Do some manufacturers actually want to sell cars?

[WOLF]

Deciding which dealer you go to is just as important as deciding what car you want. Research is your best friend! When I decided I wanted to by a ford, I spoke to atleast 5 or 6 people who bought one recently. I too was amazed at some of the horror salesman/yard stories I heard, but sure enuff a certain ford dealer and salesman for that matter were spoken of quite highly.
I could've easily chosen from 3 other ford dealers (all within 10 mins from me), but I cut out the bullИИИИe and travelled half way across melb to the recommended one. I asked for a drive of a brand new bf xr8 ute with zf6sp (this was last november) which was parked in the yard. Trouble was that there was about 17 other cars that had to be moved out of its path so that I could take it for a drive.
I twas certain they were gonna tell me to come some other time, so I couldn't believe it when the guy preceeded to tell another 4 salesman to drop everything and start moving all those cars....All went well and signed on that day!
At a time where downsizing (under staffed) and making a buck (they think the cars will sell themselves) are the bottom line, we must be smarter, do our homework and give the hard earned to those who make the effort! If it means travelling the state to get the best service and avoid some subhuman treatment, I say go for it!