Such a Dissapointing Weekend!
07-02-2014 | 01:19 AM
#32
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,142
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From: Florida
I would have handled this a little different. Start a private conversation with the other party and try to mend things with him......I bet the OP would have deleted his post. We've all been there, dealers play games all the time and pdealers unfortunately are NO exception and honestly, If I was in your area I would avoid dealing with your dealership. This feeling mostly shared by everyone here
07-02-2014 | 01:44 AM
#34
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 13,005
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From: KC ex pat marooned in NY
anyone consider the fact that he could have handled this different and literally none of this convo would be happening?
I could understand if he called and I said the car was here and after he made the long drive up turns out it wasnt really here. I hear of dealers doing that all the time. No wonder everyone hates car dealerships. I get it. It will never happen from me though.
If I wasnt clear enough in my first post...he refused to answer calls/texts/emails for almost a month and then writes negative reviews all over several sites because I didnt tell him the car sold.
The point is that his actions of posting all over the internet how terrible we are was unnecessary and could have been avoided by one simple phone call from him making sure it was still here before his long drive. Not only did he post all of this stuff online, he felt the need to screen shot and email it to me at 3am...seriously? No one else sees the ridiculousness in this?
I could understand if he called and I said the car was here and after he made the long drive up turns out it wasnt really here. I hear of dealers doing that all the time. No wonder everyone hates car dealerships. I get it. It will never happen from me though.
If I wasnt clear enough in my first post...he refused to answer calls/texts/emails for almost a month and then writes negative reviews all over several sites because I didnt tell him the car sold.
The point is that his actions of posting all over the internet how terrible we are was unnecessary and could have been avoided by one simple phone call from him making sure it was still here before his long drive. Not only did he post all of this stuff online, he felt the need to screen shot and email it to me at 3am...seriously? No one else sees the ridiculousness in this?
07-02-2014 | 08:03 AM
#35
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Joined: Jun 2005
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anyone consider the fact that he could have handled this different and literally none of this convo would be happening?
I could understand if he called and I said the car was here and after he made the long drive up turns out it wasnt really here. I hear of dealers doing that all the time. No wonder everyone hates car dealerships. I get it. It will never happen from me though.
If I wasnt clear enough in my first post...he refused to answer calls/texts/emails for almost a month and then writes negative reviews all over several sites because I didnt tell him the car sold.
The point is that his actions of posting all over the internet how terrible we are was unnecessary and could have been avoided by one simple phone call from him making sure it was still here before his long drive. Not only did he post all of this stuff online, he felt the need to screen shot and email it to me at 3am...seriously? No one else sees the ridiculousness in this?
I could understand if he called and I said the car was here and after he made the long drive up turns out it wasnt really here. I hear of dealers doing that all the time. No wonder everyone hates car dealerships. I get it. It will never happen from me though.
If I wasnt clear enough in my first post...he refused to answer calls/texts/emails for almost a month and then writes negative reviews all over several sites because I didnt tell him the car sold.
The point is that his actions of posting all over the internet how terrible we are was unnecessary and could have been avoided by one simple phone call from him making sure it was still here before his long drive. Not only did he post all of this stuff online, he felt the need to screen shot and email it to me at 3am...seriously? No one else sees the ridiculousness in this?
As I started this post, "whether you are right or not is totally irrelevant. As I have said before you ultimate goal is to sell cars." Does posting here help you sell cars? The answer is very obviously NO! But I really should not have to tell you that.
07-02-2014 | 10:32 AM
#36
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,601
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From: Flanders, BE
Igooz, there are 2 stories here, the OP started one and than the Nikon guy started an other. The Nikon guy spelled out 'Melbourne Porsche'.
Now it seems this dealership has done what it could to reach out to the customer.
The customer however did not reply or respond.
The dealership sold the car and 'out of the blue' the customer turns up to look at the car and is pissed. He starts an internet war against the dealership bashing him wherever he can.
I think the sales guy at Melbourne has every right like any one else to defend himself. Why does a dealership have to swallow everything? I do not get that!
I used to live in Florida, not too far from Melbourne and I know several people who speak highly of this Porsche dealership.
Now it seems this dealership has done what it could to reach out to the customer.
The customer however did not reply or respond.
The dealership sold the car and 'out of the blue' the customer turns up to look at the car and is pissed. He starts an internet war against the dealership bashing him wherever he can.
I think the sales guy at Melbourne has every right like any one else to defend himself. Why does a dealership have to swallow everything? I do not get that!
I used to live in Florida, not too far from Melbourne and I know several people who speak highly of this Porsche dealership.
07-02-2014 | 10:51 AM
#37
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Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Hey - what ever happened to the OP who flew to Denver? One post and he's gone?
07-02-2014 | 03:51 PM
#38
Trucker
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From: Permanently Banned
Thanks Denis...I missed the Mebourne Porsche and the Nikon Guy...I only saw the OP and a reference to Denver. I am CO guy so was wondering what happened. Thanks...
07-03-2014 | 12:17 PM
#39
Racer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 307
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Guys, I'm going to be polite and say that this was just an error of omission.
But, having said that, how long would it have taken to text "Sold TT, will let you know if we get another."?
I was wrong also. I didn't remember the cardinal rule when working with dealerships: Take nothing for granted and assume nothing.
Porsche had a great June, they won't miss me as a customer either way. I wish them the best.
But, having said that, how long would it have taken to text "Sold TT, will let you know if we get another."?
I was wrong also. I didn't remember the cardinal rule when working with dealerships: Take nothing for granted and assume nothing.
Porsche had a great June, they won't miss me as a customer either way. I wish them the best.
07-03-2014 | 07:07 PM
#40
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 160
Likes: 18
From: Morrison, CO
Sorry a Denver Pcar guy was so lax. Glad you enjoyed downtown. I work downtown and eat too much good food there. I love driving a tt in this environment. Altitude has a big effect on normal aspiration. Good luck with your car search. The boost is hard to beat.
07-06-2014 | 10:09 AM
#42
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 789
Likes: 217
From: Western NC
U guys need to grow up and grow a set get your act together.
Buyer beware never drive somewhere unless you confirm the car is still for sale.
Never buy a car any car without seeing it in person. "Hire someone or get a friend to loo is OK"
How many times on here do we here this happening !!!!!!
Ian
Buyer beware never drive somewhere unless you confirm the car is still for sale.
Never buy a car any car without seeing it in person. "Hire someone or get a friend to loo is OK"
How many times on here do we here this happening !!!!!!
Ian
07-07-2014 | 05:56 PM
#43
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 2,042
Likes: 103
From: germany
Did you see this one? It's right in your back yard and roughly the same price you were looking at. It's atlas gray.
Link to Atlas Gray 07 turbo
Wow! 1 owner and CPO'd for a good price. Good find!
Link to Atlas Gray 07 turbo
Wow! 1 owner and CPO'd for a good price. Good find!
