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Old 11-14-2007, 01:14 AM
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Anybody ever dealt with Freightliner in Joplin Missouri??

I emailed them today inquiring about a used truck they had for $25K I got a reply back with the answers to my questions.

I emailed them back and told I would try to come down next week to look at it. It is 350 miles from me.

I got a reply back that I didn't need to come down, they would bring it to my house for me to look at.

Is this normal for them to bring a truck to your house? I might be able to understand their thinking if it was a new $125K truck or something but for a $25K truck and 350 miles away??

Is the truck sales so slow they are going to extremes to sell a truck or normal customer service?

Did me saying I would pay cash put up a flag?

I have bought new cars, boats and campers before and nobody ever offered to do anything out of the way to make a sale. So this has me a little leery if it is good customer service or if I bring it to him he can't refuse and take the cash and run?

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My take is that most people that say they will come down maybe next week and see it will never show up. Having him bring the truck to you I think is a good tactic on his part. It guarantees that you will look at it and also may make you feel an obligation to buy it.
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I have known car salesmen who take new models out to previous customers because they know the customer is impulsive and buys a new Impala each time the body changes.
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Old 11-14-2007, 03:28 AM
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I have known car salesmen who take new models out to previous customers because they know the customer is impulsive and buys a new Impala each time the body changes.
That's me! Thank God the Western Star dealer doesn't know where I live.
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Old 11-14-2007, 03:45 AM
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I don't recall hearing of a truck salesman taking a truck to a potential customer, especially several hundred miles. Wait a couple of months and there is no telling what they will offer. :P
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Here is the email I got from him

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Scott,

This unit would be a great “starter “ truck. If I need to drive it to you this weekend I can. The year model and condition of this unit will sell it’s self so please take another look. I can assure you, you will not be disappointed.

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Another note about paying cash. That actually means nothing at all. Doesn't matter if you pay by bank check or personal check, it's still the same as cash, they get their money.

A lot of times you can get a better deal by financing the vehicle through the dealer as they make even more money in the end.

Another thing I might add. I've bought a few high dollar items in the past and showed up with cash. One item was $22,000 and I waved $18,000 in front of him and that was that...SOLD....Sometimes a person sees cash on the spot, RIGHT NOW, or nothing.
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Here is the link to the truck

What do you think?

http://www.truckpaper.com/listings/d...18d36df337cde7
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Old 11-14-2007, 04:46 AM
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I wonder why this dealer did not list the mileage? Most be REALLY High..Good luck!
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Old 11-14-2007, 04:55 AM
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Scott,

WIll they make it contingent on getting an oil analysis (worthless if they put new oil in) and/or a dyno? I personally would not but a unit without one or preferably both tests being done.
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