[Turk]

If I was the dealer you referred to as the "rep" I wouldn't be too excited about the new car either.

When a manufacturer introduces a price leader , like Toyota Tercel, Honda Civic, Geo Metro, the salespeople, (in this case the dealers) have such a small margin of profit, the car gets treated like a step child.

Doesn't mean it is not good for the public, nor does it mean it is not good for the manufacturer. Just not very profitable for the seller.
Hence the indifference.

TURK