A very kind "THANK YOU" to those of you on this board that have done business with us in the past and stand behind what we're doing with our beloved BMWs. I always find threads like this comical and consistent. Those that have spoken to us in the past even if they haven't done business with us always support what we're doing and those that have never had a conversation with either of the two owners will say what they feel.
Yes, we often sell cars at the top of the market in terms of price, this is no secret. Coincidentally, these cars are always among the best specimens left on the road and we connect the best cars with great enthusiast caretakers. We fully sort our cars with our 20+ employees in our service, restoration and detail departments. How many “used car dealers” offer all restoration services in house with the primary goal of addressing service/age/condition items to the best possible quality level for the next owner and many more down the line seeing we buy all our cars back from our clients? We address any and all issues on 99% of the cars we deal in. In the rare occasion a car comes in that can "go in many directions" whether it is a light or full restoration candidate, we'll keep our options open for our customers and provide a full condition report on every aspect of the car. We provide detailed estimates for what we’d recommend improved and sort the cars with the highest quality standards in the industry. Again, not for everyone but those that don’t want to get their hands dirty love these services and resources that have been honed with thousands of BMWs through our process.
The 1988 M5 we've recently sold it a perfect example of the 1% of cars we deal in as a restoration candidate. We evaluated all aspects of the car for any and all interested buyers. The fact that is was available for sale for about 20 hours before a qualified buyer stepped up with several other prospective buyers ready and willing deposit in hand after the fact shows the strength of our brand and the full disclosure we offer to our interested buyers. We updated all the mechanical and safety issues included in the selling price such as replacing the broken antenna (OEM), new tires (best available in stock sizing), valve adjustment, alternator bushings, belts, exhaust manifold studs/nuts, power steering lines, updated the AC system to working order, alignment, a host of other small items so that everything worked 100%, etc. We then provided an estimate for other recommended work depending on what the next owner wanted to do with the car from all new interior, full exterior restoration, SLS replacement or update, etc. The client who bought the car wanted a fun car he could drive and enjoy and update a few things during his ownership along the way. We updated the full suspension (SLS delete keeping stock components to follow the car) and updated the interior for him per the estimates provided. He's going to do a full exterior restoration in a few short years. He's very happy to have an all numbers matching car to do it with. He also bought a very nice 1991 M3 from us at the same time. He's loading up the stable for him and his young boys to enjoy over the coming years. Great cars going to a great home.
Please note: we photograph our cars after a quick cleanup to show the cars arrival condition. We take well over 100 detailed photos of the cars and focus on the cars shortcomings in our “condition related photos” that we provide all interested buyers. We then provide them with a full list of what EAG is updating included in the purchase price. We feel this is a more honest and exact representation of the cars we’re dealing with and much more transparent. No used car is perfect, however it is our goal to provide the market with used BMWs with a level of “new car confidence” once our comprehensive process is complete.
If anyone ever has questions about what we do or how we do it, even if you’re not interested in buying a specific car from us or having us service/restore your existing BMW, we’re always available and happy to take the phone call or respond to the email.
For those that would like a behind the scenes look at EAG and our facilities and services, here is a 1 minute video on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqJQHsLV8WM
My direct phone number is: 513 – 554 – 1BMW (1269) and my email is EK @ EABMW.com
" is the part of perception problem they're having with some people. This doesn't make them thieves, disreputable, or dishonest, but by dramatically inflating the price the way they do it does implicate them as a group who look to cater to a specific subset of the general population only. It's a free country and they can do what they choose with these cars. I feel fortunate that I would not require their services in order to ensure the purchase of a great car that has been cared about, well maintained, and will hold its value in the coming years. For me, the story behind an acquisition adds a level of interest to a car, and what helps separate one from the next. Some people enjoy hunting, other people prefer to buy mounted trophies for their libraries. Everything has its cost. If you're in a position that their service and the "provenance" they offer has value to you, terrific, that's why they exist. Just don't forget your wallet. At the same time they will hopefully drag the price for these cars up with them as a service to the rest of the population, paid for by those that do business with them. More power to all of them.
