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Re: still confused about warranties [rnixon]

by mikefm58 on Fri Apr 17 17:45:16 PDT 2009

Sharon, I can do the same wrap 7/70k for 691.00 with a reputable company that I will be GLAD to send you info on, it you want to fill out your car info on my website. You are clearly violating the terms of service by soliciting for business. If you don't see that, then you need help. I will be surprised if you are not banned by tomorrow morning.

Re: still confused about warranties [rnixon]

by jipster on Fri Apr 17 13:26:45 PDT 2009

Sharon, I can do the same wrap 7/70k for 691.00 with a reputable company that I will be GLAD to send you info on, it you want to fill out your car info on my website. It's one thing to provide information... it's another to solicit business. Hosts, kindly show him the door.

Meanwhile, in the good ol' USA.....

by vcheng on Wed Feb 25 10:21:54 PST 2009

Not the UK, but right here in the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave that I love! :) Just another example of why Innocent until proven Guilty is important, and that machines cannot replace the POLICE. The burden of proving innocence CANNOT be placed on the registered owner. The Law Enforcement Agency has the burden of proving GUILT. from: http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/01/192.asp Another Chicago Camera Goof Proves Impossible to Fight Contesting a bogus red light camera ticket is an uphill battle in Chicago. The city of Chicago's new red light camera program is embarrassed again by an another error. This time, the city issued a ticket to Sharon Sweeney, the driver of a silver Lexus. She received a citation showing a Lexus photographed turning right on a red light apparently without stopping on October 31. It had a completely different license plate from her car. The plate was similar, but not identical, to the plate on her son's Toyota Camry. Sweeney wrote the city pointing out the obvious error. Weeks later she received a notice that because the city has not heard from her she had to come in for a hearing in person at the city's Revenue Department or pay the $90 fine. At the hearing, she pointed out the car in the photograph did not belong to her. The hearing officer said because she contested the ticket by mail, he could not give her a hearing and she would have to wait for the city to look at her case and inform her of their decision. Two months later, she heard nothing from them. She contacted Sun Times columnist Mark Brown who called the Chicago DOT whose spokesman was once again eager to email the violation video to the columnist just for asking. They eventually fixed the ticket. Moral of the story: call a columnist the next time you get a bogus red light camera ticket in Chicago. Article Excerpt: [Revenue Department spokesman Efrat] Dallal said Sweeney was "probably confused" about the process and that it all would have worked out if she had just been patient and waited for the city to complete its review. For some reason, Sweeney's not so sure. Source: Car owner seeing red over red light camera, red tape (Chicago Sun Times, 2/22/2005)

Need recommendation for a good Subaru mechanic South of Boston...

by rmccomiskie on Wed Feb 25 10:13:45 PST 2009

97 Legacy GT. Sharon MA. A friend got an outrageous quote for cats, exhaust and head gaskets from a dealer. He's not mechnically savvy so I'm trying to find an alternative for him. He also needs a replacement 16x6.5 GT wheel if anyone has one. Thanks.

flint engine plant rumor

by 62vetteefp on Wed Jan 28 15:17:16 PST 2009

Construction contracts for GM's new Flint, MI engine plant have been canceled, but GM tells us plans to build the new 1.4-liter four-banger powering the Chevy Volt and Cruze in Flint remain unchanged. Despite reports to the contrary, and despite construction contracts being canceled by GM, spokesperson Sharon Basel told us via e-mail the General's committed to building their new 1.4-liter engine for the Chevy Volt and the turbo version for the Chevy Cruze (above) in Flint: "Our plans to build the 1.4L Family 0 engine for the Volt and Cruze in Flint have not changed. In December we announced we would delay construction of a new plant. At that time we made decisions necessary to conserve capital. We continue to hold our timing, but yesterday it was necessary to make decisions on related construction contracts so we wouldn't incur any additional costs." Additionally, Basel told the Flint News GM was examining all options — including using existing buildings on site.

Just purchased my new C300 Sport in NoVa

by aristotlenova on Wed Dec 31 13:03:10 PST 2008

First, this forum has been very helpful in finding the cost baseline for what's out there right now. I finally pulled the trigger yesterday after spending two weeks shopping. Hopefully this will be a helpful recap of my experience and deal: Location: Northern Virgina/Metro DC Dealers Contacted: HBL, American Service Center, Euromotors, Herb Gordon, and Mercedes of Alexandria Purchased From: Mercedes of Alexandria (Dwayne Butler [salesman], Lowell Duckett [sales manager]) Comments on Dealerships: I had generally positive experiences with every dealership except American Service Center. This was very surprising since I purchased my last vehicle from ASC, and serviced my car at ASC for the entire 7.5 years that I have owned it. I found ASC sales people to be really into the game playing and the cajoling you with the "I need to make a profit" and the "there's no way that other dealer could be offering you that deal, it's simply not possible" and the "your car isn't worth nearly that, we're giving you way more than book value". I wound up dealing with the Sales Manager at ASC, and even in dealing with her, it was worse than going to the dentist. I had THREE offers from other dealers for the same basic specs at about $5k below MSRP and she told me repeatedly that there's no way I could be getting that type of deal. Very disappointing, especially since I've been an ASC customer for so long. On the plus side, Mercedes of Alexandria was simply AWESOME. It was the best car buying experience of my life, and I highly recommend you deal with Sharon Stepp (internet manager), Dwayne Butler (saleman) and Lowell Duckett (sales manager). I went to the dealership after a quick convo with Sharon, and literally walked out with my new car in two hours. No games, no BS back and forth. I knew what I wanted and they respected my knowledge and research. And Dwayne was one of the nicest people I've ever met in the car business. Lowell Duckett is likely who will be the final say on the deal, and Lowell was one of the funniest and nicest sales mangers you will ever find. I would HIGHLY recommend you deal with them if you want a really great purchase experience. Ok, on to the deal now. My purchase: 2009 C300 Sport, Black, P1 package, Wood Trim, iPod integration MSRP: $38,070 Sale Price: $33,100 Lease Terms: 27 mo/12k miles MF: .00166 (3.984% APR) Residual: 67% (can be greater with 10k or 7.5k mile options) Payment: $471.55 (w/ zero down) So right at $5k below MSRP. I was pretty happy with that deal. I could have probably gotten another $500 off, if I really wanted to work for it for another day or two. But honestly, the fact that I was able to do the deal in two hours with zero hassles made it worth maybe not getting the rock-bottom deal. And at the end of the day, I'm sure the relationship with the sales manager and the salesperson will come in handy whenever I take it in for service. Also, small bonus is that MB of Alexandria offers free car wash anytime you want. ASC didn't offer that to me when I bought my last car (despite same ownership group). Let me know if anyone has any questions.