2nd Gen R55 Clubman Most liked posts in thread: Look what Gimli got-Part 2

  1. goaljnky

    goaljnky New Member

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    Cool beans. As miserable as a bad dealer can make a life, a good one can make your day.
     
  2. lotsie

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    You got that right. MINI of St.Louis has always been good to us, and with our club discount, their pricing is reasonable.

    Mark
     
  3. goaljnky

    goaljnky New Member

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    I have the same relationship with Bob Smith BMW. They have always been great to me on both cars and the few times where they were less then perfect, they went out of their way to get there.

    Of course I know a certain person who was overly demanding and difficult with them. Got placed on their unofficial "do not cooperate" crap list. Can't say I really blame the dealer.
     
  4. lotsie

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    I think if you go in yelling and screaming, your over all experience with a dealer will likely not go well. It helps when the wife gets her nails done the same colour as the car, and looks sad her car is broke:lol:.

    Mark
     
  5. Minidave

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    I also think your approach has a lot to do with how they treat you.

    That said, there seem to be some dealers who just don't understand customer service - and I'm grateful Baron in KC is not one of them. They've been exemplary for me and anyone I've sent in there.
     
  6. lotsie

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    This just gets better. Service manager just called, Gimli will be done at 3:Thumbsup:, and he will also have new front brakes:D

    Mark
     
  7. lotsie

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    Got him back, and the JCW tune is WAY more impressive when the clutch is not slipping:yesnod:. Seems I blew it up real good going up that hill, flywheel was scored from all the shrapnel.

    Mark
     
  8. Mr. Jim

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    Good to hear your back on the road!
     
  9. Justa Jim

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    Just take it easy tomorrow Mark and don't try any of Nate's tricks. Have a good trip.

    Jim
     
  10. lotsie

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    He is going to have a perfectly broken in clutch, we are 2 miles from the highway, then it's 600+ miles to the first overnight stop.

    Mark