Salesmans Dictionary

[dallas121469]

What the salesman says:"Someone left a light on or didn't use battery disconnect"

What he really means: the batteries are old and need to be replaced

What the salesman says: "Tires have alot of tread left on them.

What he means: tires are old and weather checked from sitting around and need to be replaced.

What he says: " The previous owner was meticulous about maintenance"

What he means: there are no maintenance records but we made it pretty inside hoping that distracts you.

Salesman: "very low miles"
Meaning: not started/driven for years at a time.

Salesman: "tell me what you think of this rig"
Meaning: we know it's a piece of crap but need to know what to hide from the next customer.

Salesman: we'll make sure everything works before you leave with it
Meaning: We'll slap some duct tape and baling wire on things just so it lasts until you get home.

Says: Stored under cover
Means: stored under a blue tarp in the winter

Says: all new flooring
Means: original carpet/tile was destroyed by abuse and neglect.

Says: rides like a dream
Means: we aired the tires down so you don't notice the bumps

Salesman: was a top of the line rig in it's day
Meaning: it's old, worn out and overpriced

I could go on but should probably work a little bit today. Please feel free to include your own translation of salesmaneese that you've encountered.

[momdoc]

So true.

[Bobbafett]

Did you have the same salesperson as me?

I like,,,
Salesperson....so can you see yourself in this.
Meaning...i hope i dont see this rv again...or you when you find all the issues that we didn't fix

[charliez]

Says: your truck/tow vehicle is a perfect match


Means: let get this signed and get you off our property before you figure out you'll need a $65,000 truck to pull and stop this beast

[GeorgeandTheBear]

Very popular color: It's boring ass gray like 2/3 of the vehicles on the road.

You won't see yourself coming and going in this: It's a weird color that no one else would be stupid enough to buy.

[scenic route]

"Stored under cover" actually means 'the roof is full of leaks and there's lots of rot under it'. My sister is very knowledgeable on this subject.