[clsmooth]

So I thought I'd share my experience with this car dealership so that others may make a more informed decision for themselves.

I'm in a financial situation where I can begin to consider a 2nd vehicle; something I can just fold the back seats down, toss the boards in and go. Though I have a short list of particular makes and models I'd even consider, or even see if I even like for that matter.

I found on their site one that met the requirements. My g/f suggested to call ahead just to make sure they have it and it's there. I was told over the phone that it's on the lot and available.

We head down there and we were greeted by a salesman. We go over the vehicle and I asked for a test drive to see if I even like it (as it was RHD. I crossed one vehicle off my list earlier as each one I test drove was terrible to shift). The salesman came back advising that it had already been sold unfortunately. Strange, less then an hour ago I was told it was available...

They had other vehicles on the lot that were also happen to be on my short list too, so we looked at those. I asked about test driving my 2nd choice (on their lot). The salesman went in and came back stating that their policy for test driving turbocharged vehicles is a $500 deposit + an offer on the table. Well, I don't even know if I like the vehicle yet to make an offer, so I would need a test drive. But that they want to ensure I like it, with the deposit and offer prior to test driving. Kinda like a chicken-and-egg thing...

I bluntly told the salesman it sounds like your manager doesn't want me test driving anything nor my money. He said to wait for him there and he'll come back. At this point my g/f asked where the washroom was and he went in with her to show her. She came back out of the washroom to a conversation with the salesman and manager. The manager then informed her, that my 1st choice wasn't in fact sold yet, and that they were waiting for someone else to hear back from their bank on Monday (as we did this over a weekend).

So in the span of about an hour, this vehicle went from available, to sold, to pending. The manager then advised my g/f that I could still test drive it if I made a "back up offer" along with the deposit. Meanwhile, I'm still outside abandoned by the salesman by now, so I called my g/f and advised her I'm ready to leave. We then left without me ever actually test driving anything nor meeting the manager who was making all these decisions...

[bcedhk]

"turbocharged vehicles is a $500 deposit + an offer on the table."

Just from that I would have walked away laughing.

[CA_FTW]

I wonder how long this thread will stay up..

[meme405]

I wonder how long this thread will stay up..

Is the other thread gone? As in no longer visible?

I know it was locked because a few of us may have taken it a bit too far (myself included).

[123654123]

OP should have said he'll provide a deposit but he's waiting for the bank :troll:

[dared3vil0]

So if it's turbocharged it needs a $500 deposit, non turbo and you're good to go? :fulloffuck:

[GLOW]

could be the 1 case where it's ok to ask "does it have turbo?" :troll:

[melloman]

INB4 they say $500 deposit is non-refundable. :lawl:

[VR6GTI]

shady

[b0unce. [?]]

makes me want to go down there to fuck around with them

[jjson]

could be the 1 case where it's ok to ask "does it have turbo?" :troll:

hashtag TBT

[you!]

link to old lol thread

http://www.revscene.net/forums/689863-vancouver-velocity-cars.html

[lowside67]

link to old lol thread

http://www.revscene.net/forums/68986...city-cars.html

You fail at copying and pasting...

[you!]

copied it from another forum didnt realize link was edited there lol

edited now

[GS8]

I would buy from a Kingsway or King George dealership before ever considering Velocity.

If you told them to blow you for a sale, they probably would.

[!Kodamu]

Hmmmm isn't this car

Used 1999 Mitsubishi Galant Legnum TwinTurbo RHD, $7,890 - Burnaby | Vancouver Velocity Cars (http://www.velocitycars.ca/en/used/1999-mitsubishi-galant-legnum-twinturbo-rhd/6085229/)


this???

Different year and Km


http://p3.aleado.com/pic/?system=auto&date=2014-11-11&auct=11&bid=1316&number=0

http://p3.aleado.com/pic/?system=auto&date=2014-11-11&auct=11&bid=1316&number=1

http://p3.aleado.com/pic/?system=auto&date=2014-11-11&auct=11&bid=1316&number=2

[ts14]

I wonder how long this thread will stay up..

more like " i wonder how long they will be in business for?"

[tegra7]

I'm glad this thread came up. I emailed Velocity Cars through their website inquiring if they had any 2 door ITR's on their lot. A day later I got an email from victor saying that they did, with a link of the 4 door ITR that they've had for a couple of months.

