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I actually sell Alfa Romeo’s at Ganley Bedford Imports, I believe in the products so much that I actually just purchased an Alfa Romeo!
Oh, very rare, a car salesperson who really believes what he is telling you!I actually sell Alfa Romeo’s at Ganley Bedford Imports, I believe in the products so much that I actually just purchased an Alfa Romeo!
Here is Alfa_TI_Man delivering a car after the sale to a very "annoying" customer.Nothing more annoying to me than a car salesperson who doesn't know about the cars they are selling. I spent quite a few hours online reading about the Giulia before I ever stepped into the dealers showroom. I read Alfa's info, the entire Giulia owner's manual, watched many (over 10) online pro reviews of the Giulia/GiuliaTi/QV and Alfa's YouTube tutorial videos. When I walked in I already knew from their online in-stock info they had the exact model with exact packages and color I wanted (I lucked out there). I played dumb to see how much they knew before I started drooling when I said, Oh, what about the Red one over there with the yellow calipers.They were all three very nice and friendly but lacking in specific knowledge. With only Fiat's and Giulia's to sell one thinks they might have studied up on the features of the Giulia. For example, even three months after my purchase during a friendly stop in to say hello none of them knew about the rear fog lights, a great feature IMO. None of them knew what oil was specified and a number of other important items to me. I have been in retail, wholesale and factory sales for years and a lack of product knowledge is a common defect in unfortunately most salepeople.
I'll bet that Alfa_TI_Man is a very refreshingly knowledgeable salesperson.![]()
blue and tan. very nice!Here is Alfa_TI_Man delivering a car after the sale to a very "annoying" customer.
The Bill Blass Edition Giulia.blue and tan. very nice!
We all know that good dealers are the key to Alfa's success. And I think we want Alfa to succeed, while at the same time we know it is not easy for the dealers. Good ones should be recognized. From stories here I have heard of several. My experience with Ganley in Bedford Ohio was top notch. Doug Friedman helped me in so many ways. First, he saw me wandering in the lot and discerned I didn't know much about Alfa's. He said "just go for a drive". He had the good sense to drive it himself, in a nearby metropark, with lots of twisty roads (and a few law enforcement types). He drove it pretty hard. But is showed me what a great ride the Alfa had. I took a turn and felt how light and precise it was. I was sold. Once that was done, I was determined to get the exact car I wanted without a special order - takes too long. Doug helped me do a national locate and worked it all out with the far end dealer. I had my car in a couple of weeks.blue and tan. very nice!
My Alfa dealer did not even know that there was an option for adaptive headlights. Really ridiculous. Clueless and really didn't care. My bet is Alfa_Ti_Man is one of the exceptions to the rule!
If you have the Q4, this is the best all weather floor mat. (WeatherTech does not make them for the Q4. There is a difference in the passenger seat foot area) Just put mine in yesterday.We all know that good dealers are the key to Alfa's success. And I think we want Alfa to succeed, while at the same time we know it is not easy for the dealers. Good ones should be recognized. From stories here I have heard of several. My experience with Ganley in Bedford Ohio was top notch. Doug Friedman helped me in so many ways. First, he saw me wandering in the lot and discerned I didn't know much about Alfa's. He said "just go for a drive". He had the good sense to drive it himself, in a nearby metropark, with lots of twisty roads (and a few law enforcement types). He drove it pretty hard. But is showed me what a great ride the Alfa had. I took a turn and felt how light and precise it was. I was sold. Once that was done, I was determined to get the exact car I wanted without a special order - takes too long. Doug helped me do a national locate and worked it all out with the far end dealer. I had my car in a couple of weeks.
I know we have to be careful about promoting dealers, and I definitely respect the rules. At the same time we need to make others who are looking aware of dealers that do great work and have the wherewithal to do whatever it takes.
So, that was my experience. And, I love the Blue and Tan. Now, if I could just find some nice all weather AWD floor mats.