This is new (to me): how a "potential" buyer could get his/her mits on my car

[MerlintheMad]

So, this came in the mail. Somebody is interested in a Silky Silver? Or just a used Stinger? What could I expect if I were to sell back to Jerry Seiner? Chime in, you experienced car buyers/sellers. I've never heard of a dealership approaching an owner of less than two years, offering to buyback their car that they bought brand new.

 

[The Madhouse]

So, this came in the mail. Somebody is interested in a Silky Silver? Or just a used Stinger? What could I expect if I were to sell back to Jerry Seiner? Chime in, you experienced car buyers/sellers. I've never heard of a dealership approaching an owner of less than two years, offering to buyback their car that they bought brand new.
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I believe it's a ploy to sell you a new car.

 

[namja]

Is this a more 'personal' method of trying to get you into a new vehicle?

 

[Helo58]

What does the "*" in "...a buyer for this vehicle. *" mean. I have never received a "personal" letter with an asterisk in it. My guess is a sales ploy for a new car.

 

[eflyguy]

I believe it's a ploy to sell you a new car.

Absolutely. Been around for years. Without even clicking on it, I'm sure it will say "there's a shortage of (whatever you have)"..

I'd call them back and tell them it's the last time you'd do business with a company that sleazy. Then post the same on the FB page and Google reviews.

This is why I flew to Indiana to buy my Stinger.

 

[cncBilly]

So, this came in the mail. Somebody is interested in a Silky Silver? Or just a used Stinger? What could I expect if I were to sell back to Jerry Seiner? Chime in, you experienced car buyers/sellers. I've never heard of a dealership approaching an owner of less than two years, offering to buyback their car that they bought brand new.
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Here’s your chance to move up to that Micro Blue you’ve always wanted

 

[MerlintheMad]

Here’s your chance to move up to that Micro Blue you’ve always wanted

I haven't "always wanted" a Micro Blue. But it is a gorgeous color, and if I wanted a new Stinger for some reason (other than to get a color other than MB), I'd definitely settle on a MB if that was the only Stinger available with the features that are a "Must Have".

The comments before yours: I did think that this is a ploy to get me over there to look at new cars. But I had to "be sure", by asking experienced car buyers, which there are a lot of on the forum. Thanks for responding and confirming my suspicions.

I couldn't find a connection to the asterisk (*) either, and thought it might be a sly "wink" or something.

As far as "sleazy" goes; well, this is car sales, after all. Other than this "invitation" to talk car prices, and a very personal one at that (how often do you get a hand written letter from a business? I haven't any recollection of the last time I got one), I haven't any experience with Jerry Seiner being sleazy; comparatively, of course.

 

[Peeso33]

Nothing more than a gimmick to get you into the dealership for a new car. You've been servicing your car there, they know how many miles you've got on the car.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Nothing more than a gimmick to get you into the dealership for a new car. You've been servicing your car there, they know how many miles you've got on the car.

Indeed. I wonder if this is a new general manager? (with "new", aka same ol', same ol' car salesman tactics ) I could always call him and find out.

I did make quite a melodramatic stink (back in March '18) that I couldn't have Fed Orange. Enough of one that the dealership might remember me for it; and now they are going to tempt me with a GT2 in Fed Orange.

 

[Nasscar]

They couldn't be bothered giving you a proper formatted printed letter. Unprofessional.

 

[cncBilly]

Play dumb and go talk to him. Or just act natural either way could be fun.

 

[Rob M]

I couldn't find a connection to the asterisk (*) either, and thought it might be a sly "wink" or something

What does the "*" in "...a buyer for this vehicle. *" mean. I have never received a "personal" letter with an asterisk in it. My guess is a sales ploy for a new car.

According to the Urban Dictionary, an asterisk may be used to represent a sphincter. Basically, they are saying that they want you to come in with your Stinger so that they can f*** you on a deal. Practically everyone gets f***** by the car dealer, but these people aren't even giving you a choice of which orifice!

