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| - LONG REVIEW, but informative. Stick with it, and it will be worth your while.
About 3 years ago I bought my car, and was in LOVE. A 2005 Acura TSX with 6 speed manual transmission. Low-ish miles and low price tag. First car a I drove in my shopping experience. But as I never buy the first thing I try, I kept looking. Burning up the hours, miles and internet research... 3 days later, it was still available so I bought.
Recently an unexpected event (read accident) required me to purchase a car. I was desperate to replace my Acura, but I couldn't find one that I was interested in unless I was willing to fly to Texas. So, I scratched Acura off the list, and widened the search. Of course, I want nice things with bells whistles but I don't want to pay much. I ONLY buy used, but I want it to look, act, drive like new. And, my husband had some criteria:
1. budget $10000 max
2. car payment could not exceed $275/mo
3. only $1500 down.
Let the crazy internet searching begin. True to form, first car I drove I loved and was going to buy. However, that didn't work out (see review on BMW of N Scottsdale).
Convinced now that I wanted a BMW Convertible, I found myself at Plaza Motors. Stopped by late one night. Andrew was nice answered all my questions, and then left me & my husband to look at the car in peace, kick the tires, point out the good/bad, etc. My husband thought it was the car. Running out of time & options, and not wanting a repeat of that experience in N. Scottsdale, I asked about deposits. Andrew was very thorough in explaining Plaza Motors policy. $500 to hold a car, non-refundable (and he explained why). I agreed to put down the money. The next day I was having doubts. I probably called Andrew 3 or 4 times that day. I even stopped by. I was all over the place. Wanted to buy, didn't want to buy....
Wandering the lot, I saw a nice 2001 BMW 330Ci coupe, low mileage. Not at all a convertible, but it looked really, really nice. I took it for a test drive, followed by more indecision. Andrew suggested I got talk to my husband, and take more time to think about it.
All during this time, I am reading yelp reviews about every dealership in town, including Plaza. Geez, probably not a good idea.
The next day (Saturday) I was up at 3 am searching the internet. I was convinced I could get a new 330 Convertible for low mileage & low money. Disco! I found it. I sped to the dealership and looked at the car. It was rougher than I wanted, but easy to fix and the price was great. The catch? It wasn't really the dealerships to sell, yet. WHAT? So the manager explained the situation, and I decided to pass.
Back to plaza motors; I mean I had a $500 deposit there. Once I was on the lot, I took another look at that coupe. She was just so sexy..... My husband took it for a spin and looked at me like I was crazy. Hands down the best car we had driven. And did I mention the price, stupid inexpensive!
Justice was great on getting me the finance terms I waned. I am paying less than on my Acura. He was patient and answered all my questions. I am sure the guys there got a chuckle out of it, but they didn't seem bothered as I read every piece of paper I had to sign, and asked a couple more questions.
Justice, Andrew, and the crew @ Plaza Motors. I wanted a few things fixed (for free of course). They were honest about what they would fix at now charge to me and what they would get fixed and only charge me their price. I noticed a noise.... and they promptly said they would fix it. I bought the coupe, and about a week later picked her up. About a week later, I noticed 1 thing hadn't been fixed, so a quick call to Plaza and that was taken care of.
I thought I had a really awesome experience buying my Acura. It was good, but PLAZA MOTORS was by far the best. Truly a hassle free, low pressure experience. I will and have recommended them to all my friends. Recently stopped by to pick up more business cards... now that is saying something!
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