[thumper]

asking for a friend:

Vancouver Velocity Cars | Used Cars Dealer in Vancouver (http://www.vancouvervelocitycars.com/en/)

he's looking to buy an evolution V from this lot, but it's still on the boat and he's not feeling comfortable about leaving a deposit to hold the car.

anyone here know how reputable this place is? from what little info i've been able to gather they have only been at this location for a few months?

[TjAlmeida]

I was inquiring about that silver V they are bringing in as well. Looking at the place they look a bit iffy so I stopped there. But I'm sure at the end of the day your friend will get the car if he buys it. It's an auction grade three I think with a level C interior.

Never heard anything about them before so if I were to import I would personally look for a landed one or a more reputable importing service.
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[thumper]

I was inquiring about that silver V they are bringing in as well. Looking at the place they look a bit iffy so I stopped there. But I'm sure at the end of the day your friend will get the car if he buys it. It's an auction grade three I think with a level C interior.

Never heard anything about them before so if I were to import I would personally look for a landed one or a more reputable importing service.
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this is supposedly their sister company according to their website:

New Zealand Cars Limited - buy cars, buy used cars, sell cars, cars for sale, autotrader, auckland (http://nzcarltd.co.nz)

[rriggi]

I looked at the 840ci and thought it was pretty cool, I realized I had actually bid on that car at auction and lost by $100, quite a high markup for it.

I do notice one thing though, they advertise all their cars with CarProof? Which doesn't work on a grey-market car, it would only show claims in North America so if the car is a fresh arrival it would show as no accidents. I'd ask if the car your looking at has any claims on it, if they say no accidents at all I'd be a little suspicious.

[thumper]

I looked at the 840ci and thought it was pretty cool, I realized I had actually bid on that car at auction and lost by $100, quite a high markup for it.

I do notice one thing though, they advertise all their cars with CarProof? Which doesn't work on a grey-market car, it would only show claims in North America so if the car is a fresh arrival it would show as no accidents. I'd ask if the car your looking at has any claims on it, if they say no accidents at all I'd be a little suspicious.

i was under the impression that the carproof statement was just a catchall in their advertising because not all of their inventory is from japan.

[tofu1413]

carproof doesnt cover / show and history on anything outside of canada and usa....

[rriggi]

i was under the impression that the carproof statement was just a catchall in their advertising because not all of their inventory is from japan.

Most of the inventory appears to be Japanese (judging from all the USS auction photos) And they have also shown every car on their website with CarProof and haven't really made an effort to remove it from any of the Japanese listings. Now that may be a template for the website and the Evo V might be an excellent car but if they say that there is a CarProof available for it I'd walk away.

They would be clearly aware that it shows zero accident history, and the only thing that will show is the first registration to the dealer, which they would use to fool you then. And another thing worth mentioning is that they post 3 pictures from the auction but no auction inspection sheet?

Anyways, I have experience in buying cars from Japan and there's alot of assholes out there willing to sell you a R or RA grade car and pass it off as no accidents. And I've been trying for a while now to get a form of Japanese CarProof, but once a car is issued an export certificate it becomes nearly impossible to find anything on that car, it is literally deleted from their database. When you go to see it, check every panel, check under the hood, if anything seems off, question it. I might be a bit paranoid, but oh well...

They seem like recent cars though, the White 97 SL with the SL65 wheels just went through auction literally a week ago?

[toyota86]

I've been to this place twice and found them extremely shady. They acknowledge outright that there cars are from auctions but they refuse to provide auction sheets. Every salesman gives a different excuse. Some of the cars are repainted/repaired locally at very poor quality. Ask different sales man about the same car and they give wildly different stories of the car's origin. They think buyers are clueless. I search the same auction sites they search. They say everything they bring in is a 3B or higher. Which is not true. They actually have a binder of info and pictures of every car in their showroom for the customers to view. The binder is full of direct translate of auction sheets. Many of the cars are listed as R or RA. Not only are they shady, they are incompetent.

[thumper]

I've been to this place twice and found them extremely shady. They acknowledge outright that there cars are from auctions but they refuse to provide auction sheets. Every salesman gives a different excuse. Some of the cars are repainted/repaired locally at very poor quality. Ask different sales man about the same car and they give wildly different stories of the car's origin. They think buyers are clueless. I search the same auction sites they search. They say everything they bring in is a 3B or higher. Which is not true. They actually have a binder of info and pictures of every car in their showroom for the customers to view. The binder is full of direct translate of auction sheets. Many of the cars are listed as R or RA. Not only are they shady, they are incompetent.

sorry i am a bit confused. you say they won't provide the auction sheets and give different stories, but there is a a binder of all this information for the customers to see in the showroom? if that is the case then why lie? :confused:

[tofu1413]

I was there with toyota86 to look at a type RA coupe...

sales guys told me it was a grade 3. then refused to show me auction sheet.

we found over spray on the car... poorly prepped. the front doors werent even aligned properly.

the nail on the coffin was going through their binder that I found on their coffee table.. and stated that the car was auction grade R.

Being a salesman myself, failure to disclose outright is an offence. (they didnt know im a sales guy as well...)

Not a good place to go to, unless you really know your stuff and would look into every last fine detail.

[N8]

^ lol what fuckups...leaving it on the table

[swfk]

They have some Craigslist postings of cars that aren't available for bid yet. Yet there's a unreal price that is listed. The car isn't even sold

[GS8]

They have a YT channel

1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 LS1 V8 **345HP** - YouTube

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r25/Crimson_Jackal/Cars/Megaphone_zps088936df.jpg

[westopher]

The guy in the Corvette vid reminds me of frankie the weatherman, but not nearly as awesome.
Powerful Storm to Hit Vancouver British Columbia on Saturday September 28, 2013 - YouTube

[bomiheko]

When searching for these cars. On the inspection/auction sheets, you may notice a * $ or some other symbol next to the kilometers. This means it's unknown or tampered with. Don't get one with a symbol.

[Noran]

Does an R rating mean it's rebuilt?

[tofu1413]

rebuilt or modified

[VelocityCars]

Hello to those who have made their way through this thread and to all REVscene members.

My name is Bruce and I'm the General Manager of Velocity Cars.

I'm not going to single out any one post here go into great detail regarding specific comments but I thought it might be a good idea to make a quick introduction of myself and our dealership.

Vancouver Velocity Cars is the largest JDM importer and dealer in the Lower Mainland and as far as I know, we are probably the largest in Canada. We import our vehicles directly from Japan and yes, these are all auction vehicles.

We are happy to go over all details of any vehicle with a buyer and answer all questions regarding the vehicle including the history, the current condition and the auction grade. Of course, as a dealer we are in the business of selling our vehicles and making money, no different from any auto dealer (or any other business) that you might visit.

Unlike what you might find in town from private importers or curbers, our vehicles all go through a very comprehensive reconditioning on site and of course, they are all taken to an independent inspection facility for the government mandated Out Of Province Inspection. You are also welcome to have a vehicle inspected by your own mechanic prior to sale if you choose as many of our customers do.

Vancouver Velocity Cars was the main sponsor of the REVscene Spring Meet and it was great to see so many JDM enthusiasts, see all the amazing cars and meet many of you in person. We look forward to continuing our sponsorship of REVscene activities in the future.

We are a fairly new company having only been at our Dawson street location since December last year. We have about 70 vehicles currently on the lot at any time and we usually have another 30-40 in transit, floating somewhere between Japan and Vancouver. All of these vehicles are listed on our website (I won't provide a link as I'm new here and not sure of the forum rules but we're easy to find online). Yes, they are all for sale and yes, I invite you to come in, see them, drive them and most importantly, ask any questions about them before you buy. We provide a 90-day Powertrain warranty on every vehicle we sell at no charge and if you like you can get up to 3 years of comprehensive coverage. A warranty, financing and complete transparency are just a few reasons why people like to buy from us.

Are our prices a little higher than what you might find on craigslist or buying from your buddy? Possibly. Is our selection the best you'll find in Canada? Absolutely!

For the record, I work here because we have a large inventory of low mileage, very clean, accident-free, hard to find vehicles and as the GM, I make it my goal to provide exceptional customer service to everyone who comes on to our lot, before, during and after a sale. I want to thank REVscene and all of our customers who are a part of this forum for helping us grow as we continue to provide another option for buyers looking for JDM cars.

Forums are a great place to share information and I'm glad to be a part of the conversation. I am willing to answer any of your questions to the best of my ability if you're curious about Vancouver Velocity Cars.

Bruce Kidd
General Manager
Vancouver Velocity Cars
4349 Dawson Street
Burnaby, BC V5C 4B4
w: 604-428-4636

[steveo1115]

I know these guys are one of the newest car importers in the area but I hope they will start actually showing their auction sheets. I think it kinda suspicious that one of the "largest car importers in the lower mainland" doesn't want to PROVE that they have "clean, low km, accedent free cars" here's a thread on another site I frequent.
Velocity Cars in BC? - Page 2 - JDMVIP Forums JDM Japanese Cars Import Used Auctions (http://forums.jdmvip.com/Velocity_Cars_in_BC_Import_Discussion_Vendor_amp_E xporter_Feedback-6527-t-2)

[VelocityCars]

I know these guys are one of the newest car importers in the area but I hope they will start actually showing their auction sheets. I think it kinda suspicious that one of the "largest car importers in the lower mainland" doesn't want to PROVE that they have "clean, low km, accedent free cars" here's a thread on another site I frequent.
Velocity Cars in BC? - Page 2 - JDMVIP Forums JDM Japanese Cars Import Used Auctions (http://forums.jdmvip.com/Velocity_Cars_in_BC_Import_Discussion_Vendor_amp_E xporter_Feedback-6527-t-2)

Thanks for the input steveo1115.

We are always willing to show our auction sheets to buyers and we are always open regarding the condition and auction grade of our vehicles. We currently have 2 grade "r" vehicles in our inventory and the rest of the vehicles are accident free. Keep in mind that we are talking about major accidents/damage, similar to what you'd find on a CarProof report here in North America.

I am quite happy to prove that we have low km, accident-free cars because that's good business. I do want to mention however that there are a number of curbers in town who are curious to know about our importation process and they often come in and ask a lot of questions and want to see all of our paperwork and records. I don't simply open our books to casual inquiries but for someone who actually wants to buy one our vehicles, we make the buying process very simple, straightforward and we are diligent in doing whatever is necessary to answer all questions.

This is an open invitation for anyone to come in and say hi and I'll personally go through everything with you and answer any questions you might have.

We continue to grow because our customers are happy with our service and selection. Velocity Cars stands behind what we sell and we want people to know that we provide great JDM vehicles without the risk of buying privately and having no recourse if the car you buy should turn out to be less than advertised. We are a registered dealer with the VSA (D# 40027) and there are a lot of rules and regulations that we must follow.

Thanks for bringing up these points and I hope the conversation continues.

Bruce Kidd
General Manager
Vancouver Velocity Cars
4349 Dawson Street
Burnaby, BC V5C 4B4
w: 604-428-4636

[Jgresch]

Thanks for the input steveo1115.

We are always willing to show our auction sheets to buyers and we are always open regarding the condition and auction grade of our vehicles.



sales guys told me it was a grade 3. then refused to show me auction sheet.


:whistle:

[smoothie.]

Who's he trying to kidd?

[VelocityCars]

:whistle:

I can't say who this poster is or who the salesman was or if this even happened. I don't mind using this forum to answer questions and if anyone wants to come in to buy a vehicle, I have all of the paperwork here.

Feel free to call me any time and if I'm not available, I'll return your call ASAP. Seriously, it's that easy. We want to build on our reputation as the #1 JDM dealer in Canada and I'll make sure that we do what it takes.

I've just spoken to my marketing manager and he's going to post all auction sheets and include the auction grade on the page for each vehicle. Look for this by the end of the month. We'll also include the JEVIC odometer certificate but we won't be able to post that until the vehicle actually arrives.

Bruce Kidd
General Manager
Vancouver Velocity Cars
4349 Dawson Street
Burnaby, BC V5C 4B4
w: 604-428-4636

[gilly]

are they a revscene sponsor? or they just sponsored one event (spring meet)?

I've seen many of their cars on craigs before. Some of them with decent prices too

[Klondike]

They have a YT channel

1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 LS1 V8 **345HP** - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZJbj47SalU)

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r25/Crimson_Jackal/Cars/Megaphone_zps088936df.jpg

Billy Mays -- Big City Slider - YouTube

[VR6GTI]

How come when you look at vehicles on your lot, most vehicles have over spray and very poor spot in jobs?

[immortalbrute99]

Do not buy from them, they will screw you out of money in any way they can! I purchased a vehicle from them very recently. Turns out the engine is completely screwed and is about 4 grand in repairs! And they refuse to even talk to me about it! They gave me a warranty, which they lied about and barely covers any of that. The salesman i bought it off ran out of country because he made a bunch of sketchy deals! No possible way this car could have passed safety inspection coming into canada, which leads me to believe this a scam dealership. Currently having MVSABC, and CTV's "Bill on your side" look into it. Tell your friends to stay away!

[lowda9]

I like these guys prices. It raises the value of my jdm car.

[XplicitLuder]

http://oi50.tinypic.com/2evzvoi.jpg

[1exotic]

Do not buy from them, they will screw you out of money in any way they can! I purchased a vehicle from them very recently. Turns out the engine is completely screwed and is about 4 grand in repairs! And they refuse to even talk to me about it! They gave me a warranty, which they lied about and barely covers any of that. The salesman i bought it off ran out of country because he made a bunch of sketchy deals! No possible way this car could have passed safety inspection coming into canada, which leads me to believe this a scam dealership. Currently having MVSABC, and CTV's "Bill on your side" look into it. Tell your friends to stay away!

Take them to Civil Court, get a lawyer to serve them a letter.
If they offer a warranty, and don't stand by it, that's a easy case to win.

[smoothie.]

Warranties are very subjective

And they'll blame a non covered part for causing the problems


Not this dealer specifically but most non factory warranties

[rageguy]

I can't say who this poster is or who the salesman was or if this even happened. I don't mind using this forum to answer questions and if anyone wants to come in to buy a vehicle, I have all of the paperwork here.

Feel free to call me any time and if I'm not available, I'll return your call ASAP. Seriously, it's that easy. We want to build on our reputation as the #1 JDM dealer in Canada and I'll make sure that we do what it takes.

I've just spoken to my marketing manager and he's going to post all auction sheets and include the auction grade on the page for each vehicle. Look for this by the end of the month. We'll also include the JEVIC odometer certificate but we won't be able to post that until the vehicle actually arrives.


The correct response to toyota86 and other members claiming your staff not showing sheets is "I apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced, please allow me to investigate what happened. If you have time, please come by and I'll personally assist you."

Your responses so far have been unsatisfactory. Your first post at 10am today danced around the issue regarding shady business practice mentioned by members and you never gave a direct answer. Instead you typed a super long post explaining what your business do. Shady? I think so.

[CA_FTW]

A close friend of mine was looking for a G wagon and came to check out the stock they had.. however she wasnt impressed by the way she was treated. it seemed like the whoever she was talking to had no interest in selling her the car she was looking at.
In the end she bought something else from somewhere else. I have no experience myself with Velocity Cars however with the feedback i have been hearing i would stay away.

So far they are off to a pretty bad start to get the title of #1 JDM dealer in Canada.
They should work on being not the worst.. thats a more realistic goal i think

[VelocityCars]

The correct response to toyota86 and other members claiming your staff not showing sheets is "I apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced, please allow me to investigate what happened. If you have time, please come by and I'll personally assist you."

Your responses so far have been unsatisfactory. Your first post at 10am today danced around the issue regarding shady business practice mentioned by members and you never gave a direct answer. Instead you typed a super long post explaining what your business do. Shady? I think so.

Hi rageguy -

You're right. I have investigated what happened and I not only invite anyone to come in where I will personally assist you, I am going to be including the auction sheets and JEVIC certificates on our website.

If someone has an issue with Velocity Cars first hand, I am including my name and our phone number and I'll will take calls personally. I can't speak to second hand accounts from anonymous posters but I will address any issues that past customers have had.

I know that coming on this forum will open the door to all sorts of comments, both positive and negative. I didn't mean to highjack this thread but I thought it was a good place to introduce myself. I will respond directly to anyone who has questions about Velocity Cars and I welcome you to come to the dealership and see our vehicles for yourself.

Bruce Kidd
General Manager
Vancouver Velocity Cars
4349 Dawson Street
Burnaby, BC V5C 4B4
w: 604-428-4636

[VelocityCars]

How come when you look at vehicles on your lot, most vehicles have over spray and very poor spot in jobs?

Hi VR6GTI -

I can confidently say that most of our vehicles do not have overspray. I can also say that all of our vehicles are over 15 years old and you will find some scratches and minor dings on some of them. We do our best to take care of cosmetic issues big and small, and inside and out, most of our vehicles look great.

If you find a cosmetic issue with a vehicle, part of the negotiation process is to identify the things that you'd like to have done so that the vehicle is in the condition that you would like it to be before you buy it.

