how classic dealers can get you: true stories

["Don Nonnweiler" <dnonnwei@xxxxxxxxx>]

I agree with Ron, there are a few bad apples out which makes the good dealers look bad and most want to have the reputation of being honest reputable, and reliable businesses in the hobby.  I was in the business for about 27 years and while there were a few dealers that were bad, it usually didn't take long for the state to close them down.  From my 27 years of experience the biggest deceivers of the truth were the customers that wanted to trade in there car.  It always seemed to me that their mindset was that it was OK to screw the dealer.  Well let me tell you its never good for either the customer or dealer to get screwed.   But when it comes down to it no dealer can ever force you to buy the car your looking at and if you have any questions have your mechanic or bodyman look at the car as any reputable dealer will have no problem with this and if he does then walk away.  I don't want to offend anyone but if I buy a car and its not up the car I thought it was its no ones fault but mine and only mine!

Have a nice day

Don

59 Crown

55 C300

49 NY 1st series

40 Plymouth coupe

plus 19 other mopars

 

----- Original Message -----

From: XCRUISER66@xxxxxxx

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Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 9:32 AM

Subject: Re: IML: how classic dealers can get you: true stories

Doug,

   You mean that we're ALL DISHONEST?, Let me tell you about a few customers....
Doug, I admit there are some like you describe, but PLEASE, I take offense to blanket statements like that.
GOOD business practice usually weeds out the bad apples.

I have been in the car business for over 30 years, and I take pride in what I do

If anyone wants to continue this thread, let's take it private.

Ron
My.02




In a message dated 1/14/2003 2:08:56 AM Central Standard Time, Crown58imp@xxxxxxx writes:

There is no point in buying cars from classic car dealers. They rarely offer
any warranty or incentive to buy from them anyway. If you see their
ridiculous ads in Hemmings you'll see a $10,000 car "priced right" at
$19,500. That's why these guys take the money and run. They can't do business
honestly and many won't even negotiate on their outrageous prices. It's best
to stay away from these guys unless you had a sudden urge to lose a lot of
money. Bye for now.

    Doug
    58 Crown coupe