Grieco Honda

Lately I've been finding that many dealers treat internet shoppers like they aren't serious, despite the fact that I usually state flat out that sure I'm serious and that's just the way I like to shop. Still other car dealers don't send anyone out to greet you. Last time I bought a car I visited three dealers where I literally walked around for half an hour and in some cases no one even bothered asking me what I was doing there... Anyway - after a lukewarm experience with Metro my first time there, I decided to visit them again (among others) and this time I have to say that I was treated fairly, well-informed, and at the end of the sale they were actually able to do a good deal all things considered. I think the key to car buying is to be direct. Car sales is commission-based. It is high pressure. It probably sucks to try to close these sales all the time with people that aren't serious, especially in this economy where people are probably much more careful than they would be otherwise. That said, this is no reason to make customers feel uncomfortable. If the deal can't be done, so be it. Don't fall for things you know in your gut you shouldn't be doing. And if you truly don't know what you're doing, bring someone along who does. I told the manager in advance exactly what I expected and in no uncertain terms would walk if I got the impression things weren't going to go in a way I was comfortable with. My salesperson was friendly and direct without being obnoxious and the terms were very clear. In any case, this time I think they got it right and I got the car I wanted with very little fooling around... And no, I don't work there.