In my serach for a new car, i have narrowed it down to basically 2 models that appeals to both my budget and liking - the Audi A4 1.8t and the BMW 320i. Like all buyers, i went down and test drove both cars, spoke to the Sales Executives on the specs and pricing.
Subsequently went back to PA and spoke to the SE and told him that PML could offer this and that and in short, whether could he match it. His exact words were - 'Can try but must ask boss 1st as i cannot make approval. I will try to meet or even better their price.' That sounded good - exude loads of confidence. He has knowledge of what PML is offering. This was done twice over 2 seperate meetings.
Disussed the matter with my other half and decided that if PA can meet PML offer, we'll take it. Went to PA on Sunday at Leng Kee. Was told only left 2 colours. A bit sian liao. So i wanted the see the colour of the car in the flesh but not available at Leng Kee and had to go to Ubi. At the same time, the SE intorduced me to the Sales Manager, some ang mor fella. Of course, said the usual things - good car, good buy, hope to close deal, u look good in the car... etc... The SE even got a car agent to come see my car to valuate it! (I did not ask for that?). But hey, if price good, what the heck right?
Drove to Ubi with apprehensiveness on how the colour of the car would look. Turned out - ok still can. Not first choice but not like terrible. So SE talked about stuff and delivery and etc. I was like ok - can accept everything. Then sit down and talk about price. I started off with - 'so i told you my price rite - what PML is offering.' He said yeah i know - confidently. So I asked abt the price whether he could better it. Not only he couldn't, he said it is at 130k. I was, needless to say, taken back... So i said, 'thought you said you would match the price?' He said - can but take away all the accessories and take the basic model - even then have to try with his boss? Ding dong and everything - offered the car at 128k. Firmly, it is a no go. Wasted my Sunday, my time (and my wife's)... and he even added that he has lots of other meetings to attend to... what a joke.
That is not the end. The Ang Mor called me yesterday, asking me how did it go (What a joke if he doesn't know). I basically told him no deal as cannot meet PML price. He asked what cars am i comparing to so i told him. This is what will get to all of you - including me. He words were 'You cannot compare a 1.8T with the 320i. It is in a dfference call. The 1.8T should be compared with a 325i. When you compare the 1.8T to the 320i, it is like comparing a super car with a (GET THIS!) Donkey' What? I cannot believe he said that. I told him that the BM definately has a better resale and higher OMV - that's a fact. He added that he car made in South Africa (i knew that already) and his was a pure German car. So cut the chase, can meet price or cannot. Ang Mor said cannot. End of conversation.
Buying a car is certainly a process putting one thru various thought processes. Last thing the buyer wants is misinformation and over-commitment. Can say can. Cannot say cannot. Dun freaking waste time.
I guess that is all i wanna say. To be fair, i will post this on Vag site as well.
Subsequently went back to PA and spoke to the SE and told him that PML could offer this and that and in short, whether could he match it. His exact words were - 'Can try but must ask boss 1st as i cannot make approval. I will try to meet or even better their price.' That sounded good - exude loads of confidence. He has knowledge of what PML is offering. This was done twice over 2 seperate meetings.
Disussed the matter with my other half and decided that if PA can meet PML offer, we'll take it. Went to PA on Sunday at Leng Kee. Was told only left 2 colours. A bit sian liao. So i wanted the see the colour of the car in the flesh but not available at Leng Kee and had to go to Ubi. At the same time, the SE intorduced me to the Sales Manager, some ang mor fella. Of course, said the usual things - good car, good buy, hope to close deal, u look good in the car... etc... The SE even got a car agent to come see my car to valuate it! (I did not ask for that?). But hey, if price good, what the heck right?
Drove to Ubi with apprehensiveness on how the colour of the car would look. Turned out - ok still can. Not first choice but not like terrible. So SE talked about stuff and delivery and etc. I was like ok - can accept everything. Then sit down and talk about price. I started off with - 'so i told you my price rite - what PML is offering.' He said yeah i know - confidently. So I asked abt the price whether he could better it. Not only he couldn't, he said it is at 130k. I was, needless to say, taken back... So i said, 'thought you said you would match the price?' He said - can but take away all the accessories and take the basic model - even then have to try with his boss? Ding dong and everything - offered the car at 128k. Firmly, it is a no go. Wasted my Sunday, my time (and my wife's)... and he even added that he has lots of other meetings to attend to... what a joke.
That is not the end. The Ang Mor called me yesterday, asking me how did it go (What a joke if he doesn't know). I basically told him no deal as cannot meet PML price. He asked what cars am i comparing to so i told him. This is what will get to all of you - including me. He words were 'You cannot compare a 1.8T with the 320i. It is in a dfference call. The 1.8T should be compared with a 325i. When you compare the 1.8T to the 320i, it is like comparing a super car with a (GET THIS!) Donkey' What? I cannot believe he said that. I told him that the BM definately has a better resale and higher OMV - that's a fact. He added that he car made in South Africa (i knew that already) and his was a pure German car. So cut the chase, can meet price or cannot. Ang Mor said cannot. End of conversation.
Buying a car is certainly a process putting one thru various thought processes. Last thing the buyer wants is misinformation and over-commitment. Can say can. Cannot say cannot. Dun freaking waste time.
I guess that is all i wanna say. To be fair, i will post this on Vag site as well.
