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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 05:56 PM
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Default Texas Import Sales, Dallas - Experience?

Anyone have any experience with these guys? Good, bad, indifferent?

They have, at times, interesting cars and I don't want to reject tehm becasue I don't like the name/web site/ads etc. I find myself doing that sometimes.

Any comments are appreciated.

Disclaimer - Not affiliated in any way. Potential customer.
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 08:24 PM
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I had no problems when I purchased my car from them. I would have the car inspected. Be sure and look at the pics to see how many keys, manuals, floor mats are included. These cars are usually purchased at auction and things tend to vanish.

My car was missing manuals and the tire compressor.
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 10:45 PM
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I always do a PPI.

Thanks for the tip and glad you had a good experience.
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 11:56 AM
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They do have a quite diverse and large inventory. Of course, some cars are sold (according to Carfax) and still show on their web site (I hate when they do that) and some prices seem to be a bit high... but I guess they need to make money.

I know nothing about them. Why are there so many really cool (and some marginal) high-line dealers in Texas? Is it just because of the oil money, or the population, or is there something about Texas that makes it easier for dealers?
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 02:04 PM
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I've never purchased from them before but i have been to their dealership. They have a large selection of cars - mostly luxury and high end cars. I spoke with Mike, he was nice and professional...didn't come off as a typical used car salesman. i would buy from them if the car checks out and price is right.
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 03:37 PM
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I went and looked at a Turbo there and it just felt shady to me. I don't like them. I am only buying CPO cars from a dealership from now on. Peace of mind.
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 12:26 AM
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I posted this after a google search of comments. There were many and a BBB summary prompted me to post this.

I am having a hard time getting to a comfort level, which is why I posted for other rennlisters opinion. Thanks
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 12:29 AM
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I talked to them a few times but didn't get a good vibe, if you know what I mean.
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Hope you dont mind me asking op im new to the forum and i saw this post im looking at buying a gt3 they have on their site a block 07 but i too has negative reserve about the dealer does anyone know if the previous owner was a rennlist member
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Old May 1, 2013 | 05:20 PM
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are these the guys that put all of the cars in their ads under high-powered flourescent lights?

Those lights will make any car look like showroom model.
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Old May 1, 2013 | 10:16 PM
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I just received a 2009 997TT from them. I am in NY and they are in Dallas. They were reasonable to deal with though did not negotiate too much on price. They were responsive to my questions. PM me and I can discuss more.
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Old May 2, 2013 | 12:17 AM
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I have visited them in the past, but we could not put a deal together. The vehicle I was looking at was a little "rougher" than I anticipated from their ad description and photos, but I am ****. Happy to put a visual on anything you might be looking at before coming up. There are a lot of non-branded dealers with highline vehicles in Dallas, but be careful.

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Old May 2, 2013 | 12:47 AM
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I inquired about a car they had in inventory before I bought my 991. The best deal they would do was $450 off their asking price. No deal, no sale. Buh-bye.
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