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10-20-2015, 01:41 AM
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#51 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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Originally Posted by xXSupa  Okay that's a good point. And also since he may switch dealers, etc..
His names Kristoffer Ong | Quote:
Originally Posted by Wormiez I had a similar piss-poor experience with this guy. I was ready to place a deposit and due to his poor attitude I retracted my offer and walked. He had the dignity to even mock me for not purchasing as I walked away...
Highly would not recommend anyone to deal with him... | Quote:
Originally Posted by bcuzracecarz I also dealt with said salesman at Langley when looking at a used S4...after test driving and discussing numbers I needed a day to think, says, "are you going to buy it or not!?", me and brother got up and no longer wanted to deal with him and left. Not worth our time dealing with guys like that. There's always another car out there... | Wow, I honestly though that my experience at BMW Langley was a one-off thing, which is why I didn't really share it with anyone. Did not expect so many people having poor experiences with him. It's funny cuz people actually praised the salesperson, and the dealer, when I asked a similar question two years ago: http://www.revscene.net/forums/69038...-mainland.html
^Link is a bit outdated, but still has some helpful information that the OP may be able to use
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10-20-2015, 07:33 AM
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#52 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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Originally Posted by JoshuaWong are you gonna part out that 4.6L by any chance?  | Hey Joshua, not for 1yr or so........waiting for 2013/14 991 c4s pricing to drop a bit more! haha!
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10-20-2015, 09:02 AM
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#53 | | :: Sells McLarens, Not tofu :okay: ::
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Originally Posted by ae101 u buy a car & less then 6 months u end up selling it, so how do u want to be treated  | Of course... want repeat business from loyal customers  Quote:
Originally Posted by BEEB Went into BJ pre owned yesterday checking out the G wagon, gosh, they were busy. 3-4 salesperson closing the deal. No one on the floor to help. Went to BJ BMW and they were so slow with 3-4 sales guy greeting you thru out! | yeah it got a busy!
Sorry for not having any of us help you yesterday though. Feel free to PM me if you have questions for something specific!
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10-20-2015, 11:10 AM
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#54 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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Originally Posted by tofu1413 Unfortunate to hear from your experiences.
I do admit there is a sense of arrogance when it comes to working premium brands.
But tbh, how I treat my customers is how I want to be treated when I buy a car.
Car buying is not rocket science. Just the right deal, and we're not talking about just the numbers, but the whole experience overall; the complete works along with the car (the dealer, the service, the backing, the peace of mind) that is true value in the car buying experience. | couldn't agree more with you Tofu1413. Most sales guys don't understand when you start making a few bucks and want to buy something more special to reward yourself, it is not just getting the car of your dreams, but the experience of buying the car of your dreams. Since you have allot of repeat customers I am sure you are well versed in providing your customers this positive purchasing experience. 
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10-20-2015, 11:32 AM
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#55 | | :: Sells McLarens, Not tofu :okay: ::
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To be frank, premium service is basic for a premium dealer. gotta rep the brand yo.
Word really gets around in Vancouver, so a bad rep isnt a great thing.
I did have a few disgruntled customers, but the reasoning were simple: the car constantly gave them headaches or they were being completely unreasonable.
After sales service I try to help out as much as I can, as I completely understand how troublesome sometimes from a customer stand point (I get annoyed by my own car issues too), putting in a few words here and there making things easier for the customer keeps them happy!
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10-20-2015, 11:36 AM
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#56 | | Willing to sell a family member for a few minutes on RS
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People are naturally attracted to what is familiar if its a good experience. I for one would show loyalty to the sales guy/team that made my buying experience enjoyable. Hell I've even paid more money (albeit negligible) to shops that I'd rather support. Its just like being a regular at a restaurant or bar.
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Originally Posted by boostfever Westopher is correct. | Quote:
Originally Posted by fsy82 seems like you got a dick up your ass well..get that checked | Quote:
Originally Posted by punkwax Well.. I’d hate to be the first to say it, but Westopher is correct. | | 
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10-20-2015, 11:40 AM
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#57 | | :: Sells McLarens, Not tofu :okay: ::
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Originally Posted by westopher People are naturally attracted to what is familiar if its a good experience. I for one would show loyalty to the sales guy/team that made my buying experience enjoyable. Hell I've even paid more money (albeit negligible) to shops that I'd rather support. Its just like being a regular at a restaurant or bar. | need more customers like you.
I have met people that cheap out on $50 and end up driving cross town to do a deal...
then in turn tells me they had a shitty post sale experience when they come back for servicing. 
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10-20-2015, 11:56 AM
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#58 | | Need my Daily Fix of RS
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I would suggest Open Road Bmw. Or for that matter any Open Road.
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10-20-2015, 01:57 PM
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#59 | | y'all better put some respeck on my name
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Seriously the best place for deals is BJ. I deal with Khan (didn't know tofu worked at BJ) and got two new BMWs from him in August. There's no BS and the discounts are deep.
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10-20-2015, 04:08 PM
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#60 | | RS Lurker, I don't post!
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I've decided against leasing ($7500 interest over $30,000 depreciation, almost 25%)... Does anyone know when incentives usually roll around? Dealers claim they only have a profit margin of 8% but I find it hard to believe they would disclose their true margin. With that being said, do you think 8% off MSRP is reasonable at the end of the year?
