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03-01-2012, 06:55 PM | #1 |
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Great dealership in NE Ohio.. (still has multiple pre-order slots open)
Since we have quite a few stories going around about terrible customer service, I thought it might be good to tell a story about excellent service. Also, I wanted to share an opportunity to get a BRZ with no markup above MSRP..
I spoke with a salesman named Ron Kula at Brunswick Subaru just south of Cleveland. Our first conversation was prior to Subaru releasing the allocation numbers and decision to not allow VIP. I think Ron was quite confident that they would offer VIP and also thought they would have many more BRZ's to sell, so he offered me a nice discount under MSRP in case VIP was not available. The next day I went in to the dealership to sign my contract and place my deposit. When I got there I got a look from Ron that gave me the impression that he hoped I wouldn't show up. He told me that after we had spoken on the phone his dealership got the allocation memo from SOA. They were shocked to find out that VIP was not available and that their allocation was a small fraction of what they were hoping for. As a result, the sales manager was now planning to sell all BRZ's at MSRP. I was worried that they were going to go back on what Ron had told me. However, despite his sales manager being quite angry with him, they did the right thing and stood by their word and wrote the order as offered originally. So, I find myself the fortunate beneficiary of a salesman's mistake. I'm now probably a customer for life because they did the right thing and treated me properly! While they are certainly losing some profit on the car they are selling me, I think they will make it up in the future. Now having shared my story, let me also share some information: I am told that they were promised 9 cars by SOA from May to Nov. For some reason the folks in NE Ohio are a little slow to jump on the BRZ, so I am the only pre-order in the system right now. This means that they have 8 additional allocated cars that they are willing to sell at MSRP with no additional BS markup. If anyone wants to get their hands on a BRZ for sticker price.. here's your chance to do it. I recommend you contact: Ron Kula 330-273-3300 ext.3206 http://www.subaruofbrunswick.com/dealership/staff.htm Note: In the interest of full disclosure.. My deposit was agreed to be non-refundable. I believe this was fair given my individual situation. I do not know how they will deal with future orders.. you'll have to ask Ron. Also.. They charge a $250 dealer doc fee on all car sales. I believe nearly all dealerships in the country charge some sort of fee.. but some may be higher or lower than this.. ? |
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03-01-2012, 08:05 PM | #3 |
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don't preorder STOP RAISING THE PRICE!
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Why a non refunded deposit? If they're so confident that they could've sold the car easily for MSRP, I don't see a reason. The only reason they should ever charge a non refundable deposit is if they're worried about getting stuck with a car that no one wants. Hopefully you love the car and this is a non issue Brett
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03-01-2012, 08:43 PM | #6 |
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I'm not sure why the required the non-refundable deposit in my case. They may ask for that from others or they may not. In my case, I'm fully on-board, so I don't care.
The point is.. with so many dealerships having so few cars allocated, and most of those had orders put on them in the first day.. I thought people might appreciate the opportunity to place an order with a dealer that will have a reasonable amount and is not charging a premium over sticker.. If I'm wrong about that.. no biggie.. mods can delete this thread and forget about it. |
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Good point. If I were closer I might put one down. I already have one on an FRS, but I'm still a bit on the fence. Hopefully the pricing will help me with that decision.
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Thanks for the info, I'm planning on placing my pre-order today (Friday). I have 3 dealers in mind, if all of them try to screw me with mark-ups or don't have good allocations, I'll be giving this dealership a call tomorrow.
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I'd like to throw another recommendation on here.
Joe Spitz from Carter Subaru in Shoreline, WA. He's the guy that runs cars101.com- super straight up guy, and they are getting TWENTY BRZs. He has two confirmed pre-orders and can most likely get more people in on the first shipment, and is gauranteeing MSRP pricing to *everyone* saying their dealership never charges over MSRP. Here's his phone number: 206-769-7821 |
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Cool. I put my order in with Halpert Subaru in Mentor. They are only getting 2 cars, but they've been helpful and informative. Can't say the same for Ganley....
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Same thing with Evanston Subaru, who is charging msrp for BRZs. Also sick pricing on WRXs. You do need to talk to the internet guy though on NASIOC MWSOC
EDIT:: also a refundable deposit pending test drive Last edited by ubersoph; 03-02-2012 at 01:12 PM. |
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