Dealerships, I mean.

I was on Quezon Avenue today when I saw that the Toyota Quezon Avenue parking was a quite empty. I was tempted to drop by and see the Avanza, so I did. When I entered the showroom (around 2pm), everyone seemed busy either talking to somebody or on their cellphones. Everyone was running around, etc. I had wanted to ask some questions about the product (like where they put the jack and tools) but no one was there to assist.

Oh well, at least the vehicles were unlocked (unlike in Mitsubishi Motors Quezon Ave.). I just checked out the other units and left. The guard did try to aid me in backing out. At least he was attentive.

Since I was already in the area, I decided to drop by Kia Quezon Avenue as well. There was a lack of parking space as all the test drive units (Picanto, Rio, Sportage, Sorento) were occupying the prime slots. The guard did manage to find a way for me to park the longish W123 I was driving. And they have the most polite guards there based on my experience when I drop by the parts department.

When I went into the showroom, I was greeted by a sales executive (agent). I guess it's typical for sales agents to be a bit 'madaldal' about their product so its ok. We went to the Rio display where he gave me a comprehensive walkaround of the unit (I really don't need one, but at least they do).

Though I said that I was just looking, he still volunteered to let me do a short test drive around the Sto. Domingo area in the Rio. Aside from a too light clutch (are all units like that?) and the disconnected speedo, the ride was uneventful.

Back at the dealership, the Kia Rep gave me two full color brochures of the Rio as well as color brochures of their other units (K2700, Sorento, Picanto) before asking for my contact number. Also gave me a short walkaround of the Sorento and their dealership facility.

Kahit scratch paper wala akong nakuha sa Toyota. Blech. I guess Toyota can really afford to sell on brand name alone.