All right, point taken. I could have been more precise in my statement. But you know exactly what I meant.
Look, here's my personal experience - I do a lot to support electric vehicles and Tesla in particular. And yes, I know a lot of people and get through easily to many people. But when it comes to service for my vehicle, I neither ask for special favors nor receive special favors. That would be crossing a line. I don't receive some 'friend of Tesla' discount, I don't get special treatment (other than what other Roadster owners experience).
So yeah, of course not every customer is treated *exactly* the same. You're right. Sorry (again) that I was not as precise as I should have been in my words. I thought the intent would be clear, but I was mistaken. There are customers who are total jerks when they come in (I've seen some). They probably have a harder time getting quick appointments, etc. And customers who are trusted for a variety of reasons probably have an easier time of things. But in no case would that be a bargaining chip, as in 'hey, I've helped sell cars for you so you should do these things for me'. THAT was my point.
Fair?