We have a number of people who do great work on leather and fabric, paint and panel and pretty much everything else.

If a car is R grade (2 of our cars on the lot are R grade) there may indeed be overspray.

[you!]

i have a few friends who are interested in picking up a mint jdm and came to this place to find one... all of them told me the same thing which is - they pretty much have a big inventory of cars but none of them appeared to be in good condition

then a few weeks ago i read on fb about a guy who test drove one of their cars and the engine blew up during the test drive

[you!]

Do not buy from them, they will screw you out of money in any way they can! I purchased a vehicle from them very recently. Turns out the engine is completely screwed and is about 4 grand in repairs! And they refuse to even talk to me about it! They gave me a warranty, which they lied about and barely covers any of that. The salesman i bought it off ran out of country because he made a bunch of sketchy deals! No possible way this car could have passed safety inspection coming into canada, which leads me to believe this a scam dealership. Currently having MVSABC, and CTV's "Bill on your side" look into it. Tell your friends to stay away!

Hi rageguy -

I can't speak to second hand accounts from anonymous posters but I will address any issues that past customers have had.



so howcome this past customer was not given any help at all and was pretty much told to go away?

[Jgresch]

1996 Honda Integra DC2 LOW KMS **90 DAY WARRANTY FREE OF CHARGE** (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bnc/ctd/4523471390.html)

I've keep seeing this thing on craigslist....

Firstly, it's at least $4k overpriced. You can get 98 specs for a lot cheaper.
How are jdm ITR parts 'more precise' that USDM ITR parts? (note: they are both actually made in japan)
What's a honda short shifters?
Vincent's phone number has too many digits.

[dared3vil0]

Quoted in case they delete

This just came in, 1996 Acura/ Honda Integra in great condition and LOW KMS.
You all know how original JDM's perform as far as driving experience.
USDM specs aren't as precise as JDM's are. They drive better and straight all
japanese parts last longer. This car is in great condition and definitely a one of a kind.
This comes stock with Recaro Seats, Honda Short Shifters, stock integra rims
and amazing driving experience.

If this sounds like the car you're looking for, call Vincent at 60434923000 and schedule a
viewing of this amazing looking vehicle.

DL#40027

keywords: honda, acura, DC2, integra, type r, rare, jdm, rhd, white, great condition,
5 speed, japanese, drift car, drifting, burnaby, velocity cars, vancity, warranty
90 days warranty, free warranty, vincent

[tofu1413]

To be honest, from a pricing point of view, some of the cars arent priced too bad for retail. I am quite the frugal shopper, yet It was priced well enough to attract me to actually drive down there to take a look.

Importing a jdm unit would require getting the car to pass provincial inspection, legalized and some reconditioning as well. Then there is an obvious fixed bit of profit margin to pay for the land, over head costs and of course, the sales guy's bit of commission.

The pricing is fair because at the end of the day, they have to make something keep the business going.

The sales guy had the right attitude and was quite helpful. At the end of the day, I spoke to Bruce as well when we didnt make a deal for the auction grade R car. We still shook hands and parted way in a very normal business manner.

But it was the lack of proper disclosure upfront that really turned me off. If the car was presented to me as an auction grade R car from the get go, then it wouldve been less rocky of an experience.

This is not a thread to bash and step on their business, but more like a review / experiences / opinion board.

We all make mistakes and as long as there is an effort to not repeat the same things, I am sure Velocity would build a better reputation along with larger customer base and increase the amount of business. As long as they take their customer feedback and concerns seriously, im sure that reputation and trust will be regained/ rebuilt.

There are lots of people on this board that have went to take a look as the vehicles they sell target the demographics of the users here. it is RevScene after all.




The best deal is a deal where the place makes money and a customer walks away feeling he got himself a great deal.





just my two cents.

[Jgresch]

^ Well said. I can't comment on any of their other pricing as I don't follow any cars other than the ITRs.

[VelocityCars]

so howcome this past customer was not given any help at all and was pretty much told to go away?

Hi you!

This is the great thing about forums. It permits both sides to have a say.

I spoke with this customer about an hour ago. Here are the facts.

He purchased his car from us 4 months ago. Prior to the sale, he had an independent inspection done by a dealership where he used to work. The inspection indicated that 2 parts should be replaced, a tensioner and a serpentine belt. We ordered these parts on his behalf and offered to install them ourselves. He declined this offer and had the parts installed somewhere else.

The warranty he purchased is very clear in the terms regarding the limit of coverage and the deductible. In his post he says that we lied about these 2 facts. When I pointed out to him that I have a copy of the warranty including these details and his signature, he apologized and said that he is just frustrated and upset.

I know the dealership where he had the inspection done as I also used to work there. They are 100% independent of us, as is the facility that does our Out Of Province government inspections. At the time of sale, these were the only issues.

This vehicle now has been taken to another independent shop where the customer has been quoted a price on repairs. Today I asked him why he didn't take it back to the shop where he had the inspection done. I suggested they might provide a different diagnosis and likely a lower price.

The warranty company that we use provides great coverage to over 4,000 dealers and has 2,500 participating shops nationwide. They are also 100% independent of Velocity Cars. One of the benefits of purchasing a car from a VSA certified dealer is that we can offer a warranty on our vehicles, anywhere from a 90-day powertrain (which we provide for free on every vehicle we sell) all the way to 48 month comprehensive coverage.

To suggest that Velocity Cars has given the customer no help and told him to go away is false. To suggest that my salesman lied about the car or warranty coverage is false. The customer apologized to me this morning and I told him there is no need to apologize but I asked that he keep the slander to a minimum.

I welcome discussion about our vehicles and our record of dealing with issues. I think it's important that all facts are presented truthfully as otherwise the details can be misinterpreted.

Bruce Kidd
General Manager
Vancouver Velocity Cars
4349 Dawson Street
Burnaby, BC V5C 4B4
w: 604-428-4636

[VelocityCars]

To be honest, from a pricing point of view, some of the cars arent priced too bad for retail. I am quite the frugal shopper, yet It was priced well enough to attract me to actually drive down there to take a look.

Importing a jdm unit would require getting the car to pass provincial inspection, legalized and some reconditioning as well. Then there is an obvious fixed bit of profit margin to pay for the land, over head costs and of course, the sales guy's bit of commission.

The pricing is fair because at the end of the day, they have to make something keep the business going.

The sales guy had the right attitude and was quite helpful. At the end of the day, I spoke to Bruce as well when we didnt make a deal for the auction grade R car. We still shook hands and parted way in a very normal business manner.

But it was the lack of proper disclosure upfront that really turned me off. If the car was presented to me as an auction grade R car from the get go, then it wouldve been less rocky of an experience.

This is not a thread to bash and step on their business, but more like a review / experiences / opinion board.

We all make mistakes and as long as there is an effort to not repeat the same things, I am sure Velocity would build a better reputation along with larger customer base and increase the amount of business. As long as they take their customer feedback and concerns seriously, im sure that reputation and trust will be regained/ rebuilt.

There are lots of people on this board that have went to take a look as the vehicles they sell target the demographics of the users here. it is RevScene after all.




The best deal is a deal where the place makes money and a customer walks away feeling he got himself a great deal.





just my two cents.

Hi tofu1413 -

I appreciate the input and I am glad your experience was a good one.

In reading this I will address 2 points as we move forward. Our website needs cleaning up to ensure that every piece of information is correct. This is a big task but I feel that including the auction sheets on every vehicle will be a big step in helping prospective buyers feel more comfortable about our vehicles.

We do our best to disclose all pertinent facts on our website and in person and if anyone has a question about a vehicle history or condition, I'm happy to sit down and take the time to present all of the facts.

Bruce Kidd
General Manager
Vancouver Velocity Cars
4349 Dawson Street
Burnaby, BC V5C 4B4
w: 604-428-4636

[CA_FTW]

the pics of the R34 and S15 show them with stock lights.. which everyone knows arent "Legal" according to transport canada, as a dealer what type of responsibility do you take selling cars that dont have all the "Legal" DOT requirements for the BC inspection.

Your "Third Party" inspection shop seems to be sliding things through..
as all the cars in your videos seem to fail according to this:
CVSE Lighting standards (http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/cvse/vehicle_inspections/PDF/2009_Vehicle_Lighting_Protocol.pdf)

[rriggi]

^^This,

I was going to say, the cars have all allegedly passed a provincial inspection but don't appear to comply with standards.... I.E no reflectors

CVSE will have lots of fun with this place and the inspectors who are passing these cars....:suspicious:

[Jgresch]

the pics of the R34 and S15 show them with stock lights.. which everyone knows arent "Legal" according to transport canada, as a dealer what type of responsibility do you take selling cars that dont have all the "Legal" DOT requirements for the BC inspection.

Your "Third Party" inspection shop seems to be sliding things through..
as all the cars in your videos seem to fail according to this:
CVSE Lighting standards (http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/cvse/vehicle_inspections/PDF/2009_Vehicle_Lighting_Protocol.pdf)

Which S15 and R34? to give them the benefit of the doubt, a lot of their pictures are just the auction photos of when the cars are still in japan

[VelocityCars]

the pics of the R34 and S15 show them with stock lights.. which everyone knows arent "Legal" according to transport canada, as a dealer what type of responsibility do you take selling cars that dont have all the "Legal" DOT requirements for the BC inspection.

Your "Third Party" inspection shop seems to be sliding things through..
as all the cars in your videos seem to fail according to this:
CVSE Lighting standards (http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/cvse/vehicle_inspections/PDF/2009_Vehicle_Lighting_Protocol.pdf)

Hello CA_FTW -

Thanks for bringing up this important issue.

As I've mentioned, we use independent, government approved inspection facilities for our Out Of Province Inspections. Lights are are an integral part of the safety of a vehicle and these are subject to heavy scrutiny during these inspections.

The link you included is a great source and if you'll read page 10 you'll clearly see the specific requirements for lights. Not only does this information describe which stamps and marks are acceptable in addition to DOT (SAE, ECE, JIS/JESIC), it goes on to show images of certain acceptable marks.

The independent inspection facilities we use have their own license to consider when inspecting vehicles and I can assure you that they have no interest in passing our vehicles at the risk of their own license or reputation.

Prior to sending our vehicles out for inspection, we install DRL to comply with code. This is a process that typically takes anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours and is another benefit of buying from a dealer.

I understand that a lot of rumours go around about how we (or any dealer) do things and I appreciate the opportunity to clear the air and get the facts straight. Vancouver Velocity Cars is committed to ensuring that all of our vehicles comply with all required regulations and standards and lights are just a part of the whole process. We don't do things "legally", we do things legally.

Bruce

[dared3vil0]

Seriously Bruce, you just dodged completely around the issue that your headlights appear to be non DOT approved. Care to explain?

[multicartual]

Holy shit you guys are just GRILLING this dude!

[dared3vil0]

^ Don't you have a groundbreaking new book to write?


:troll:

[meme405]

Seriously Bruce, you just dodged completely around the issue that your headlights appear to be non DOT approved. Care to explain?

Pics of said vehicles?

Looking at their postings most of the pictures are when the car appears to be still off shore. which means that any necessary modifications to make the car legal have not been made yet.

There is nothing to say that the vehicles which are on the lot today have not been fixed to meet TOC requirements.

[dared3vil0]

I was responding to the question regarding the headlights that was never answered.

[VelocityCars]

Seriously Bruce, you just dodged completely around the issue that your headlights appear to be non DOT approved. Care to explain?

DOT is not the be all and end all. As long as they comply with requirements for approved equipment they pass. Period. If they don't comply they fail. Period.

Before this goes around in circles, perhaps someone who knows the regulations might like to shed some light on the issue? I understand that anything I write will be dissected and parsed but before you make a comment, please at least read the source information that was provided - and by another member of the forum no less!

Bruce

[CA_FTW]

^^^^^^^ Well, at least we know that the inspection shop you guys use doesnt bother to follow the rules of the CVSE. Honestly i think alot of those lighting standards are ridiculous, but im just a regular guy, not a Company trying to be number 1.

This statement
"DOT is not the be all and end all. As long as they comply with requirements for approved equipment they pass. Period. If they don't comply they fail. Period."

shows that you dont care if your cars are up to code, so the next question is, do you inform your customers that they have the potential risk of re-inspection due to non-approved lights.



Here is a quote from the CVSE lighting regulations that is pretty clear:
In Canada, low beam headlamps meeting the U.S.
DOT regulations are allowed. Low beam headlamps
meeting the European ECE regulations are also
allowed if they produce a beam pattern for driving
on the right side of the road. Low beams meeting
Japanese regulations are not allowed.

Refer to Page 18
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/cvse/vehicle_inspections/PDF/2009_Vehicle_Lighting_Protocol.pdf

[rriggi]

So ignoring the cars with pictures that are taken in Japan, why is your 1995 Mercedes SL 500 not fitted with a third brake light? Those are mandatory on vehicles newer than 1994? The SL also has the incorrect front turn signals, clear frosted corners are Eurospec, but the US version has reflectors built into them.

Why is the 1997 G500 not fitted with reflectors? Nor is the 1998 Porsche with the dark grey wheels?

It goes on and on...

[westopher]

I think you guys are going way overboard on a witch hunt here. It seems like you are just baiting the guy into an argument. If you haven't actually had an experience with them, you have no reason to be criticizing their business practices, because you really don't know.
Tofu actually had an experience with these guys and posted an objective statement, which is what belongs in this thread. Remember, we should treat event sponsors with respect, unless we have actually been wronged by them.

[cohan]

I am about getting a car from them,I am glad, I have found the treat here about this company. I love jdm car, who car if the light does not meet dot here in canada. As long as still oem.that what jdm car look better then here. Any way thanks guy.i have more to inspect before jump in to it.

[GS8]

I kid and all but let me be serious...

I hope you guys succeed. Some people can't or don't want to go through the process of importing a car on their own so it's nice to see a dealership that primarily specializes in imports which removes a lot of the hassle. Some would rather pay a dealership a slighlty higher cost to remove the headache of going through the process themselves.

As long as you (please) show ALL documentation and give the full history on the car including trouble spots, you won't have anything to worry about. Admitting that a car has an issue / potential issue will help build your credential as an honest dealership. Cars aren't perfect but a reputation can be :teach:

[josel_atr]

I think you guys are going way overboard on a witch hunt here. It seems like you are just baiting the guy into an argument. If you haven't actually had an experience with them, you have no reason to be criticizing their business practices, because you really don't know.
Tofu actually had an experience with these guys and posted an objective statement, which is what belongs in this thread. Remember, we should treat event sponsors with respect, unless we have actually been wronged by them.

i couldn't agree more.

if i see a car in their lot that i really like, i will still go to inquire. at the end of the day, the decision whether to buy depends not only to the car that you are looking at, but also the experience of their customer service.

in my opinion, bruce has done a good job answering questions here and they are willing to provide the information that you need. plus, he addressed all the issues and is now making changes for better practice.

[VelocityCars]

I appreciate the input from everyone here and I am always willing to answer any questions you might have or assist in any way I can.

This forum is one place among others where I know people are passionate about JDM cars and as Velocity Cars is a young business, it's important to me that we earn the respect of people like you.

We have a lot a great people here as well and we are no different than any other business - we have a product we want to sell and this is how our employees make a living to support their families.

I invite anyone to come in and meet me in person and see our vehicles for yourself. Let me know that you're from the forum and I'll give you the grand tour, show you how we do things and let you see for yourself what kind of business we run.

You can see on our Facebook page photos of customers who are happy with their purchases and reviews of our business. I encourage you to put your own review up if you like but all I ask is that you base your opinions on personal, first-hand information.

Thanks for the support and we in turn support Revscene and its members.

Bruce

[Timewav3zer0]

just dropped by today to put a deposit on a s15. will report back when it arrives

[cooke24]

why are you guys beaking velocity just because the lights arent DOT.

heck those ebay garbage lights are more of a danger on the road than oem ones.

or how about the retards that install HID in a halogen housing that just blind everyone on the road.

its just a stupid law....

[dared3vil0]

why are you guys beaking velocity just because the lights arent DOT.

heck those ebay garbage lights are more of a danger on the road than oem ones.

or how about the retards that install HID in a halogen housing that just blind everyone on the road.

its just a stupid law....

In hindsight, i agree with your points, however the bolded part...

i don't even...

[eroximus]

Hi, made an account to add my input on my experience with Velocity Vancouver. While Bruce was easy to deal with and an honest person, the salesman I dealt with wasn't the best. My major concern was after picking up the car I noticed a massive vacuum leak, at the fuel regulator, and fouled spark plugs, which caused misfire at boost, which shouldn't have been over-looked so easily as I was told my car would be perfect when delivered. I can't blame the company 100% as I didn't bring up these issues, because I was just mesmerized at the car I was looking at, but the person checking the vehicle prior to delivery should have taken these things to account.

TL;DR if you want to skip importing a car by yourself talk to Bruce directly, bring up any concerns before taking the car and get it checked out if you don't have the ability / confidence to do it yourself.

