:doh: Rookie mistake of the day...AKA Life and times at the dealer auctions
02-27-2012, 11:44 AM
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The Camry is a story all in itself...I bought the car cheap enough that after all the work done to it, I hope to make at least a few bucks on it. I replaced the engine, and I had both bumpers replaced. Both of them had gouges in it that didn't pay to fix, and aftermarket parts are cheaper than the labor to fix, so I replaced the bumpers. I still have a little more work to do to it, and I probably own it for a pinch over wholesale value right now. My driver was on the way back to the office with the car, when he stopped on the highway because of traffic, and so did the person behind him (Chinese dude in a Pilot), but the person behind that dude didn't (Russian dude in a 5 Series), slammed into the back of the Pilot, and pushed the Pilot into the back of my Camry. Damage isn't bad though, just a mark on the bumper and a small screw mark. I'm going to leave it alone at this point and be glad it wasn't worse. I still have to finish cleaning up the Camry a bit more and then she'll be ready to sell..
02-27-2012, 11:55 AM
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I haven't touched any of the cars yet, so pardon the dirt...
POS Camry
Bumper damage from the rear ending
2009 Civic LX-S
2002 Sienna
2008 Pilot VP
2009 Accord EX-L Navi
POS Camry
Bumper damage from the rear ending
2009 Civic LX-S
2002 Sienna
2008 Pilot VP
2009 Accord EX-L Navi
02-27-2012, 12:05 PM
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im in cali, but i have a cousin that is looking for a OK car for his father.. got anything that is 3k-4k? would like to stick to honda and toyota's.
02-29-2012, 11:39 AM
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The Camry is a story all in itself...I bought the car cheap enough that after all the work done to it, I hope to make at least a few bucks on it. I replaced the engine, and I had both bumpers replaced. Both of them had gouges in it that didn't pay to fix, and aftermarket parts are cheaper than the labor to fix, so I replaced the bumpers. I still have a little more work to do to it, and I probably own it for a pinch over wholesale value right now. My driver was on the way back to the office with the car, when he stopped on the highway because of traffic, and so did the person behind him (Chinese dude in a Pilot), but the person behind that dude didn't (Russian dude in a 5 Series), slammed into the back of the Pilot, and pushed the Pilot into the back of my Camry. Damage isn't bad though, just a mark on the bumper and a small screw mark. I'm going to leave it alone at this point and be glad it wasn't worse. I still have to finish cleaning up the Camry a bit more and then she'll be ready to sell..
02-29-2012, 07:34 PM
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Not really the prettiest car, IMO. It's not perfect, there are some blemishes/scratches around.
2004 TL - Navi - 45k miles - $14,000
Hood is open in this pic, nothing is wrong with it, when closed the hood is flush with the fenders...
2004 TL - Navi - 45k miles - $14,000
Hood is open in this pic, nothing is wrong with it, when closed the hood is flush with the fenders...
02-29-2012, 07:42 PM
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Delivered these today:
2012 750xi - Imperial Blue/Oyster-Black with Cold/Driver Assistance/Luxury Seating/Sat Radio/BMW APps
I took back his '10 LOADED White/Cinnamon w/ Brown top A5 Prestige Convertible with 18 months left on the lease. Instead of dabbling with it, I took it to one of my Audi dealers with an asking price and sold it in a matter of minutes. It never made it back to my office!
And this:
Tomorrow, a 2012 Avalon Limited, an A4 Premium 4 door, a '12 CR-V EX, and a few others I'm working but haven't set up a delivery date yet.
2012 750xi - Imperial Blue/Oyster-Black with Cold/Driver Assistance/Luxury Seating/Sat Radio/BMW APps
I took back his '10 LOADED White/Cinnamon w/ Brown top A5 Prestige Convertible with 18 months left on the lease. Instead of dabbling with it, I took it to one of my Audi dealers with an asking price and sold it in a matter of minutes. It never made it back to my office!
And this:
Tomorrow, a 2012 Avalon Limited, an A4 Premium 4 door, a '12 CR-V EX, and a few others I'm working but haven't set up a delivery date yet.
02-29-2012, 11:04 PM
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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Damn, if it werent for the premium fuel, Id get my mom out of her Accord and into the TL.
02-29-2012, 11:11 PM
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This thread = 
Thanks Eddie.
Thanks Eddie.
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03-01-2012, 12:02 AM
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Oh Hullow
is there any reason you pick up the cars that you do? or do you just take in ones that look to be well maintained regardless of make/model?
...just curious because i see such a wide variety of cars you take in throughout this thread
...just curious because i see such a wide variety of cars you take in throughout this thread
03-01-2012, 12:55 AM
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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^ Probably going with easy sellers? 
03-01-2012, 06:55 AM
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750 is a beautiful car
03-01-2012, 07:57 AM
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750 
03-01-2012, 08:00 AM
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The Avalon I am delivering today, the guy had a 2002 Town & Country Limited with like 65k miles on it that he wanted to trade in. I looked at the car on Sunday. It had so many problems I wouldn't know where to start with the repairs. I felt the repairs would cost significantly more than what the car is worth. I suggested to him that he should donate the car, but thankfully the new car sale wasn't conditional to the trade, so he's going to continue to let his kids drive it to the ground like he's been so far, not my worry or problem.
03-01-2012, 08:02 AM
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Oh, believe me, you'll never meet a more patient person in this business. Though it has been wearing thin lately, I would say at least half of the people I deal with are of the more difficult bunch. I've learned that you can't take things personal, it's just business.. 
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03-01-2012, 02:30 PM
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How do you like the CRV?
03-01-2012, 02:56 PM
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I liked it. Only annoying thing is that Honda's method of avoiding the whole 6 speed automatic replacement was by making 5th reeeeeally tall, so it's idling pretty low at speed (as you can see in pics above). When the Econ button is on, you have to pretty much floor it to get the car to kick down a gear. Otherwise it drove nice, similar to it's predecessor.
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03-04-2012, 12:41 PM
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^^^^^
Love this thread.
Love this thread.
03-08-2012, 07:50 AM
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Hey Ed. Scanned the thread quickly, but it's pretty big. Wanted to ask if you offered financing. Looking to buy something but even though we have the cash, will likely finance b/c A)we're building a garage and B)continuing to rebuild the credit scores.
LMK?
LMK?
03-08-2012, 08:50 AM
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Beautiful A4