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She Bought One
njretcop
Member Posts: 7,975
Well, at long last, we are home from car shopping!! Mrs njretcop bought a red (Tools wins) Saturn VUE.
All things considered, it went pretty well for us. Sadly, the dealership didn't have such an easy time of it. Mrs njretcop went through three salesman before the deal was completed.
The first one quit on the spot, the second one suffered some kind of attack and they had to call an ambulance to transport him to the hospital as he was shaking un-controlably and ranting about women buying cars. Funny thing though, just before he had his attack, Mrs njretcop was trying to explain about the color she wanted and what do you know, when the ambulance arrived, she tried to tell him THAT was the color she wanted. I really don't think he heard her though because he was unconscious as they drove away.
The third salesman was an older gentleman, who was very patient and obviously has been married for many years. Anything she demanded to have in the car, he just said "yes madam, we have one of those." I knew he didn't, but I didn't blame him for lying to her.
After she tried on every car on the lot, she finally decided on one to every one's amazement. Other customers in the showroom stopped looking just to applaud and congratulate her. It was very moving.
They told us it would take awhile for the car to be preped for delivery. "No problem," Mrs njretcop said, "I'll be glad to help some other customers pick out a car." With that, the salesman reached into his pocket and handed us some money. There is a very nice diner across the street, Saturn would be pleased if you would be our guest and take your time. Such nice people!
When we returned, her new car was parked outside the showroom. The salesman came out and told Mrs njretcop to get behind the wheel and he would explain all the controls and features to her. Now you have to understand that this dealership is very big, clean, with a long winding driveway and beautifully landscaped.
After he finished, he asked if she had any questions. "No" she said, "I'm just a little concerned about driving in the winter with all the ice and snow on the roads." Oh!, he said "Don't worry, this baby has all wheel drive and will go through anything."
With that we left and started out the driveway. Suddenly, Mrs njretcop got a crazed look on her face. She looked like someone possessed. Without saying a word, she turned her new SUV onto the lawn in front of the showroom and tore up about $8000.00 worth of grass and shubbery!!! "Damn," she said, "he's right, I love my new truck."
Charlie
"It's the stuff dreams are made of Angel"<br>NRA Certified Firearms Instructor<br>Member: GOA, RKBA, NJSPBA, NJ area rep for the 2ndAMPD.<br> <A HREF="mailto:njretcop@copmail.com">njretcop@copmail.com</A> <P>
All things considered, it went pretty well for us. Sadly, the dealership didn't have such an easy time of it. Mrs njretcop went through three salesman before the deal was completed.
The first one quit on the spot, the second one suffered some kind of attack and they had to call an ambulance to transport him to the hospital as he was shaking un-controlably and ranting about women buying cars. Funny thing though, just before he had his attack, Mrs njretcop was trying to explain about the color she wanted and what do you know, when the ambulance arrived, she tried to tell him THAT was the color she wanted. I really don't think he heard her though because he was unconscious as they drove away.
The third salesman was an older gentleman, who was very patient and obviously has been married for many years. Anything she demanded to have in the car, he just said "yes madam, we have one of those." I knew he didn't, but I didn't blame him for lying to her.
After she tried on every car on the lot, she finally decided on one to every one's amazement. Other customers in the showroom stopped looking just to applaud and congratulate her. It was very moving.
They told us it would take awhile for the car to be preped for delivery. "No problem," Mrs njretcop said, "I'll be glad to help some other customers pick out a car." With that, the salesman reached into his pocket and handed us some money. There is a very nice diner across the street, Saturn would be pleased if you would be our guest and take your time. Such nice people!
When we returned, her new car was parked outside the showroom. The salesman came out and told Mrs njretcop to get behind the wheel and he would explain all the controls and features to her. Now you have to understand that this dealership is very big, clean, with a long winding driveway and beautifully landscaped.
After he finished, he asked if she had any questions. "No" she said, "I'm just a little concerned about driving in the winter with all the ice and snow on the roads." Oh!, he said "Don't worry, this baby has all wheel drive and will go through anything."
With that we left and started out the driveway. Suddenly, Mrs njretcop got a crazed look on her face. She looked like someone possessed. Without saying a word, she turned her new SUV onto the lawn in front of the showroom and tore up about $8000.00 worth of grass and shubbery!!! "Damn," she said, "he's right, I love my new truck."
Charlie
"It's the stuff dreams are made of Angel"<br>NRA Certified Firearms Instructor<br>Member: GOA, RKBA, NJSPBA, NJ area rep for the 2ndAMPD.<br> <A HREF="mailto:njretcop@copmail.com">njretcop@copmail.com</A> <P>
Comments
Glad to hear it went so smooth.
It must be right, or we wouldn't do it this way!
The gene pool needs chlorine.
Just kidding! Congrats and keep us posted on how it ages.
Mateomasfeo
"I am what I am!" - Popeye
Oh by the way I think I'm seeing why MrsNJcop hasn't registered yet[}:)]
The first thing I'm going to teach her is how to go into past post written by a very loving husband --- we'll see how well you've done with the strick out key then[:0][}:)][:D]
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Saturn calls the color of her new truck "Chili Pepper Red" so you will know when we are coming, probably from 20 miles away, LOL.
I suggested to Mrs njretcop that "chili pepper" might be a great screen name for her........[:D][:D][:D]
Charlie
"It's the stuff dreams are made of Angel"NRA Certified Firearms InstructorMember: GOA, RKBA, NJSPBA, NJ area rep for the 2ndAMPD. njretcop@copmail.com
Kids that fish, hunt and trap have never mugged any old ladies!
To Ride, shoot straight,and speak the truth
This was the Ancient law of Youth
Old times are past, old times are done:
But the Law runs true, O little son!
How about Swwbs, She who will buy Saturns? haha
Charlie
"It's the stuff dreams are made of Angel"NRA Certified Firearms InstructorMember: GOA, RKBA, NJSPBA, NJ area rep for the 2ndAMPD. njretcop@copmail.com
Kids that fish, hunt and trap have never mugged any old ladies!
To Ride, shoot straight,and speak the truth
This was the Ancient law of Youth
Old times are past, old times are done:
But the Law runs true, O little son!
IF YOU DON'T LIKE MY RIGHTS - GET OUT OF MY COUNTRY (this includes politicians)
I have no desire to drive it (she won't let me anyway). It looks very much like a fire engine!
I'll stick to my Chevrolet Impala with the police package and police license plates. It makes for fun driving, ask GHD, LOL.
Charlie
"It's the stuff dreams are made of Angel"NRA Certified Firearms InstructorMember: GOA, RKBA, NJSPBA, NJ area rep for the 2ndAMPD. njretcop@copmail.com