[thumper]

Hi, made an account to add my input on my experience with Velocity Vancouver. While Bruce was easy to deal with and an honest person, the salesman I dealt with wasn't the best. My major concern was after picking up the car I noticed a massive vacuum leak, at the fuel regulator, and fouled spark plugs, which caused misfire at boost, which shouldn't have been over-looked so easily as I was told my car would be perfect when delivered. I can't blame the company 100% as I didn't bring up these issues, because I was just mesmerized at the car I was looking at, but the person checking the vehicle prior to delivery should have taken these things to account.

TL;DR if you want to skip importing a car by yourself talk to Bruce directly, bring up any concerns before taking the car and get it checked out if you don't have the ability / confidence to do it yourself.

just a question: why did you not get an independent mechanical inspection done on the car before the sale? does velocity allow you to bring your own mechanic or take the car to one? personally i just can't bring myself to not have an inspection done when buying used no matter who it's from...

[eroximus]

just a question: why did you not get an independent mechanical inspection done on the car before the sale? personally i just can't bring myself to not have an inspection done when buying used no matter who it's from...

I've worked on cars for quiet a bit which gave me the confidence to look at the car. I found the issues immediately once the whole phase of me being excited to pick up the car went by. If I had to do it again I would definitely not skipped on paying someone to inspect it.

[thumper]

did velocity make good on the car? not sure if they have any sort of return or warranty policy.

trust no one. i don't care if it's major dealership or a trusted family member (yes i am that paranoid). i still remember the "certified preowned" car with its "extensive 150pt. inspection" i thought was good on that merit at a certain established business in n. van that failed a basic bcaa inspection in the parking lot. they gave me back my deposit and i walked away and the car was no longer advertised as certified after that.

[eroximus]

did velocity make good on the car? not sure if they have any sort of return or warranty policy.

trust no one. i don't care if it's major dealership or a trusted family member (yes i am that paranoid). i still remember the "certified preowned" car with its "extensive 150pt. inspection" i thought was good on that merit at a certain established business in n. van that failed a basic bcaa inspection in the parking lot. they gave me back my deposit and i walked away and the car was no longer advertised as certified after that.

I didn't bring it up with them because they were relatively simple and cheap fixes (plugs + new vacuum hose) but I have purchased warranty for the car in case of an unfortunate event for engine and drive line components therefore I have to keep the car stock for the time being.

[thumper]

so based on your purchase, including what you had to deal with salesperson-wise, how would you rate velocity out of a scale of 1 to 10?

also curious to know which warranty company you went with. i remember long time ago going with a warranty company (global-i can't remember the rest) and they gave me the runaround. hoping yours is honest.

[eroximus]

so based on your purchase, including what you had to deal with salesperson-wise, how would you rate velocity out of a scale of 1 to 10?

I would have to say 6/10 as the sales person really threw me off and had points where I had questions to ask to confirm if he knew what the car really was, as I researched a lot before hand, and he didn't really know much about the vehicle I was about the purchase. The exterior car detail (I assumed wax and polish as many dealers do) that I received was very poor. The car had a nice layer of wax but it seems like it was washed with a broom. The swirls on the car were very heavy and deep. Given this is an older vehicle I did still want to receive the "perfect condition" car I was promised by the sales man. The interior on the other hand was detailed very nicely with no dust and very clean fabric. The pictures on the website don't really show the car very well because of the angles and lighting, so you really have to be there and check out the exterior carefully before judging the buy as I had made that mistake. I do have to say that Bruce was easy to deal with and honest in a business point of view versus the sales man I had and Bruce knew his stuff. All in all I am happy with my purchase but the service I had to go through to be able to get the vehicle was a really bumpy ride. I am trying to be unbaised as much as I can with these posts but of course the negative things I encountered left a bigger impact than the positive moments.

[thumper]

thanks for sharing. this is the kind of answer i was looking for back when i put this thread up in nov 2013 (!).

[thumper]

bruce, if you are still out there, you have a pm.

[Timewav3zer0]

they do allow you to get the vehicle inspected by whoever you choose, but they have to make sure your actually interested and require a deposit. still waiting for my car to arrive they told me 3 weeks.

[thumper]

they do allow you to get the vehicle inspected by whoever you choose, but they have to make sure your actually interested and require a deposit. still waiting for my car to arrive they told me 3 weeks.


what car did you order?

[eroximus]

what car did you order?

I think he put deposit for an s15. Its a few posts up

[Timewav3zer0]

yup the black s15

[rJZx]

If it's the one with rpf's did they tell you it's been repainted?

[VelocityCars]

Hello all.

I don't check here too often but I'm glad to see the thread is getting some life.

As a dealership, we do our best to provide great service and great vehicles. Like any business, we have customers who are thrilled with us and some who have a less than perfect experience for one reason or another. I make it a point of getting involved personally with any issues that arise with our vehicles after purchase as being a used car dealership, there will be issues from time to time.

In answer to a question from someone who posted earlier, yes, we absolutely encourage anyone who wants an inspection done to have a vehicle taken to their own mechanic/friend/expert. I can show you worksheets that have this specific condition written as a "subject to" before the deal is completed.

Regarding our warranty company, we use Lubrico as they are one of the few companies that will put a warranty on vehicles of this age. They have a great track record and over 30 years of experience. I believe there are over 2,600 shops across the country that are Lubrico approved facilities. Velocity Cars will provide a 90-day powertrain warranty on every vehicle purchase at no charge but our customers may get from 3 months up to 3-4 years of comprehensive coverage if they wish.

Having worked at some of the largest dealerships in the lower mainland, I know that selling a used vehicle is often much more of a challenge than selling new. As our vehicles are all 15 years old or older, I know that there may be undiscovered deficiencies that may appear 1 week, 2 months or 3 years down the road, or possibly never. It is up to the customer to take his or her time to select a vehicle and then to make sure that if they have any concerns, these are addressed prior to the completion of the sale. At times I have spent well over $1,000 to take care of specific issues but these are all agreed to on paper prior to the sale.

I had a customer yesterday say to a salesman, "Well, I'll buy the car if you guarantee that I won't have any issues for at least 2 years". I quickly stepped in and said that I can't and won't guarantee that. I showed him our inspection reports (for the second time) and told him he is welcome to have his own mechanic look at the car but even then I won't guarantee that the car won't conk out in 2 weeks. I'd rather lose a sale by telling the truth than make up some BS or simply say what the customer wants to hear.

As I've said before, I welcome you to come in and have a look around. There are a number of forum members who have purchased a vehicle from us and I know that in most cases, the process was smooth and both parties were happy with the outcome. If you are interested in a car we have and you'd rather deal directly with me than a salesperson, just ask for me and I'll be happy to assist you myself.

Finally, for anyone who has ever bought a vehicle privately (as I have many times), you know that you've got to do your homework and carefully inspect the vehicle prior to making the purchase. It's no different when buying from a dealer. What a dealer can offer however is the ability to have a selection of vehicles in one place, the ability to get financing, the ability to trade in your current vehicle, the ability to have warranty coverage and a seller who is not going to disappear tomorrow.

Bruce

[Tone Loc]

With the direction this thread is going, maybe it should be moved to the Police Forum instead. If your biggest concern in getting a JDM car is whether or not a $150-200 lighting fixture is present or not - instead of actual safety/bodywork/mechanical concerns - maybe you should just buy a new car instead. Not every car is perfect and even OEM new vehicles have issues with the MVA/MVAR as all of these laws may be open to different interpretations. I can't tell you how many times I have been asked at traffic stops why my car doesn't have DRL - because it is a 1986 vehicle... many Officers can get pushy which is why I keep a copy of the legislation in my glove compartment.

[kfcheung]

Review of Vancouver Velocity Cars part 1:

I have finally get to purchase a dream car which is the 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI. Stock 151 on the website.

Customer Service:
I gave Bruce a call to ask multiple questions about the condition of the car and other financing matters. He then asked me to come to dealer to discuss further and to actually take a look at the car first. I was very pleasant on the phone with Sean(salesman) and Bruce(Manager) as they were very nice to approach.

So I went to the dealer next day little earlier than the time that I mentioned, Sean wasnt here yet because I went there little early and another sales was trying to sell me the car I was looking for. I got treated like shit, whoever that guy is I dont know his name but he wont even turn on the ignition for me as I have to put down a deposit first? After wasting like 15mins for nothing I was like wtf. However, when I was so pissed and about to leave. Sean and Bruce came in and provided a whole different world of customer service. They actually wanted me to test drive the car but I wasnt feeling comfortable driving RHD so I just let the sales test drove it with me.

Financing:
The financing guy is a very nice guy and will give you the best deal as soon as you have decent credit score.

Condition of the Car:
Went to EVO garage for quick inspection and they mentioned the car needs alignment, oil change and a new battery. All very low cost maintenance needs to be done but this is expected for a 15 years old car.

Impressions and Thoughts:
Go talk to bruce personally if you are seriously interested in a car and dont want get treated like a homeless guy around the corners. He is the manager and he will give you the best possible customer service!

Will I buy again? Yes but I dont have money.
Will I talk to anyone other than Bruce? Probably not, unless I have to :D

[TjAlmeida]

Scary thought of you driving around coquitlam not being comfortable driving your RHD vehicle.

Is it a white evo 6? think i seen it parked the other day.

[bomiheko]

Damn, I thought I was gonna be the only white evo6 for a while. :D congrats on the purchase! Glad you got what you wanted.

[Wild_Penguin]

Did they pay for the work needed on the car?

[Shark Tank]

Does anyone know about the 993 with the body kit that velocity is selling. Is it legit and clean. Car looks nice but just wonder why it's for sale for so long without being sold...

[kfcheung]

Tj, i was comfortable after driving it for around 15mins heading to richmond from the dealership. Just drive it slowly at first and increase speed once you get he hang of it.

Bomi, thanks. Good to hear there's another evo 6 lover lol.

WIld, I was looking up the warranty broschure and no mention that they will be covered. They are consumable products so it's acceptable to be not covered. Ofcourse i would be freaking happy if they do xD.

2nd part of the review will be coming soon. Sit tight and have your popcorns ready :)

[Jgresch]

You did the inspection after buying it?

[kfcheung]

Yes, was a risky move but i felt like trusting bruce so i just bought it anyways lol.

I probably should always check next time of purchase.

[tofu1413]

CP9A meet! :awwyeah:

[Noran]

Do you still have yours?^

[Wild_Penguin]

Tj, i was comfortable after driving it for around 15mins heading to richmond from the dealership. Just drive it slowly at first and increase speed once you get he hang of it.

Bomi, thanks. Good to hear there's another evo 6 lover lol.

WIld, I was looking up the warranty broschure and no mention that they will be covered. They are consumable products so it's acceptable to be not covered. Ofcourse i would be freaking happy if they do xD.

2nd part of the review will be coming soon. Sit tight and have your popcorns ready :)

I would contact them and let them know what you had to replace. In my opinion if you are going to buy a car from a dealer I think it's a MUST to have at least fresh oil in it. I personally would be trying to get the money back for all three things you had done to it.

[tofu1413]

Do you still have yours?^

ICBC fixing the car!


although i wont get the car back till sept-oct.... the car is waiting for parts.. funny thing is the body shop also has a newer evo 8 or 9 sitting there as well waiting for parts

[thumper]

ICBC fixing the car!


although i wont get the car back till sept-oct.... the car is waiting for parts.. funny thing is the body shop also has a newer evo 8 or 9 sitting there as well waiting for parts

what happened? :(

[thumper]

Tj, i was comfortable after driving it for around 15mins heading to richmond from the dealership. Just drive it slowly at first and increase speed once you get he hang of it.

Bomi, thanks. Good to hear there's another evo 6 lover lol.

WIld, I was looking up the warranty broschure and no mention that they will be covered. They are consumable products so it's acceptable to be not covered. Ofcourse i would be freaking happy if they do xD.

2nd part of the review will be coming soon. Sit tight and have your popcorns ready :)


wth. i would have expected them to sell a fully serviced car instead of one with a bad battery and no oil change...

still remember my first time doing RHD. the whole shoulder checking thing and trying to shift with the door handle was priceless.

[kfcheung]

Thanks for the comments, I'm going to change my own oil rather than factory oil anyways so im not too concerned about that part.

As for the battery, not like it will die right away, it just needs attention and get replaced to prevent future problems. It requires modification to fit north america batteries so that would have to be done by EVO Garage sometime next week.

Wheel alignment is 100 bucks no big deal as all used cars need it even when you buy a car from a private seller.

[tofu1413]

what happened? :(

got rear ended.

as for the batteries, just need to change the terminals. a very simple DIY.

also for an alignment, there is potential that the front tie rods may be seized. the wide body evo 5 and 6 have different tie rod lengths compared to the other evos... so watch out! would need to order parts from over seas.

[kfcheung]

got rear ended.

as for the batteries, just need to change the terminals. a very simple DIY.

also for an alignment, there is potential that the front tie rods may be seized. the wide body evo 5 and 6 have different tie rod lengths compared to the other evos... so watch out! would need to order parts from over seas.

Thanks for the heads up, appreciate the info.

[thumper]

got rear ended.

noooo :cry:

[freakshow]

No experience with them, but I can say for sure that they (or Bruce) handles their online responses better than 90% of other small business owners based on this thread.. you guys are ruthless.. haha

[tofu1413]

noooo :cry:

https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10449903_10152441521536708_7237459027136114668_n.j pg?oh=9a96dffd40c6712b98eb99e6d335581c&oe=54585F99

fack :fuuuu:

[thumper]

:QQ:

[kfcheung]

Review of Vancouver Velocity Cars/EVO Garage part 2: Mechanical Condition/Repair

List of items done by EVO Garage:

1) Oil change(Motul 8100 5W30)
2) Battery Replacement(Bosch Battery #S5523B) with custom mod
3) Spark Plugs Replacement(Fixed the hesitation issues I had with the car)
4) Air Filter
5) Wheel Alignment
6) Car Deck Installation

Future Services/Upgrades:

1) Spacer for the rims
2) Upgrade brake pads
3) Replace the damaged bolt in the rear suspension(The damaged bolt caused the alignment to go off so need to redo alignment after the bolt replacement)
4) Keyless Entry System from Inc Ridez(Advanced Keys - AK-104B Smart Key with Push Start System (http://www.advancedkeys.com/Prod_AK104B.html))

Am I happy with the condition of the car? Yes
Am I happy with the repair cost after buying the car? Yes and expected!
Am I happy with the services being done by EVO Garage? Yes and I'm not going anywhere else unless I have to.

[thumper]

pics?

[kfcheung]

^ see original post :D

[VelocityCars]

they do allow you to get the vehicle inspected by whoever you choose, but they have to make sure your actually interested and require a deposit. still waiting for my car to arrive they told me 3 weeks.
*UPDATE*

The S15 Silvia has arrived!

This deal is a little more work than a customer simply coming in and buying a car so I'll give you a bit of info on how this has gone down so far.

Timewav3zer0 came in a month or so ago and asked about a car that we had on our website. We told him is was in transit and would arrive in about 3 weeks. He was pretty certain this is the car he wanted so we told him we'd hold it for him with a deposit. He left us a fully refundable deposit so that he'd have the right of first refusal when the car came in. This is pretty typical with vehicles in transit.

There are 3 other factors involved in this deal - a trade, financing and a 3rd party inspection.

The trade: This customer decided he'd rather trade his vehicle than sell it himself. He'll save 12% on the taxes and no headaches. Would he have got more for it privately? Probably, but he chose not to deal with the trouble. We'll take pretty much any vehicle as a trade as long as we can agree on the numbers. We discovered that his vehicle has accident history over $2,000 but it's minor stuff and of course, when the time comes for us to sell this car this will be disclosed to the buyer.

Financing: He asked us if he can finance the difference. Absolutely. We provide the ability for our customers to finance our vehicles which is something that you can't do with a private sale. We often get our customers financed even after they have been declined by their own bank. Does it cost more to finance? Yup. You pay the fees and interest to borrow the money but hey, if you haven't got the cash it's nice to have this option. By the way, this isn't in-house financing (we don't offer that) and we as the dealer make no more if you finance than if you pay cash.

3rd party inspection: The customer asked us if he could take the car to his mechanic for an inspection. Absolutely. We encourage all of our customers to have our vehicle inspected by a 3rd party prior to purchase. As long as we know where the vehicle is going we'll even provide a plate for 3 hours for you to have this done. If issues are found we can discuss how to deal with these or you can choose not to buy the vehicle. We do require a deposit to do this but of course it is 100% refundable.

So, we're just waiting for financing approval at this point. Chances are, he'll be driving his Silvia within the next few days. I'll post again when it's all wrapped up.

Bruce

[VelocityCars]

Review of Vancouver Velocity Cars part 1:

I have finally get to purchase a dream car which is the 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI. Stock 151 on the website.

Customer Service:
I gave Bruce a call to ask multiple questions about the condition of the car and other financing matters. He then asked me to come to dealer to discuss further and to actually take a look at the car first. I was very pleasant on the phone with Sean(salesman) and Bruce(Manager) as they were very nice to approach.

