Today I visited some local dealerships, mainly the Toyota and Maserati/Fiat dealers. I saw the first white Alfa Romeo 4C in the United States, and that was all good and well, however, I would really like to talk about salesmen. Salespeople for car dealerships get a bad rep. I like to think they aren't as bad as everyone makes them sound. Today, though, I might revoke that statement. Somewhere along in a conversation with a saleswoman at Toyota, we got to talking about timing chains/belts. I had done some research and noted that my 2007 Toyota Camry (4 CYL, 5 speed auto) had a timing chain. I then proceeded to say how I will need to replace it sooner rather than later at about 100K miles. She then told me that that year Camry didn't have a timing chain, but rather a belt. I felt inclined to argue, but thinking she works as a saleswoman that she must know what she is talking about. At home I really looked into it, and realized she just had no idea what she was talking about.
Instead of saying she didn't know she chose to feed me her misinformed information. It's a shame really. I definitely will reconsider ever listening to salespeople again, and I hope you take heed, also.
Thanks,
allcarseveryday
2 gas and 1 hybrid-these three Camry's are all timing CHAIN driven.
(photo via allcarseveryday)
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