 |
02-13-2005, 05:43 PM
|
#1
|
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Pequannock, NJ
Posts: 1,854
|
went to a Porsche dealership yesterday
I had an assignment to do for school where I have to go to three different dealerships/repair shops and ask the owner or manager what qualifications they're looking for in an entry level technician. My g/f and I stopped by Paul Miller Porsche in Parsippany. We talked to the general sales manager, a very nice guy who was very informative.
The best part of this, however, was getting to see several million dollars worth of fine German machinery. They had the new 997 Carreras, a few 911 Turbos, even a GT3! Paul Miller also owns a Bentley/Rolls-Royce dealership on the same lot. There were a few Bentley Continental GT's there, and a used Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale.
The crowning glory, though, was inside the Porsche dealer itself. Sitting on the showroom floor, roped off to prevent anyone from touching it, was a Porsche Carrera GT. My jaw hit the floor when i saw it. I was no more than a foot away from an honest-to-God supercar. This thing is even more badass in real life than it is in pictures. It was gunmetal grey color, with dark tan leather interior. I had to wipe the drool off my chin before i went to speak to the manager. I think I've made up my mind....I want to work for Porsche!
__________________
1998 Saturn SL2
-=NORTH JERSEY NOT ONLY OWNS YOU, WE OWN YOUR MOM TOO.=-
Veritas et Aequitas
|
|
|
|
02-13-2005, 06:38 PM
|
#2
|
|
Keyboard Tough Guy
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Trenton, NJ
Posts: 6,341
|
nice...so what were their qualifications?
|
|
|
|
|
02-13-2005, 07:24 PM
|
#3
|
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Pequannock, NJ
Posts: 1,854
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by foff667
nice...so what were their qualifications?
|
basically, they want someone who's level-headed, intelligent, has good attendance, and can talk to people. The people there seemed very pleasant, especially the general manager I talked to. If I get a chance to work for them, I'll take it in a heartbeat. Some of the techs there make over $100,000 a year.
__________________
1998 Saturn SL2
-=NORTH JERSEY NOT ONLY OWNS YOU, WE OWN YOUR MOM TOO.=-
Veritas et Aequitas
|
|
|
|
|
02-13-2005, 07:50 PM
|
#4
|
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: West Long Branch
Posts: 13,598
|
Jebus...I can just imagine the $12k brake job on that GT...what kinda labor commison do you get off that eh?!
__________________
2/20/2013: They Day the ****s Stopped
|
|
|
|
|
02-13-2005, 09:36 PM
|
#5
|
|
Banned Camp Director Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Somerset County
Posts: 8,395
|
you can make MUCH more than that at a porche dealer. One of my teachers at Wyotech worked for a Ford dealer in Montana and he made over 125K in a year  . Imagine what you could make at a high end dealership!
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by baddest434
and 1 more smart ass answer by you and i'm going to reach into this monitor and grab you by the throat
|
|
|
|
|
|
02-13-2005, 10:25 PM
|
#6
|
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Park Ridge, NJ
Posts: 450
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by skorpion317
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by foff667
nice...so what were their qualifications?
|
basically, they want someone who's level-headed, intelligent, has good attendance, and can talk to people. The people there seemed very pleasant, especially the general manager I talked to. If I get a chance to work for them, I'll take it in a heartbeat. Some of the techs there make over $100,000 a year. |
i may be trying to get a job at a porche dealership next year
__________________
2005 Lancer Evolution VIII
2001 WS6 Trans Am
412rwhp 395 rwtrq N/A
WWW.TTPERFORMANCE.NET
|
|
|
|
|
02-13-2005, 10:46 PM
|
#7
|
|
Token v6 Guy
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: No longer neon land :(
Posts: 5,703
|
We got these at work 
Brake job.... $10,000 sigh....
__________________
2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8 - 12.079 at 116.45
2010 Ford Taurus SHO - stage 4+ tune and an intake - no times yet
|
|
|
|
|
02-13-2005, 11:09 PM
|
#8
|
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 224
|
Re: went to a Porsche dealership yesterday
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by skorpion317
... even a GT3!
|
Saw one on I-95 last night in Philly... immaculate white color, tinted windows, such a beautiful car to see on the road 8)
|
|
|
|
|
02-13-2005, 11:15 PM
|
#9
|
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Pequannock, NJ
Posts: 1,854
|
Re: went to a Porsche dealership yesterday
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by matt98ls1
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by skorpion317
... even a GT3!
|
Saw one on I-95 last night in Philly... Â*immaculate white color, tinted windows, such a beautiful car to see on the road Â* 8) |
the one on the lot was arrest-me-red. awesome car....the Carrera GT took the cake though.
