Had a few hours at the British Motor Show today at London's ExCeL. Ultimately looking for a new car in 8 months time (have I really had my current one 2 years and 4 months?) and making some initial enquiries at Saab and Jaguar stands. Passed by Mercedes-Benz, as their UK place is just up the road from my house (and I went there later in the day), and missed BMW and Audi who were not exhibiting (wassup??). Actually, I'll admit to checking out Lexus too, but it only reinforced my view on them being rebadged Toyota's and lacking the finesse of the BMWs and Mercs I have had in recent years.
Both Jag and Saab had girlies to take my enquiry details on a handheld, no doubt linked through to their back office to send me the relevant information - and excellent use of technology. The Jag lady seemed very keen on flashing her legs at me (sorry, darling, I'm very happily married and my son's sitting right behind us, thanks) but she did allow us to go up to the VIP area for coffee and croissants courtesy of Leith's catering. The Saab lady was much less salesy and more keen on getting my details on her system and assured me that some stuff would arrive in my inbox within 8 hours. Not sure about why there was a delay like that (doesn't the internet allow us to do everything NOW?), or why there's nothing here 12 hours after she told me. Hmmm...
Nice touch-screen on the Jaguar XF too!
Both Jag and Saab had girlies to take my enquiry details on a handheld, no doubt linked through to their back office to send me the relevant information - and excellent use of technology. The Jag lady seemed very keen on flashing her legs at me (sorry, darling, I'm very happily married and my son's sitting right behind us, thanks) but she did allow us to go up to the VIP area for coffee and croissants courtesy of Leith's catering. The Saab lady was much less salesy and more keen on getting my details on her system and assured me that some stuff would arrive in my inbox within 8 hours. Not sure about why there was a delay like that (doesn't the internet allow us to do everything NOW?), or why there's nothing here 12 hours after she told me. Hmmm...
Nice touch-screen on the Jaguar XF too!
