Yes, car dealerships take advantage of women in particular, one happen to my wife as well, and I have similar reactions about the dealership, however, I also know that taking the higher road always results in better outcomes and feels better, unless I am entitled. But the Villages in retirement does create a bubble belief environment from both age and reduced awareness of the larger, quicker non retired environment we all came from while working. . .
Vehicle assembly lines have been shut down or at reduced capacity for semi conductor shortages, which means that car supply is dwindling, and people have been buying at a much quicker pace, like houses, and its going to get worse before it gets better. Now, that isn't an excuse for rude behavior, but just brings to the forefront that we are in a very upside down economic world right now, and so these type of issues will persist.
I bought a used F250 diesel for camper towing and working around the house, now that my commuting days are over, and I bought it on line at the asking price, because of the very, very limited supply of exactly for what i was looking. So we bought without regard to haggling, as its a seller's market. . . and that was in December. Car sales have been getting more difficult since.
Awareness of the economic environment outside the retirement bubble happens to everyone, same with my dad as he got farther into retirement. But taking the higher road with politeness usually results in a better and unexpected outcome, if you are willing to control your emotions. Political emails will definitely not help the situations, but is a cowardly way to harass an individual.
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