Thread: Vehicle question...

Originally Posted by Richard@AAP

What kind of impression would you get from both of these if I were your Realtor and pulled up to your property for the first time?

Considering I live on Hilton Head Island, if you drove up in a pickup I would assume you are a contractor.

However, it doesn't matter what I think or anyone else thinks about this issue. What you need to ask yourself is, "Who are my clients?"

I don't know where you live, but maybe in your community a client might consider an agent driving a Mercedes as "slick" or ostentatious.

Based upon who your clients are and the type of homes you are showing your clients should feel comfortable in your vehicle (I'm talking about emotionally comfortable and not physically comfortable) and not intimidated.

Good points, but want to add that older clients and short ones have a hard time with tall trucks. I actually have a car and a SUV (Durango) and I take the one that I think will best fit my client.

Originally Posted by kensmith

Good points, but want to add that older clients and short ones have a hard time with tall trucks.

I'm both old and short. I guess that's why I drive a Volvo!

Well..I would think that showing properties in a c230 would be much easier and there are definately other problems with a large truck. I would personally perceive someone driving a mercedes as more of a business person rather than a contractor or similar.

I personally agree that an SUV would be best suited to all of your needs.

As another old and short person, I agree with the car. My wife does not like climbing into a truck, probably why we have only had 1 in many years of marriage. If the Merc causes a problem with your clients, get a different make car, but get a car.

What is the population of the city you live in and is it rural. You should be able to make a decision based on those points.

STVP

If you don't want to buy them both get the one that best meets your needs. When I was looking for a new vehicle I too was going back and fourth between a car and a Crew Cab truck. I ended up going with GMC Envoy, but in my area we also show alot of dirt.

Go with what you want to drive, and can use personally. I have currently drive a M320, 2003, but I'm trading into a Ridgeline. The Mercedes gets some looks, and people draw assumptions about your success, but I'm going for more utility and under state my success. I have always wondered about the negitive assumptions that people may make about a "fancy" vs. the positive perceptions a car can make.
I like cars, and that's one of the advantages of this profession [drive what you can afford, almost].
Get what fits you!

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