"jmcquown" > wrote

> Doug Kanter wrote:

>> Because they don't have as many standards on the lot most of the
>> time, and sometimes none at all. They figure you'll walk and head to
>> another dealer.
>
> Which I would, if they didn't have standards on the lot. But no, this was
> more like "but you're a WOMAN..."

It's the truth. While I admit that I haven't been on a car lot in
quite some time, there were plenty of sticks on the cars I was
checking out, but the salesman would steer me away from them.
Well, try to.

Funny, I just remembered, this was when 5 speeds were relatively
new on the scene, the guy thought I didn't understand and then,
disapprovingly!, said You'll never use 5th gear on the island.
That was good for a laugh that I think I hid.

If I ever do have to buy a car on my own, I think I'll just call my
ex, he's a genius at that, & spare me having to glare at a salesman
who says, how much do you want to spend a month. Grrrrrr.

nancy