Any info on the dealership Top Gear Imports?
05-02-2013, 07:44 AM
#47
Agent Orange
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I bought a car from Top Gear Imports, LLC in New Jersey and dealt with Sean Rajan and Aret Yilanjian and based on my personal experience I could not recommend to anyone to purchase from them. If you google Sean Rajan you will see a number of complaints and lawsuits when he was involved with Riverside Audi. I wish I had seen that and sites like this before I had dealings with them.
They've bought several of my cars, when I decide to sell a car, I put it out there for a little bit, no takers, I call them, its far to irritating to get little more $$ sometimes & I'll already have another Car in Mind.
That being said, they're no BS & have nice cars, everything I've sold them was Top condition, serviced etc. They just bought a 930 from me that absolutely stunning, Completely Modified, 15k original miles, wouldn't be surprised if they E Bay it, It might come up in the 930 forum.
There's two Shops near Them Protosport & Powertech that can do Very Reliable PPI's. I would NOT do business with demon motors ever again, that's for sure, three times was three to many.
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That being said, they're no BS & have nice cars, everything I've sold them was Top condition, serviced etc. They just bought a 930 from me that absolutely stunning, Completely Modified, 15k original miles, wouldn't be surprised if they E Bay it, It might come up in the 930 forum.
There's two Shops near Them Protosport & Powertech that can do Very Reliable PPI's. I would NOT do business with demon motors ever again, that's for sure, three times was three to many.
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So yes, there are two points of view on this matter.
05-02-2013, 11:17 AM
#49
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I'd say it's pretty clear: buy from these guys at your own risk.
It's funny, there are "always" the ones that will say "we got a great deal-guy was very straight forward to deal with", etc. Then, there is the exact opposite comment.
It seem to always ring true, that when there is smoke, there is fire.
It's funny, there are "always" the ones that will say "we got a great deal-guy was very straight forward to deal with", etc. Then, there is the exact opposite comment.
It seem to always ring true, that when there is smoke, there is fire.
05-02-2013, 11:44 AM
#50
Drifting
I'm with you, Ed. Always buy from the owner, if possible. Not that all owners are straight up, but personally I've had mostly good experiences. If I were to buy from a dealer, I would go to Truspeed and European Collectables. Known a few guys who've bought from them and they were good.
05-02-2013, 12:00 PM
#51
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I looked into purchasing a 993TT from this dealer 8 months ago. My personal experience with the owner Sean was negative.
There is a lot info on this dealer readily available to any potential buyer. Enough negative info to warrant detailed inspection prior to any type transaction.
Caveat Emptor!
There is a lot info on this dealer readily available to any potential buyer. Enough negative info to warrant detailed inspection prior to any type transaction.
Caveat Emptor!
05-02-2013, 12:01 PM
#52
Nordschleife Master
I nearly completed a transaction on a white / chestnut 993 this spring. The description and conversations said clean auto check. That may be true, however I decided to run a Carfax at the last minute And it revealed accident damage. .... I had initially set my gut feelings aside because of the excitement of getting a Porsche - Then I came to my senses and I canceled my wire transfer and the deal immediately.
To his credit, he let a consignment dealer handle the flip and let's face it, we ALL knew this car probably had a LOT of hidden surprises and deferred maintenance, not to mention the rust in the windshield cowl .. That whole deal was a great peek behind the curtain of what a used car dealer does to move inventory and make a living, none of these guy's .. Sloan and Holt and RPM included .. can afford to repair badly maintained cars. That's OUR job .. they just provide the display window and the illusion of integrity when we get bored of our toys and don't want to deal with the sale.
I'd say 'buy from ANYBODY at your own risk' .. Dealer, Private Party .. it really doesn't matter. You have to protect your interest through personal and professional inspection ... nobody is looking out for you except you. Caveat Emptor.
05-02-2013, 12:17 PM
#53
Race Director
Absolutely. I trust absolutely no one when it comes to car sales, including individual owners.
05-02-2013, 12:24 PM
#54
My ex 993S is now on their Ebay site. Very different listing then I would ever dare to say about that car.
Impressive how good the interpretation of the docs are according to them.
Caveat Emptor indeed, very much so.
Impressive how good the interpretation of the docs are according to them.
Caveat Emptor indeed, very much so.
