2highpsi Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 I am going to keep this thread for suggestions of what inventory I should stock. I have my typical bread and butter stuff that I will always be looking for. But I am always looking for more input. A good example of this would be NotBrian recently turning me on to the Volvo S60R market. I never knew how cool of a car this was. Nor did I know what kind of cult following it had. Needless to say.. now if I see a deal on an S60R, it will be on the lot. So what should I get: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 LSX vehicles. Lots of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2highpsi Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 LSX vehicles. Lots of them I can definitely stock some of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 I would say the Saab 9-3 (05 and above) especially the aero trim. Sharp looking. When I was shopping, I could not find one locally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 I would say the Saab 9-3 (05 and above) especially the aero trim. Sharp looking. When I was shopping, I could not find one locally That takes the right person. I'm sure lots of potential Saab buyers are scared off by the fact that there really is no more Saab. I'm sure Jordan is well aware of most followings out there. If a lot has a couple sports cars and interesting things out front that always seems good for bussiness to bring in a few more people. Seems like crossovers and small SUVs are still fairly popular with the masses. We sell quite a few Mazda CX5s and CX9s, plus the Subaru side seems to move a lot of that ugly XV Crosstek. A couple cars like that in your second row are good bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Anything AWD, turbo, and manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 You should stock Z06s. I will give you a great deal on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Anything AWD, turbo, and manual. This... :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Cant go wrong with stuff that gets stupid great mpg for the highschool/college kids. Couple of big redneck trucks. Im sure you already knew that. Maybe some fun but somewhat practical cars: tbss, g8, charger, ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2highpsi Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 I would say the Saab 9-3 (05 and above) especially the aero trim. Sharp looking. When I was shopping, I could not find one locally I actually bought and sold a nice Saab 9-3 a couple weeks ago. Great car for the money. As Scott pointed out, I did have a couple people hesitant to pull the trigger due to them being out of business. (Actually a couple of my banks won't even finance a loan on them now for the same reason) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Anything AWD, turbo, and manual. + eleventy millions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99BlownYellowGT Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Make sure you have something for everyone. You never know who will show up on the lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Not knowing the intricacies of owning a used auto dealership, I would think that building a great brand and loyal customer base would focus on understanding of certain cars and becoming a sort of expert in them to be successful. Given that you're in Eastern Ohio (and not, say, Dallas, TX or L.A.), I'd focus on trucks, but also I think there is a resurgence of American iron. 70s-90s RWD sedans and coupes. You could find cheap, V8-powered Buicks and Oldsmobiles for example, clean them up (light body work and mechanical repairs on the cheap), and sell them. Local sales are obviously good, but focus on making whatever you sell look as good as it possibly can for internet sales.. I am always partial to stick-shift cars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Being in a town like Cambridge (I'm from Marietta BTW, not all that different) I'd stock pile Cobalts, Focuses and Corollas. But hide them in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93fox Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Cts-v wagons, I'll be in the market for one soon. Ohh, in optulent blue or white, auto too, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 03-05 civic 2 door with a 5 speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2highpsi Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Being in a town like Cambridge (I'm from Marietta BTW, not all that different) I'd stock pile Cobalts, Focuses and Corollas. But hide them in the back. lol, why hide them in the back? Cts-v wagons, I'll be in the market for one soon. Ohh, in optulent blue or white, auto too, please. Second person to ask me about a V wagon in 24 hours... Im gonna have to look into these 03-05 civic 2 door with a 5 speed Actually might have a line on one that a buddy of mine is taking on trade @ a higher line lot that he will wholesale me. I'll keep you posted, as you were the first person I thought of when he told me about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I actually bought and sold a nice Saab 9-3 a couple weeks ago. Great car for the money. As Scott pointed out, I did have a couple people hesitant to pull the trigger due to them being out of business. (Actually a couple of my banks won't even finance a loan on them now for the same reason) My bank just said, "how much do you need?" Had no qualms about it being a Saab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I'm looking for a lower mileage tow vehicle to add to the fleet. Sub 100k miles, $10k-ish ball park and v8/4x4. Strict purpose to tow a boat and/or camper, otherwise will be parked. Thinking along the lines of a Suburban/Tahoe/Sequoia/Expedition/Excursion. Nothing older than 2000. Want it loaded if possible. Must be CLEAN. Let me know if you come across anything like this. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 More diesel trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 My bank just said, "how much do you need?" Had no qualms about it being a Saab. That doesn't mean every bank will have that answer. Especially when they do lots of auto loans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 lol, why hide them in the back? Exciting (looking) cars bring in the kids with no money, reality sells them those cheap throwaway cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwohio Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 E36/E46 M3's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 a GSXR1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
initzero Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Chevy Cruze, Chevy Malibu and Ford Fusion. These are not fun cars, but they are number one sellers right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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