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Offline bmorton

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« on: June 10, 2005, 09:21:51 am »
Ghost's response about knowing a Honda & Mazda dealer in the buying a Mazda3 thread got me thinking about whether there are enough of us out there who can recommend a particular dealer or salesperson that we could cover a good part of the marketplace. I don't know about anyone else but I'm a believer in word-of-mouth when car shopping and I'd be willing to shop within a two-hour radius or so in order to deal with someone who was personally recommended to me.

For what it's worth, I could definitely point anyone looking in the London area for a Subaru, Toyota, Benz, VW or Audi in the right direction.
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« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2005, 09:40:29 am »
I'd shop within a 2 hour radius as well.  I live in Toronto but got my first Honda in Brampton.  Word of mouth is very important.  I'd recommend the guy in Brampton in a heartbeat.
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« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2005, 09:41:05 am »
Can anyone recommend a good Hyundai dealer in Southern Ontario?
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« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2005, 10:27:33 am »
I can recommend several for the Kelowna area but doubt anyone is too interested. Also know an excellant fellow in Vancouver for all makes leasing.
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« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2005, 10:37:27 am »
Just checked with a co-worker who has an '04 Elantra GT and she highly recommended Airport Hyundai here in London. Great price and service from the salesperson (I have the name) and she's very happy with the car.
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« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2005, 10:41:42 am »
Saint_satan's father is someone I would recommend buying from.  I purchased my 94 Cherokee from him.  As well, my sister purchased a 98 Cavalier and my grandmother a 1992 Mercury Topaz from the same dealership.

I've never met Saint_satan, and it was a fluke that I learned that his father sold me the Cherokee.  Anyhoo, if you're ever in the great metropolis of Campbellford, pay Regional Auto Sales a visit.

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« Reply #6 on: June 10, 2005, 11:22:10 am »
I can recommend several Alberta and BC locations.
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« Reply #7 on: June 10, 2005, 11:24:31 am »
I recommend Neil in Sask.  Add $1000 for delivery though.
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« Reply #8 on: June 10, 2005, 12:35:06 pm »
The Mazda dealership I bought from has been taken over by a new owner, and I don't think the salesperson I dealt with is there anymore.  Otherwise, I'd recommend them.  I can come up with places I'd NEVER deal with due to bad sales or service experiences, though!
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« Reply #9 on: June 10, 2005, 12:40:58 pm »
Would be fun to start a site somewhere with recommendations for dealers across the country. I know I'd be interested in the Ottawa area fo the future. Word of mouth is always important.
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« Reply #10 on: June 10, 2005, 01:23:04 pm »
Bmorton is quite correct with his recomendation of Airport Hyundai in London. They have a very good name in our area as well as a no. of other dealers in town for all makes.
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« Reply #11 on: June 10, 2005, 03:15:03 pm »
For those in the GTA area shopping for a BMW, I recommend Gillian Black @ BMW of Mississauga (east side of  Dixie, South of Eglinton)  No BS, just the facts.  With her, you deal directly with a  decision maker (she's allowed to close the sale with no sales manager involved)

I remember S60 also recommended to me a friend of his Lorenzo Fahoum at BWM Toronto.  According to S60 he is a no BS kind of guy as well.

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« Reply #12 on: June 10, 2005, 03:35:54 pm »
Anyone have a recommendation for a Volvo dealership and/or salesperson? I'm leaning towards an S40 T5 my next time around.
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« Reply #13 on: June 12, 2005, 01:58:17 pm »
For those willing to leave Ottawa to do some shopping I would recommend the following dealers

Toyota: Cornwall Toyota - Cornwall, Ont.
Toyota: Hawkesbury Toyota - Hawkesbury, Ont.
Nissan: Cornwall Nissan - Cornwall, Ont.
Ford: Dupuis Forld Lincoln - Casselman, Ont.
GM: Upper Canada Motors - Morrisburg, Ont.
Chrysler: Embrun Dodge Chrysler - Embrun, Ont.
Mazda: Cornwall Mazda - Cornwall, Ont.
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« Reply #14 on: June 12, 2005, 02:25:24 pm »
Newmarket Volvo/Brij D'Souza is the sales manager at this location, super good guy, plus the service
department is very good.
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« Reply #15 on: June 12, 2005, 02:49:07 pm »
Has anyone every dealt with Queensway VW/Audi?
If so, what was the experience like?
Thanks for this thread.
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« Reply #16 on: June 12, 2005, 05:34:45 pm »
What about a good Honda dealer in the GTA? :-)
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« Reply #17 on: June 13, 2005, 12:23:39 am »
HSG will know that answer I would think.
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« Reply #18 on: June 13, 2005, 07:29:09 pm »
I'm good for BMW and Mazda in Vancouver.  Ovr, who's your leasing contact?

I've had good prelim dealings (and good personal references) on the www.urbangarage.com guys.

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« Reply #19 on: June 13, 2005, 07:46:53 pm »
Davidm - Barry McNabb down on about 3rd Ave,south side, across and up the street a bit from Lexus, just off Burrard to the east. Sorry, can't remember the name of the company but I'll dig around for his card and get back to you.
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