Rockland Toyota/Scion Car show

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Originally Posted by phyre76

I just want to state this. Originally this program started out as a Scion Marketing event. With Andrew's recommendation and help it has become something much larger, in less than a year. I don't know about other people, and other dealerships, but a lot of people really like our events. And having only been doing this for, what, 5 shows so far? Going on 8 this year? I think things are going well. I think almost everyone has been having fun. In my original posts for this year I put the categories for Trophies. Yes they included Toyotas as well as open categories, in case people come to hang, even though they don't have either. It's great. And I am having additional "Open Categories" just in case. But, again budgeting sucks. Part of the Scion budgeting has gone to everyone. Food, Drinks, gifts. Corporate only gives us so much. But They can only give out based on a "Scion" event. Look, this is a free event. I want people to have fun and walk away with at least a little something from us. I would love to have a great competition. And I look forward to everyone coming.
It's unfortunate that you can't make it, Andy. But, if you change your mind, come on down and hang with us. I think of you as part of the team and a friend.

this is a good point guys, budgeting rules all. honestly were lucky to even have these events to talk about. as it stands, most dealerships are in super cost cutting mode. any type of spending deemed as "unecessary for store operation" is usually cut. to put it one way, any perks that were once offered have long been removed. hell i cant even do sidework anymore b/c its considered to be "stealing business from the store" as i was told by the powers that be. thats just the tip of the iceberg........
anyways, im happy there is still an event period. ive never been a show queen, so awards and trophies and fancy prizes aren't what lures me in. i like seeing what others are doing to thier rides, and im always impressed when someone comes up with some origional and creative mods. (but that doesn't mean budgeting in some hot scion show girls for the event wouldn't be so bad either)
well i hope the meets continue, and i hope to see more of us yaris guys there despite all the sillyness.
i hope the mr2 and corolla guys show up this time too...
just not that zefoxe guy, hes a real king prick. he should stay home and be sad... lol