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Sales guy shows up in an M5 vs. a Camry
12-24-2009, 05:43 AM
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Sales guy shows up in an M5 vs. a Camry
This was from Airgate's Camry thread. I thought it was OT, but an interesting discussion.
[QUOTE=NuncoStr8,Dec 24 2009, 01:29 AM]"First, the 4 cylinder on the Camry is absolutely awesome" lol
I've got to say, you don't value your job very much based on your car.
When people say, "wow, they must pay them a lot," when they see someone's car, they are subconsciously understanding that someone thinks he/she is worth "a lot."
[QUOTE=NuncoStr8,Dec 24 2009, 01:29 AM]"First, the 4 cylinder on the Camry is absolutely awesome" lol
I've got to say, you don't value your job very much based on your car.
When people say, "wow, they must pay them a lot," when they see someone's car, they are subconsciously understanding that someone thinks he/she is worth "a lot."
12-24-2009, 05:51 AM
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My response is in the other thread but that's a load of baloney.
12-24-2009, 05:53 AM
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If someone showed up in an ill-maintained car with dents and rust, I'd view that like someone who didn't comb their hair.
As for the M5 vs the Camry, I differ in that I think the M5 are the Prada Loafers and the Camry the work boots.
If my salesman is driving 30k miles per year, I want them to be in a durable car that's proven to "get there" and that has a dealership with readily replaceable parts anywhere in the nation.
It'd be different if it was a low-mileage urban setting where all the clients had Ferraris. Then an M5 would be fine, especially if you had to transport clients around.
But if I saw my salesman show up in a Camry, I'd be more impressed with their commitment to the job. It's a commitment that they'll be there rather than broken down on the side of the road.
As for the M5 vs the Camry, I differ in that I think the M5 are the Prada Loafers and the Camry the work boots.
If my salesman is driving 30k miles per year, I want them to be in a durable car that's proven to "get there" and that has a dealership with readily replaceable parts anywhere in the nation.
It'd be different if it was a low-mileage urban setting where all the clients had Ferraris. Then an M5 would be fine, especially if you had to transport clients around.
But if I saw my salesman show up in a Camry, I'd be more impressed with their commitment to the job. It's a commitment that they'll be there rather than broken down on the side of the road.
12-24-2009, 05:59 AM
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I actually encounter this almost everyday. I'm still trying to read the post again to understand the statement.
I work for MINI and BMW and one of the questions that come up is that "do you drive a MINI?" or "what do you drive?"
I tell them no, I drive an S2000. They ask why and it feels like my justification could either be good or bad depending on the audience.
I work for MINI and BMW and one of the questions that come up is that "do you drive a MINI?" or "what do you drive?"
I tell them no, I drive an S2000. They ask why and it feels like my justification could either be good or bad depending on the audience.
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12-24-2009, 06:07 AM
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I am obliged to vote "He must be successful!" since I drive an MB S550, otherwise I'd be a hypocrite.
We have vendors come by our office from time to time, rarely ever any customers, and they always comment that we must be doing well. There's typically 3 Mercedes sitting out front of our place on any given day. I can certainly see a customer thinking the opposite that they are being charged too much.
We have vendors come by our office from time to time, rarely ever any customers, and they always comment that we must be doing well. There's typically 3 Mercedes sitting out front of our place on any given day. I can certainly see a customer thinking the opposite that they are being charged too much.