So I went to the dealer next day little earlier than the time that I mentioned, Sean wasnt here yet because I went there little early and another sales was trying to sell me the car I was looking for. I got treated like shit, whoever that guy is I dont know his name but he wont even turn on the ignition for me as I have to put down a deposit first? After wasting like 15mins for nothing I was like wtf. However, when I was so pissed and about to leave. Sean and Bruce came in and provided a whole different world of customer service. They actually wanted me to test drive the car but I wasnt feeling comfortable driving RHD so I just let the sales test drove it with me.

Financing:
The financing guy is a very nice guy and will give you the best deal as soon as you have decent credit score.

Condition of the Car:
Went to EVO garage for quick inspection and they mentioned the car needs alignment, oil change and a new battery. All very low cost maintenance needs to be done but this is expected for a 15 years old car.

Impressions and Thoughts:
Go talk to bruce personally if you are seriously interested in a car and dont want get treated like a homeless guy around the corners. He is the manager and he will give you the best possible customer service!

Will I buy again? Yes but I dont have money.
Will I talk to anyone other than Bruce? Probably not, unless I have to :D

I'd also like to congratulate kfcheung on the purchase of his EVO VI. Nice car!

I appreciate the time he spent putting his review together and posting it here. As he mentioned, I did assist with the deal and was happy to help him and the salesman work everything out.

If you have any questions or feel like dropping by to see our dealership and check out our inventory, don't be afraid to ask for me personally. I'm very hands-on here and I like to meet our customers.

Bruce

[westopher]

Curious, do you guys deal with non JDM imports? I'm looking for someone who can source a car from europe for me in the future.

[dvst8]

Driving by the other day and saw a grey S15 parked there. :drool

[BrownBear]

I'm interested in buying one of the black s15. I wasn't really sure about it at first since they're a newer company. After reading all the reviews when I go and choose to buy my s15 I will make sure to Bruce. He seems like he actually cares about his customers. If anyone else has bought, or knows anyone that has bought a car from them I would love to hear their experience. I would love to get that gtr they have up on their site.

[VelocityCars]

westopher, we have a number of cars that, although they have been imported from Japan, are not what you'd typically call a JDM vehicle. These include Porsches, BMW's and Benz's. As long as we can find a vehicle at auction in Japan, we can import it.

BrownBear, thanks for the kind words. I do care about my customers and I do care about making Velocity Cars the go-to place for JDM cars. We're a young company but growing fast and the word is getting out. We're not perfect and neither are our cars, but we do our best to make things the best they can be.

I can tell you that we have customers from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland (our 2nd S15 was shipped out to NFLD a month ago) and a ton of our customers come from Alberta. We are the largest JDM dealer in the country by inventory and volume and we have plans to expand. Our Facebook page is a good place to start to see what our customers think and the inventory on our website is always changing.

Is every customer 100% satisfied? I hope so but I know the used car business and I know that things don't always go the way we'd like. I also know that I bust my butt to make things right when they're not and my team here is committed to making the whole experience excellent from start to finish and even after the sale.

The V-Spec GT-R on the site is an example only of what we can bring in. That vehicle was sold a while back but I am currently in the process of ordering 2 GT-R's for a customer. We can get you what you want and if we can't find it, it's not there to be found. BTW, we currently have 3 S15's on the lot so if you've never seen or been inside one, come on by any time.

Bruce

[TjAlmeida]

How are the laws on importing from the philippines?

Might poke around a LHD evo 5. but no idea if importing from the Philippines is viable

[BrownBear]

The more I look at your site the more I want to come and buy a new car. I would love to buy your civic type r, one of the s15s, and a gtr, I wouldn't mind picking up a supra while I'm at it. My dream car has always been a midnight purple 3 gtr r34. If you ever get one just drop me a pm on rev scene. I wish I had the money for one right now, I would buy it in a heartbeat.

[VelocityCars]

How are the laws on importing from the philippines?

Might poke around a LHD evo 5. but no idea if importing from the Philippines is viable

Sorry TjAlmeida, I can't help you with that question. We only import from Japan or the US.

Bruce

[Ash Eater]

Glad to see such activity and personability from a JDM dealer close to home. I just had a question about this R34 listed here. From what I've been told, imported cars need to pass OOP (out of province) inspection to be registered/insured in BC. Part of the inspection is that the car must have red reflectors near the rear and on the side if the brake lights dont wrap around to the side of the chassis.

Used 1998 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-T Turbo, $13,899 - Burnaby | Vancouver Velocity Cars (http://www.velocitycars.ca/en/used/1998-nissan-skyline-r34/5658475/)

This GT-T does not, however. Was I misinformed, are you guys still in the progress of installing reflectors, or something else?

Thanks!

[VelocityCars]

Glad to see such activity and personability from a JDM dealer close to home. I just had a question about this R34 listed here. From what I've been told, imported cars need to pass OOP (out of province) inspection to be registered/insured in BC. Part of the inspection is that the car must have red reflectors near the rear and on the side if the brake lights dont wrap around to the side of the chassis.

Used 1998 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-T Turbo, $13,899 - Burnaby | Vancouver Velocity Cars (http://www.velocitycars.ca/en/used/1998-nissan-skyline-r34/5658475/)

This GT-T does not, however. Was I misinformed, are you guys still in the progress of installing reflectors, or something else?

Thanks!
Hi Ash Eater. We actually have a few items to correct on this car, including changing the rear differential. The vehicle has not been through the OPI yet (you'll notice that the green inspection sticker is missing from the windshield) but once the rear diff is installed and we correct any other deficiencies (including marker reflectors) we'll take it to the inspection.

We post images of our vehicles as soon as we buy them, even if the only images we have are the crappy auction photos. Once the vehicle hits the lot, we begin work (mechanical, reconditioning, safety, etc.) and after a full detail we take more photos and upload them to the website.

Good catch Ash Eater. It's nice to see that people are having a good, close look at our vehicles. By the way, we just received the rear diff for this Skyline so if anyone is wondering, it will be ready to roll by mid-next week.

Bruce

[TouringTeg]

Does anyone know about the 993 with the body kit that velocity is selling. Is it legit and clean. Car looks nice but just wonder why it's for sale for so long without being sold...

Old post but I just wanted to comment on this as I know the 993 market very well. There are two reasons that stand out as to why this 993 has been on the market a long time without selling.

The most obvious is price. Narrow body c2/c4 manual 993's are rarely selling over 50k unless they are very low milage. Plenty of examples on rennlist for sale in the 40s. Since velocity lowered the price they are closer to market value.

The second is the amount of modifications. Many 911 air cooled owners are looking for as close to original as possible with acceptable upgrades such as new suspension, FD golden rod short shifter, and others. Many buyers see these cars as toys but also as assets. Their value takes a hit when they are heavily modified.

Example of another modified 993 for sale. Been on the market for a month at 52k USD and had to drop their price to 46.5k USD:

1995 993 C2 Black/Black - Rennlist Discussion Forums (http://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-marketplace/825415-1995-993-c2-black-black.html)

[VelocityCars]

Old post but I just wanted to comment on this as I know the 993 market very well. There are two reasons that stand out as to why this 993 has been on the market a long time without selling.

The most obvious is price. Narrow body c2/c4 manual 993's are rarely selling over 50k unless they are very low milage. Plenty of examples on rennlist for sale in the 40s. Since velocity lowered the price they are closer to market value.

The second is the amount of modifications. Many 911 air cooled owners are looking for as close to original as possible with acceptable upgrades such as new suspension, FD golden rod short shifter, and others. Many buyers see these cars as toys but also as assets. Their value takes a hit when they are heavily modified.

Example of another modified 993 for sale. Been on the market for a month at 52k USD and had to drop their price to 46.5k USD:

1995 993 C2 Black/Black - Rennlist Discussion Forums (http://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-marketplace/825415-1995-993-c2-black-black.html)
Thanks for the input TouringTeg.

We have lowered the price on all of our Porsches and the 2 Corvettes in stock. These were "test market" buys for us and the result so far has been rather underwhelming. Although our focus is on JDM, RHD cars and vans, we want to see if we can capture interest from other sections of the used market.

The Z3's and the SLK's have sold well as we have them priced right and their overall condition is usually better than the local market. At this point we want to move the Vette's and the Porsches so we've dropped the price to a touch below our cost. (more than a touch on the Vette's). Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.

[VelocityCars]

For those of you following along at home, Timewav3zer0 is now driving his S15 Silvia!

The financing went through without any hiccups and he drove away on Saturday. FYI, he happens to work at a Nissan dealership so getting the 3rd party inspection was no problem and the car is in great shape, inside and out.

We have 4 more in stock right now although I think one of the silver ones is spoken for.

I'm happy when a deal like this gets done - great car, happy customer, no major issues along the way.

Bruce

[cooke24]

stop bugging these guys about side markers for fucks sakes. give it up.

[White300ZXTT]

Hey Bruce, just reminding you that my girlfriend and I are driving all the way from Edmonton and will be there tomorrow afternoon to talk about possibly trading in our Audi and importing an R34 GTR, not sure if Vincent ( who we've been dealing with on the phone ) has let you know that yet or not, but we look forward to meeting you and seeing what the place is all about tomorrow. :)

Chris

[ricochet92]

I came to velocity cars 6 weeks ago for an fd rx7 that they have on their website. It was still in transit so i agreed to put don a deposit on the car so i would have priority when it lands. They told me that it was gonna be 2 weeks tops. It's been 6 weeks already. Luckily, just a few days ago, the sales called me to tell my that the rx7 i've been waiting for has finally arrived. I was excited. The next few days after, i looked at the website again and saw that the price on the fd rx7 that i wanted increased by $2000. I don't know what's going on, but it's beginning to look a bit sketchy. Honestly, i want to purchase a car from this dealership, but not when they're trying to increase prices behind my back.

[GS8]

I went here a little over a week ago to check out a vehicle I was legitimately interested in. I happened to be in the neighbourhood on my way to an appointment so I thought 'why not'.

Greeted by a salesman (sales manager I think?) who passed me on to one of the salesman. We talked for a bit.

One of his questions early in the discussion was what I owed on the vehicle I pulled up in. I was like 'WTF?'. We didn't even discuss trade ins at this point. I let it go and told him to show me the car.

He did a good job of explaining how the business operates and then gave me a quick history on the car.

Not even 30 min later, I found myself in the office with him and the first salesman I met pretty much coercing me to put a deposit on the car. This is well AFTER I explained that the figures presented would not work for me. Plus I didn't even look at the inspection report / auction sheet etc.

I told them there COULD be some leeway but I would have to get back to them another day. This was a back and forth that went on for about 15 min. I had to force myself to leave and that's when one of them became dismissive and stopped caring. I walked away feeling pretty uncomfortable. I guess this is what I get for going alone?

Not impressed. I might have had a different experience dealing with Bruce directly but all staff should be trained the same. I don't see myself going back there. Way too much pressure especially for a specialty dealership.

[you!]

ahahaha i stopped by yesterday just for the hell of it since i was around the area and LOL so apparently Bruce no longer works there

place is so damn sketchy that their last bit of hope who actually made an effort to give us a positive feedback for all our negative comments here couldn't handle their shady business practices anymore and decided to quit himself... poor guy probably had problems sleeping at night

[GS8]

ahahaha i stopped by yesterday just for the hell of it since i was around the area and LOL so apparently Bruce no longer works there

place is so damn sketchy that their last bit of hope who actually made an effort to give us a positive feedback for all our negative comments here couldn't handle their shady business practices anymore and decided to quit himself... poor guy probably had problems sleeping at night

Yeah my visit there was borderline scary. It stank of every cliche that used dealerships were plagued with 20 years ago.

I'm not well versed in the import market but saw this via CL

JDM Car Import | Importing cars from Japan to Canada (http://jdmcarimport.com/)

???

[cooke24]

look guys...... if you wanna import cars yourself, find an exporter there are alot in japan only a few good ones.

ive been in the jdm scene for 6 years now, and only know of 2 high quality low volume exporters.

pm me for emails.

unfortunately with velocity cars, they entered the market toooo late. anyone that is smart enough to want a rhd car can and will import one himself.

its a car dealer they have over head, you will pay to be LAZY

stop bugging these guys about side markers, headlights, blah blah blah. every single car is illegal by the books (even stock)....

if your lazy buy from velocity. btw velocity it would help if you detailed your cars. every car ive imported (about 10) needed a polish or interior detail of some sort. cant just bring them over accross the world and just give it a wash and a vacuum and throw it on the lot. for example that evo pajero you guys had at the summer meet, the white paint was in dire need of a polish( chalky and faded )

[rriggi]

Yes, its cheaper to import yourself, but most people dont want to risk sending a wire transfer overseas for a car they have never physically seen before.

[Ash Eater]

Importing is not really risky if you're buying from an established broker. It's just a bit of a headache, and it takes a long fucking time. From the time it takes to set up the deposit, to the money transfer times, shipping times, inland transport, customs clearing. It takes quite a few months.

Plus you really aren't going to save that much. Shipping is about 1200, every broker is going to charge ~1000 for their service. Then you get hit with the costs of bringing the car up to out of province inspection standards, international money transfer fees, various duties, soil inspection, a bunch of paperwork. 3-4k on top of the price of the car is what you end up paying. Not just cash though, you gotta take the time to make sure those papers are in the right place at the right time. Installing some new headlamp assemblies may be a breeze, but finding them and doing it is still time.

I've been lurking japanese auction sites for a while, and honestly the prices listed at Velocity are pretty reasonable for the time and energy you save. A ~100k km '97 Sti should go for about 4-5k CAD at auction, and Velocity is listing it for 10.5k. If the car theyre selling isn't an R grade, and is actually good then the price seems fair. A sub 100k FD is about the same story. Their Evos are a bit overpriced, but 13k for a 130k VI isn't robbery.

Based on that I was actually planning on showing up to the place this week and buying that STI if it met my standard. But, this was before I knew Bruce quit. I was pleased with the responsiveness, and friendliness of the guy on these forums and others too. I was looking forward to a pleasant car buying process. But he obviously has quit considering Velocity doesn't reply to any of these threads anymore, and with all these scary ass reviews I'm not feeling that confident. Sorry VC no one want to be bullied into buying a car :/

Also, not sure what my word is worth but yeah Brave auto international is pretty damn legit. I've been exchanging emails with Mark periodically, looking for info and stuff. He's a busy man so don't expect lightning fast replies before you become an actual paying customer, but I've read nothing but positive reviews from his customers.

edit: So I decided to actually check the place out. I went and looked at a couple evos, an FD and an STI. They looked like they were in pretty good shape, but when I asked to see an auction sheet for the STI they told me they didn't have it because the owner was on vacation? Yeah, ok, not really interested in the car if I can't see the auction sheet. What I think is that if you're looking to buy some JDM, try local by owner ads or import one yourself as first resorts.

[cooke24]

Importing is not really risky if you're buying from an established broker. It's just a bit of a headache, and it takes a long fucking time. From the time it takes to set up the deposit, to the money transfer times, shipping times, inland transport, customs clearing. It takes quite a few months.

Plus you really aren't going to save that much. Shipping is about 1200, every broker is going to charge ~1000 for their service. Then you get hit with the costs of bringing the car up to out of province inspection standards, international money transfer fees, various duties, soil inspection, a bunch of paperwork. 3-4k on top of the price of the car is what you end up paying. Not just cash though, you gotta take the time to make sure those papers are in the right place at the right time. Installing some new headlamp assemblies may be a breeze, but finding them and doing it is still time.

I've been lurking japanese auction sites for a while, and honestly the prices listed at Velocity are pretty reasonable for the time and energy you save. A ~100k km '97 Sti should go for about 4-5k CAD at auction, and Velocity is listing it for 10.5k. If the car theyre selling isn't an R grade, and is actually good then the price seems fair. A sub 100k FD is about the same story. Their Evos are a bit overpriced, but 13k for a 130k VI isn't robbery.

Based on that I was actually planning on showing up to the place this week and buying that STI if it met my standard. But, this was before I knew Bruce quit. I was pleased with the responsiveness, and friendliness of the guy on these forums and others too. I was looking forward to a pleasant car buying process. But he obviously has quit considering Velocity doesn't reply to any of these threads anymore, and with all these scary ass reviews I'm not feeling that confident. Sorry VC no one want to be bullied into buying a car :/

Also, not sure what my word is worth but yeah Brave auto international is pretty damn legit. I've been exchanging emails with Mark periodically, looking for info and stuff. He's a busy man so don't expect lightning fast replies before you become an actual paying customer, but I've read nothing but positive reviews from his customers.

edit: So I decided to actually check the place out. I went and looked at a couple evos, an FD and an STI. They looked like they were in pretty good shape, but when I asked to see an auction sheet for the STI they told me they didn't have it because the owner was on vacation? Yeah, ok, not really interested in the car if I can't see the auction sheet. What I think is that if you're looking to buy some JDM, try local by owner ads or import one yourself as first resorts.


ash your wrong on every estimate.


97 sti.. for example....

