Beware of dealer in St. Louis...
01-02-2017, 02:05 PM
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I was looking through reviews and found another thread discussing them, so I joined the forum to answer, and couldn't find the original thread I was looking at, this was close so I answered here. I'm in west Texas, not related to them. Looking at a car they have, thus looking for reviews. I don't think any business should be lied about in a negative light, thus my defense of them.
I don't read 'lies'. I read people expressing their honest opinions, just as you have.
As an aside, this thread was so dead and buried, I've never heard of them until now..... and now I think they are sketchy.
01-02-2017, 03:22 PM
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The posts were lies because1. I went directly to the BBB site and what was said about it was false.
2. What was said about deposits was false because the business will not take deposits.
I'm done go ahead and kick me out. You all are ridiculous.
2. What was said about deposits was false because the business will not take deposits.
I'm done go ahead and kick me out. You all are ridiculous.
01-02-2017, 03:42 PM
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01-02-2017, 03:43 PM
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Ok, numerous threads here, I guess people can say anything they want online. So, go to BBB St. Louis website and you will find an A+ rating without complaints. As for not returning deposits, they will not take a deposit. As for inspection, anyone buying a classic car should see the car in person and get a reliable pre-purchase inspection before making the decision. And, Daniel Schmitt recommends this.
And regarding their telling re car history and condition, I have found them to be very honest, telling for example "this is a solid class three driver and this is what is wrong with it". Even had a salesman tell me he was disappointed with a car when he got it in, and that the mileage was believed to be correct but not documented.I would say they are very honest.
I was looking through reviews and found another thread discussing them, so I joined the forum to answer, and couldn't find the original thread I was looking at, this was close so I answered here. I'm in west Texas, not related to them. Looking at a car they have, thus looking for reviews. I don't think any business should be lied about in a negative light, thus my defense of them.
FYI, Schmitt had, at one time, forty plus complaints on BBB's site. https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...tml#post116644 Sounds like the bad reviews got scrubbed. Additionally, a quick Google search on the dealership reveals a deep history of issues across many marques.
01-02-2017, 03:47 PM
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This dealer D. Schmitt & Co Classic Car Gallery have only been BBB accredited since 12/16/2005. The issues reported in this thread date back well before then. Funny how the two 'good' reviews on BBB have only been posted recently, the most recent being last month. Seems like a PR offensive in full swing........
https://www.bbb.org/stlouis/business...and-complaints
https://www.bbb.org/stlouis/business...and-complaints
01-02-2017, 04:30 PM
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Tombstone....Doc Holiday standing over Johny Ringos body saying..."Poor soul. Im afraid he was just too high strung."
That scene came to mind reading your last post.
Its almost impossible to pull the wool over Rennlist members eyes.Too many incredibly astute Porsche owners checking the stories out. And with a mod like Mark you stand absolutely no chance at all. None.
Wish I could say its been nice...but you brought this on yourself.
That scene came to mind reading your last post.
Its almost impossible to pull the wool over Rennlist members eyes.Too many incredibly astute Porsche owners checking the stories out. And with a mod like Mark you stand absolutely no chance at all. None.
Wish I could say its been nice...but you brought this on yourself.
01-02-2017, 04:56 PM
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I hear there is company in Texas called Victory Motor Sports who sells Porchas. You might be better served working with them since they are more local to you. And don't believe the negative reviews you read about them; they told me they were all made up by competitors 
So if I'm reading your quote correctly, one should only "lie about a business" in a positive light.
So if I'm reading your quote correctly, one should only "lie about a business" in a positive light.
01-04-2017, 11:51 AM
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Ok, numerous threads here, I guess people can say anything they want online. So, go to BBB St. Louis website and you will find an A+ rating without complaints. As for not returning deposits, they will not take a deposit. As for inspection, anyone buying a classic car should see the car in person and get a reliable pre-purchase inspection before making the decision. And, Daniel Schmitt recommends this.
01-04-2017, 06:45 PM
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One needs only to search other automobile forums for information about this "dealership". As mentioned above, the father, Charles Schmitt had a Rolls Royce dealership many years ago and dealt in other exotics. He advertised in Hemmings with flowery descriptions that read like J. Peterman on Seinfeld (LOL). Obviously, he taught his son well.
01-04-2017, 06:53 PM
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