I emailed him back saying you sent me a link to your 4 door ITR. I clearly inquired if you had any 2 doors on the lot.

His response was: "we can bring one for you. Would you like to do it? You can talk to our purchase manager about it, process takes up to 6 weeks.

Please call us about the details 604 428 4636

Sincerely,

Victor"

I did not respond as I would not consider purchasing a vehicle without seeing it for myself.

[lowside67]

4 door ITR? Is that a thing?

[Jgresch]

4 door ITR? Is that a thing?

Yeap

[tegra7]

4 door ITR? Is that a thing?

Yeap

Only In Japan I believe. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Link: http://www.velocitycars.ca/en/used/1999-acura-integra-honda-typer-1yr-wrnt/5985650/

[!Kodamu]

Yes, 4 dr ITR only came out in Japan from 96-2001

[bing]

This place looks so ghetto.

[underscore]

"turbocharged vehicles is a $500 deposit + an offer on the table."

Just from that I would have walked away laughing.

From one angle I can kind of understand that, being an importer I would imagine they deal with a lot of idiots who just want to go rip around in Skylines and Silvias with zero intent on buying anything.

[ccc20]

My friend asked to see an e36 m3 but when he got there they pulled out a z4m lolllll

[meme405]

From one angle I can kind of understand that, being an importer I would imagine they deal with a lot of idiots who just want to go rip around in Skylines and Silvias with zero intent on buying anything.

Yeah but the same can be said for any used car lot, or hell any dealership in general, you think BMW doesn't get clowns going in there to test drive M3's with no intention of buying?

Just make sure to send a salesperson out with that individual.

[westopher]

you think BMW doesn't get clowns going in there to test drive M3's with no intention of buying?

I've never done that with an e90 M3.:pokerface:

[bomiheko]

Yeah but the same can be said for any used car lot, or hell any dealership in general, you think BMW doesn't get clowns going in there to test drive M3's with no intention of buying?

Just make sure to send a salesperson out with that individual.

But BMW has dedicated demo cars. This is a used car dealership, every km added on to the car is decreased value. If many people test drove the car and no one bought it, the km's added on is gonna drop the price of the car and make it less desirable.

[N8]

I can understand a deposit, although $500 is a bit steep, but an offer as well? what the fuck?

[clsmooth]

So if it's turbocharged it needs a $500 deposit, non turbo and you're good to go? :fulloffuck:
Yes, they were quite specific that if the vehicle's NA there's no deposit needed. I was only expecting the usual photocopying of a credit card and driver's license. Apparently they didn't want me going for a rip and getting into an accident with either my 1st or 2nd choice; when ironically I showed up driving my turbocharged car. I wasn't even going to rev it or anything, I wanted to see if I was comfortable in it, how smooth it'd be, gas mileage, whether I'd elbow the armrest everytime I'd shift, etc.

A co-worker of mine who's owned and still owns a few JDM vehicles asked if the new VIN provided by ICBC was riveted in the door jamb. I told him I didn't think to look for that and he suspects that if one's not there, they're waiting for someone to pay for the vehicle so that they only have to do the paperwork for that once...

[underscore]

^ you haven't had to get a new VIN for imported cars since ~2007. And most of what you're saying you wanted to check wouldn't even require the car to be turned on.

Yeah but the same can be said for any used car lot, or hell any dealership in general, you think BMW doesn't get clowns going in there to test drive M3's with no intention of buying?

Just make sure to send a salesperson out with that individual.

Most used car lots and dealers don't specialize in high performance imports with huge fanboy followings. Considering how many people buy JDM imports before they've even left Japan I can't imagine they have much motivation to let people test drive cars that have zero interest in buying them.

[BoostedBB6]

Just read through the other thread. All the answers are in there.

Coles notes, they will lie to and deceive to make the sale happen and go to such extent as to edit there site to make it seem like they were not lieing.

[white rocket]

Despite all the negative reviews about them I'm tempted to make an offer on the CW 4 door ITR they have. I real dislike RHD but there is no LHD option for the 4 door and being an ITR guy through and through it's tempting.

[you!]

^^or you can simply go through a different importer for that model you desire and save urself all the BS
there are tons around now that offer 10x better customer service

[white rocket]

I'd probably just use a broker and buy one myself through the auctions. Really not sure if I could ever get into RHD though. After bombing around in an R32 for a hour I didn't dig it at all.

