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Elaine's relationship problems with David Puddy could influence Jerry's ability to get an insider deal on a new car. While waiting for Jerry, George has a series of misadventures trying to get a snack. Meanwhile, Kramer takes a test drive, and attempts to see just how far the car can run with the gas gauge on empty. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Steve Koren

Director:: Andy Ackerman

Stars:: Michael Richards (Cosmo Kramer); Jason Alexander (George Louis Costanza); Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Elaine Marie Benes (not in pilot)); Jerry Seinfeld (Himself)

Recurring Role:: Patrick Warburton (David Puddy)

Guest Star:: Catherine Schreiber (Saleswoman); Loretta Fox (Customer #2); Steve Susskind (Customer #1); Howard Mann (Willie Sr.); Rif Hutton (Salesman); Dee Freeman (Service Assistant); Michael Kagan (Willie); Joel McCrary (Don); Daniel Hagen (Rick)

When George complains to the manager about the mechanic that stole his Twix bar, he says that he wants his $0.75 back; however, when George looks to see what number the twix bar is, the price says $0.50. edit »
George shares an anecdote about how his father once ended up buying a Le Car. However, he repeatedly pronounces the French word, le as les (pronounced lay). Although they both mean "the", les is plural. edit »
Jerry calls Elaine frantically to tell her to get back together with Puddy. She asks, "Who is this?" and Jerry bangs the receiver against the base of the phone. Elaine threatens to "hang this phone up right now" and after hanging up, Jerry messes up his hair in frustration. This is very similar to multiple phone calls in earlier episodes, only George is usually the frantic one and Jerry cool and sarcastic. edit »
George claims that the mechanic has a short name and tries repeatedly to remember it. However, the only name tag the mechanic has says 'Saab', the name of the car manufacturer. edit »
Regarding the Candy Lineup:

1) After the mechanic allegedly buys a Twix and gets George's along with it, George returns to find out that there are none left. If that's the case, how did George get more Twix bars, let alone enough to set up an entire 'lineup' of Twix?

2) How do a bunch of customers get into what Puddy describes as the employees only copy room to eat the candy bars? edit »

The dealership's owner's father can be heard over the Castle Rock logo repeating his line "A nickel!" edit »
As Jerry is talking to Elaine on the phone, look in the background. You can see Puddy at his desk just sitting motionless and staring off in the distance. edit »
A rare episode in which Jerry's apartment isn't seen. The second of the season. edit »

George: I think I've reached a point in my life where I can tell the difference between nougat and cookie. edit »
Jerry: So Puddy, this is a pretty good move for you, huh? No more 'grease monkey.'
Puddy: I don't care for that term.
Jerry: Oh sorry, I didn't know.
Puddy: I don't know too many monkeys that can take apart a fuel injector. edit »
George: (about car salesmen) First they stick you with the undercoating, rust-proofing, dealer prep... Suddenly you're on your back like a turtle. edit »
Jerry: Slapping hands is the lowest form of male primate ritual.
Elaine: It's that bad?
Jerry: What do you think the Nazis were doing? That was the "heil five." edit »
Jerry: Alright, alright. Alright, that�s enough! Let�s get back to my deal. That undercoating, that�s just a rip-off, isn�t it, David?
Puddy: Oh, we don�t even know what it is. edit »

After his candy line-up is ruined, George screams "Twix" to the sky, in a manner imitative of James Kirk screaming "Khan" in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. George previously imitated this scene in the season 8 premiere, "The Foundation." edit »
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At the end, Kramer and the salesman look a each other, hold hands, and Kramer steps on the gas pedal. This is obviously a reference to the 1991 film "Thelma & Louise" that are mentioned earlier in the episode. edit »

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titiembe
member since: Aug 12, 2006
The Dealership
The Bottom Line: "Above average"
Hah hah George... ...Continue »
12/24/07 04:59pm | report abuse
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saucyswells
member since: May 6, 2007
The Dealership
The Bottom Line: "Series classic"
The whole episode takes place in a car dealership...you know the rest ...Continue »
05/05/07 10:02pm | report abuse
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OeTvGreat
member since: Apr 16, 2006
The Dealership
The Bottom Line: "Revealing"
George: It's wrinkled, it's worthless ...Continue »
08/14/06 05:57pm | report abuse
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zone46
member since: Nov 27, 2005
The Dealership
The Bottom Line: "Out of character"
Good episode, but why is George so angry in Seasons 8 and 9? ...Continue »
02/15/06 06:23pm | report abuse
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jameshaagensen
member since: Jan 17, 2004
The Dealership
The Bottom Line: "Well written"
George suspects a mechanic of stealing his TWIX candy bar.

It's a pretty "Stupid-Funny" episode. ...Continue »
11/04/05 05:17pm | report abuse