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Gee, that's illegal in most states....
Boom - that was great! I have a friend who keeps talking of dragging me to one of those. He wouldn't have to try hard. If he lived closer than 3 hours away I'd have done it.
It sounds like it requires 3 or 4 people there from a store to be able to snap up each car wanted if they hit the auction blocks at about the same time.
I don't picture this being quite the way the auction operates at Goodwill's Auction Lot or the nearby Dayton auction. I don't think Goodwill has a building to run them through. There's a large auction halfway between Dayton-Cincinnati (Middletown, appropriately named, is nearby). Their lot is visible from the I-75.
I am assuming this is an auction in a fairly large city area with 8 lanes?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Very interesting and well written boom. I have a neighbour who is a used car manager (excuse me, previously owned vehicle manager) for a Mercedes dealer, and he goes to the auction. He has to be good at it or his job is on the line.
Great to hear what actually goes on...guess you need a sixth sense for what will work.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Back in 1998, I bought a '64 RR Silver Cloud III, paid a reasonable price where I think could always get my money back even with repairs. The $2,500 special ordered 'big' white-wall radials probably blew the budget.
Anyway, the car has been so much fun and currently has 90,000 miles (85,000 in '98). It's so easy for the auction bidding to go nuts when you get excited about a car. As it was going through the auction area, someone had a flash camera going off to make it look like a movie star was about to get out of it.
Mark
Good info 'boom'.
While reading your post I came to the same conclusion as 'imid'; if you're serious about getting the car/s you want you have to have a team of at least 3 or 4 guys working together at a large auction like you described. If you continually return to the dealership without the cars you wanted, there is no sense in going.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
Falling asleep in Geography class? :surprise:
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
they are easily reprogrammed.
you figure out the rest.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Richard
Richard
Richard
Very few school systems teach geography now. The emphasis is on getting ready for the state tests in math and English. In other words, I can compute the distance between New York and Miami at various speeds and time increments; write a paper on the Statue of Liberty; but where in the hell are those places?
Not too many years ago, I had to teach high school juniors the differences among the 4 C's: city, county, country, continent---and of course state. They had major problems with New Mexico and Mexico, and Washington and Washington, D.C. as examples. Also, they considered Africa as one large country. In history, they had learned that Texas was once a republic, so they figured that Texas was now a country! I started out by having them draw a map leading from their house to the post office. We then did a map from the post office to the county seat in the next town. From there, we drew a map from the county seat to the state capital in Raleigh. We then traveled across country. I spent two weeks off task doing this. Why? They couldn't study American Literature without knowing the locations of events and plots.
Just like cars, certain basics are needed---steering wheel, tires, doors, etc. We need to apply this practice to our schools.
Richard
Richard
Richard
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikyST6WglU8
they are easily reprogrammed.
you figure out the rest.
That could be true ex, but the people do know what a remote looks like and the way they explained it there was no remote. Just a key. I wish I would have looked at it.
I will try to research this and get back to you. It could just be a rental car model.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
But do you have chipmunks in the engine compartment?
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Hilarious!!!!!!! We might be lacking sales stories but at least we are grammatically correct.
Grammer wasn't the best but the story was a great one......how come our sales guys don't try that stuff so we can get some good stories, like a dealership that won't sell to white people, or that raises the prices so they can take 30% off.
Let's go guys.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
And for the most part, grammatically correct I assume.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I checked out the standard equipment on a 2008 Ford Focus and got this chart;
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
Focus Sedan S
Air Conditioning Std
Cruise Control -
Power Locks -
Power Windows -
Power Mirrors -
Adjustable Steering Manual tilt
It looks like Power Locks are not standard on the S model, from what I can make of this.
Focus S
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
The S coupe ($14,075) and sedan ($14,375) come with cloth upholstery, air conditioning, AM/FM /CD/MP3 player with four speakers and auxiliary input jack, 60/40 split folding rear seat, tilt steering wheel, a tire inflation kit, antitheft system and P195/60R15 all-season tires on steel wheels with hubcaps. Options for S include cruise control ($215), Sirius satellite radio ($195), and a temporary spare tire ($60).
The SE coupe ($15,075) and sedan ($15,375) add power windows, locks and mirrors; remote keyless entry;
Focus S
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
It is called Le Geant (the giant) and is outside of Montreal Quebec Canada! They sell 5500 new Mazdas a year and 7000 used cars a year. They have 350 employees.
The owner says he is successful because of customer service. When you drive in for service 10 people to greet you. There are 4 sevice technicians with total authority, they can give you a new engine right on the spot if necessary. They send the car to the right technician immediately. The idea is to get you in and out as fast as possible.
One remarkable thing is this dealer is one hour outside the city, so even though he is way out in the suburbs, people will go there to buy a car.
Over 20 years he has spent $40 million in land and buildings and $30 million in advertising!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
He does pretty well. He writes such a nice story that I don't bother to get picky on the little things. He, gg, jmonroe and a few others like yourself have nice flows to their stories. This site, made up mostly of men, is the best when it comes to writing. Some sites have posters that are so bad that you can hardly understand the intended message.
