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Nissan is driven by innovation.

Nissan Altima: Innovation that lasts. Nissan Pathfinder: Innovation for Adventure. Nissan designs each model for a specific innovative motif. Nissan is proud of the line it’s created. The Nissan Versa is the economic line that has become the most popular vehicle in America. The Nissan Armada, the safest vehicle on the planet, and the Nissan Altima, best midsized sedan on the market.

These models as well as all of the other Nissan products have one common purpose. Nissan provides durable, quality vehicles that have a look of class and appeal. Nissan has passed the test of time. Nissan is always looking for new ways to innovate. Nissan has done this again with the NV class of commercial vehicles now ready for purchase at Greenville Nissan.

The NV class is Innovation with Versatility. The NV High ceiling vehicles provide over 300 feet of storage. Allowing workers to walk standing in the vehicle free to move about and retrive materials. These NV’s are available with V6 and V8 engines providing the power needed for hauling. These NV’s allow a 243 angle opening to load and unload. New technology is available in terms of blue tooth, Ipod connection, and Navigation.

The eye of every potential customer will be directly on the uniquely designed NV. The identity of every company will grow with the constant expore of driving around town. The NV will serve as a vehicle and as a billboard carrying your brand all over town.

The front console can be turned into a filing system to hold contracts and other important documents. Every important document can be at your fingertips as you travel to cliental.
Greenville Nissan is proud to announce Donald Askew as the managing consultant for our commercial divison. Mr. Askew has served in every department at Greenville Nissan since arriving in 2002. Mr. Askew has been dedicated to providing excellent customer service to all of his cliental for the last decade.

If you are interested in learning more about Greenville Nissan’s growing commercial divison or you are looking for a Nissan for personal use please call Josh O’Neal at (252) 756-1738. All commercial customers will work with Mr. Donald Askew directly.

Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming?

You know, sitting at work, far off in some distant universe, or on a beach somewhere with your favorite beverage.

I have seen this alot lately. My fiance and I are going on vacation. The first week of August we will be going to King’s Dominion.

I will be sitting on the couch watching ESPN and the TV shuts off. Needless to say, this startles me. I mean how else am I going to watch the hundreds of baseball highlights that all look the same?

Danaille, my bride to be, stares at me holding the remote control with a crazed look in her eye. The only word she lets out of her mouth is . . . (sigh)

. . . Vacation.

At first I thought it was cute. That first time, however, was in October.

And it’s not just Danaille.

It’s her whole family and when I go to visit the main topic is vacation. Now this is a strange new concept for me. Vacations were not a part of growing up for me. I don’t know what to expect or how to be excited about something I have never experienced.

Something strange happened a few days ago. Danaille was acting sad and depressed. I asked her what was wrong. She told me she was sad about vacation being over.

I was shocked and a little confused. I mean vacation is still 11 days away. She told me that she’s been thinking about vacation so much that in her mind vacation was over.

I wondered how that could be. But then I started thinking about it. I do this a lot myself. I think everyone does, especially when it comes to buying a car.

I believe customers prejudge the sales process. In their minds they have gone through the car sales experience before they even get on the car lot. A lot of customers use defense mechanisms because of the ideas they have about car sales people and dealerships.

Many people do what my lovely future bride did with vacation. They put their idea of what will happen and allow it to affect their emotions when they come to a dealership. This is a hard challenge for any salesperson to overcome.

There is not one salesperson I know that wants to intentionally harm any of their customers. It’s a constant battle for a salesperson to show customers who they are rather than who they expected in their internal experience.

This is not to say some sales people are not the same way. Many sales people prejudge customers. Some sales people believe they can properly guess customer’s credit rating. Frankly, that’s all those sales people care about. If someone can’t buy, they won’t “waste” their time.

Greenville Nissan does not have those kinds of salespeople. That is the exact opposite of Greenville Nissan. Proof of that is in our Expect Miracles program. We fight for anyone who needs a vehicle. We know that a person cannot be judged based on credit score. There will never be a customer treated differently based on credit score or appearance.

I say all this for one simple suggestion.

Allow yourself to experience the salesperson, the car, and the dealership when you arrive. There are so many ways to research from home. Many customers know what price range and model vehicle they are looking for.

Be in the moment. You are about to buy a car! This is the tool you will use for soccer practice, music lessons, and of course . . .(sigh)

. . . Vacation.

Every summer I make the same claim.

 I will never wait in line for a midnight movie.

Of course, I find myself in the same position; I, standing sweaty because of the crowding of personal space annoyed at the people cutting in line some of which didn’t even buy a ticket. This bothers me to no end. My lovely bride to be can vouch for that.

 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the latest movie of the century, biggest box office smash of the summer; was it worth the four hour wait and constant aggravation?

Absolutely!

Now, I will admit I am tired. But while sitting in line with a couple thousand people buzzing around me I started to see something I didn’t expect.

I saw the summer, past, present, and future.

I saw hundreds of teenagers. I could tell the fans and the kids that were there to hang out with their crush. I saw the exhausted parents barely holding onto sanity while their children played with their wands. Then I saw many people like myself.

