[elky] Re: [non] Fwd: Response to a car dealer
- From: Jared Ryan <jryan@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 12:33:54 -0500
I thought you might enjoy that. My suspicion is that they got my information
from a database held either by Honda or its regional sales organization. I
wouldn't have responded if it weren't paid off. That fact makes me feel a
little snooty.
Now... the shrink calling you. I can't help it; that's funny!
On Nov 2, 2010, at 11:59 AM, Mary McCarthy wrote:
> I like it. Reminds me of a certain credit card company that sent a nasty
> letter closing our account. The credit card had never been used, just put in
> the file. I didn't have any trouble bringing down my balance to meet their
> credit card criteria and avoid their threats. I sent the whole thing to the
> feds and cut up the card.
>
> You wonder where these folks get your info, don't you?
>
> Mary, who got a call from a shrink yesterday reminding her of her appointment
> today. Now where she got my name and number is an interesting puzzle. (is
> Dan trying to gaslight me? Is this my kid's idea?)
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>> Apparently car dealers are very desperate these days. A dealer that I have
>> never, ever dealt with, not even for a quote, apparently did a database
>> search for cars sold in the area recently, and sent me an e-mail, wanting to
>> entice me to take on debt. I really, really like not having car payments or
>> credit card balances, and I will drive the wheels off both the El Camino and
>> the Civic before I take on any debt. I could not help myself, and I sent
>> them the following response.
>>
>> Note that the Civic has been paid off for about a year, so this dealer is a
>> little late to the party. I had to laugh at "Please Read This Letter Before
>> You Make Your Next Car Payment!" It amuses me greatly, with the title to
>> the car in my filing cabinet.
>>
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>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>>> From: Jared Ryan <jryan@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Date: November 2, 2010 9:05:01 AM CDT
>>> To: <hondaofclearlake@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Subject: Re: Honda of Clear Lake special 0% Financing ends this
>>>
>>> I appreciate the offer to help me go into debt in exchange for the instant
>>> gratification of getting something I neither want nor need, but I have no
>>> lease or loan! No lien, I own it. The only thing better than a new car is
>>> a PAID OFF car! So I certainly wouldn't be interested in taking on new
>>> debt. Nice try, though. Thanks anyway.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Nov 2, 2010, at 8:58 AM, Honda of Clear Lake wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Loan & Lease Termination Program
>>>> Please Read This Letter Before You Make Your Next Car Payment!
>>>>
>>>> Offer Ends Saturday November 6th 2011.
>>>>
>>>> Jared,
>>>>
>>>> Your timely payment history on your automobile that you have purchased
>>>> over 2 years ago qualifies you to terminate the loan or lease on your
>>>> vehicle early (regardless of which company negotiates your agreement).
>>>>
>>>> You have been selected as a participant with the opportunity to terminate
>>>> your existing auto loan or lease prior to maturity and upgrade to a new
>>>> 2010 Honda with new features and more options at, near or even below your
>>>> current payment!*
>>>>
>>>> THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS YOU TO:
>>>> Terminate your existing loan/lease early, regardless of make or model
>>>> Either purchase or lease a new vehicle for less than your current payment
>>>> Bring your vehicle directly to Honda of Clear Lake without early
>>>> termination fees
>>>> Escape excessive mileage and wear and tear penalties
>>>> Get into a New or Used vehicle with $0 down*
>>>> 0% financing available*
>>>> Choose from over 300 vehicles
>>>> Save as much as $2,000 in Honda of Clear Lake Loyalty Savings
>>>> Take advantage of Honda of Clear Lake VEHICLE UPGRADE PROGRAM on any new
>>>> 2010 Honda or Certified Pre-Owned Honda... plus a great selection of late
>>>> model, luxury pre-owned vehicles.
>>>>
>>>> Please bring this invitation and present it to an authorized dealer
>>>> representative at Honda of Clear Lake, Webster, Texas
>>>>
>>>> Offer Ends Saturday November 6th 2011.
>>>>
>>>> Due to anticipated customer response, I encourage you to call (281)
>>>> 338-6666 or 1-800-NEW-HONDA (639-4663) to schedule an appointment prior to
>>>> the expiration of your qualification status. We look forward to meeting
>>>> with you soon.
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>
>>>> Honda of Clear Lake
>>>>
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>>>> internetmanager@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> Or simply reply to this message!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 20233 Gulf Freeway, Webster, TX, 77598 | 1-800-NEW-HONDA (639-4669) |
>>>> 281-338-6666
>>>>
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>>>> *Pricing may exclude destination and handling charges. Buyer is
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>>>> applied to new loan balance. Some specials and pricing may not be used
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>>>> Price is based on in stock vehicles only. The vehicle prices on this price
>>>> quote are applicable to factory standard equipped vehicle prices for
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