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Originally Posted by Instrument 41
Well you are judged by what you drive. So you first need to decide how your clients would feel if you drove up in a _____? I have been in sales since 1990, and for a gear head this has been a huge issue for me. I don't want boring but for my "requirements" most cars that fit the bill are boring. I settled on nice 4 door truck. What about a Tahoe or Expedition?
Calling on industrial accounts you could drive up in a 4 year old 5 series and the next guy drive up in a full size, 4 door, 3/4 ton. 4wd will all the bells and whistles, that cost 3 times as much as the BMW. Guess who get the negative comments?
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That's right. I sold windows and occasionally would drive an old Cadillac. Yes, even a 1990 Caddy gets some comments. It was worth less than 3K. My old '96 Jag gets looks like it is some kind of rich man's car. I paid 3500 for it.
I wouldn't buy anything that has those perceptions for a business car. I'd go to Enterprise and buy a 2 year old rental.