Let the games commence

     Once back at the dealership the tour continued.  Showed me the engine, trunk, insides.  The car was nice, comfortable, and quick.  I didn't like the fact it was black.  Did I mention it was a dark and rainy day?

     Inside at his desk it began.  They wanted 13,500 for the 3 year old car.  I smiled,
"It's a great car and a good price.  But it's not at my price point.  I'll have to pass."
The saleman flinched visibly, "Then you're not really interested in buying a car.  Deals like this don't come around very often."

I continued the same approach, "I am definitely interested, but only at my price point not yours.  I was here about a month and a half ago.  When we last were here there were 4 cars at my price points, with similar mileage." ( I was still having fun car shopping and test driving.  I didn't even look at those vehicles.)

Changing tacts a little he coutnered with, "For that price point I can put you in something right now, just won't be at the mileage you want. and will be a little older."

I admitted my mistake in waiting.  Told him I was serious enough to have him be the only Toyota saleman left on my list.  My car however was still running, told him it would be a different story completley if my car was dead.

"I'm willing to take my chances.  We both know the 2014's are coming in a couple of months, it will then be a 4 year old car.  5 but that's a technicality."  I waited.

He retorted, looking a little non-plused, that they didn't know when the new cars were coming.  A lie, but if this was the only one he'd tell I was allright with that.  We were begining the barganing after all.  "Let me talk to the sales manager and see what I can do."

With that he got up and left.  I sat back smiling.  I hadn't noticed, nice tactic, we'd parked my car right outside his office and I could see it.

...sorry all I have time for this morning.  and the weather may not be condusive to being able to put on computer tonight.  later.