People in their mid to late 20’s who grew up reading the books, most of these people, like myself were wearing various comic book character t-shirts. Of course there are at least a couple Star Wars shirts as well.

But as I looked around I began to see the cycle of summer. Most, if not all of those teenagers had no cares in the world that night. School is out and their parents gave them enough money to do whatever they wanted. The biggest concern they had was who is going to sit next to them. I remember having that feeling. The summer was the ultimate sense of independence for a teenager.

I remember sitting down with friends and planning out when and where we would see every summer movie. I remember summers for me were slurpee’s, too much free time, fear of roller coasters, and a whole lot of cartoon network. I remember feeling care free and life, at that time felt good to have no responsibility.

The twenty somethings have a lot more on their plate. Juggling their adult world with their childlike interests can get in the way of each other. I understand this better than most. I have a three year old daughter, I have a great job, and I have a beautiful fiancé. I have responsibilities.

With all of this responsibility, I am nothing more than a big kid. I’m such a man boy that my wife has been searching in every store in Greenville to find me a Superman beach towel for vacation.

The summers are not care free. The summer brings fun movies but higher energy bills and gas prices. This brings us to the older parents with their kids. Now I find myself relating to this group more so than the other two now.

I am normally in bed by 10pm every night. I am afraid of my own energy bill and as you have read above 12:01 showings have lost their appeal. I saw one father. There was worry and fear all over his face.

He was looking at his daughter.

I could tell he lost a battle over her wardrobe. She was wearing shorts and a top that had the boy’s attention. His face dropped as several boys came over hugging her and making any excuse to touch her.

Like I said before, I have a three year old daughter. I made my wife aware of the situation and I told her Haiydan would never be allowed to wear that type of outfit. She patted me on the shoulder and agreed with me.

I am sure I will need to watch my blood pressure in the future. I could feel the worry and fear of that man’s face transfer to mine. I began to think of Haiydan’s summers filled with dates, skirts, and boys. I admit, and almost pride myself in the fact I am a worrier, especially when it comes to my little girl.

I think summer means something different to everyone. I see how the definition has changed for me over the years. But movies are still a big part of them. For many, summer is the time to set things in order.

For example, garage and yard sales are a way for people to reestablish order in their homes. People get active and lose their winter weight. Summer, in some capacity for everyone is freedom.

I remember cruising on summer nights with my friends just because there was nothing else to do. I think people tend to think differently about things in the summer, even their vehicles.

People depend on their vehicle to fully connect to the freedom of the summer, whether it’s a teenager working part time for gas money or a family driving to their vacation spot. Everyone, at any age can connect to the independence of summer. It helps however to have a dependable vehicle to get you there.

Even if you are trying to get back to Hogwarts.

P.S. If anyone has any idea where to get a Superman Towel Please email me @ joneal@greenvillenissan.com

My family is getting extremely excited for vacation. This is my first ever vacation. Sure, I’ve been many places but it wasn’t strictly for relaxation. I’ve traveled for school and my dad’s work. Never for a chance to get away from the day to day grind.

My fiancé’s family goes to King’s Dominion every year. Five days of funnel cakes and roller coasters. It is not my ideal vacation. Normally the couch with the remote or bed would be my favorite vacation spot. But it’s a tradition and I look forward to being a part of it.
Now, I am afraid of several of the rides. I’m not looking forward to squeaking like a terrified field mouse in front of my future in-laws and complete strangers. I am, however, resigned to the fact that it will happen.

I think it’s rather fitting that I am going to a roller coaster park for vacation. The car business can be a lot like a roller coaster ride for the salesperson and the customer.
First, you start with the wait. Most major roller coasters have long lines. The wait can almost be unbearable sitting in the heat with mystery smells all around you and of course that one excited little boy who won’t stop shaking the hand rail.
In car sales the customer has a process of waiting. The customer waits for the sales person to locate the right car for them. The customer waits for the opportunity to drive the car and then the wait for finance to sign the paperwork. Now, we as sales people try to make the wait as enjoyable as possible. We offer coffee, introduce you to the service department, and maybe try out some of our stand up comedy routine. The salesman has the same experience waiting for the right customer.

This process leads to the moment the roller coaster starts to move. As a customer walks into the showroom they commit to hearing what the dealership has to offer. This can be a nerve racking experience, especially if this is their first new car purchase.
Before you know it, there is the drop. The test drive has come and gone. Negotiations have begun. You think: “I love the car! Can I handle the payments? The warranties are amazing but can I put that much money down?!”

Finally, you reach the end of the ride the papers are signed and you have driven off with your new Nissan. Just like the roller coaster you think, “It was scary at first.” Then you look in the rearview mirror and see a big smile on your face. Buying a car is an experience. A lot of emotions are involved for everyone apart of the process.
I can vouch that buying a car is a more pleasant experience than riding a roller coaster. Why would I say that do you ask? Because trust me, the only mystery smell we have here is New Car.

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