 

[MerlintheMad]

You guys, LOL!

Play dumb and go talk to him. Or just act natural either way could be fun.

Yeah, I doubt there would be any significant difference, dumb or natural.

They couldn't be bothered giving you a proper formatted printed letter. Unprofessional.

Ah, but it is a subtle sort of attraction: the GM wrote a personal letter, longhand. How many professionals bother to do that anymore?

According to the Urban Dictionary, an asterisk may be used to represent a sphincter. Basically, they are saying that they want you to come in with your Stinger so that they can f*** you on a deal. Practically everyone gets f***** by the car dealer, but these people aren't even giving you a choice of which orifice!

Tempting to believe that that is "Ryan's" real purpose and that he's warning me. But, why would he do that? Human perversity, I suppose: can't help himself: wants to know if I'll reach back to him, and if I do, then he'll really be curious to see if I am a willing mark.

 

[SteveCo]

An old trick that's been around for a long time, to try and get you into the showroom and trade you up into a new car. The approach is the same regardless of the wording - I always check to see if the 'ink' on these is real, or just a simulated longhand font generated through a computer/printer.

It's in longhand to make it seem personal, and supposedly from the general manager. I'll bet a half-eaten donut that the person who actually wrote it was a salesperson pulling names from recent sales files, who wrote (or printed) a stack of them trying to generate new leads and possibly get premium low mileage cars in on trade.

At least this one isn't flat out lying like most similar letters do - where they have a 'customer ready to buy' your car. Still strikes me as a deceptive sales tactic.

 

[MerlintheMad]

It's in longhand to make it seem personal, and supposedly from the general manager.

Of course, my first thought was that it was printed. But scoping it through a 10X loupe shows the lift points and uneven ink. So, I am going with a genuine letter, rare as that sounds. Maybe tomorrow. I'll sleep on it.

 

[SteveCo]

So, I am going with a genuine letter, rare as that sounds.

Take it to the dealership and demand a handwriting sample from the GM ...

 

[Rob M]

From an online direct marketing printing company:
"A handwritten campaign offers a very personal message to your targeted clients using our handwriting transfer technology. We can create a direct mail piece to deliver your personal message, offering them a special offer or incentive in your own words and handwriting. You don’t have to write letter after letter or use copies that appear impersonal."

Heck, they can even print ink smudges that look real.

And to top it off a direct quote from the general mgr's linked in page:
To always be "Cutting Edge" in our marketing plans and ideas.

What you could do is send a handwritten mailed reply telling them you are not currently interested. Make sure to stick a clump of dog hair (or whatever has collected in the shower drain) in there for authenticity. If you feel compelled to use an * in your response, don't, use a booger in its place.

 

[Nasscar]

So, this came in the mail. Somebody is interested in a Silky Silver? Or just a used Stinger? What could I expect if I were to sell back to Jerry Seiner? Chime in, you experienced car buyers/sellers. I've never heard of a dealership approaching an owner of less than two years, offering to buyback their car that they bought brand new.
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The question is Merlin is are you in the market for a new Stinger. I thought you were happy with the GT1.

 

[MerlintheMad]

The question is Merlin is are you in the market for a new Stinger. I thought you were happy with the GT1.

Not remotely, would I even consider a straight across trade for a brand new Fed Orange GT2 with zero miles. Does that sound insane? Yeah, I guess it does. I'm sure I'd end up with trouble. And 30K miles of trouble free is invaluable. So, a trade in is out of the question. If I were going to get a brand new Stinger, it would be another GT1, color not important (yes, I really like Fed Orange, but I don't want shift by wire); and I'd pick it myself, and sell mine myself.

 

[SKStinger]

I’ve yet to see this “handwritten” approach and the message is different than I’ve seen. Props for creativity!

I get letters from Audi telling me that my car model is in demand and offering me 10% higher than market value on it if I trade it in.