Spent 7 hours at Lexus of Cerritos today....
08-19-2009, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by acuteperformance' post='981646' date='Aug 18 2009, 11:35 PM
i agree 100%. this isn't how i do business i was merely giving a theory. 
08-19-2009, 09:21 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by pjinca' post='981949' date='Aug 19 2009, 09:07 AM
Calvin, are you going to start singing? Please don't spill the espresso 
08-19-2009, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='982117' date='Aug 19 2009, 10:21 AM
Fortunately for humans and dogs alike, no singing from me.
08-19-2009, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by acuteperformance' post='981384' date='Aug 18 2009, 09:04 PM
Were they Asian?
08-19-2009, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by acuteperformance' post='981712' date='Aug 19 2009, 01:36 AM
off topic but why do people like Lexus? i have friends who are like "i really want a lexus im saving up for one, etc.." am i missing something?
BMW is a driver's car. BMWs are not as plush-riding or as luxurious on the inside as their Lexus counterparts.
My take on cars is simple: people should buy cars tailored to their needs and wants. Not everyone's needs and wants matches what BMW offers. Mine does, which is why BMWs are my first choice cars.
08-19-2009, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='981705' date='Aug 19 2009, 01:30 AM
Just another example of how immigrants come to this country and take advantage of all the programs that our tax dollars are paying for
El, you should always go directly to fleet managers at ANY dealer. As a matter of fact, you call them first and neg. all the $$ stuff ahead of your visit - this way you come in, test drive if need to, make sure all docs are in order, sign and drive away in an hour. Salesmen and finance managers at dealerships are douchebags!
EDIT: ...mostly
El, you should always go directly to fleet managers at ANY dealer. As a matter of fact, you call them first and neg. all the $$ stuff ahead of your visit - this way you come in, test drive if need to, make sure all docs are in order, sign and drive away in an hour. Salesmen and finance managers at dealerships are douchebags!
EDIT: ...mostly
I do not engage in time wasting in-person negotiations at the dealership. To do so is a complete waste of time and exposes you to traditional, pressure tactics. I don't have patience for that crap and, as outlined above, there is a better, briefer way to buy a car if you are willing to do the research.
08-19-2009, 04:35 PM
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Not to offend any Indian's or Middle Eastern people on here, but they are the WORST fuckin sales people in the world. They swear they are doing you a favor, by selling you a car and taking your 50K.
Go to Santa Monica Lexus. I bought my g/f 08 GS there and dealt with Vrezh, the GM there is hot too
I think her name is Michelle, some fillipina chick.
Go to Santa Monica Lexus. I bought my g/f 08 GS there and dealt with Vrezh, the GM there is hot too
I think her name is Michelle, some fillipina chick.
08-19-2009, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by acuteperformance' post='981712' date='Aug 19 2009, 01:36 AM
off topic but why do people like Lexus? i have friends who are like "i really want a lexus im saving up for one, etc.." am i missing something?
08-21-2009, 06:52 AM
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this sounds a lot like the Lexus dealer in my city. I went there before I made up my mind on bmw and they just ignored me cuz I guess I'm too young and wasn't dressed nice enough or something. When I ask to look inside one of the vehicles in the show room they said no I can't it was sold. assholes.
So then I went over to bmw and received great service and have purchased 2 bmw's from them since.
btw Michael that were they asian comment was hilarious.
So then I went over to bmw and received great service and have purchased 2 bmw's from them since.
btw Michael that were they asian comment was hilarious.