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Old 03-18-2019, 03:02 AM
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Default slighty OT: CJ Wilson/Porsche Fresno

Want to share a quick story from today. I met CJ at a track event about a year/ year and a half ago. Have stayed in touch but I have not not purchased any cars from him. I texted him today and asked if he could chat with my son(high school senior) about his senior project. CJ texted back and he spoke to my son about an hour later. My son is still talking about his chat with CJ. CJ is a dealer, a racer, an enthusiast, and just a straight up good guy.

Rennlist has been complaining alot about dealers. CJ is for sure is one of the good guy dealers.
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he's just a regular good dude who happens to own a dealership
works hard
straight up
not much bs

and my son thinks he is a great football player
Old 03-18-2019, 03:40 AM
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Thats funny...

Truth...hes a good dude.

He loves cars like us.
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And he's a good looking man, too! Some guys get all the luck
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One of the good guys :-)
Many talents; Does goofy voices, haha..

It amazes me that celebrities have the patience of saints and take the time signing autographs and speak to fans, getting interrupted in what they are doing.
Taking a call for an hour is next next level.



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WOW he just popped up first on my LinkedIn suggestion ten minutes ago, great network stuff , literally just left that site before click on here .
Workin the Brand Good stuff Great Cars .

Yup Peter
he just offered some insight to a recent thread started here from a new member seeking advise on a used GT3 buy , he's gotta love cars and mutual fans to have taken the moment even just to read the thread mind you .

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Old 03-18-2019, 11:40 AM
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Totally stand up guy, and dealer owner...both rare in this day and age.
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Originally Posted by mooty
he's just a regular good dude who happens to own a dealership
works hard
straight up
not much bs

and my son thinks he is a great football player
He's actually an AMAZING football player :-)
Old 03-18-2019, 11:53 AM
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Very nice to hear this, especially considering how busy he probably is.
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CJ Wilson:

1. Loves cars and going fast.
2. Throws a baseball a few times.
3. Makes a couple bucks.
4. Buys a dealership or four.
5. See #1.
6. Repeat.
Old 03-18-2019, 11:28 PM
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Always enjoy CJ's responses, informed from another angle.


Originally Posted by richk
....Rennlist has been complaining alot about dealers...
Where did this come from?
Rennlist was first in news on the Champion Debacle and several other GT3 issues mechanical, options availability and ordering. I gain more Porsche oriented news from RL than any other source, some not favorable to dealers, some flattering,
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Thanks Rich, I'm just a small business owner with a lot of motivation to improve. Not sure I'd be as hard working and willing to smack my head against the wall as an agent or gym owner or brands other than Porsche.

Its a great community and although admittedly I have DEFINITELY clashed with customers and corporate or other dealers/ brokers, I try to keep it as professional as possible.
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Originally Posted by mooty
he's just a regular good dude who happens to own a dealership
works hard
straight up
not much bs

and my son thinks he is a great football player
Originally Posted by TRAKCAR
One of the good guys :-)
Many talents; Does goofy voices, haha..

It amazes me that celebrities have the patience of saints and take the time signing autographs and speak to fans, getting interrupted in what they are doing.
Taking a call for an hour is next next level.





Well guys CJ so talented and one who signs the front of the check isn't above accepting an invite from a guy like me who still signs the back of the check .
(and my guess RL was the verifying tipping point for the Linkedin win ).

J. tell ur son CJ's no candi *ss he's probably played lots of ***** --hard ball , soft ball , basket ball , soccer ball , football, beach ball, volley ball ,golf ball , he's way more than a small ball player and anit no goof ball my bet . and plays FTW likes many here too!
Hero's are great for Kids

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Originally Posted by C.J. Ichiban
Thanks Rich, I'm just a small business owner with a lot of motivation to improve. Not sure I'd be as hard working and willing to smack my head against the wall as an agent or gym owner or brands other than Porsche.

Its a great community and although admittedly I have DEFINITELY clashed with customers and corporate or other dealers/ brokers, I try to keep it as professional as possible.
If you haven't clashed in business relationships you would be devoid of principles.
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CJ is one cool dude.


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