That’s my situation as well. I didn’t think they had showrooms during the Roadster era. I knew they had them by the time the S launched in 2012 - as I mentioned upthread, I had looked into how they got their approvals for one of their showrooms for a client back in the day, since they opened it in a location (Dadeland Mall) that doesn’t have zoning that allowed dealerships.
Yes, that is pretty crazy. I’ve had mostly good experiences in car dealerships, honestly - but obviously my personal experiences aren’t universally representative. I suspect that most sales managers in most dealerships would know enough not to be overly insulting like that.