Spotter's thread - Page 48

black98z71 · #**941** 12-10-2008, 12:38 PM

http://www.smartusa.com/

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So what is it being replaced with ?

Craigy · #**942** 12-10-2008, 12:39 PM

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So what is it being replaced with ?

A blockbuster music.

**sparta49** · #**943** 12-10-2008, 01:59 PM

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http://www.smartusa.com/

c'mon..... you serious ???

black98z71 · #**944** 12-10-2008, 03:46 PM

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c'mon..... you serious ???

That is what my sources tell me. Sucks.

**4re Nut** · #**945** 12-10-2008, 09:28 PM

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I have been informed that in just a short time, we will have no more Audi/Porsche dealership in New Olreans. It is being replaced by something no too exciting IMO.

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http://www.smartusa.com/

Ugh, not a good sign for NOLA considering we have only one Audi/P-car dealer. Wonder if BMW will add Mini to help the local store (assuming it would help)?

While driving down Vets this morning I noticed Metairie Dodge was closed; is that old news? I don't recall hearing about it. I picked up my new company car ('09 Altima) this morning and the salesman said sales are down 40%. At my local Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealer sales are down 50%.

**DMaury** · #**946** 12-10-2008, 09:41 PM

It would be nice to see a Maserati dealership here. No chance of that happening with these economic times, however.

**John/FutureOwner** · #**947** 12-10-2008, 11:26 PM

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Ugh, not a good sign for NOLA considering we have only one Audi/P-car dealer. Wonder if BMW will add Mini to help the local store (assuming it would help)?

While driving down Vets this morning I noticed Metairie Dodge was closed; is that old news? I don't recall hearing about it. I picked up my new company car ('09 Altima) this morning and the salesman said sales are down 40%. At my local Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealer sales are down 50%.

All things considered, down 40-50% is MUCH better than other parts of the country with sales down 70%! Interesting times indeed...

**Zophie** · #**948** 12-11-2008, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by black98z71

I have been informed that in just a short time, we will have no more Audi/Porsche dealership in New Olreans. It is being replaced by something no too exciting IMO.

Geeze, it wasn't even in NO to begin with but Metairie. Guess that seals the deal that I won't be dealer servicing my car then.

**Zophie** · #**949** 12-11-2008, 01:27 AM

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It would be nice to see a Maserati dealership here. No chance of that happening with these economic times, however.

well, I was hoping for a Ferarri dealership myself.

**Kent A** · #**950** 12-11-2008, 11:04 AM

I just talked to someone I know very well at Porsche/Audi of New Orleans and he is not aware of any closure of the dealership. He said they have heard talks of Smart coming to New Orleans but not sure if it would be sold at Mercedes or Porsche dealership. He also said that Porsche sales have been good but Audi is down.

**sparta49** · #**951** 12-11-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Kent A

I just talked to someone I know very well at Porsche/Audi of New Orleans and he is not aware of any closure of the dealership. He said they have heard talks of Smart coming to New Orleans but not sure if it would be sold at Mercedes or Porsche dealership. He also said that Porsche sales have been good but Audi is down.

Doesn't Mercedes own Smart ?

**4re Nut** · #**952** 12-11-2008, 11:32 AM

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All things considered, down 40-50% is MUCH better than other parts of the country with sales down 70%! Interesting times indeed...

What is frightening is that sales are off so much even though some stores are down 100% (i.e. closed). Thus, if those closed dealers were still open and competing for customers the sales would be even lower for the currently open dealers.

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I just talked to someone I know very well at Porsche/Audi of New Orleans and he is not aware of any closure of the dealership. He said they have heard talks of Smart coming to New Orleans but not sure if it would be sold at Mercedes or Porsche dealership. He also said that Porsche sales have been good but Audi is down.

Any "store closing" deals on R8s?

**4re Nut** · #**953** 12-11-2008, 11:34 AM

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Doesn't Mercedes own Smart ?

Yes...though Penske has distribution rights.

Garymyman · #**954** 12-11-2008, 07:51 PM

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He also said that Porsche sales have been good but Audi is down.

I went to Brian Harris in Baton Rouge last week and they were singing a different tune. The guy told me they had a banner month for Audi and Porsche sales this November. He may have been blowing smoke, but he didn't really have any reason to do so. And the Audi line up is damn strong with the new A4's coming out now... On the Porsche side the guy was a bit worried about their increasing interest rates - he said they were forecasting 12.9% floor plan rates. Yikes.

**Zophie** · #**955** 12-12-2008, 01:16 AM

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I went to Brian Harris in Baton Rouge last week and they were singing a different tune. The guy told me they had a banner month for Audi and Porsche sales this November. He may have been blowing smoke, but he didn't really have any reason to do so. And the Audi line up is damn strong with the new A4's coming out now... On the Porsche side the guy was a bit worried about their increasing interest rates - he said they were forecasting 12.9% floor plan rates. Yikes.

It doesn't seem like Louisiana is a place where many people buy Porsches or Audis.

PWehmer · #**956** 12-12-2008, 06:23 AM

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I went to Brian Harris in Baton Rouge last week and they were singing a different tune. The guy told me they had a banner month for Audi and Porsche sales this November. He may have been blowing smoke, but he didn't really have any reason to do so. And the Audi line up is damn strong with the new A4's coming out now... On the Porsche side the guy was a bit worried about their increasing interest rates - he said they were forecasting 12.9% floor plan rates. Yikes.

Most sales people are just blowing BS anytime they open their mouth. It's the only job i know where a pathological liar is considered a good thing. That and politician.

**sparta49** · #**957** 12-12-2008, 07:41 AM

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Most sales people are just blowing BS anytime they open their mouth. It's the only job i know where a pathological liar is considered a good thing. That and politician.

Very true. I cam always tell when both are lying though. Their lips are moving

Wildcatfans · #**958** 12-12-2008, 08:24 AM

Paul, is your wife finally gonna make you get rid of that old car that makes you smell of gas when you drive it and get a real car? Porsche's have working air conditioners too!

PWehmer · #**959** 12-12-2008, 08:29 AM

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Paul, is your wife finally gonna make you get rid of that old car that makes you smell of gas when you drive it and get a real car? Porsche's have working air conditioners too!

I tried to sell it but the only offer i got was from Frank. Said he would pay for the tow truck to haul it off as long as he got the scrap value.

**sparta49** · #**960** 12-13-2008, 09:02 AM

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I tried to sell it but the only offer i got was from Frank. Said he would pay for the tow truck to haul it off as long as he got the scrap value.

The price of aluminium is down right now, you will have to give me $10 toward the tow truck fee.