OK, most of us can agree, purchasing a car, new or used, can for many people, not be the most pleasant experience...we always expect the worst, we know what we initially want, we've done our research, or the best we could, we know what we expect to pay, what we would 'like' to pay, but most of the time our due dilligence is left at the front door of the dealership, by dealership, I refer to them in general, not any particular one. After one has entered the front door, customarily, all bets are off. "Gee, sir, the particular one you were interested in, is no longer available, but we do have in stock..." (then comes the upsell.) Well, not always, and certainly not in my case.
On May 3rd, I had my numbers at the ready, I had called the internet sales dept. the evening before, I was given a quote based on the model and trim. I was interested in, a 2014 CRV LX...the only option was AWD, or FWD...who goes to the trouble of purchasing an SUV crossover, and get it in FWD?? Of course I was going to opt for AWD. The only decision left, color. Greys, whites, blacks, silvers, are everywhere, Basque Red (think Burgundy) was the obvious choice!
The sales person I was assigned to, was Jake W. I could tell right off he was a decent guy, and being around for quite a number of years, one develops a keen sense, of whether someone is a glad handing fake, or is a person of true sincerity. Jake W. is definitely that latter, he is truly the real deal! (Not to mention a very dedicated family man!) I will say before going on, that all the CRV's in stock did have "dealer options" already installed, I wasn't aware of this, but what they amounted to were rubber floor mats, front and rear, in addition to the carpet ones, an enormous rubber utility tray behind the back seats to protect the carpet, mud flaps, and adhesive coating on all the door edges, so when one of your passenger isn't paying attention, your door edge is protected. This was, I believe, referred to as the "Northwest Package," $500,00 more, but in this case it truly protects the vehicle, very practical, plus I was to receive a nearly $500.00 rebate, so it did work out for the best.
Back to Jake W. The numbers he, and the sales dept., put together, were well within my budget, and I knew I'd easily qualify for the 0.9%...my FICO score being 831, yeah, it was a safe bet I'd 'qualify.' After the sale was complete, Jake followed me home in my car, and I drove the new CRV home, and gave him a lift back to the dealership. Since that time, if I've had a question or an issue regarding the vehicle, I'd email him, and he'd reply in a timely manner...he even provided me with his cell number...he is hands down the nicest, most accessable sales person it's been my privilege to do business with. Obviously I've had the car for only three weeks now, still haven't even had my first fuel stop, so I have no plans to replace my new car smell anytime soon, but when I do, if Jake W, is still where he is (I wouldn't be surprised if some mega dealer from a much larger market grabs him up, he's destined for it) but if he's still around by the time I'm ready to replace my new rig, it will be Jake W. who will be handling the deal, hands down!! Great job, Jake, thank you for being a straight shooter, I'll recommend you to anyone who's in the market...which reminds me, I still need to stop by so we can go over some of the technical marvels this loaded rig has to offer. I'll be in touch!! Again, thank you for restoring my faith in new car buying!! Larry! read more