Another one bites the dust (dealer that is)

[urban_legend]

Vin Devers in Sylvania (Toledo) Ohio, lost his Porsche franchise. I suppose it was because they never built a dedicated building - I had heard from other dealers that was a requirement.

The dealer claimed it wasn't sales - he had sold 8 so far this year. About the same as last year.

[clickman]

Hmmm. Our closest stealership houses Porsche AND Audi AND Volkswagen in the same building.

[VGM911]

Originally Posted by clickman

Hmmm. Our closest stealership houses Porsche AND Audi AND Volkswagen in the same building.

Stealership? Why the invective?

[clickman]

Originally Posted by VGM911

Stealership? Why the invective?

You're kidding, right?

[Franco]

Originally Posted by clickman

You're kidding, right?

No, Let me explain... a naive action or remark

that's what happened

[VGM911]

Originally Posted by clickman

You're kidding, right?

The question was straightforward. - actually, I wasn't kidding.

[schnellman]

When a local stealership wants $650 for the 30K service that my indy did for $200, then I think the name applies.

[clickman]

Originally Posted by VGM911

The question was straightforward. - actually, I wasn't kidding.

Ok, I see you are new to the forum, so I'll bite.

The experience of MANY is that dealers have hugely - most believe unjustifiably - inflated prices for parts and service. Therefore the term "stealership" was coined. If you do a search in this forum (and others) you will find it is common.

Perhaps you have a stellar dealership, a diamond in with the lumps of coal. Or perhaps you are well enough off to not care what it costs to maintain your Porsche. I and many others are not that well off, or just don't care to be ripped off.