ecarlink, straightline, other texas indi dealers

I guess since I have been loyal to LOD for 8 years I still thought I would get the treatment I was used to
even with new management. Was not the case. Rob, I would think you would get high end treatment
because of your position to some degree. Have you bought anything from LOD lately?

 

Agree. Unfortunately, If I live here I cannot buy from Lambo of Houston because of the non compete. Not that
I could buy this year anyway. As bad a year as its been in the housing market, I will end up selling not buying.

 

whatever you do just dont go near expo houston or nxcess. I went to buy my SL from Expo 2 years ago and the salesman completely brushed me off and they had a nice one just like I wanted. Ended up getting the car elsewhere 2 days later, blown commissions for being an *****

 

I'm sorry that you had a bad experience at Expo. I have bought 2 SL 500 from them over the years for my wife and they were always great with me. Went out of their way to make sure I was sastistfied. They usually have a nice selection of high end cars on their lot.

 

I too had a great experience with expo in Houston. purchased a 911 from them a few years ago with no problems.

 

nxcess cars are not good from what I have seen... I don't like nxcess much

how about Auto Dynamics? Is it still owned by Sanjay?

 

STAY AWAY FROM STRAIGHT LINE. I had a nightmare dealing with them. Misrepresentations and Multiple issues with the car, including an inoperable odometer (so that mileage could not be accurate).
They kept the car 7 weeks trying to fix it. They kept the title 6 weeks before sending it.
The car was not accurately described.
Horrendous communication.
I ended up sending the car back, losing several thousand dollars (shipping fees, negotiated restocking fee) but it was cheaper than trying to sort out this car. (Yes, I had a PPI done, as well, but the odometer was not caught).
Once returned, I am still having a nightmare getting my refund of $45,000.
Don't let them sell to you off of ebay, either, as you lose your protections. They pulled the ad once we had a verbal deal and I have no ebay protection.
My advice: STAY AWAY from them. Anyone wanting more details about my experience can contact me.
Rob

 

same story with ecarlink for me. he had a 355 i was interested in. it was way overpriced. i tried to negotiate. he wouldnt move. i found the same year, color and model at ferrari of seattle with half the miles and all f books. i bought that one instead. they were a pleasure to deal with. the funny thing is, i live in houston. ecarlink is in dallas. i was much more motivated to buy one i could see and test drive. instead i bought one i had to pay for someone to go see for me. very glad i went that route, she has been a flawless 355 and a pure pleasure to own. barry
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In fall '07, I looked at a 458 at Straightline. Car was nice and priced fairly; they were polite, helpful, and seemed upfront. But I didn't buy it beause i wasn't impressed with the model in general.

Since then, I've seen lots of negative posts about them here on Fchat, and consequentially would be quite leery about approaching a serious deal with them.

 

You saw a 458 in 2007? Dang. It wasn't released until 2010!

 

Ooops! 456.

A 458 for $66.5K, I'd buy.

 

And if you weren't impressed by a 458, I was wondering what would do it lol.

But not getting all warm and fuzzy over a 456 is completely understandable.

 

I just put a deposit down on their 05' spider, and having Norwood do the PPI on wed. I certainly don't want to get a lemon! Curtis there at Elink was extremely helpful, responsive, and friendly. Maybe this Len guy from 2008 is gone?

 

this thread is helpful

 

Keep in mind from any of the indi's - you get no support. The cars may be cheaper, less of a hassle to purchase....but you will be at a dealer sooner or later with a big bill that you may not have been expecting. This is the truth as I have seen it.

I would always have a dealer or James at Norwood do a PPI without exception. You must be very, very, very thorough when purchasing a high end car from any one.