Matt, if you want to raise an army to attack all these dealerships, sign me up as a Sergeant.
What I hate is when you're looking for a used car (been looking for a Boxster lately myself) and they don't post a price but you call and they say "come on in and we'll fix you up". I agree with you, what is it about these people that they have to see you. I'm not that pretty. Just tell me the price. I may or may not be interested. It'll save us both time.