Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] advice on mid-MO car dealerships wanted...

[Stephen Montgomery-Smith <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

Jonathan King wrote:
> After a surreal experience at a Chevy dealer in Jeff City this
> morning, I would like to know something:  Are we just having some
> bad luck, or are car dealerships in the Columbia/Jeff City area
> sorely in need of some real competition?
> 
> And to make it a bit more concrete, but without naming names, are 
> the following conclusions about dealerships fair:
> 
> Jeff City Honda dealer > Columbia Honda dealer
> Columbia Chevy dealer >> Jeff City Chevy dealer
> Columbia Toyota > Columbia Ford (although owned by the same person)
> Columbia Mazda place is just okay.
> 
> Any other advice?  I think we're coming down to a three-way race for 
> who gets our money for a new car if we buy a new car, but the 
> thought of dealing with some of the people we've seen recently 
> worries me kind of a lot.
> 
> jking
> 


I had a very pleasant experience at Columbia Mitsibushi when I bought my SUV 
from them a few years ago.  They had a "no negotiation" pricing policy, which 
seemed to me to match well the blue book price (the price obtained on the 
internet, which is regionally adjusted).  This "no negotiation" policy actually 
makes the whole experience much more pleasant.  I have also found their 
maintainance department to be competent, friendly and honest, and now I get all 
my oil changes done there, as well as other repairs.

Stephen
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