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10-20-2015, 04:20 PM
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#61 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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Originally Posted by nucks2011 I've decided against leasing ($7500 interest over $30,000 depreciation, almost 25%)... Does anyone know when incentives usually roll around? Dealers claim they only have a profit margin of 8% but I find it hard to believe they would disclose their true margin. With that being said, do you think 8% off MSRP is reasonable at the end of the year? | 8% sounds about right. Dealers don't actually have much mark-up on new cars. That's why they charge you so many fees (finance fee, documentation fee) to make up for that.
They usually have more room to negotiate for pre-owned cars. At least that's what I was told.
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10-20-2015, 04:24 PM
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#62 | | RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense!
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Depends on what model you are looking for. I see $ off and interest rates incentives on the 3 series and a few other models now.
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10-20-2015, 11:43 PM
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#63 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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Originally Posted by Urrtoast I would suggest Open Road Bmw. Or for that matter any Open Road.
Great Customer service. | i hope your being sarcastic
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Originally Posted by hk20000 I went up to a cute chick and asked her if she'd let me take a photo of her for $30 she slapped me, she said to me that "I AIN'T A WHORE!"
But other than that I have seen every car on display in DTP just by cruising about in Richmond, thank you very much for collecting them together and get someone to sing a cover for "fuck you".
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10-21-2015, 01:07 AM
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#64 | | :: Sells McLarens, Not tofu :okay: ::
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Originally Posted by xXSupa 8% sounds about right. Dealers don't actually have much mark-up on new cars. That's why they charge you so many fees (finance fee, documentation fee) to make up for that.
They usually have more room to negotiate for pre-owned cars. At least that's what I was told. | depends on the pre owned car as well....
volume stuff/ bread and butter X1 / 3 series / some 4 series... and even X3....
jesus. what mark up. especially the 1 year old or younger units.
certified pre owned? same. dealer pays for the certification... and cuts quite a bit into the gross / mark up.
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10-22-2015, 11:16 AM
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#65 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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Originally Posted by tofu1413 Of course... want repeat business from loyal customers
yeah it got a busy!
Sorry for not having any of us help you yesterday though. Feel free to PM me if you have questions for something specific! | Hey Post up your pic, so I know who I should grab when I go in again ! I can't ask the front desk ladies like "Hi, I'm here looking for Tofu"
btw, we saw a young fellow staring at us when we left the parking... a fairly young fellow in his 20's I think. Was that you? We were driving a grey MB C class
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10-22-2015, 11:25 AM
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#66 | | :: Sells McLarens, Not tofu :okay: ::
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There's four younger chinese/ asian guys here.... 
I think asking for "tofu" would work... as reception already knows now. 
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10-22-2015, 12:18 PM
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#67 | | Witness protection
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Originally Posted by BEEB Hey Post up your pic, so I know who I should grab when I go in again ! I can't ask the front desk ladies like "Hi, I'm here looking for Tofu"
btw, we saw a young fellow staring at us when we left the parking... a fairly young fellow in his 20's I think. Was that you? We were driving a grey MB C class | pic too scary. pm him and ask for contact info instead 
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10-22-2015, 12:40 PM
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#68 | | :: Sells McLarens, Not tofu :okay: ::
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Originally Posted by thumper pic too scary. pm him and ask for contact info instead | i'd be like: oh hey... BEEB
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10-22-2015, 12:45 PM
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#69 | | Witness protection
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ha... actually, you star in your own sales videos on the BJ website so i guess your cover is blown 
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"The guy in the CR-V meanwhile, he'll give you a haughty glare. He's responsibly trying to lessen his impact, but there you go lumbering past him with your loud V8, flouting the new reality. You may as well go do some donuts in a strawberry patch and slalom through a litter of kittens." Dan Frio, Automotive Editor, Edmunds
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10-22-2015, 06:08 PM
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#70 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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#71 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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looks like tofu might be the next michael ho
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Originally Posted by hk20000 I went up to a cute chick and asked her if she'd let me take a photo of her for $30 she slapped me, she said to me that "I AIN'T A WHORE!"
But other than that I have seen every car on display in DTP just by cruising about in Richmond, thank you very much for collecting them together and get someone to sing a cover for "fuck you".
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Originally Posted by Neva wtf man? what the hell kind of women do you go for? spca is for animals not dates... | | |
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10-23-2015, 01:46 PM
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#72 | | :: Sells McLarens, Not tofu :okay: ::
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Originally Posted by ae101 looks like tofu might be the next michael ho | PRINCE OF BMWSSSSSSSSSSSSS 
YEAH RIGHT.
i dont need commercial on chinese tv dancing around... BO MA WONG JEEEE SON.
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10-24-2015, 08:02 PM
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#73 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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Originally Posted by xXSupa Wow, I honestly though that my experience at BMW Langley was a one-off thing, which is why I didn't really share it with anyone. Did not expect so many people having poor experiences with him. It's funny cuz people actually praised the salesperson, and the dealer, when I asked a similar question two years ago: http://www.revscene.net/forums/69038...-mainland.html
^Link is a bit outdated, but still has some helpful information that the OP may be able to use | the funny thing is, his google reviews are very high https://www.google.ca/#q=bmw+langley...f81cbcd0a464,1 | |
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10-24-2015, 08:06 PM
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#74 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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Originally Posted by ae101 pm tofu1413, hes been pretty hot lately with his bimmer sales
but seriously hes been doing well, he in BJ sales & alot of members has got there M cars from him lately | tofu is only selling used I think....
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10-25-2015, 12:29 PM
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#75 | | :: Sells McLarens, Not tofu :okay: ::
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Originally Posted by Jtseng tofu is only selling used I think.... | yep.
however, i have someone at new car side that can help out as well.
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