Thudd1503560234 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 But it's fun. I almost get excited when a salesman looks down on me My wife has the perfect comeback to that. She waits for the appropriate moment, then gives him an appropriately condescending look, and says "that's Dr. Thudd to you." Naturally, the salesman had already lost the sale, but at this point he generally realises it. The very best one I ever saw though was a guy who pissed her off from the get-go. Then he naively asked, "so, Betty* - may I call you Betty?" "You may not." * names changed because it's teh internets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 Great story! Your wife's reply is way impressive. "Dr Thudd". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jus431 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Congrats on the GTI, Typhoon. I love your taste in cars - but I don't know about your taste in colours... vvvvvv HI-RES thats a nice FAT looking GTI! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Hi Al,I bought the Golf from Five Dock VW, who mid-transaction for me were bought by Barloworld. So basically the handover between the 2 dealerships was either poorly planned or not planned at all. Registering my vehicle fell through the cracks, I picked it up with an Inteim sticker (and was told the rego sticker would come through the mail). It never came. I have been chasing it ever since. I got confirmation yesterday this is now done. Still, I sent a 3 page complaint to VW Australia. Fantastic product, but the worst service I have ever had. Being a woman and buying a car is such a challenge. But I love a challenge. A few years ago, when I was shopping around for my Z3, I went to Alto BMW Artarmon and the salesguy wouldn't even take his feet off his desk while talking to me. Just condescending, and very "you can't afford it, don't waste my time" attitude. I ended up buying from Trivett in Parramatta, the staff had gone home, the GM of the dealership sat with me himself, was impressed that I was looking at cars like that at my age (I was 24 at the time), and gave me a good discount. When I went back to service it, he came out of his office, greeted me by name and asked how is Canon (used to work there at the time). This was a year later. Best service I have ever had. And there's so many articles on how major purchases like houses and cars are driven by women, but some salesguys still don't get it. But it's fun. I almost get excited when a salesman looks down on me and assumes (1) I can't afford it (2) I am a woman and therefore have no idea about anything except what colour looks pretty (3) being ethnic, I probably can't articulate anyway. Love proving them wrong on all counts And how are your speakers / Citroen / baby / super supportive wife? You are very blessed Al. Cheers, Typhoon. good ot hear the golf rego finally coming through typhoon. pity with the treatment with the sales guys. there loss in the end, but silly this kind of thing still goes on. citroen needs a good wash ! the diablo red looking more like strange shade of brown ! and the mag wheels a bit lost in the brake dust ! been extrmely busy and doing a lot of K's of late ! but water restrictions regardless must give it a good wash one of these days ! baby is very crook...with a dreadfull cold and nappy rash ! not a good combination and been keepign us up all week, super supportive wife has stayed home all week to look after her. good news is it seems the baby is getting better, and hopefully by tomorrow will be back to her usual self ! wife has been just tops really, jsut brought me some home made orange and poppy seed cake with ice cream and lindt dark orange chocolate ! yum ! she really knows what makes me tick ! hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thudd1503560234 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 We ordered a spankin' new black Pug 207 GTi on the weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 We ordered a spankin' new black Pug 207 GTi on the weekend! very cool ! do post some pics and all once you get it thudd ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thudd1503560234 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Delivery is sometime between a couple of weeks time and the Aug 1 official launch date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello yello Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 We ordered a spankin' new black Pug 207 GTi on the weekend! Black cars do it better!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 Thudd, Congrats! I look forward to a new Pug thread with lots of pics! Are you counting your sleeps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thudd1503560234 Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Are you counting your sleeps? Graaarrggghhhh stuffing about with insurance companies at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevyn72 Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Graaarrggghhhh stuffing about with insurance companies at the moment Don't complain Thudd! With all the attention you are getting from Typhoon at the moment, I am seriously thinking of getting a new car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 Don't complain Thudd!With all the attention you are getting from Typhoon at the moment, I am seriously thinking of getting a new car! Oh Peter, You don't need a new set of wheels, you're perfect just the way you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorg1503559539 Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 when are you ordering a wagon ab hehehehe... I might have to get the chip as well to keep up power goes to 125kw and torque to an awesome 380nm should give those pesky gti's a run for their money. Got an Audi TT off the line this morning he wasn't happy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thudd1503560234 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Congrats! I look forward to a new Pug thread with lots of pics! New thread added! I'm having trouble adding some pics atm though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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