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

Jonathan jhodgman at gmail.com
Mon Aug 18 12:31:49 EDT 2008


Just my 2, but Bruce is Great for anyone looking to find Exactly what
they want!

Jonathan

Bruce Mendel 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 <http://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 <mailto:garysalas at yahoo.com>

> *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mailto: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

> <mailto: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

> <mailto:mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com>

> www.meyerprobateproperties.com

> <http://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

> <mailto: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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