[W126 Coupe] Car Buy-to-Order Process (not SPAM)

[Andrew Sporner]

Hi Bruce,

If I already have a car here (in Germany) do you provide also just the
import handling (and conversion)?

Cheers



Andy


On Mon, Aug 18, 2008 at 6:20 PM, Bruce Mendel <brucem105 at comcast.net> wrote:


>  Hey guys, I thought I would mention to all of you guys that I am a

> buy-to-order dealer. I buy mostly Euro cars, but can get anything, and sell

> in the USA and worldwide.

>

> I pasted info on how the process works below (it's not SPAM, I am actually

> a major W126 enthusiast). So if anyone needs help finding a great car, with

> zero hassles or worries, feel free to contact me.

>

> I can provide tons of references, on this list, at Benzworld, on ebay, and

> elsewhere. I also provide extended warranties, which I'd definitely

> recommend for some of the car models we are discussing right now!

>

> Bruce

>

> ------------

>

>  *Here's a little about me:*

> I have been involved in buying, collecting, restoring, and selling cars for

> over 20 years. I specialize in German marques, but am versed reasonably well

> in just about anything. I am a licensed car dealer in New Jersey (Becks

> Imports LLC, 2345 Highway 9, Toms River, NJ 08755, DMV LIC# 03476U), bonded,

> and fully insured. I buy about 90% of my cars to order for customers looking

> for specific vehicles, and 10% just because it's something I like, want to

> drive for a while, and then sell. I also offer complete mechanical &

> cosmetic repairs and restorations. Finally, I can provide discounted parts,

> accessories, transport, and extended warranties. My advice, usually

> long-winded, is free. :)

>

> I can provide over 100 references from people that have purchased cars from

> me, and all are very happy. I am active on the internet forums, car clubs,

> am a track driving instructor, and just set up a web site (

> www.becksimports.com, it's not really active yet but will be soon). I am

> also active selling on ebay under the userID: mr-amazing-deals. I have

> excellent feedback on ebay, and an excellent reputation everywhere else. I

> work hard to make sure I deliver a great car at a fair price, and I always

> go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure my customers are happy. I

> am a "car guy" first, a dealer second, so I always can think as an

> enthusiast and deliver accordingly. The cars I buy are bought with my own

> money, sit in my driveway and garage, and I drive them all and know them all

> inside and out. No big lot where nobody knows anything, and no salespeople;

> there's just me.

>

> *Here's a little about the process:*

> We discuss the type of car you are interested in, and work up a range of

> years, colors, mileages, options, etc that would be a fit for you. We go

> over condition requirements, and anything that you would not accept in a

> car. From there, I send out my Buyer's Contract, and you review it and sign,

> as I do. Then we create an "Exhibit A" that lists what I am going to get for

> you, and you leave a deposit equal to roughly 10% of the anticipated

> purchase price of the car.

>

> From there, I go shopping for you. I look in all the normal places, but

> since I am a dealer I go to the off-lease and finance returns auctions for

> the largest banks, credit unions, auto finance companies, and dealers. These

> cars are released at the dealer-only Manheim auction. Manheim has auctions

> all over the USA that I have access to, but luckily for me, their largest

> (by far) auction is in Manheim, PA, which is about 75 miles from my house!

> This means when I go there with your shopping list, I can physically

> inspect, test-drive, paint meter, VIN# check, and otherwise poke and prod

> the cars myself.

>

> The Tuesday night before the high-line auction (takes place every other

> Thursday), I send you a list of cars coming up that might be a fit. We go

> over the list, and narrow down to some possible candidates. I then go to the

> auction on Wednesday, the day before the auction, and look over the cars. I

> let you know condition and options, any flaws, and we then decide which

> cars, if any, are worth buying, and I go after the closest fit to your

> requirements up to your pre-determined purchase price.

>

> *Cost:*

> My fee is 5% above what I pay at the auction after auction fee. If you want

> or need anything else done to the car prior to delivery to you (or you are

> welcome to come and pick it up), like tires, detailing, extended warranty,

> transport, paintless dent removal, etc, I get that done for you as well and

> you pay what I pay plus 5% (and I get great rates due to how much business I

> do with my "network", so your prices are very good even after the 5%

> markup). Then you pay the balance for the car, and we're done!

>

> Look over the attached contract, feel free to email or call with any

> questions, and again, if you have any reservations about buying

> sight-unseen, I'd be happy to give you references from many people that have

> done just that with me. No one has been disappointed. Remember, while I have

> a 10% deposit from you, I am paying the other 90% with my own money, so

> there is no way I am buying a lousy car that I might get stuck with!

>

> Regards,

> Bruce Mendel

> Becks Imports LLC

> 856-912-2600 Cell

>

> ----- Original Message -----

> *From:* Gary <garysalas at yahoo.com>

> *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

> *Sent:* Monday, August 18, 2008 12:17 PM

> *Subject:* [W126 Coupe] hey guys got my years wrong

>

> the 2000/01/02/03/04/05      cl 500   and i think it changes to cl 55

>

> any opinions on these cars?   thanks

>

>

>

> *Markus Meyer <mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com>* wrote:

>

> Actually on for 1993.  Then it was the S class coupe until 1998 when it

> became the CL....

>

> Markus Meyer

> mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com

> www.meyerprobateproperties.com

> Meyer Probate & Properties, LLC

> 484-919-9762

>

> -------- Original Message --------

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Jonathan and others

> From: "Andrew Sporner" <asporner at googlemail.com>

> Date: Mon, August 18, 2008 11:38 am

> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>

> Oh another thing.

>

> From what I have understood. the S-Class Coupe was still called SEC until

> about 1998.

>

> Andy

>

>

> On Mon, Aug 18, 2008 at 5:00 PM, Gary <garysalas at yahoo.com> wrote:

>

>> and thoughts on the cl 500  1992, 93, 94   i thinking about buying one.

>> also the amg in this series.

>>

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