Dealer tactics

[GREGL]

Had a pleasant experience at a dealer today (not). Mr salesman was asked for a driveaway price on a new car, this required a sit down interview as to what our intentions were. Fair enough I thought next came the hardsell, if you sign up today only then will we give you a trade in price for your car.
All I wanted was a ballpark figure then walk outside and have a chat with my boss and way up our options. No go, sign up before and then we deal he says. Really not comfortable with that idea. Asked about other options (demos/used) was not forthcoming at all. Ok thanks any way mate, didn't waste his time no test drive, anything. Arrogant ***** just walked off after giving us his best FU look.
Last laugh on him though, off to another dealer and presto deal done and dusted. Why do these jokers persist with the high pressure tactics,and above all it doesn't take much to be civil to a potential buyer even if you don't sign up then and there. The atitude he displayed not only cost him a sale but turned us off going to their yard across the road where we were considering a used car.
By the way it was the same brand and colour as what the idiot had on the lot,