400,000jpy auction cost
100,000jpy export cost(includes all taxes and exporter fee)
100,000jpy shipping

600,000jpy once it gets here.
5% gst of 400,000jpy
6% duty of 400,000jpy
$100 a/c tax
$100 dock fee
$200(customs broker if your lazy, all it takes is a drive downtown to customs to pay tax and fill out one piece of paper)
7% pst on 400,000jpy (at time of registration)

OUT OF PROVINCE INSTPECTION
$200-$1000 depending on what needs to be done.

$8500 on a 400,000jpy car. all depending.


this is for an absolutly mint 97 sti..... ive seen some sell for $1000

[Ash Eater]

oh? I estimated 3-4k for all the extra stuff youll end up paying for and you gave a pretty similar estimate too. I was just repeating what I've heard from guys that have done this though, thanks for your insight.

Also, I checked and yeah I overestimated the price of a V3 STI a bit. I only found WRX examples going for ~1k, Stis seems to be more around 3. That one at velocity I was referring to was a V LTD, and some seem to go for about 4k though example: http://i.imgur.com/mwIIbGD.jpg.

Based on your estimates, and looking at auction sites, these guys are charging probably 20%-30% extra compared to what you'd have to pay shipping over something yourself (assuming their cars are not R graded). So, idk, a lot of guys here seem to think these guys are shady and pressuring, but if you give the car you're looking at a good shakedown and nothing seems shitty, it has a good grade, and spending the extra money is worth not having to deal with the importing process. T

[Dan@Velocity]

Hello Revscene!

My name is Dan, I am the Sales Manager at Vancouver Velocity Cars. I have been in the car industry for the past 3 years, and have a passion for sales and customer service. I have read through the reviews that you have all shared with regards to the business and am grateful for the input (both positive, and constructive input).

At the end of the day, we run a car selling business. We happen to sell a product that many people are very passionate about. I have noticed that we, as a business, are constantly under scrutiny and are consistently being questioned. I am very proud to say that I work for a dealership that takes great pride in the product that we sell. Our JDM vehicles undergo a vigorous reconditioning process to ensure the highest level of quality standard.

Running a dealership that sells as many 15+ year old vehicles as Velocity is a difficult task to undertake. My business partner Bruce has spent the past 7 months building a system and process that has improved the business model here at the dealership. Bruce has recently left Velocity in search of a different career path and the team at Velocity wishes him the best of luck in his future endeavors!

We are a fair business. We are working hard to establish our name in the JDM community and create a strong brand that will carry a positive and trustworthy image. We sell 15+ year old cars that have traveled across the planet to end up in the hands of JDM lovers and enthusiasts on this side of the globe. Our prices directly reflect the costs associated to purchasing the vehicles, shipping them, reconditioning, and of course making a respectable profit.

We strive to bring more JDM rides into Vancouver every month and to grow our loyal Velocity Cars following.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call the dealership @ 604.428.4636 and ask for Dan the Sales Manager. My direct email is Dan@velocitycars.ca. Please send me any feedback or input that you may have.

Drop by the dealership anytime!

Dan

[yray]

Bruce now Dan :lol

[rriggi]

:facepalm::facepalm:

[Jgresch]

3 years in the industry doe

[Xul]

:suspicious:

[rJZx]

Atm I'm using (pm me for email) o and I only have good things to say about him.
Also I've never heard any negative feedback on Brave Auto / JDM Connection.

[you!]

LOL I wonder how long until Dan "searches for a different career path"

[Dan@Velocity]

Post #2:

I appreciate all of your feedback! I am relatively new to RevScene, and am learning new information everyday. We have new incoming inventory all month and are excited to fill the lot with new and unique vehicles!

I have a new 1996 Black Toyota Supra SZ-R with only 91,200 kms landing next week. This car looks absolutely beautiful with an auction grade of 4.0! Definitely a sweet buy.

We are gearing up all of our AWD and 4x4 vehicles going into the Fall and Winter season. I strongly suggest coming out to the dealership and having a look for yourself!

Please don't hesitate to call me anytime at the dealership (604.428.4636 - Ask for Dan), or email me directly at Dan@velocitycars.ca. I am always looking to learn something new about the JDM world and build our strong Velocity Cars following!

Drop by the dealership anytime to talk cars!

Dan

[BoostedBB6]

Dan, unless you are paying to be a vendor were not interested to hear what vehicles you have coming in or are wanting to sell. (correction, is a paying vendor....)

With 3 years of experience its fairly clear to most of the members on here who have been doing this since the early 2000's that what you guys are offering is, for the most part, overpriced lower quality cars.
I have personally seen, and worked on, some of the cars that have come from your lot and the "reconditioning" process you guys do is quite frankly a joke. This includes some VERY recent sales.

Bottom line, either align your prices to actually be competitive and fair or step up your game and start providing high quality cars that are in fact in good working order.

[Dan@Velocity]

Post #3:

I am in fact a paying vendor on RevScene. I am so glad that you have brought up this point. Who else in North America is doing what we do? We import hundreds of JDM cars into the continent, and are proud to say that Velocity is the biggest JDM dealership not only in BC, but in the country!

I am proud of the product that we sell, and it does in fact go through an extensive reconditioning process. We are talking about 15+ year old cars, right? Of course they will have imperfections. 100% they will have imperfections. Every single vehicle that we sell has imperfections. We do not sell PERFECT vehicles. We sell high quality, 15+ year old, high performance, and high auction grade vehicles that are competitively priced!

Thank you for your constructive input. Please feel free to drop by the dealership anytime!

[you!]

i highly doubt that the NA supras in your lot with a price tag of 14k is competitively priced :lol

i have also personally seen a recent purchase that went through with your "reconditioning process" - someone who recently bought an sti had very obvious paint over sprays everywhere... i was just lost for words when he popped his hood and i saw that 3/4 of the intercooler was sprayed in blue and the rest was left in original aluminum finish because this dealership didnt remove the scoop and just re-sprayed it while still attached to the hood..even the hood had a few oversprays around it on the edges of the scoop
also had 3 aftermarket gauges that didnt work at all, and a few more oversprays on the hood, bumper, etc..YIKES... and poor guy paid 13.5k for it :lol

[BoostedBB6]

- The best selection of low mileage, clean, high demand JDM vehicles
- A rigorous BC government mechanical and safety inspection
- A certified accurate odometer reading
- A lien free guarantee
- A 90-day Power Train Warranty at no extra charge
- A professionally detailed vehicle; front to back, top to bottom, inside and out

As you! mentioned that there was overspray all over this car.......perhaps you guys should get a new "professional detailer" seeing as all your vehicles are professionally detailed as you claim.

As for "rigorous BC government mechanical and safety inspection", when the inspections being done do they check things like fake MOMO steering wheels that are bent and not round and during a crash will completely separate from the car?
What about those gauges that are shoved in a pocket that are not even fastened down....or connected in any way shape or form.

Big claims you guys make about stuff yet everything I have seen coming fro you is very low quality and would fail a basic vehicle inspection.

[Inaii]

Who else in North America is doing what we do?

Uhhh, Tyee Imports, Brave Auto, Pacific Coast... regardless of whether or not you are a paying advertiser on this site, if you lie about your cars (a 70xxx+ FD is NOT low mileage, it's nearly dead) you're gonna have a bad time. Also, why would I go to you guys when for the cost of a ferry ride, I can get an FD for almost half of what you guys charge from Tyee? At least they actually use the proper pictures for each car.

Also, please fix your site. It's hideous.

[ts14]

Uhhh, Tyee Imports, Brave Auto, Pacific Coast... regardless of whether or not you are a paying advertiser on this site, if you lie about your cars (a 70xxx+ FD is NOT low mileage, it's nearly dead) you're gonna have a bad time. Also, why would I go to you guys when for the cost of a ferry ride, I can get an FD for almost half of what you guys charge from Tyee? At least they actually use the proper pictures for each car.

Also, please fix your site. It's hideous.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w228/zhouyuDAman/FatboyReaction.gif

[BoostedBB6]

Coles notes,

- Shady service, not disclosing information when asked.
- Claim to professionally detail cars but are covers in scratches and defect that would be solved by a detailing. Such simple things as overspray.
- Supply CarFax report despite it being completely useless for imported vehicles.
- Hi priced/low grade cars
- Poorly listed cars (500hp MKIV on stock twins with no fuel system upgrades also listed as BBS wheels and they are not BBS wheels)
- Claimed these are inspected and up to standard yet many lot vehicles are missing very simple things that are required yet have been approved. eg. proper lights/reflectors/proper steering wheels etc
- The GM "moved on" to other business opportunity and seemed to be the only one trying to hold the place together.
- Claim vehicles go through a reconditioning process yet done have simple maintenance like oil changes/replacing batteries
- Customer test drove vehicle and engine blew up
- Customers receiving vehicles in poor running condition yet having passed an inspection (would not have passed if it was actually driven)

This is what I have gather from the posts on here, on other forums and from working on and viewing cars that have just been picked up from you.

[Inaii]

- Customer test drove vehicle and engine blew up
-

lol what? story to this?

[BoostedBB6]

lol what? story to this?

i have a few friends who are interested in picking up a mint jdm and came to this place to find one... all of them told me the same thing which is - they pretty much have a big inventory of cars but none of them appeared to be in good condition

then a few weeks ago i read on fb about a guy who test drove one of their cars and the engine blew up during the test drive

Was on FB a while back now but since been removed......

[eroximus]

I have first hand experience with this so called "detail" job. My car was delayed a full week for pick-up because they wanted to give my car a detail.. So when I went to pick up my it had dust over it like it had sat outside for a couple of days and the swirls were massive and water streaks coming from the wiper washer nozzle which has stained the clear. My rear window was half ass'd cleaned because the detailer got lazy around the wiper. I'd think my detail only consisted of a wash with a brush and then lathered on wax. As for mechanical issues the boost gauge didn't work and when I went to check it under the hood it was tee'd to the FPR and left loose causing it to run lean and for how long I don't even know. I solved this issue within 10 seconds looking under the hood when I got home but their "mechanics" couldn't see that when I was getting my car fully inspected?

[Dan@Velocity]

Post #4:

I am very appreciative of your feedback. We are the only dealership on the continent where you are able to pick 1 of 5 RX-7's that are parked side by side, pop the hood, run it, sit in it and take it for a test drive. Providing that you like the car and you are happy with the condition that it is in, you are then able to take it to a 3rd party inspection at a mechanic of your choice! You are then able to choose a warranty package that best suits your individual driving needs.

Have I mentioned that we are able to finance these cars? We offer low interest rate financing to all of our customers!

Velocity Cars is the biggest JDM dealership in North America and we are confident that the quality of our vehicles is superb! Come check it out for yourself @ 4349 Dawson St. in Burnaby, BC.

All of our new arrival inventory and finance application is on our website: Vancouver Velocity Cars | Used Car Dealer in Burnaby (http://www.VelocityCars.ca)

Dan

[cooke24]

dan your cars are not detailed....im more than willing to help on that part of the issue. your a dealer. cars must be detailed. contact me for more information.

5 years experience.

[you!]

lol dan its funny how all of ur replies are just sales talk about how great ur cars are and u do not even care to provide any answers to the last few posts about ur negative business practices... despite everyone calling u out on it based on peoples experiences u have nothing else to say but u have mint high end cars and suggest that we come check them out - guess what many people have already came by many times which is why they are sharing their horror stories here. This bad rep that u carry has already been known for a few yrs now and yet there has been no improvement at all and its possible that things are just getting worse instead

so keep at it with ur sales talk lol since there really isnt anything worth mentioning about ur place :lol

bruce > dan :lol

[Limitless]

Friend bought an Evo IV from this dealership, when we were debadging the car we took off this rectangular bumper sticker that the shop had put on the car to reveal a huge 3 inch gash on the rear bumper lol

[Wild_Penguin]

Uhhh, Tyee Imports, Brave Auto, Pacific Coast... regardless of whether or not you are a paying advertiser on this site, if you lie about your cars (a 70xxx+ FD is NOT low mileage, it's nearly dead) you're gonna have a bad time. Also, why would I go to you guys when for the cost of a ferry ride, I can get an FD for almost half of what you guys charge from Tyee? At least they actually use the proper pictures for each car.

Also, please fix your site. It's hideous.

To add to your great post!:
These are more dealers in Canada to pick from

pm me for emails


There are some guys on BCRWD.com that import cars and just list them there. Some are good prices, some are not.

Not Local but you also have:

pm me for url

pm me for urls

You guys are NOT the only guys in Canada importing cars. There are a lot more companies in Canada, I can just think of those off the top of my head.

If you guys don't change something with your business model you will not last long that's for sure. We have all seen companies like yours come and go. It's just a matter of time...

End Rant/

[BoostedBB6]

Just a little FYI there Dan, your post count appears to the left of the reply you are typing....you don't have the number them for us big guy.

You talk about being the number one largest JDM dealer around, well I have some news for you. You are on the number one largest car forum on the Canadian west coast. With nearly 69,000 members on these boards, many of which will be buying "new" cars.
Do you not think it good business practice to address the consistent issues that are being presented to you?

RS can make or break a small business like yours. If one person has a bad experience they will share that and soon enough you will have a thread topping 150 posts and 8 pages long outlining every issue anyone who has dealt with your company and when someone goes and googles your company name they will end up on this thread reading this. So from one business owner to another, address your target audience or fade away into the background noise.

[Jgresch]

Also, please stop posting each car in inventory 30 times per day on Craigslist, with all caps titles.

[GS8]

Guize staph wit maekin fun!

They might threaten to sue you for slander :troll:

[BoostedBB6]

"Slander is the communication by speack of a false statement that harms the reputation of an individual, business, product, group, government, religion, or nation. Most jurisdictions allow legal action to deter various kinds of defamation and retaliate against groundless criticism. It is usually regarded as irrational unprovoked criticism which has little or no factual basis and can be compared to hate speech, which can also be taken to encompass discrimination against a particular organisation, individual, nation, corporation or other political, social, cultural or commercial entity which has often but not always been entrenched in the practitioner by old prejudices and xenophobia."

Seeing as no one is speaking, rather writing about them it is not slander. ALSO being that information being presented here is experience and not just a false statement they have no legs to stand on.
But if they wish to try and sue I will happily help out with the legal matters ;)

[kross9]

http://33.media.tumblr.com/2ad742932e832110666be0786986d006/tumblr_mok4u8Xd4k1sppmago1_500.gif

[necf]

I went into velocity a few months ago trying to get an rx7. The car wasn't even there yet (told me over the phone it was) and the salesman I was dealing with was just pushy and didn't want to tell me much about the car. He was trying to get me to put a deposit down, wouldn't tell me the conditions I could get out of the deposit under and wouldn't even talk about price until I put in a deposit. Told me the car was a action grade 4 then I see his computer screen and it says grade 3.

[Limitless]

If you guys don't change something with your business model you will not last long that's for sure. We have all seen companies like yours come and go. It's just a matter of time...

End Rant/


RS can make or break a small business like yours. If one person has a bad experience they will share that and soon enough you will have a thread topping 150 posts and 8 pages long outlining every issue anyone who has dealt with your company and when someone goes and googles your company name they will end up on this thread reading this. So from one business owner to another, address your target audience or fade away into the background noise.

Maybe it's just me, but it seems like you guys are being a bit harsh on the dealership. Constructive criticism is great and all, but when you're practically threatening the guy that's a different story. At least give him a chance to respond. REVscene does have a large portion of the car enthusiasts in the lower mainland on here, but there's also a lot that aren't on there. May get failed for this, but some of the people on here have way too high of an ego just simply being a part of this forum.

[BoostedBB6]

Maybe it's just me, but it seems like you guys are being a bit harsh on the dealership. Constructive criticism is great and all, but when you're practically threatening the guy that's a different story. At least give him a chance to respond. REVscene does have a large portion of the car enthusiasts in the lower mainland on here, but there's also a lot that aren't on there. May get failed for this, but some of the people on here have way too high of an ego just simply being a part of this forum.

I'm asking questions, re-iterating questions and concerns that are not being addressed.
They wished to have a presence on these forums but want to dance around anything negative brought up.
Word of mouth is the quickest killer of a small business. I have worked for a company very similar to there and this is exactly what happened.

No threats intended, I'm all for having more JDMness in town but deal with the issues/problems. Step up and address them and you will find that with a good reputation on somewhere like RS it will drive more business to you.

As for ego, I'm here to enjoy myself and learn/read/interact and thats it. The forum is for that alone. Not sure how being part of RS would do anything for my ego haha

[meme405]

Jesus can you please stop tagging your posts with every single vehicle under sun?

When searching for an FX35, I don't need to see your 5 postings for a supra, 3 postings for a celica, and 2 postings for an MR2.

When I am looking for an FX35 I will not change my vehicle choice on a whim to a supra because I saw your posting.

When I am searching for an FX35 and I see your stupid postings cluttering up my search cause you added useless tags, it makes me want to walk down there and smack you over the head with your own laptop.

