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July 25, 2006
scheisse, der chef!
translation: Shit! It's the boss!
DaimlerChysler CEO Dieter Zetsche went unannounced to a German Mercedes-Benz dealership only to have the receptionist have him cool his heels for 45 minutes. He eventually asked to speak to the manager and was told he was busy.
- Consumerist
Fulll story (in German) from auto motor und sport
Cindy
Comments
Holy crap! That is hilarious!
Brain matter deposited by: Paul on July 26, 2006 10:36 AM
Maybe things are different in Germany, but I find it almost unbelievable to not have sales droids crawling all over you at a car dealership.
Although it was only six years ago that I went into a local dealership and said "I want a new car. That one. Cash. Right now." It took about three hours to convince them that I was serious and six hours total to actually drive away.
Brain matter deposited by: mike on July 26, 2006 12:03 PM
i can't believe they offered him something to drink. service seems to get better in germany ;-)
Brain matter deposited by: pheerce on July 27, 2006 7:30 AM
Holger - now if there was ice in that drink, then I'd have to say that yes, service IS improving. ;-)
Mike - Geez, they weren't too swift, were they.
Paul - :-)
Brain matter deposited by: Cindy on July 27, 2006 10:22 AM