Rick Damelian

JUS-10 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-18-2003, 04:39 PM

I was just checking out the Rick Damelian website to see what stupid price they are charging for my car, and they have a M3CSL for sale.

It is POA, is Silver Grey and has 1,000kms.

Also, just a word of warning, if anyone goes to buy a Silver Grey 318i Sport from Rick Damelian (or they know anyone that goes to), dont do it! (that is my old car). They want $64,000 for it which is a complete rip-off. A brand new one can be had for about $68,000 on the road. I paid $64,000 on the road brand new.

It is probably only worth around $55-57,000 from a stealer.

Not_PPJ · #2 (**permalink**) 12-18-2003, 04:44 PM

AHAHAHA!

Nah they are like that. You'll easily be able to drop that price down to market value me thinks. How much did you trade in for?

JUS-10 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-18-2003, 04:46 PM

I got $55,000. I paid $58 + on roads

DTME30ic · #4 (**permalink**) 12-18-2003, 05:01 PM

Droooz and I saw that M3 CSL the other night as we drove past. Next to it is an Austin Martin.

I can't believe they have those 2 cars out in the lot exposed to the elements. Then again they did have 4 SL 500's in the showroom!

Very nice.

SVX · #5 (**permalink**) 12-18-2003, 05:02 PM

Can only echo your sentiments about that establishment - won't go further than that in an open forum

2SHY · #6 (**permalink**) 12-18-2003, 05:11 PM

Rick Damelian tends to have high prices.

But if you are aware then, be careful.

MrBlonde · #7 (**permalink**) 12-18-2003, 05:50 PM

I don't mind them. Here's why - if you know what they are about before you go there and you have your eyes open - then they can provide good service.

How? You tell them what you want, and they WILL find it for you. Fast.

Etez · #8 (**permalink**) 12-18-2003, 08:03 PM

Hmm Rick Damelian.. my Dad knows him well as we've bought a lot of cars from him in the past. But he started to charge way too much for brand new cars. When we wanted an Mercedes ML 4WD, back in 98', they were 83k on the road..he was charging 95k. One of my chick friends is Rick Damelian's niece...maybe I can get special discounts

Chi · #9 (**permalink**) 12-18-2003, 10:19 PM

It was always a favourite pastime of mine cruising to Rick Damelian Prestige at the end of a big cruise night out

Some of the cars there are pure sex and just somewhat soothe the soul...

I have heaps of pictures of this badarse black 360 spider he had in the showroom! Was awesome!

MrBlonde · #10 (**permalink**) 12-19-2003, 01:29 AM

When a hot new car comes out RD always have a few available. When no body elese has one, they can get them. And so you can either go on some 18 month factory waiting list .. or buy one at a premium.

Another thing is confusion over prices for new cars. The sticker price is not the on road price. Stamp duty and other charges and fees have to be applied on top. When you're talking about an expensive car, stamp duty is a significant amount! That's why it sometimes appears that RD and the like are making a huge markup.

The final factor is that they need to make a proft - so you are going to pay a premium.

When I decided I wanted an M Coupe in 2000 I looked high and low. Then I went to RD and talked to them. I specified I wanted an Artic Silver M Coupe with the red/black interior with no sunroof. I figured with only 21 in the country I could just about forget it. Two days later they asked if I wanted to test drive my car.

crombo97 · #11 (**permalink**) 12-19-2003, 02:15 AM

a friend of mine used to work at rd
and imho you get what you pay for
they offer a higher quality of service and after sale suport than any other yard i know!!!!!!
it pays to keep your customers happy

henryw · #12 (**permalink**) 12-21-2003, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MrBlonde
with the red/black interior

whyd u bother

SOOPER · #13 (**permalink**) 12-21-2003, 03:39 PM

Meh they're no different than any other dealership from my perspective.. I walk in to look at a car they take one look at me, suspect im 18 and walk the other way. And then if you do chase a saleperson down they talk down thier nose to me and assume my daddy's paying for the car (even tho they're probably younger and earn a lot less) Which doesnt bother me much but meh. Not lookin my age is a blessing and a curse at times

Not_PPJ · #14 (**permalink**) 12-22-2003, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SOOPER
Meh they're no different than any other dealership from my perspective.. I walk in to look at a car they take one look at me, suspect im 18 and walk the other way. And then if you do chase a saleperson down they talk down thier nose to me and assume my daddy's paying for the car (even tho they're probably younger and earn a lot less) Which doesnt bother me much but meh. Not lookin my age is a blessing and a curse at times

Welcome to my world

Btw - is ur plate [SOOPER] ?

SOOPER · #15 (**permalink**) 12-22-2003, 01:54 AM

yep that'd be me