__________________
1998 Saturn SL2
-=NORTH JERSEY NOT ONLY OWNS YOU, WE OWN YOUR MOM TOO.=-
Veritas et Aequitas
|
|
|
|
|
02-13-2005, 11:17 PM
|
#10
|
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Pequannock, NJ
Posts: 1,854
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Ian
you can make MUCH more than that at a porche dealer. One of my teachers at Wyotech worked for a Ford dealer in Montana and he made over 125K in a year . Imagine what you could make at a high end dealership! |
a couple of the techs at the dealership pulled in $150,000 last year, withseveral more making at least $100,000. I'm assuming those guys have been there for a little while, while a new technician would probably make around $80-90K.
__________________
1998 Saturn SL2
-=NORTH JERSEY NOT ONLY OWNS YOU, WE OWN YOUR MOM TOO.=-
Veritas et Aequitas
|
|
|
|
|
02-13-2005, 11:32 PM
|
#11
|
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Ramsey, NJ
Posts: 1,140
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by 12secondv6
|
not tryin to dis this car but, i can't help but see this other car's design in it's shape......
|
|
|
|
|
02-13-2005, 11:52 PM
|
#12
|
|
2007 Member of the Year
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Seabrook, TX
Posts: 14,281
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by 79dizZy28
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by 12secondv6
|
not tryin to dis this car but, i can't help but see this other car's design in it's shape......
|
I was thinking more 
__________________
WF=DF
Kommandant of the ACL (Anti Canadian League)
Quote:
Originally Posted by LTb1ow
Junk the pos, spend the money on beer, acquire headache.
Same result cept this headache doesnt last months.
|
|
|
|
|
|
02-14-2005, 12:35 AM
|
#13
|
|
Fidget Lover
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: P-town, New Jersey
Posts: 1,890
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by skorpion317
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Ian
you can make MUCH more than that at a porche dealer. One of my teachers at Wyotech worked for a Ford dealer in Montana and he made over 125K in a year . Imagine what you could make at a high end dealership! |
a couple of the techs at the dealership pulled in $150,000 last year, withseveral more making at least $100,000. I'm assuming those guys have been there for a little while, while a new technician would probably make around $80-90K. |
but thats for TECHS...guys who are at least ADE certified in some part of mechanics(ie suspension, brakes, engines, diesel)...they wont pay you that if your only there for oil changes and basic crap...you might get like $40-50 if you're lucky enough to land a job there...but hey, who knows...
__________________
-BaRb-
97 Z28- slightly modded....Back and Badder than ever!
90 Chrysler New Yorker 5th Avenue...Out of my driveway but still in my heart...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy
Barb = fist pump extraordinaire
- Justin
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by bubba428
just for the record...whos falus is lodged in your sfincter
|
|
|
|
|
|
02-14-2005, 08:02 PM
|
#14
|
|
11 Second Club
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: NJ
Posts: 314
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by 79dizZy28
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by 12secondv6
|
not tryin to dis this car but, i can't help but see this other car's design in it's shape......
|
TRUE! Hahahahaha!   
|
|
|
|
|
02-14-2005, 10:16 PM
|
#15
|
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Pequannock, NJ
Posts: 1,854
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by slasherbarb
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by skorpion317
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Ian
you can make MUCH more than that at a porche dealer. One of my teachers at Wyotech worked for a Ford dealer in Montana and he made over 125K in a year . Imagine what you could make at a high end dealership! |
a couple of the techs at the dealership pulled in $150,000 last year, withseveral more making at least $100,000. I'm assuming those guys have been there for a little while, while a new technician would probably make around $80-90K. |
but thats for TECHS...guys who are at least ADE certified in some part of mechanics(ie suspension, brakes, engines, diesel)...they wont pay you that if your only there for oil changes and basic crap...you might get like $40-50 if you're lucky enough to land a job there...but hey, who knows... |
i'll have all eight ASE certifications before i graduate. no worries there.
__________________
1998 Saturn SL2
-=NORTH JERSEY NOT ONLY OWNS YOU, WE OWN YOUR MOM TOO.=-
Veritas et Aequitas
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
|
|