Richard
No, but I have an evil black cat who likes to nap on the hood. Every now and then he leaves a "trophy" at the door.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Not the lock. The handle that opens the door. That will pop the lock at the same time. You don't need to touch the little button that is hidden. The door has a HANDLE that actually OPENS the door. pull it and it will POP the little BUTTON as well.
C’mon, what do want from the poor guy? He and his friends are Canadians.
I'm absolutely addicted to the Mecum auctions on HD Theater on
Discovery channel. I get all caught up in those auctions.....sometimes 3 hours at a time.
http://dhd.discovery.com/tv/mecum/mecum.html
C’mon, what do want from the poor guy? He and his friends are Canadians.
One more thing, while we are on the subject. A Focus is pretty small inside. How would you like to lean over a gear shift and reach way down and forward whenever a passenger gets in. You could stretch a muscle, put your back out, or get a hernia, and would have to sue Ford.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Back in 1998 I paid $29,000 for the RR plus tax. After 11 years of ownership, I have probably put in about $8,500-$9,000 in repairs and tires.
Repairs over the years:
-two rear power window motors ($75 each)
-recored the radiator
-water pump
-new hoses and belts
-rebuilt the carburetors
-replaced the front passenger inter-workings of the door handle locking mechanism
-new exhaust
-rebuilt the speedometer
-new low voltage air-conditioning compressor
-rebuilt the brake master cylinders
So, since the car is in excellent condition for it's age and mileage, I would say anywhere between $35,000-$45,000 would not be unreasonable. They surely don't make these anymore and they are SO elegant looking. Ours is creamy-white in color with parchment leather.
I have seen perfect examples of this model with mileage in the 20K-40K range where they are asking $80,000-$90,000.
Mark
PS. Ours is a left-hand drive model, right-hand models bring about half the money.
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2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
AH...NO, not another one!!! :surprise:
I’m beginning to think Edmunds has given you guys a reduced monthly dues rate just to level the playing field here. That ain’t fair to the homeland guys. :mad:
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
Grammer wasn't the best but the story was a great one ...
Now we'll just have to work a bit on spelling. :P
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper
We are taking over, soon we will outnumber you. Careful what you say.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
There's more, some of these Benson Mazda complaints make for great reading material. I am ROFL;
Horrible Service: This was the absolute worst dealership I've ever tried to do business with. I was blatently lied to and talked around in circles in order to get me to put a deposit down on a car they knew they could not get. I was treated rudely and the sales manager hung up on me and would not return my calls meanwhile the whole time they have a $500 deposit of mine. And in the end I missed out on getting the car I wanted because they had me locked into a deal that they couldnt come through on. It was by far the most horrible dealership I've ever dealt with in my life. I would strongly recommend not even getting involved with these people. It was nothing but a headache and I'm still not sure when I will receive my $500 deposit back
Or, how about......
Worst Sales Represtitive I've Dealt With: As this dealership does not post prices on thier used vehicles I would find it easier to have my teeth yanked out of my head than to get a honest answer for what they are asking. They would not release any information without taking my personal information nor would give a sticker value for the vehicle but only attempted to finace the vehicle at a monthly payment close to my range. In an attempt to politely request a sticker value the sales representitive proceeded to tell me I had a bad attitude and told my girlfriend she does a bad job dealing with me. He would not open the vehicle to even look inside unless I agreed to purchase it. This dealerships sales techniques (games) were a complete joke and I highly recommend entering prepared to be hounded by dishonest sales representitives as soon you arrive.
Well, not quite as funny as the first but at least the grammar is better in these posts.
Benson Mazda
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Apparently they bring in a billion dollars worth of sales and service revenue per year according to this article And in 2004 and 2005 they were selling about 24000 vehicles per year.
The whole lot was an abandoned shopping centre. The parking structure in the back holds 2500 vehicles (their inventory).
Isn't that crazy?
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
it does have power locks per the previous post and if you look at any of the interior pictures, the door handle/power lock button is at the upper front corner of the door.
also, there is no place to unlock the car from the outside passenger side.
i'm glad you did some homework.
there is no way i would buy a model that basic.
Richard
Your color combination sounds beautiful. The repairs only ran you about $800 per year during ownership. That's not bad. If you get a chance, post a picture for us. I know that you must really enjoy the fine automobile. It's so nice that it has an owner with class.
Richard
it is a stick, and has no power locks.
can't tell if there is a place to unlock it from the passenger side.
sally rand
it's not too far from me, but i would have to wait until sunday, when the dealership is closed to go look at it. i just couldn't do it during business hours.
That is incredible! Who could of imagined one dealer selling over 600 cars on a weekend. The size of the place......must be quite a showroom.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I am glad you reminded me you can't unlock the passenger door from the outside. that was part of the problem our friends complained about. The little lock on the door is just a pin, so you can't grip it. You have to open by using the door handle which isn't easy, with a shifter right there. Kinda crude.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
You are replying to yourself, so I hope you are ok.
That's alright, I would be curious to know what you find out.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Well LA DEE DA...I knew there had to be a bigger one in the USA and it took one of your countrymen to find it for us. :P
Thanks 'boom'.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl