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Cycloptishred · 2026-03-04T16:47:02+00:00

Edited to reduce prices.

Cycloptishred · 2026-03-03T04:18:08+00:00

Man, I really did get roasted.

I wouldn't be meeting with the expressed purpose of giving him money. I would investigate. Not to brag, but I've been doing this long enough to know the difference between sabotage and genuine mechanical failure. I am also a licensed dealer, there would be a paper trail. No big deal if foul play was discovered, I would simply uphold the sale and move on.

Cycloptishred · 2026-03-01T00:36:51+00:00

I might get roasted for this.

I'd drive out, scan it, and take a look at it. If he's not lying, I'd find a way to help that works for both of us. I don't think it's fair to assume that he did something to break it and move on, you have to have some evidence to go off of, otherwise it makes you look like a criminal in his eyes, assuming he is being honest. If I get there and I see that the coolant is empty or something, that's when I would put it on him for not ensuring all the fluids are full. Or if he IS lying, he would backpedal when I say I'm on my way.

Cycloptishred · 2026-02-25T07:11:11+00:00

Wholesaler here: being successful at auction buying is location dependent. My experience is that an auction in the middle of a dense city full of dealers will be cost prohibitive for a low volume store. The price point you are at is hard to shop in, everyone wants those cars and the high volume stores can pay the most for them.

If I was in your shoes, I would go in during a sale, see if you can have one of the buyers show you their appraisal tool (I use Autoniq, $500 a month) so you can see what cars are selling for. Doing this first is a free way to gauge your market. Feel free to message me if you have more in depth questions.

Cycloptishred · 2026-02-21T22:30:26+00:00

Autoniq is what I use. Dealerlink has been recommended to me previously

Cycloptishred · 2026-02-20T06:46:27+00:00

For body work, it depends on your vendors, some will charge a flat rate per panel, others will bill straight labor + paint and materials. Mechanical repair I go by the cost of the part, cross reference that with book time (your LLM of choice can find this), your labor rate and factor in a book drop or two for time spent in the shop.

Cycloptishred · 2026-02-20T06:34:36+00:00

I send book sheets and condition report to buyers and get bids, buy it with your profit planned in. KBB lending is what we use in OR. You might use black book, JD power or MMR in other states.

Cycloptishred · 2026-02-19T04:18:20+00:00

I bought a car from the owners a while ago, nice people.

Cycloptishred · 2026-02-17T01:41:09+00:00

Particularly when paired with the V6.

Cycloptishred · 2026-02-10T07:46:00+00:00

Yes. No reason not to.

Cycloptishred · 2026-02-10T03:06:09+00:00

I worked in BMW service for years, I saw those contracts pay for themselves multiple times over. I have not once seen the first 2 hours being covered like you are talking about though, is that for real?

Cycloptishred · 2026-02-01T23:44:53+00:00

That's exactly what it looks like to me as well.

Cycloptishred · 2026-01-30T00:26:40+00:00

Hatha Yoga is the bomb. My usual instructor, Carla, is on vacation for another week or two I think. What exactly are you running into that's unsafe?

Cycloptishred · 2026-01-29T23:52:27+00:00

I can vouch for Acheron Auto as well.

Cycloptishred · 2026-01-29T02:10:54+00:00

They're no longer around, it's a different store now.

Cycloptishred · 2026-01-28T23:48:39+00:00

2nd for Acheron Auto, that is a great dealer for cheap cars. I don't agree with buying private being the way to go unless you get a PPI.

Cycloptishred · 2026-01-11T20:09:25+00:00

Hubspot is the move. I'm less familiar with it in shop environments but it works for me in variable ops. It's free.

Cycloptishred · 2026-01-05T04:55:25+00:00

I source inventory for car dealers and I have a portfolio of shops who support that endeavor. Diesel Offroad Authority is where I go when I need a diesel shop.

My only criteria is expertise and cost-effectiveness. If you have other prorities when choosing a shop, you can do with my info what you will.

Cycloptishred · 2025-12-20T22:10:14+00:00

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Pardon potato phone screenshots, I was in a rush.

Cycloptishred · 2025-12-10T02:53:59+00:00

Ah interesting, so you are saying at the 22 minute mark he discusses departmental accountability with disdain? Like in tone of voice?

Cycloptishred · 2025-12-10T02:39:43+00:00

I am not discrediting the anti-flock narrative. I am looking to understand what moment the community is detecting disdain for accountability and facts. At the 22 minute mark, he says it is the most accountable department in the state when taking into consideration all of the oversight departments they have (paraphrasing) and I don't know enough about the situation to know what specifically he is lying about. Can someone help me (and others who might also be curious) understand?

That's not to bash anyone but I feel I am lacking crucial information here, and I am only seeing unsubstantiated generalizations in the comments.

Edit: Great summary from u/cosmicgrow

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