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02-26-2014, 08:14 PM | #23 |
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How can you have 788 produced but still count 1203 w aluminum trim?
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02-26-2014, 09:12 PM | #24 | |
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03-03-2014, 12:21 PM | #25 |
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That is the coolest combo I've seen in a while! I have a Monaco Blue Coupe and an Imola Red Roadster! You have sort of an offspring of the two... Congrats man. That's an *extremely* rare build!!!
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03-03-2014, 09:13 PM | #26 |
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Sadly I have to report that I drove all the way from San Antonio to Arkansas to buy the car. Got there late Friday night and went to the dealership first thing Saturday morning. I drove the M and noticed a pretty pronounced rattling in the engine between 3000-3500rpm. Admittedly, I have limited knowledge, but the sound was quite worrisome - thought it might be a vanos issue. The dealership basically said take it like it is or leave it. I don't think they thought I would actually walk away, but I did. My fears might have been senseless, but their attitude was not comforting at all. I had one salesman (not mine) who drove it with me in the car, that seemed to be a little annoyed that my salesman and the tech on duty were so dismissive of my concerns. He wouldn't say but I could tell he thought there was a problem. He was obviously the most experienced salesman - that's why they had him take it out with me. At one point he looked at the tech and my salesman and said, "this gentleman drives 9 hours to pick up this car and we won't even address his concerns!?!?" He then walked off in disbelief. I soon followed. So, no M for me. Not an enjoyable weekend.
The BMW dealership here has a horrible reputation and the way I was treated at this dealership seemed to be about par for the course. I don't know if that's the BMW model or not, but I certainly don't like it. But all's well that ends well, today I purchased an Audi TTS and couldn't be happier. Once again, thanks for all of your help. |
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03-03-2014, 09:23 PM | #27 | |
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Interestingly, where I live the Audi dealer has a similar attitude to your local BMW dealer...so I literally just sold my TTRS (yes RS) to get back into the BMW brand. My Audi ownership was very disappointing and I will not purchase another Audi, at least not while I'm living in this city. Best of luck and enjoy your new whip! |
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03-03-2014, 09:34 PM | #28 | |
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03-03-2014, 10:27 PM | #29 |
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Sorry to hear that you had such a bad experience but as others have said it was the right move. Enjoy the TTS, it's a sweet car.
On a side note Audi just released the next gen TT pics. |
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03-04-2014, 07:45 AM | #30 | |
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You might want to take a look at this one. A local forum member has offered to take a look: http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=953339
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03-04-2014, 09:21 AM | #31 | |
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03-04-2014, 05:05 PM | #32 |
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Sucks to hear! Pics of TT!
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03-04-2014, 10:02 PM | #33 |
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Yeah good on you mate for pulling the pin, what a rude bunch of s-heads, treating not only a potential customer like that, but a dude who's bloody travelled 9 hrs to get the car..
Hello!! If that was my salesman, I'd sack the f--Ker on the spot. (Unless of course there was a drama with the car)
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03-05-2014, 11:55 AM | #37 |
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You definitely made the right choice, that noise has Vanos issue written all over it.
Be prepared to replace all the rubber hoses under the engine on that TTS every 3-4 years. siliconeintakes replacement hoses will cut the cost way down |
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03-05-2014, 07:45 PM | #39 |
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I'm glad to hear you didn't do business with those people. Often times we feel too invested after making such a long drive...you made the right call to walk.
Congrats and enjoy the TTS!
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Here's something to make you feel better: last year I decided to look for a second 1M. I flew out to 3 different states, each time thinking that the car was flawless as described, only to show up with a paint meter and find out that all 3 had some level of paint work performed. Now for each of these trips I only initially paid for a 1-way flight, because I was intending to buy the car and drive it back. Sadly people lie, and they lie to any extent. Imagine how much money I wasted, considering that each time I had to buy a return flight, on the same day to come back home, without time to plan or get a decent rate.
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