempted to keep from mashing the throttle I got up to about 90 when a deep pothole appeared. With no room to maneuver I hit it and barely felt it. That impressed me but my heart still wanted a 2002 Camaro SS. (Didn't help my sales too much when customers asked what I drove and I showed them my shiny red 92 Z28.)

That W8 was shoehorned into the engine compartment. An alternator change required an engine drop.

tramtwo · 01-05-2013, 10:09 PM

Jan 13th 1942 - Henry Ford patented the plastic automobile, which allowed for a 30% decrease in car weight.

tramtwo posted this on the go

OldScoolCamaro · 01-05-2013, 10:40 PM

As far as dealerships go, there is a wide variety between them in their faith, ability, and commitment no doubt, no different than a professional sport team, people can buy into the franchise and work together, and thrive, or struggle with the lack of cohesiveness ...the TDI diesel is an impressive powerplant capable of producing alot of torque, from a small displacement, with an impressive MPG rating delivery as advertised. Sidenote, got a 2012 Chevy Cruze for my daughter, driven much on the highway and some around town useage, it only averages 29.6 or so, below what was the estimated MPG as advertised.

LOWDOWN · 01-06-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

... but my heart still wanted a 2002 Camaro SS. (Didn't help my sales too much when customers asked what I drove and I showed them my shiny red 92 Z28.)

"What do YOU drive?", asks the customer.

"One of the benefits of being in the car biz is that I get a chance to drive EVERYTHING from time to time!", answers the career salesperson...whether as a demo, or just from the clean-up bay to the front...but, sooner or later, they DO drive just about "everything"...

tramtwo · 01-06-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

"What do YOU drive?", asks the customer.

"One of the benefits of being in the car biz is that I get a chance to drive EVERYTHING from time to time!", answers the career salesperson...whether as a demo, or just from the clean-up bay to the front...but, sooner or later, they DO drive just about "everything"...

Nice positive spin... surely there is NO benefit to driving some of 'em.

tramtwo posted this on the go

LOWDOWN · 01-06-2013, 02:51 PM

Wellllll...it DOES "arm" you for "Forum Wars"...call it a "carry permit"...

Number 3 · 01-06-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

Wellllll...it DOES "arm" you for "Forum Wars"...call it a "carry permit"...

Is that conceiled carry or open carry? I assume since you need a permit it's conceiled.

LOWDOWN · 01-06-2013, 05:52 PM

You fail to "conceal"...when you "reveal"...

What a revelation?!

Scarrzz · 01-06-2013, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

...I believe what our esteemed colleague is referring to about the "13th" is the unveiling of the new Vette....or maybe I better run to Funk and Wagnels back porch to see for sure....

Indeed, no reason to get funky and wagnally.

Happy New Year, BTW. We were at Crested Butte skiing for the holiday - and making snow angels after jumping out of the hot tub. Mine had horns instead of a halo.

Number 3 · 01-06-2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Scarrzz

Indeed, no reason to get funky and wagnally.

Happy New Year, BTW. We were at Crested Butte skiing for the holiday - and making snow angels after jumping out of the hot tub. Mine had horns instead of a halo.

Snow Angels and Hot Tub can only result from alcohol and fun

Number 3 · 01-06-2013, 07:54 PM

Ok maybe hockey now.........just have to decide if I care anymore

2cnd chance · 01-07-2013, 07:22 PM

http://fastestlaps.com/tracks/willow...of_willow.html

Number 5 is quite amazing! Oh and your pretty good as well Number 3.

Number 3 · 01-07-2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

http://fastestlaps.com/tracks/willow...of_willow.html

Number 5 is quite amazing! Oh and your pretty good as well Number 3.

If I could have any car that would be the one. Z06 with Z07 pkg. awesome car and my career accomplishment to have been part of that cars engineering. GM doesn't take enough credit for the aluminum frame and carbon fiber. I tried to but it apparently wasn't appreciated by some up top.

2cnd chance · 01-07-2013, 08:39 PM

I agree in all black...just plain angry!

01-05-2013, 09:43 PM	#11327
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	I sold VWs for about six months not long after 9/11. (Worst job I ever had, long story) Nobody was buying new cars at the time but the only cars we couldn't keep on the lot were the newly released beetle convertibles and anything with a TDI in it. Of course we only got an average of one or 2 TDI's a month. I can't remember exactly but I think the TDI Jettas were capable of 650 miles on a tank of fuel, averaging in the mid 40s MPG. Side story we had a W8 Passat that sat in the showroom without moving almost the entire time I was there. The idea of buying a $45k dollar VW didn't sit right with people, not sure if it still does. One day after the weekly battery charging I got to take it for a short drive down an abandoned side road. Too tempted to keep from mashing the throttle I got up to about 90 when a deep pothole appeared. With no room to maneuver I hit it and barely felt it. That impressed me but my heart still wanted a 2002 Camaro SS. (Didn't help my sales too much when customers asked what I drove and I showed them my shiny red 92 Z28.) That W8 was shoehorned into the engine compartment. An alternator change required an engine drop. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

01-05-2013, 10:40 PM	#11329
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	As far as dealerships go, there is a wide variety between them in their faith, ability, and commitment no doubt, no different than a professional sport team, people can buy into the franchise and work together, and thrive, or struggle with the lack of cohesiveness ...the TDI diesel is an impressive powerplant capable of producing alot of torque, from a small displacement, with an impressive MPG rating delivery as advertised. Sidenote, got a 2012 Chevy Cruze for my daughter, driven much on the highway and some around town useage, it only averages 29.6 or so, below what was the estimated MPG as advertised. __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

01-06-2013, 07:54 PM	#11337
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,307 View My Garage	Ok maybe hockey now.........just have to decide if I care anymore __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

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01-05-2013, 10:09 PM	#11328
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	Jan 13th 1942 - Henry Ford patented the plastic automobile, which allowed for a 30% decrease in car weight. tramtwo posted this on the go

01-06-2013, 02:51 PM	#11332
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	Wellllll...it DOES "arm" you for "Forum Wars"...call it a "carry permit"...

01-06-2013, 05:52 PM	#11334
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	You fail to "conceal"...when you "reveal"... What a revelation?!

01-07-2013, 07:22 PM	#11338
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	http://fastestlaps.com/tracks/willow...of_willow.html Number 5 is quite amazing! Oh and your pretty good as well Number 3.

01-07-2013, 08:39 PM	#11340
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	I agree in all black...just plain angry!