I will start flagging your posts if I continue to see this non-sense. It's ridiculous, anything I search your stupid ads come up.

EDIT:

Seriously look at all this nonsense tagged in the ad for a 1999 SLK:

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 LX 570 Honda, Nissan, GM, BMW, Volvo, Acura, MDX RDX Lx470 Lexus SUV Mercedes ML ML350 ML500 AMG GMC Dodge Ram pick up truck, x5 x3 535 series, B M W, X drive, c250, c300, tsx, TL VW volvo, s60, rx 350 rx350 rx 330 rx400h rx400 rx 400 gx 460 gx 470 gx470 ml450 ml500 ml550 mdx lexus toyota highlander pilot q5 audi q7 ml350 ml 350 bmw x3 x5 volvo xc90 xc70 murano 2006 x5 2007 x5 2008 x5 2009 x5 2011 2010 rdx ex35 fx35 fx45 fx55 rx350 rx 330 mdx acura rdx lexus rx330 rx 350 lexus ml320 ml 350 bluetec pilot cadillac srx4 srx 3.5i 4.8i 4.8 x 5 gl550 gl 550 gl450 gl 350 lx 470 lx 570

Literally everything in red is superfluous.

[Dan@Velocity]

Hello Revscene!

I am very open to receiving all forms of criticism and feedback. Vancouver Velocity cars is proud to be the number one JDM dealership in North America.

We are very competitive with our pricing, and strive to sell the highest quality JDM vehicles for the prices that we advertise. We are a business, and make money on the vehicles that we sell. We have never sold a vehicle for more money than what is worth to the buyer.

I am proud to say that Velocity Cars is the only dealership where a buyer can come to see upwards of 100 JDM cars, landed, ready to drive and insure! No other dealership is able to make that claim. If needed, we replace the tires, brakes, ball joints, tie rods, and any other safety related components on the vehicle!

Along with our initial Velocity Cars mechanical inspection, all of our vehicles go through a 3rd party out of province inspection and an unbiased government regulated facility where they are declared to be safe and road worthy in British Columbia. We also offer and encourage our customers to take the vehicles to their own trusted mechanics to ensure vehicle quality and allow for peace of mind.

We offer many Finance options to our clients! That is something that is very appealing to many of our customers. We take ALL trades! How awesome is that?! We will let you trade in your existing vehicle and FINANCE a vehicle of your choice from our inventory.

The dealership can be under all the scrutiny in the world, but at the end of the day, the facts speak for themselves. Velocity Cars sells a high quality product for an affordable price to the consumer. I encourage anyone to come to Velocity Cars anytime, and speak to myself (Dan the Sales Manager) or any of the other qualified sales professionals at the dealership.

Instead of sitting at home and ripping into the dealership behind your computer screen, I would encourage anyone to come to the dealership to see the product and service that we provide first hand. You will be very pleasantly surprised!

Please email me with any questions at Dan@velocitycars.ca or call the dealership at 604-428-4636!

Feel free to drop by anytime,

Dan

Vancouver Velocity Cars | Used Car Dealer in Burnaby (http://www.Velocitycars.ca)

[k3mps]

Jesus can you please stop tagging your posts with every single vehicle under sun?

When searching for an FX35, I don't need to see your 5 postings for a supra, 3 postings for a celica, and 2 postings for an MR2.

When I am looking for an FX35 I will not change my vehicle choice on a whim to a supra because I saw your posting.

When I am searching for an FX35 and I see your stupid postings cluttering up my search cause you added useless tags, it makes me want to walk down there and smack you over the head with your own laptop.

I will start flagging your posts if I continue to see this non-sense. It's ridiculous, anything I search your stupid ads come up.

EDIT:

Seriously look at all this nonsense tagged in the ad for a 1999 SLK:

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 LX 570 Honda, Nissan, GM, BMW, Volvo, Acura, MDX RDX Lx470 Lexus SUV Mercedes ML ML350 ML500 AMG GMC Dodge Ram pick up truck, x5 x3 535 series, B M W, X drive, c250, c300, tsx, TL VW volvo, s60, rx 350 rx350 rx 330 rx400h rx400 rx 400 gx 460 gx 470 gx470 ml450 ml500 ml550 mdx lexus toyota highlander pilot q5 audi q7 ml350 ml 350 bmw x3 x5 volvo xc90 xc70 murano 2006 x5 2007 x5 2008 x5 2009 x5 2011 2010 rdx ex35 fx35 fx45 fx55 rx350 rx 330 mdx acura rdx lexus rx330 rx 350 lexus ml320 ml 350 bluetec pilot cadillac srx4 srx 3.5i 4.8i 4.8 x 5 gl550 gl 550 gl450 gl 350 lx 470 lx 570

Literally everything in red is superfluous.

Yes it's annoying but is there anything wrong with that?
They're just generating traffic for their inventory and their dealership.
Besides, they're not the first to do that.

Why don't you try clicking the little box that says "titles only" on craigslist.
Ever tried that?

[meme405]

Yes it's annoying but is there anything wrong with that?
They're just generating traffic for their inventory and their dealership.
Besides, they're not the first to do that.

Why don't you try clicking the little box that says "titles only" on craigslist.
Ever tried that?

Actually CL has rules governing this sort of stuff.

Here are a few of their criteria for removing/flagging of posts and accounts:

1. false, misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent content; bait and switch; keyword spam
2. spam; miscategorized, overposted, cross-posted, or nonlocal content

Keyword spam is actually a direct violation of CL's terms of use.

So I have every right to be upset, and yes Velocity is BY AND FAR the worst offender. Along with maybe Dueck GM.


Instead of sitting at home and ripping into the dealership behind your computer screen, I would encourage anyone to come to the dealership to see the product and service that we provide first hand. You will be very pleasantly surprised!

Feel free to drop by anytime,

Dan,

I have no interest in the vehicles you have for sale, and forcing me to see them when I am searching Craigslist for COMPLETELY UNRELATED vehicles is not a good way to market your business.

Cheers,
Meme.405

PS. Don't make me come down there...:buttkick:

[swfk]

Yessssssss I hate their CL ads when I'm looking for something specific I end up seeing all their ads flooding the CL feed. 'Title only' doesn't always cut it.

[!SG]

im gonna chime in. Its taken me a while to read up to last page.

what i have seen from this thread so far are ppl expressing their beef with craigslist style ads. seriously? you need to vent off in this thread??? i dont like those style of ads either, but thats how craigslist works!

ppl looking at cars, then posting in here instead of pm, or calling velocity. are you that fucking lazy? just call them! doesnt matter how much research you do, go see the damn car in person. Its not like your buying from cali and solely rely on pictures.

ppl looking to pick a fight. If you dont like it, then leave, if you had bad dealings rant about it, but contact them first. stop cowarding and posting on RS. seriously.

You are lucky you even have someone representing Velocity on this forum to answer your questions, NOT TO TAKE YOUR STABS.

You are the buyer, you do the research, if you are not given all the answers you seek, move on, MOVE ON. No one is twisting your arm. Just because you want the car, and you cant get it your way, that is no reason to rant about it on RS. Are you hoping to get a new subaru out of it or a full detail? Is this the new scheme ppl are pulling these days? rant on the net, hope the bad publicity gets heard, forcing the company to shut you up by giving into the price you want?

its a JDM import! its USED, if your expecting a diamond, then you gotta pay for it. If the price is not cheap or even at a bargain level, then dont buy! There are cheaper cars out there, and the market will dictate the price to go down!

[!SG]

Yup, thats craigslist style. its annoying as fuck, but thats how searches work. as stated, try different search terms in title only.

craigslist, autotrader, rs, amazon, ebay, these are all mediums for online forsale forums.



EDIT:

Seriously look at all this nonsense tagged in the ad for a 1999 SLK:

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 LX 570 Honda, Nissan, GM, BMW, Volvo, Acura, MDX RDX Lx470 Lexus SUV Mercedes ML ML350 ML500 AMG GMC Dodge Ram pick up truck, x5 x3 535 series, B M W, X drive, c250, c300, tsx, TL VW volvo, s60, rx 350 rx350 rx 330 rx400h rx400 rx 400 gx 460 gx 470 gx470 ml450 ml500 ml550 mdx lexus toyota highlander pilot q5 audi q7 ml350 ml 350 bmw x3 x5 volvo xc90 xc70 murano 2006 x5 2007 x5 2008 x5 2009 x5 2011 2010 rdx ex35 fx35 fx45 fx55 rx350 rx 330 mdx acura rdx lexus rx330 rx 350 lexus ml320 ml 350 bluetec pilot cadillac srx4 srx 3.5i 4.8i 4.8 x 5 gl550 gl 550 gl450 gl 350 lx 470 lx 570

Literally everything in red is superfluous.

[vitaminG]

i dont know how you can complain about it when everybody does it. im pretty sure anybody that uses craigslist has discovered "titles only". at least they arent the dicks that post the same ad 6x a day and put key words in the titles.

it seems like people in this thread are taking all their used car dealer frustrations out on this one company cause they can do it easily on the internet

[meme405]

EDIT: Nevermind.

[Wild_Penguin]

I don't understand why my post was edited? Am I not allowed to post links? Also you took out the whole line I wrote and link to "how-to" guide on importing a car yourself.

I'm only trying to provide info for the whole community so that they can make the right choice. If Dan is right about how great his dealership is, he'll have no problem with the few links I put in my post.

If I did break a rule on Revscene can a Mod please PM to let me know.

-Wild_Peguin

[Tone Loc]

Or better yet, hit the "Owner Only" option. Guaranteed any car you find from there for the same price as an equivalent car at a stealership (not just this one, I am speaking in generalities here) will be of much better quality.

[meme405]

Or better yet, hit the "Owner Only" option. Guaranteed any car you find from there for the same price as an equivalent car at a stealership (not just this one, I am speaking in generalities here) will be of much better quality.

Oh yeah?

And if I am only shopping for something a few years old, then I am also eliminating like 75% of my hits.

Good strategy...:derp:

[white rocket]

While there may be a "lynch" type feel to this thread in the last page or so I think most are just trying to get some direct questions answered and the dealership rep just kinda dances around a direct answer. BoostedBB6 is bang on by being as direct and concise as possible. You can't expect to be taken seriously if you answer questions with "come see for yourself" or "we're not perfect". C'mon, we all know that and we're not asking for perfection. What a potential client WOULD like to see is more transparency when it comes to information. If you, or your team, says one thing but the truth is something different, even slightly, that's no way to build a relationship or a corporate image. And people are going to call you out on it.

We are all quite meticulous on here and most are heavy DIY guys so it's no surprise that we all would like precise and direct, black and white answers so that we could feel confident dealing with your establishment.

[BoostedBB6]

It is apparent that the direct questions will not be answered here and any attempt will result in a blanket copy and paste response out of the "salesperson" guide book.
Its very sad as having a dealer that is providing these types of cars is wanted around these parts and the more we have the better it should be but it seems that building a quality reputation on a forum that they pay to advertise on is not a priority.

I hope that they continue to do business and perhaps change some things and follow what Bruce was trying to do as he seemed to be on point with the direction that the business wanted to go and the type of service that should be expected.

[Bruce.K]

Hello boys and girls.

This is Bruce, as in the Bruce who used to work at Velocity Cars. I've popped in to see what's going on here in the forum and as my name has been mentioned a couple of times I thought I'd straighten a few things out. I'm not here to start a flame war or respond to specific posts. I have better things to do so I'll just say my piece and quietly move on.

I left Velocity a month or so ago because I was offered an opportunity at another dealership closer to my home. That's why I am no longer there. There's nothing more to it than that.

I worked my tail off for 7 months building a strong team and a respected business at Velocity and I'd like to thank those who are members here and those I met in person for their support of what I was doing.

Dan is a good guy with a lot on his plate. I left and he's had to take on a lot of responsibilities that he didn't have when I was there. He puts in a lot of hours and does a great job. He's doing his best coming here and I feel bad for him having to deal with some of the crap that's been posted. Flagrant inaccuracies, veiled threats... it's all very juvenile but that's the internet.

Here's a few tips that should make things easy for anyone thinking of purchasing a JDM vehicle, privately, from an importer or from Velocity or another dealer:

Go see the vehicle, ask a ton of questions, drive the vehicle, have the vehicle inspected, negotiate a price you're happy with. Isn't that the way it works when buying a used vehicle? From anyone?

If you take delivery of a vehicle and it hasn't been cleaned or detailed to your satisfaction, tell them you're not happy and have them do it right before you leave the lot. How can an adult with half a brain in their head complain about the cleanliness of a vehicle after they get it home?

If you think a vehicle price is too high, negotiate the price and take or leave the price from the dealer... just like happens every day on every car lot on earth.

If you want info on a car and that info is not forthcoming, leave the premises and don't do business with them if you're not comfortable.

What makes anyone here think that a car that has been imported from Japan by anyone other than Velocity is better than any vehicle imported by Velocity? Auctions are open to anyone and most importers source vehicles from the same auctions. Give me a list of JDM importers or dealers and I'll find deficiencies in their vehicles. Velocity provides something that most importers do not and that is the opportunity to see and drive a vehicle that is in stock as opposed to a vehicle that is in Japan. Anyone who doesn't understand what a huge benefit that is has rocks in their head. If you don't like the car, don't buy it.

Many people came to Velocity with JDM cars that they had purchased privately or from an importer and couldn't get the vehicle registered because it wouldn't pass OPI and they had us work on the car. I had a guy come and swap out tail lights on an S-15 he had bought elsewhere because the car wouldn't pass. Another customer bought privately and saved $3k from our price on a '99 EVO VI and then spent $4k getting it to pass the OPI. These are facts and I'm telling you this because I saw it on numerous occasions.

We sold an STI to a young fellow and not long after he took delivery, his engine went tits up. I didn't blame him or suggest that perhaps his driving style had had anything to do with it. I had a chat with him, apologized for his misfortune and then spent a month and $3K sourcing and installing a replacement engine for him. I could have pointed to his contract and shown him how after delivery he is 100% responsible for his car or just told him to get the warranty to cover it but you know what, that's not good customer service, is it? Tell me who else would have done that for him?

I no longer work for Velocity and I have no vested interest in the business. I do know that the people who work there are good people who work hard. I also know that the great majority of customers are very, very pleased with their vehicle purchases - take a look at the Velocity Cars Facebook page to see the genuine customer reviews and tell me how the actual customers feel about Velocity. I can tell you that actual customer reviews meant a lot more to me than a bunch of people who had never been to my dealership and had never met me in person or even driven my cars.

Velocity Cars is a legitimate business that provides one more option for JDM enthusiasts. If you don't like that option, so be it. If you have first-hand experience and you wish to have a concern addressed, contact Dan personally as I'm sure hell be pleased to help find a solution. For the rest of you who feel that it is your responsibility to come here with your wealth of knowledge and experience and educate the REVscene members about the evils of Velocity Cars, may I suggest a long walk off a short pier.

That's it. Carry on.

Bruce

[BoostedBB6]

Evils.....no no evils about Velocity Cars just factual issues that no one wishes to address weather it is in person or on the phone.

- Misinformation/lies. eg. A sales person named "Vincent" informing clients that according to ICBC they are not allowed to provide the auction sheets for vehicles.
- Being told a vehicle is a grade 4 yet finding in your own book that it was in fact a 3
- Vehicles listed as "professionally detailed" yet having overspray from recent bodywork, when asked about any bodywork saying none was done.
- Misleading ads claiming 500hp yet having components that would not possibly support that

On a personal level I have worked on some of these cars doing detail and there was clearly no professional work done on them. A quick application of liquid wax and wipe off. Loads of wax in seals and on trim pieces.

These are things I have PERSONALLY seen and dealt with and seen for myself. I formerly have a JDM MKIV Supra and considered one on the lot there but did not have a good experience with Velocity cars so I bought else wear.

Forums are here for sharing information and experiences and this is what was being done in this thread. Clearly, there are people who have had poor experiences as outlined in the thread. Sure there are those bandwagon hoppers who will jump on just to make it "interesting" but I'm speaking from personal experience.

Dan may have the best intentions in the world, but why both replying to a thread outlining some issues without addressing any of the issues brought forth? I'm sure you guys have some great cars on the lot, in fact I know you do because I have personally been by to have a look at a few with some friends who were interested in the cars, but my experiences there will not have me recommending people go there.

[Limitless]

Friend bought an Evo IV from this dealership, when we were debadging the car we took off this rectangular bumper sticker that the shop had put on the car to reveal a huge 3 inch gash on the rear bumper lol

Just reiterating my post, because I do find it surprising that this is how the dealership chooses to hide some damages lol. Would also like to suggest that other people be aware of this, not saying that there's always going to be scratches under stupid bumper stickers but maybe take the time to take a look underneath or run your finger by it and see if you feel anything under the sticker.

In my personal opinion, Bruce seems like he's doing a great job at dealing with people in this thread, but Dan really has to stop just spamming about how Velocity is the #1 dealership of JDM cars and all that shit. Most of your posts all you do is just brag about how great your company is and how many JDM cars you guys have, how about actually replying to some of the posts here? I thought that this thread was for communication between members and vendors, but all you're doing is just advertising. Maybe you should actually pay attention to what people are ACTUALLY saying in this thread

[Dan@Velocity]

Hello REVscene community!

