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Post by RufusScorpius on Sept 11, 2020 14:12:10 GMT
I bought a Certified Mercedes S 550. The plain basic sedan. When the first, local dealer didn't have the exact color I wanted, Mercedes is a particularly high pressure upselling dealer in my experience. I have never had a great experience with any of the dealers or repair shops (had to have an emissions repair done once at the dealer due to local laws that was terrible) However, their parts department is amazing! Even rarely replaced older parts are usually in within a couple days and pricing is better than you would think. A new hinge for my 1990 500SL soft top mechanism was in next day... They even have a special shop in Germany that will make discontinued parts for anything (not cheap). In contrast my recent Mitsubishi buying experience was quite pleasant, so it does seem to vary drastically by dealer... I've had the same experience at the BMW dealer. The parts are actually quite affordable and very efficient. The service department is spot on- but smart. The put the coffee station on the far side of the showroom so you have to walk the gauntlet to get a cup. Jaguar will serve you the coffee in the waiting room (and they have a Wii and full time hostess). Nice. But they lift you by the ankles and shake you down for everything in your pockets at the parts counter. Best to buy online (Rock Auto is a favorite vendor) and avoid the Big Squeeze at the dealership.
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Post by RaylonTheDemented on Sept 11, 2020 15:44:48 GMT
Cosmic fate? I find myself needing to by a new car now. The Chevy the kids used for going to school was rear ended last week and it was totaled. Nobody was hurt, it's just the cost of repairs is over 75% of the value, so off it goes to the junk yard. Shame really, even though it was milk toast plain, it was rock solid reliable. After the pay off with the car note, I get $300 in hand. Not exactly a fair trade since now I'm down a car. Oldest is learning to drive (scary), next year he's gonna 'inherit' my old Toyota Rav4 so he can drive himself to college. So I will be on the market to shop a new car for myself next Summer.
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