So I’ve been shopping for an EV the past few weeks, and the last 4 dealerships I went to, the dealers all said the exact same thing. Whichever vehicle I went in to look at, the sales person would say “Oh, I own that vehicle as well, and I love it! I’d show it to you, but my wife has it today.”
Is this just a sales tactic, or a legit coincidence? I suppose it’s not strictly an EV thing, but this is the subreddit I’ve been browsing recently.
Yeah I find it very interesting that they, their spouse, or their friend has the exact same make, model, and trim level as the one that I’m looking at on the lot. Most will tell me the same or similar year as well. Looking at a 2021 Jeep Wrangler and guess what, the salesman currently owns a 22 Jeep Wrangler, with all the same options as mine. Looking at a Hyundai Ioniq 5 and 6 and guess what, the salesman’s friends just picked up a 5 and a 6 a few weeks ago! Every car I’ve looked at so far, just by pure coincidence someone very close to the sales rep has the exact one I’m looking at and they just so happen to love it, and very highly recommend it.
TLDR: Assume they’re lying, and just trying to make you buy.