You may or may not have noticed my "signature" before ("Overhauling the "fleet"). Well, the deal's been done.
I had a '00 CLK Cab, a '00 S4, and a '02 M3 Convert. Due to a variety of personal circumstances it was taking me quite a bit of time to sell these cars, or perhaps more accurately, even LIST them for sale...... :redface:
I visited Bridgewater Acura 2 weeks ago and met our buddy Mike. Very nice guy and, of course, very knowledgable. We had a very nice discussion about the NSX AND about a late model yellow '04 S4 he had taken in just a few days earlier in trade.
It just so happens that the S4 is just about the perfect car for me. AWD for the winter months, fast as 95% of the cars on the road, and just the right size for me.
I've never cared for, nor owned a "large" car. Never liked driving them although I confess the luxurious, quiet, and smooth ride DOES appeal to me on a certain level. :biggrin:
And the really small sports cars are either not quick enough (Miata) or just too damn confining (S2000 (and I am not that big a guy (5'10", 190)) Plus, some of those smaller cars can't hold my golf clubs. :biggrin:
Anyway, a week later, I visit again and propose a possible trade, just curious about what he might give me in trade for all 3 of my cars towards purchasing the S4 and leasing the NSX. To my surprise, Mike offered me pretty decent prices on my cars first shot out of the box. And when you add in the fact that I wouldn't have to pay any sales tax on the purchased S4, it came reasonably close (or at least close enough to consider) to what I would get selling the cars privately without all the muss and fuss of "no shows", "just lookers", etc., etc., etc..... (times 3 !!!).
So, this past Saturday, I pulled the trigger.
:smile:
Saturday (with the dealership's help of course) I brought my 3 cars in and took 2 home. I now have a shiny new '05 Long Beach Blue NSX along with an '04 Imola Yellow S4.
And while I was initially planning to sell 3 and just buy one car to better organize my finances as I'd like to buy a house or a condo in the not too distant future, and additionally to watch my checking account balance go UP for a change before buying a new 2nd car :biggrin: , I am completely thrilled with the deal.
Mike was unable to be there Saturday due to a (minor ?) illness in the family, but everything was taken care of professionally and courteously, by Mike Galleata (sp ?), a salesman, Rusty, and the rest of the staff.
It was an extrememly easy, comfortable and very pleasant experience dealing with Bridgewater and its people and I would recommend them to ANYONE here (or elsewhere for that matter). Very smooth deal from beginning to end. I give them one huge "thumbs up".
Thanks Mike. And to the staff as well (And that Kerry is SOOOOO cute. SHE can have a ride in my car ANYTIME :biggrin: )
I had a '00 CLK Cab, a '00 S4, and a '02 M3 Convert. Due to a variety of personal circumstances it was taking me quite a bit of time to sell these cars, or perhaps more accurately, even LIST them for sale...... :redface:
I visited Bridgewater Acura 2 weeks ago and met our buddy Mike. Very nice guy and, of course, very knowledgable. We had a very nice discussion about the NSX AND about a late model yellow '04 S4 he had taken in just a few days earlier in trade.
It just so happens that the S4 is just about the perfect car for me. AWD for the winter months, fast as 95% of the cars on the road, and just the right size for me.
I've never cared for, nor owned a "large" car. Never liked driving them although I confess the luxurious, quiet, and smooth ride DOES appeal to me on a certain level. :biggrin:
And the really small sports cars are either not quick enough (Miata) or just too damn confining (S2000 (and I am not that big a guy (5'10", 190)) Plus, some of those smaller cars can't hold my golf clubs. :biggrin:
Anyway, a week later, I visit again and propose a possible trade, just curious about what he might give me in trade for all 3 of my cars towards purchasing the S4 and leasing the NSX. To my surprise, Mike offered me pretty decent prices on my cars first shot out of the box. And when you add in the fact that I wouldn't have to pay any sales tax on the purchased S4, it came reasonably close (or at least close enough to consider) to what I would get selling the cars privately without all the muss and fuss of "no shows", "just lookers", etc., etc., etc..... (times 3 !!!).
So, this past Saturday, I pulled the trigger.
:smile: Saturday (with the dealership's help of course) I brought my 3 cars in and took 2 home. I now have a shiny new '05 Long Beach Blue NSX along with an '04 Imola Yellow S4.
And while I was initially planning to sell 3 and just buy one car to better organize my finances as I'd like to buy a house or a condo in the not too distant future, and additionally to watch my checking account balance go UP for a change before buying a new 2nd car :biggrin: , I am completely thrilled with the deal.
Mike was unable to be there Saturday due to a (minor ?) illness in the family, but everything was taken care of professionally and courteously, by Mike Galleata (sp ?), a salesman, Rusty, and the rest of the staff.
It was an extrememly easy, comfortable and very pleasant experience dealing with Bridgewater and its people and I would recommend them to ANYONE here (or elsewhere for that matter). Very smooth deal from beginning to end. I give them one huge "thumbs up".
Thanks Mike. And to the staff as well (And that Kerry is SOOOOO cute. SHE can have a ride in my car ANYTIME :biggrin: )