I would like to thank you all for contributing your feedback with regards to the business. Some of you seem to be very upset with certain things that you claim are "wrong" with the dealership. I am here to address these large claims that you make!

BoostedBB6, you have a voice that needs to be heard. You may as well be a commentator for one of my competitors! Unfortunately, the majority of the accusations that you are making have no relation to the manner in which Velocity Cars is operated.

"- Misinformation/lies. eg. A sales person named "Vincent" informing clients that according to ICBC they are not allowed to provide the auction sheets for vehicles."

Why would Vincent say this to a customer? The majority of the cars on my website have auction sheets attached in the photos portion of the ad. Why would he say this to a customer? What motive could he possibly have to say this? I am not saying that he did or didn't, but why would he? We don't hide our auction sheets. They are on my WEBSITE! I ADVERTISE them. Have a peek for yourself Mr. Boosted.

"- Being told a vehicle is a grade 4 yet finding in your own book that it was in fact a 3"

OMG, you found this out and are still alive?! I have hundreds of vehicles that come through the dealership. My professional Sales Consultants, nor I, would have any reason to deceive you or any other customer about the Auction Grade of a vehicle. Mistakes are made sometimes, but not for deceptive purposes. On that point, what does the Auction Sheet truly even mean? The vehicle is in front of your face. Look at it. Drive it. Have it inspected. Auction Sheets are for buying cars long distance to get an idea of what you are buying. We use them as a business to purchase cars from Japan, and even still have them inspected before making any purchase! There is no validity or reason to this statement.

"- Vehicles listed as "professionally detailed" yet having overspray from recent bodywork, when asked about any bodywork saying none was done."

We are not a professional detail shop. We deal with mass volume and do the best work with the time we have. If you are unsatisfied with any of the work we do, then before purchasing a vehicle, TELL US! I will have that vehicle in my shop being detailed, waxed, vacuumed, brushed with a toothbrush if that is what it takes to earn your business. This is again a silly claim to make. Come buy a car from me, and I will have the vehicle sent to a detail shop of your choice if that is what it takes to make a deal happen!

"- Misleading ads claiming 500hp yet having components that would not possibly support that"

I knew it! You snuck into the dealership, you wheeled in and hooked up your dyno to my twin turbo Supra, and found that it wasn't 500 HP? We have never claimed that it had 500 HP. The ad says "somewhere around 400-500HP". We haven't gotten a specific number either, but nor have you.

I feel as though it is silly to question the integrity of a business based on such trivial allegations. My team here works very hard not only to prepare a high quality product for you to buy, but I am also here as a Manager to deal with any troubles that you may have. What other importer would sell a Subaru Impreza STI, have the customer blow the engine, and then as a dealership dish out $3000 to not only source the engine, but replace it for FREE. What other importer would do that? Tell me. I had a customer buy an RX-7 from one of my guys, blew the rotary engine, and acknowledge that it was his own fault. I took the car, put in in my shop for the customer, and am sourcing a new engine for them. In this particular case, I will do this at no cost to the customer. What other used car dealership, not JDM dealership, but used car dealership in general would do that?

I work too hard to have some guy, who I haven't even met in person, sit at home in his pajamas and write goofy posts accusing me of poor business practices. It is pure silliness!

I love what I do here at the dealership. We are a great team of people. From the guys in the shop, to the administration, the marketing guys, and the Professional Sales staff. We supply a fantastic product to people that are passionate about JDM cars. Velocity cars has strong ethics and strives to make every single one of our customers happy.

If you have a problem with an aspect of my business, tell me personally. This is my personal email address: Dan@velocitycars.ca
Call me: 604-428-4636
Come by and have a coffee on the lot with me! 4349 Dawson St. Burnaby BC

Dan

p.s. Check out the website, I've got a ton of hot new inventory coming in next week!
Vancouver Velocity Cars | Used Car Dealer in Burnaby (http://www.Velocitycars.ca)

[tegra7]

Any ITR'S arriving soon?

[multicartual]

How often do you get Japanese 850i BMWs?

[multicartual]

Just reiterating my post, because I do find it surprising that this is how the dealership chooses to hide some damages lol.


If I bought a used car at a used car dealership and when I peeled back a sticker I found a dent... I would smirk because I know I'd do the same!!! Bwahaha!!!

[BoostedBB6]

"- Misinformation/lies. eg. A sales person named "Vincent" informing clients that according to ICBC they are not allowed to provide the auction sheets for vehicles."

Why would Vincent say this to a customer? The majority of the cars on my website have auction sheets attached in the photos portion of the ad. Why would he say this to a customer? What motive could he possibly have to say this? I am not saying that he did or didn't, but why would he? We don't hide our auction sheets. They are on my WEBSITE! I ADVERTISE them. Have a peek for yourself Mr. Boosted.

Why dont you ask him. When I was in there 3 times to have a look at 3 different cars this is the reply he gave me. He told me he can not show them to me as it was against ICBC rules. Something to do with privacy. At the time that I was looking for the Supra you did not post any auction sheets and were telling people they were not available. I had other RevScene members there with me the day he told me this. As you continue to read you will see why he lied....said the car was a 4 when infact its a 3. Reason that matters to a buyer is because it gives them an idea what you paid for the car and what kind of value it really is.

"- Being told a vehicle is a grade 4 yet finding in your own book that it was in fact a 3"

OMG, you found this out and are still alive?! I have hundreds of vehicles that come through the dealership. My professional Sales Consultants, nor I, would have any reason to deceive you or any other customer about the Auction Grade of a vehicle. Mistakes are made sometimes, but not for deceptive purposes. On that point, what does the Auction Sheet truly even mean? The vehicle is in front of your face. Look at it. Drive it. Have it inspected. Auction Sheets are for buying cars long distance to get an idea of what you are buying. We use them as a business to purchase cars from Japan, and even still have them inspected before making any purchase! There is no validity or reason to this statement.

Its called disclosing information. You claim you are the #1 JDM dealer yet when a buyer walks in to have a look at your cars you are not even willing to have a look and insure that you are providing the proper information to them. Not something that a "Professional Sales Consultant" would do. I'm also not the only one who has experienced this with your staff.
The validity of this statement is proven more valid by the fact that your sales person lied to me regarding auction sheets, and even more valid when you read further.

"- Vehicles listed as "professionally detailed" yet having overspray from recent bodywork, when asked about any bodywork saying none was done."

We are not a professional detail shop. We deal with mass volume and do the best work with the time we have. If you are unsatisfied with any of the work we do, then before purchasing a vehicle, TELL US! I will have that vehicle in my shop being detailed, waxed, vacuumed, brushed with a toothbrush if that is what it takes to earn your business. This is again a silly claim to make. Come buy a car from me, and I will have the vehicle sent to a detail shop of your choice if that is what it takes to make a deal happen!

Your not a professional detail shop, thats very evident....so why does it say that - A professionally detailed vehicle; front to back, top to bottom, inside and out under every vehicle you have listed if in fact this is not the case? Again, this is not a claim I am making, YOU are making these claims which as evidently false (aka lies) and yet another reason to question everything listed/posted/said by anyone I interacted with when I was there on several different occasions.

"- Misleading ads claiming 500hp yet having components that would not possibly support that"

I knew it! You snuck into the dealership, you wheeled in and hooked up your dyno to my twin turbo Supra, and found that it wasn't 500 HP? We have never claimed that it had 500 HP. The ad says "somewhere around 400-500HP". We haven't gotten a specific number either, but nor have you.

What makes this even more interesting is that YOU JUST CHANGED THAT. Now you want to blatantly lie about it.

Cached page for those interested in catching there sales manager lying about something so "silly"
Used 1997 Toyota Supra RZ-S, $22,899 - Burnaby | Vancouver Velocity Cars (http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:yMyM-d3osPUJ:www.velocitycars.ca/en/used/1997-toyota-supra-rz-s/5813885/+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=ca)

Trivial as lieing to your prospective customers may seem to you some consumers see that as poor practice. For instance, if you are willing to modify a webpage to hide a false fact, then lie and say it never happened how is one to know when you were not lying about the kms on the car, or the lack of accidents, or what work was performed on the car.
As for my knowledge about Supras....well I have built and owned 3 now and I assure you, due to intake restrictions, the stock twins as seen in the car CAN NOT support 500hp. The stock injectors CAN NOT support 500hp. Its simple fact, but you embellish (lie) about these fact in hopes that you can get a customer who does not know any better.

Screen shot of before:
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5606/15566616831_48dfb25495_o.jpg

What they changed it to after I posted about this and then claimed they never listed it as I said.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5607/14949147413_5b63f3d162_o.jpg
I feel as though it is silly to question the integrity of a business based on such trivial allegations. My team here works very hard not only to prepare a high quality product for you to buy, but I am also here as a Manager to deal with any troubles that you may have. What other importer would sell a Subaru Impreza STI, have the customer blow the engine, and then as a dealership dish out $3000 to not only source the engine, but replace it for FREE. What other importer would do that? Tell me. I had a customer buy an RX-7 from one of my guys, blew the rotary engine, and acknowledge that it was his own fault. I took the car, put in in my shop for the customer, and am sourcing a new engine for them. In this particular case, I will do this at no cost to the customer. What other used car dealership, not JDM dealership, but used car dealership in general would do that?

Every one I have ever worked at.....however they also deal with new but have a used lot as well. No JDM cars....perhaps this is common practice with JDM vehicles but again I'm not the "Professional" that you guys are.

I work too hard to have some guy, who I haven't even met in person, sit at home in his pajamas and write goofy posts accusing me of poor business practices. It is pure silliness!

Its not accusations, these are my personal experiences as well as factual and quite frankly, I have you lying in this post alone. Twice. I may have only operated my own business since I was 16, but PERSONALLY I think lying is a poor business practice and I do believe that EVERYONE else on here would agree.

[BoostedBB6]

. Friend bought an Evo IV from this dealership, when we were debadging the car we took off this rectangular bumper sticker that the shop had put on the car to reveal a huge 3 inch gash on the rear bumper lol

Would this be another example of your "professional" sales tactics that you use to move vehciles that are "- The best selection of low mileage, clean, high demand JDM vehicles and - A professionally detailed vehicle; front to back, top to bottom, inside and out"?

[Araaadi]

I went into Vancouver Velocity Cars on Friday to check out the RSX they had for sale. I forgot the name of my salesmen but he was very friendly and not at all pushy. We talked some numbers but it was out of my girlfriend's price range, he tried to negotiate to make it work for us but the numbers still didn't add up for us. He wasn't pushy or rude at all, and didn't attempt to keep us there longer than we wanted to be. The car looked clean and he offered us a test driver and showed us the car proof right away. All in all, I had a good experience at the dealership. My biggest issue with the dealership is their craigslist adds, it was very inconsistent.

2006 Acura RSX -WILL NOT LAST LONG!!!- (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/bnc/ctd/4720718551.html)
2006 Acura RSX -WILL NOT LAST LONG!!!- (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/bnc/ctd/4687198088.html)
2006 Acura RSX -WILL NOT LAST LONG!!!- (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/ctd/4687363793.html)
All three are the same car, I didn't see the 8890 price until I got home, it would of made negotiations a little easier.

[BoostedBB6]

And yes Dan, you may see my posts more than others and thats because I personally dont like being lied to but not only that, to see someone like yourself mearly glaze over YOUR CUSTOMERS comments to state how great and glorious your dealership is and how awesome your customer service is.

You are a paying supporter of RevScene, you choose to advertise and contribute to these forums yet you have nothing to contribute other than to find an opportunity to advertise. If thats the case, let your "quality" speak for itself.

I'm not the only one who has mentioned issues, I'm merely the only one who has pressed you for some form of accountability. When you decide to address them you do so in a snarky and belittling manner and CONTINUE the same lies that I experienced over a year ago with your business. AGAIN, these are MY OWN experience with your business. Ones that are factual, that i have lived through not some word of mouth.

Infact it seems that on other forums Vincent has told other people the same thing around the same time that he told me that......strange.

AGAIN, perhaps addressing the comments from ALL your customers who have noted issues rather than just the one that spent the time to badger you enough to get answers would be a good thing to do.....but who am I to tell you how to run your business, I only own 2 businesses (detailing and photography) and work for Toyota Canada....I know nothing of good business practice and how to keep your customers happy and coming back....

[BoostedBB6]

I went into Vancouver Velocity Cars on Friday to check out the RSX they had for sale. I forgot the name of my salesmen but he was very friendly and not at all pushy. We talked some numbers but it was out of my girlfriend's price range, he tried to negotiate to make it work for us but the numbers still didn't add up for us. He wasn't pushy or rude at all, and didn't attempt to keep us there longer than we wanted to be. The car looked clean and he offered us a test driver and showed us the car proof right away. All in all, I had a good experience at the dealership. My biggest issue with the dealership is their craigslist adds, it was very inconsistent.

2006 Acura RSX -WILL NOT LAST LONG!!!- (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/bnc/ctd/4720718551.html)
2006 Acura RSX -WILL NOT LAST LONG!!!- (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/bnc/ctd/4687198088.html)
2006 Acura RSX -WILL NOT LAST LONG!!!- (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/ctd/4687363793.html)
All three are the same car, I didn't see the 8890 price until I got home, it would of made negotiations a little easier.

More pro sales tactics at work here!

Post the same car two times in the same day. Post it once for 12k and the second time for 10k... then 22 days later post it for 9k.
Clearly not a mistake because its done with most adds from this company.

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/search/sss?query=778%20318%209547&sort=rel Just have a look for yourself.

CL ad'ed yourself right out of a sale it seems.....:fuckyea:

[GS8]

I still stand by my experience with them. Maybe someone on their team read my post and thought 'hey maybe that was a stupid way to behave!'

Couldn't give me one fucking day to think about the numbers that were presented even after I told them I had to be somewhere and only stopped by to look at a car that I was mostly ignorant in.

They really wanted me to have this car (which is still there btw lol) but only now with a price drop.

It's good that the conversation has evolved to this point though as information on the company was mysterious at first but as people bought, stories came out and here we are.

[BoostedBB6]

FYI Yes Dan you have meet me. I'm sure you don't remember as I was there because a friend asked me to check out a car with him. I'm sure you don't remember me because I was not buying anything at that time. And yes, I do post in my pj's thank you very much....this evening is plad blue pants and a black TRD t-shirt.....sexy right?

[Limitless]

Oh man I don't even know what to say about the amount of sarcasm this guy has in his replies, lol

If I bought a used car at a used car dealership and when I peeled back a sticker I found a dent... I would smirk because I know I'd do the same!!! Bwahaha!!!

Please let me know if you do open a used car dealership in the future so that I can avoid it :lol

[you!]

Dan - i don't know why you keep thinking that people are just telling lies and saying negative things about velocity for no reason? Majority of the negative comments on this thread are comments from people who have been to your dealership and seen and worked on the cars you have sold and is just sharing with the community about their bad experience. Are u saying that all of us are just lying about it because we have nothing better to do?

surely the process of buying a car from anybody is as simple as taking a look at the car, driving it, negotiating the price, then buying the car. However it is a different story when u guys refuse to disclose information about the car or give false info. The importance of the auction grade to a buyer may vary but when u lie about something so small saying that a car's grade was a 4 when really it was a 3 then it makes us question the other bigger things about the car like its kms, damages, etc that you may also be lying about

and also for the record, the 4 different times within the last year that I have visited your dealership to help different friends find a jdm car, there would always be at least 3 or more cars in your lot that "have just arrived from japan and isn't for sale yet until we fix it" - cars that would have no bumper, entire climate control+gauge clusters missing, cracked/smashed windows, car doesn't start, gauges don't work, etc etc - and yet you claim that u don't import R grade cars from auction but only those that are in good running condition in japan before bringing it it over

[rriggi]

Dan - i don't know why you keep thinking that people are just telling lies and saying negative things about velocity for no reason? Majority of the negative comments on this thread are comments from people who have been to your dealership and seen and worked on the cars you have sold and is just sharing with the community about their bad experience. Are u saying that all of us are just lying about it because we have nothing better to do?

surely the process of buying a car from anybody is as simple as taking a look at the car, driving it, negotiating the price, then buying the car. However it is a different story when u guys refuse to disclose information about the car or give false info. The importance of the auction grade to a buyer may vary but when u lie about something so small saying that a car's grade was a 4 when really it was a 3 then it makes us question the other bigger things about the car like its kms, damages, etc that you may also be lying about

and also for the record, the 4 different times within the last year that I have visited your dealership to help different friends find a jdm car, there would always be at least 3 or more cars in your lot that "have just arrived from japan and isn't for sale yet until we fix it" - cars that would have no bumper, entire climate control+gauge clusters missing, cracked/smashed windows, car doesn't start, gauges don't work, etc etc - and yet you claim that u don't import R grade cars from auction but only those that are in good running condition in japan before bringing it it over

I'm sure there is a good explanation for this, but if a customer sees that...:heckno::heckno:

[BoostedBB6]

Missing gauge clusters.....you don't say.....are those the things that also happen to show the mileage of the vehicles?.......another strange coincidence it seems.

