A DB7 with a difference

[Simpo Two]

Ths Aston Martin dealer doesn't know what he's selling. Either that or he's just being a cock, because nobody looking for a DB7 is suddenly going to spend £54,494.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

What a bloody timewaster.

[XlBilbo]

I think you're drinking too much coffee! He's put a 7 instead of a 9. Chill out!

[Ocean53]

That's a Vantage. Not a '9'

[Simpo Two]

XlBilbo said:

I think you're drinking too much coffee! He's put a 7 instead of a 9. Chill out!

If it was a mistake he'd have changed it when I pointed it out to him last week. If I was an AM dealer would I want a glaring mistake like that in one of my adverts? No. Makes the whole operation look gor-blimey IMHO.

Am I fussy? Yes I am

Edited by Simpo Two on Thursday 17th February 10:24

[XlBilbo]

Why do you care? Is it your car?

[michael gould]

take a chill pill.......whats the big deal

[Muzzer]

Simpo Two said:

Ths Aston Martin dealer doesn't know what he's selling. Either that or he's just being a cock, because nobody looking for a DB7 is suddenly going to spend £54,494.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

What a bloody timewaster.

How is he a time-waster?

He's made a mistake in his ad. It's to his detriment, as no-one looking for a Vantage will find his ad and everyone looking for a DB7 will know that they didn't make them in 2008.

Chill.

[Simpo Two]

XlBilbo said:

Why do you care? Is it your car?

I just fail to understand how someone, presumably the Sales Manager at a prestigious dealership can be either so lazy, so disinterested, or guileful or dishonest. I want to say 'Hey, you've made a mistake, why not fix it?' He hasn't because it's deliberate.

If it was some Johhny-Largeportion geezer type under the arches, fine, I expect illiteracy and dishonesty - but not from someone who represents the Aston Martin marque! If I went into Stratstones would the car have 'DB7' written on it? I hope not. So why do it on eBay?

Edited by Simpo Two on Thursday 17th February 10:42

[XlBilbo]

Everyone is telling him to chill out, but I would just say this to him:

If I accidentally invite you round for dinner, please say you're busy.

[Simpo Two]

Oh well, clearly no-one cares. Everyone is defending him. At least my standards are higher than an Aston Martin main dealer; I'll have to leave it at that


Sorry for wasting your time.

[XlBilbo]

Nobody is defending him. Nobody cares enough to defend him.

I am interested to know why you think he has done it deliberately and what you think he has to gain from the deception.

[Dav_s]

Ha ha!! How highly strung must you be in "real life"?? lol.

+1 for the dinner invite comment.

[Instones ghost]

i'll apologise on their behalf,they haven't quite grasped the change from crayon to keyboard just yet

[lady topaz]

I actually agree with the OP.

Its easy for dealers to not put correct info regarding the cars they sell. I am in contact at the moment with a guy who has tracked me down regarding my previous Tuscan. The very experienced dealer said it was Crystal Topaz when its obviously a different colour. A minor point but this guy is making a 600mile round trip to view and knows the colour he wants.

He knows what he expects to see, but it isnt as advertised.

I dont see a problem with main dealers getting their facts right in adverts.

[Simpo Two]

The cock is doing it again:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

[ncs]

lady topaz said:

I actually agree with the OP.

Its easy for dealers to not put correct info regarding the cars they sell. I am in contact at the moment with a guy who has tracked me down regarding my previous Tuscan. The very experienced dealer said it was Crystal Topaz when its obviously a different colour. A minor point but this guy is making a 600mile round trip to view and knows the colour he wants.

He knows what he expects to see, but it isnt as advertised.

I dont see a problem with main dealers getting their facts right in adverts.

Hi Di

Just saeen this...might be too late now but are you (& he) aware of the full history of the car since you parted company with it?

Nick

[Stu R]

Totally agree with the OP, but then car dealers in the UK are typically crap at describing anything properly or in sufficient detail, so it comes as no surprise.

I find it greatly frustrating that good service and presentation is more surprising than bad.