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Old 07-06-2010, 04:08 PM
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I know there are a few Corvette shops in the area, but would prefer a referral from someone here. I don't really trust any dealer to give me the real scoop on a used car.

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--Scott
Old 07-06-2010, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Scotten
I know there are a few Corvette shops in the area, but would prefer a referral from someone here. I don't really trust any dealer to give me the real scoop on a used car.

Thanks in advance,

--Scott
Why is this? Is every dealer that has been in business for years just out to get the Corvette owners? The salesman are going to rob you? I just love how car dealers are pure evil. You will get many responses. Bill Kay's on Ogden is a great Corvette friendly dealer. Libertyville Chevrolet has a excellent tech Kevin and they have a mod shop. Depending on what you are looking at and what you want I may be able to help but I am a evil used car guy who has sold many of the chicago crew cars.
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Originally Posted by tommyn
Why is this? Is every dealer that has been in business for years just out to get the Corvette owners? The salesman are going to rob you? I just love how car dealers are pure evil. You will get many responses. Bill Kay's on Ogden is a great Corvette friendly dealer. Libertyville Chevrolet has a excellent tech Kevin and they have a mod shop. Depending on what you are looking at and what you want I may be able to help but I am a evil used car guy who has sold many of the chicago crew cars.
I never said car dealers are pure evil, but I prefer a neutral mechanic. While I've personally never bad a bad pre-purchase experience with a dealer, I do know someone who has.

Do you have a list or a link to your current inventory? I'm not unwilling to work with a good board vendor, but I'll warn you: I am pretty slow about making decisions

Thanks!
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Originally Posted by tommyn
I am a evil used car guy


I have bought 2 cars from Tommy; he is FAR from evil.
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Yeah, that's like saying that because Dr. Evil was evil, all bald people are evil.
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Yeah, that's like saying that because Dr. Evil was evil, all bald people are evil.



All ball busting aside I highly recommend TommyN to inspect your vehicle and Rick (Vettetech) is also highly capable!
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Originally Posted by perfectlyfrank
Yeah, that's like saying that because Dr. Evil was evil, all bald people are evil.
but I am bald and very evil
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Originally Posted by FrankTank
but I am bald and very evil
Not as evil as
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Originally Posted by perfectlyfrank
Not as evil as

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[QUOTE=tommyn;1574612167]Why is this? Is every dealer that has been in business for years just out to get the Corvette owners? The salesman are going to rob you? I just love how car dealers are pure evil. You will get many responses. Bill Kay's on Ogden is a great Corvette friendly dealer. Libertyville Chevrolet has a excellent tech Kevin and they have a mod shop. Depending on what you are looking at and what you want I may be able to help but
I am an evil used car guy who has sold many of the chicago crew cars.[ /QUOTE]
Tommy, I don't think of you as EVIL, Quasi Evil "maybe" but not pure evil!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by RWH
Tommy, I don't think of you as EVIL, Quasi Evil "maybe" but not pure evil!!!!!!!!
Are you still upset about that other car?? He who hesitates ...............

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