[BoostedBB6]

Curious, stock#:222 has a listed milage certificate of 90347kms, the add says it has 90,344 before you click on the car and then says it has 111,610kms.

Stock#240 says its certified at 53172kms when it was in Japan. On the boat ride over it some how went back to 53,168kms.....The car was never driven from the time it was tested to the time it go your you lot...apparently went back in time....same with #229...number 242 only put on 1km since certified back on July 22nd. #262 time traveled and gained back 2 kms....along with 272, 219.....seems to be an inability to keep accurate information around the vehicles I'm seeing on the site.

[BoostedBB6]

"Seeking: Young and professional hustler for a full time sales position. Private message me if you are interested or know someone who is!" - Dan Kogan

There hiring guys! woooo

[steveo1115]

"- Misinformation/lies. eg. A sales person named "Vincent" informing clients that according to ICBC they are not allowed to provide the auction sheets for vehicles."

Why would Vincent say this to a customer? The majority of the cars on my website have auction sheets attached in the photos portion of the ad. Why would he say this to a customer? What motive could he possibly have to say this? I am not saying that he did or didn't, but why would he? We don't hide our auction sheets. They are on my WEBSITE! I ADVERTISE them. Have a peek for yourself Mr. Boosted.

"- Being told a vehicle is a grade 4 yet finding in your own book that it was in fact a 3"

OMG, you found this out and are still alive?! I have hundreds of vehicles that come through the dealership. My professional Sales Consultants, nor I, would have any reason to deceive you or any other customer about the Auction Grade of a vehicle. Mistakes are made sometimes, but not for deceptive purposes. On that point, what does the Auction Sheet truly even mean? The vehicle is in front of your face. Look at it. Drive it. Have it inspected. Auction Sheets are for buying cars long distance to get an idea of what you are buying. We use them as a business to purchase cars from Japan, and even still have them inspected before making any purchase! There is no validity or reason to this statement.


:suspicious:
actually most of the cars on your site do not show the auction sheet. in my opinion its the one thing that really gives you an idea of the condition of the car as it was in japan. you can paint and hide away a lot of cosmetic issues. also the price one would expect to pay for a car changes depending on the grade. for example a grade R fd rx7's come up all the time for around a grand at auction but a grade 3.5 (grade 4's are so rare) I would expect to pay a minimum of 7 grand at auction. yes you do show a few cars with auction sheets posted but I assume most of the cars without them posted are of a much lower quality.

and for your information people like to see inspection reports because the inspectors in japan actually know a little bit about these cars. say I was thinking of buying a s15 and took it to crappy tire to get an inspection. the likelihood that the inspector has even seen one before is slim to none. would the inspector know to check the vct, not a chance. would they know the exhaust mani is prone to cracking, nope. Its not easy to get a good inspection on a jdm car, especially one with no north american equivalent.

[meme405]

2006 Acura RSX -WILL NOT LAST LONG!!!- (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/bnc/ctd/4720718551.html)
2006 Acura RSX -WILL NOT LAST LONG!!!- (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/bnc/ctd/4687198088.html)
2006 Acura RSX -WILL NOT LAST LONG!!!- (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/ctd/4687363793.html)
All three are the same car, I didn't see the 8890 price until I got home, it would of made negotiations a little easier.

I think this just goes to prove my point about your ridiculous CL ads.

I'm seriously tempted to fire up my autoflagging software, establish some proxies and cycle rape your ads right out of CL.

[nsx042003]

I think this just goes to prove my point about your ridiculous CL ads.

I'm seriously tempted to fire up my autoflagging software, establish some proxies and cycle rape your ads right out of CL.

DO IT!! :spamarama:

[vitaminG]

:suspicious:
actually most of the cars on your site do not show the auction sheet. in my opinion its the one thing that really gives you an idea of the condition of the car as it was in japan. you can paint and hide away a lot of cosmetic issues. also the price one would expect to pay for a car changes depending on the grade. for example a grade R fd rx7's come up all the time for around a grand at auction but a grade 3.5 (grade 4's are so rare) I would expect to pay a minimum of 7 grand at auction. yes you do show a few cars with auction sheets posted but I assume most of the cars without them posted are of a much lower quality.

and for your information people like to see inspection reports because the inspectors in japan actually know a little bit about these cars. say I was thinking of buying a s15 and took it to crappy tire to get an inspection. the likelihood that the inspector has even seen one before is slim to none. would the inspector know to check the vct, not a chance. would they know the exhaust mani is prone to cracking, nope. Its not easy to get a good inspection on a jdm car, especially one with no north american equivalent.

how thorough is the inspection they do though? i cant imagine they spend an hour per car doing a 100+ point inspection. seems like it just covers the exterior

[underscore]

As for my knowledge about Supras....well I have built and owned 3 now and I assure you, due to intake restrictions, the stock twins as seen in the car CAN NOT support 500hp. The stock injectors CAN NOT support 500hp. Its simple fact, but you embellish (lie) about these fact in hopes that you can get a customer who does not know any better.

I'm assuming the 500HP claim comes from the auction, not from Velocity. That said, the internals of both the turbos and injectors could have been upgraded so they may support more power than you would expect just looking at pictures.

[BoostedBB6]

I'm assuming the 500HP claim comes from the auction, not from Velocity. That said, the internals of both the turbos and injectors could have been upgraded so they may support more power than you would expect just looking at pictures.

I have visually seen this car. The turbos are stock JDM twins, the injectors are the small OE injectors, still single fuel pump. The original auction info also did not list any power rating for the car. This was all done by them BUT the part that really gets me is Dan LIED about it saying that. Denying that it ever said that and that it said something else when infact they simply edited the page....as you can see from the screen shots and cached page.

The issue is not this one discrepancy, it's the fact that there are so many of them. With that many it becomes less of a mistake and becomes lies. That's my problem, they lie to the consumer to try and get them into one of there cars. I've experienced it first hand and even proved that there GM (Dan) is bold faced lying on the forums here.

Lies= poor business practice
Being caught lying to your customers after being asked about all these other issues is just stupidity.

[acurael]

LOL this thread is epic.

In summary - Btw velocity motors has the largest and best jdm cars in the world. It doesn't matter what lies we tell you. We the best of all time. the greatest car dealership of all time ok? Yah fair enough we make shit up and lie but we are the best, so why are you asking me? We just got two Supras in 700 hp ok?

That's what I'm getting from this thread......

it confuses me why anyone would buy a RHD vehicle anyways. What a pain to take left turns. But that's a whole new thread

[meme405]

it confuses me why anyone would buy a RHD vehicle anyways. What a pain to take left turns. But that's a whole new thread

Lol. Fuck left hand turns, what a pain it is to reverse through the timmy's drive through every morning. :accepted:

[Limitless]

Left hand turns aren't too bad, just have to be a bit more careful with them. Drive thrus are always an interesting experience if you don't have a passenger, I always have to take off my seatbelt and flop over the passenger seat to pay and grab the food LOL

Well.. I would say that Bruce did a good job with representing the company, but seems like Dan just came in and destroyed most of that hard work >__>

[underscore]

Left hand turns are easy, just don't be stupid. It's the sweeping right turns at intersections with the big concrete islands that are a pain, I have to look out my passenger rear window for those and it makes it hard to judge what lane people are in.

I have visually seen this car. The turbos are stock JDM twins, the injectors are the small OE injectors, still single fuel pump.

You still can't tell without taking things apart if the turbo or injectors have been internally upgraded, it's not common and I'm not saying it has been done to this car, but it is a possibility.

[BoostedBB6]

Left hand turns are easy, just don't be stupid. It's the sweeping right turns at intersections with the big concrete islands that are a pain, I have to look out my passenger rear window for those and it makes it hard to judge what lane people are in.



You still can't tell without taking things apart if the turbo or injectors have been internally upgraded, it's not common and I'm not saying it has been done to this car, but it is a possibility.

You can not mod the stock injectors, they are 440cc injectors in this car.
The stock JDM turbos have no internal upgrades unlike the UDSM ones.
Also, the intake supplying the air to the turbos alone will reduce the air flow and not allow enough air to support the claim.

APU Supras will be hard pressed to make 500hp. A BPU Supra on USDM Cams and Turbos will be around 380-420hp and thats with the better turbos and better cams, of which this car does not. I have personally looked at this car and confirmed this fact. It does not and can not make the claimed power with the equipped parts. It is not possible to have a Supra like this one, in this ones state of tune to make those numbers.

[BoostedBB6]

A week and no reply from Dan. To bad, would love to hear what lies he has to spew about the lies he's already been caught in.

VELOCITY CARS BIGGEST JDM DEALER #1 WERE AWESOME BUY OUR CARS NOW PRO DETAILED NEVER AN ACCIDENT AND ALL 500HP!!!

[duy-]

rhd feels the same to me
left turns is pretty much the same except im doing it a lot safer than normal
driving through timmies, i just drive throw the normal way... they usually just drop the food into my passenger seat

only time when its a pain is at the track... mission and ridge is both counter clockwise, its pretty damn annoying... didnt realize how many lefts there were until i went into a rhd... then i realized tracks in japan and mostly clockwise for the same reason

[1exotic]

You can not mod the stock injectors, they are 440cc injectors in this car.
The stock JDM turbos have no internal upgrades unlike the UDSM ones.
Also, the intake supplying the air to the turbos alone will reduce the air flow and not allow enough air to support the claim.

APU Supras will be hard pressed to make 500hp. A BPU Supra on USDM Cams and Turbos will be around 380-420hp and thats with the better turbos and better cams, of which this car does not. I have personally looked at this car and confirmed this fact. It does not and can not make the claimed power with the equipped parts. It is not possible to have a Supra like this one, in this ones state of tune to make those numbers.

That's right, and the biggest factor Is the catalytic converter.
I'll assume the Supra they have has one, as it won't pass aircare or inspection without it.
A stock VVTi should make around 305-310bhp.
The only significant performance mod is the intercooler and exhaust. So that car should be around 360bhp depending on boost.
They can make 360-400whp on jdm turbos, stock injectors and cams.. but that's only with the full downpipe on full boost.

[BoostedBB6]

That's right, and the biggest factor Is the catalytic converter.
I'll assume the Supra they have has one, as it won't pass aircare or inspection without it.
A stock VVTi should make around 305-310bhp.
The only significant performance mod is the intercooler and exhaust. So that car should be around 360bhp depending on boost.
They can make 360-400whp on jdm turbos, stock injectors and cams.. but that's only with the full downpipe on full boost.


Its not even the fact that this car cant make the power they claim it was to make (500hp as indicated in the screen shot of the site before they changed it). Its the fact that Dan, the manager of the place lied about it. Not only did he lie, he went as far as to have his sight changed and said that "it never said that" when clearly it did.
This is the manager of this business, if this is the kind of experience we can expect I only wonder what else is a lie.

[Redlyne_mr2]

Ive been keeping an eye on the 993 they have for sale. It's been for sale for a while and I'm apprehensive to fly out to Van to look at it but I am interested. What has me bothered now though is that the vehicle went up in price by $10K. Am I missing something?

[meme405]

Ive been keeping an eye on the 993 they have for sale. It's been for sale for a while and I'm apprehensive to fly out to Van to look at it but I am interested. What has me bothered now though is that the vehicle went up in price by $10K. Am I missing something?

Yeah your missing a few important bits. Go back to like all of BoostedBB6's posts from the past like 3 pages.

[richardmozis]

Ive been keeping an eye on the 993 they have for sale. It's been for sale for a while and I'm apprehensive to fly out to Van to look at it but I am interested. What has me bothered now though is that the vehicle went up in price by $10K. Am I missing something?

Just fly to the states and get a nicer 993 for that kind of money. I don't really get the point of buying a JDM vehicle if the same car was available in North America. - unless it's a lot cheaper

[BoostedBB6]

In all fairness, that one that is there may very well be in great shape but I would not trust a single thing said by the dealer. Have an independent shop look over it for EVERYTHING. Get a paint micrometer and start measuring paint thickness on each panel to find any re-painted panels.

Could be a good car but based on the BS these clowns keep spewing but the car could be good.

[freakshow]

In all fairness, that one that is there may very well be in great shape but I would not trust a single thing said by the dealer. Have an independent shop look over it for EVERYTHING. In all fairness, this applies to any used car dealer, and probably dealerships as well.

[BoostedBB6]

In all fairness, this applies to any used car dealer, and probably dealerships as well.

True, but in this case there claims have proven to be false, there management lies and has been caught lieing on this forum.


Normally, with a dealer that's "#1 in Canada" there is some clout behind that but in this case its not true.

[danny_d19]

"Vincent" at it again

1999 Subaru Legacy B4 330hp Twin Turbo Wagon MINT!!! (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/bnc/ctd/4706724523.html)

Pretty much everything in that ad is wrong: transmission, cylinders, model, hp #

[richardmozis]

"Vincent" at it again

1999 Subaru Legacy B4 330hp Twin Turbo Wagon MINT!!! (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/bnc/ctd/4706724523.html)

Pretty much everything in that ad is wrong: transmission, cylinders, model, hp #

I think that car sold, the 993 appears to be off of their website too:suspicious:

[tofu1413]

Do a deal on the legacy....


Subject to dyno test @ 330hp :troll:

[rriggi]

Just fly to the states and get a nicer 993 for that kind of money. I don't really get the point of buying a JDM vehicle if the same car was available in North America. - unless it's a lot cheaper

Exactly, there are very few 993's worth importing from Japan. Carrera RS and Turbo S are two that jump to mind but not much else.

[TurboFC3S]

just had to stop by here to say delete your old fucking craigslist ads or repost the same one, So annoying seeing so many ads of the same car when trying to search for a wrx for example or a evo.

I used to import cars from japan and advertise on craigslist but always made sure to delete old ad before reposting a new one. I understand u want ur ads to be at the top to get more attention but posting a new ad of the same car every day without deleting the old one is pretty fucking annoying

[jk6221]

Left hand turns aren't too bad, just have to be a bit more careful with them. Drive thrus are always an interesting experience if you don't have a passenger, I always have to take off my seatbelt and flop over the passenger seat to pay and grab the food LOL

Well.. I would say that Bruce did a good job with representing the company, but seems like Dan just came in and destroyed most of that hard work >__>

...Or you could just drive your car backwards through the drive-thru. That's what one of my friends did in his FD once =P

[GLOW]

i'm picturing this but in reverse when the drive through person gives you a weird look when going in reverse

http://i.imgur.com/Zjwo4h.jpg

[N8]

LOL this thread is epic.

In summary - Btw velocity motors has the largest and best jdm cars in the world. It doesn't matter what lies we tell you. We the best of all time. the greatest car dealership of all time ok? Yah fair enough we make shit up and lie but we are the best, so why are you asking me? We just got two Supras in 700 hp ok?

That's what I'm getting from this thread......

it confuses me why anyone would buy a RHD vehicle anyways. What a pain to take left turns. But that's a whole new thread

We buy RHD cars because you can get really cool cars for decent coin man! Left hand turns aren't bad like the others said. If you can't see, don't go, easy as that.

Some people honk so just give them the finger, because its your ass on the line.

Drive thrus are easy too. Most places nowadays have long ass cables for their debit machine so I just pull the hand brake and lean over.

[CA_FTW]

I understand overhead etc.. but this is a little crazy:
1999 Subaru Legacy Sedan B4 RSK AWD Twin-Turbo (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/ctd/4720960628.html)
$11,890 asking..

Sold at auction:
[link removed as per request]

[BoostedBB6]

This is exactly why importing yourself is so much better. Save thousands.

I understand overhead etc.. but this is a little crazy:
1999 Subaru Legacy Sedan B4 RSK AWD Twin-Turbo (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/ctd/4720960628.html)
$11,890 asking..

Sold at auction:
[link removed as per request]
:-)

[TurboFC3S]

aaaaaaand this is why its important to see the original auction sheets:

In Depth - 2001 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec 2 - Accident Repair | Japanese History Check (http://www.japanesehistorycheck.com/portfolio-item/nissan-skyline-gt-r-v-spec-2-accident-repair/)

[!SG]

i am putting an end of this thread.

it is clear this has gone beyond putting a car dealership on the spot, to people venting their frustrations of dealing with car dealerships in general in this one thread, and some ppl just straight out getting a fucking hard on egging the dealership on.

Do us all a favor, go deal with them directly instead of airing out your dirty laundry.

I do not have any intent on getting involved but its clear that some of you cannot hold yourselves back. Why dont you do us all favor and go deal with your issues in person with them, on video, and post it on youtube, instead of all this he said she said shit.

I am not here to mediate for your entertainment. It is clear its now beyond "informing the public" and more of a mindful hateful act of entertainment.

This thread has been archived. So that if lawyers are involved, the individuals involved will be pointed out as not representatives of this forum and are acting out on their own