[tofu1413]

LOL. this again.

well as a sales guy myself, i'd usually do the same on more specialized vehicles (m3, m5, G37, 370z, GTR etc) when it comes to test drive policies.

With all seriousness, a serious buyer would go through the sales process of numbers, negotiation and finance approval (if need be) before going on test drive.

Of course the deal is subject to test drive at the end. No point buying the car if you don't like driving it right?

But this in turn also keeps the joy riders away. I've had a group of 6 kids come in asking to test drive a brand new Q60 coupe / G37 with no reasoning behind it.

Beating on the car is one thing, but there would also be personal safety involved. I have went through a few memorable test drives that kind of put my own life in danger (it wasnt the speed, it was the matter of not knowing what the hell he was doing)

I would not put my own life nor a company vehicle on the line for someone's thrill of the moment. Thats how I see the whole test drive thing any ways.

Serious buyers would know what they are getting into already and would less likely to demand for a test drive *cough* jasonturbo. You don't see people demanding to test drive the 911 GT3 before buying right...? Astons, bentleys etc.

[!Kodamu]

If you are thinking of that 4dr itr. I will tell you front left fender has faded paint. Rear trunk has small leak. And I suspect it would need an alignemt as the right rear toe seem to be off.

You would be better off importing your own DB8. There are slot that goes through the auctions so quite a bit of choice.

[bing]

But BMW has dedicated demo cars. This is a used car dealership, every km added on to the car is decreased value. If many people test drove the car and no one bought it, the km's added on is gonna drop the price of the car and make it less desirable.

really? because there are so many people coming in every hour to test drive each vehicle and many people are taking them on 50 km test drives? it might if it takes 4 years to sell the vehicle LOL

[StylinRed]

Serious buyers would know what they are getting into already and would less likely to demand for a test drive *cough* jasonturbo. You don't see people demanding to test drive the 911 GT3 before buying right...? Astons, bentleys etc.

yes you do... maybe not as much (i don't know) but you do...plus people kind of know what they're getting into with a new gt3 et al.

for a used car? hell no! why would anyone consider buying one without test driving it?

and why would a buyer waste his time going through the whole sale process with car salesmen (few hour process) for a sale that may not go through as it's contingent on a test drive??? (that takes 10-15mins) unsuspecting buyers may even find the test drive contingency missing from the contract too

it just makes absolutely no sense for a buyer serious or otherwise to play by how velocity would want them to...i kind of doubt they put those terms to all customers either or else i can't see them still being in business...they probably just tell that to people they find sketchy

[Perfect_ESL]

i gave an offer on this z3 and was not accepted, (not even a single dime off) and the next 5 minutes they phone me saying that the car was sold.... lol....
and 2 hours later i get my friend to ask him he said the car is still here for sell,,,, what? telling me its sold just to agress me?

even on this vehicle there is no test drive unless $500 deposit and an offer.
how do i pay you anything if i dont even know what it is? they were like,,, ok.... go test drive it...

, and thank god i didnt buy it, i liked it the first time i saw it,,, everytime i see it i more dislike it.
1996 BMW Z3 Roadster 128 KMs + 1 YR WRNTY - $161 B/W (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/ctd/4977602952.html)
all i can say about this car is,,, some 20 years old cars can hide their age, but this one doesnt, it is REALLY is 23 years old car.
open the hood i DO see a 23 years old engine. and some visible fresh leaks, and some old leaks...

and i heard him said one lady put deposit to test drive the car, and the lady seem like dont know hot to drive standard and the clutch was blown during the test drive, and i THINK i heard they are going to make her pay.
oh thank god that didnt happened to me.

[Perfect_ESL]

If you are thinking of that 4dr itr. I will tell you front left fender has faded paint. Rear trunk has small leak. And I suspect it would need an alignemt as the right rear toe seem to be off.

You would be better off importing your own DB8. There are slot that goes through the auctions so quite a bit of choice.

that one for a WHOOPING $8990. Wow !

[XplicitLuder]

lol i was there couple of weeks ago with some prelude buddies just checking out the cars, no intention of buying of course. The sales guy was nice and answered our question but we made it clear we werent there to purchase so he didnt stay long (which was fine we just wanted to kill some time) and on the way out this lady test drove this old z3, and the dam car died at the stoplight on marine n nelson as she went to test drive it. i felt so bad for her and her bf LOL i hope to god she returned the car and never went back