Won ebay auction at 60K for E90 M3, BMW of Lincoln refusing to honor

wrxgoose · 03-28-2008, 08:22 AM

question: does california require front and back plates? if it doesn't, maybe for the front plate, you can get a picture of fil, with the circle and line through him. like the no smoking symbol, but a no-fil symbol instead.

yacoub · 03-28-2008, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dooma350

That said, I do have a pretty hefty legal bill to deal with. Scott's such a good guy, he has promised to reduce the fees but having worked so hard, he is the last person that I want to stiff. I don't care if I end up paying close to MSRP, but you got to take care of those who help you out. In this case, I wouldnt have gotten over the final hump without Scott. So, here is what Im thinking. I mentioned this before, but Lincoln BMW has promised to send the car to me with two license plate frames with the Husker cardboard inserts. I plan on using one of them. But I wanted to auction off the other license plate frame, with the Husker cardboard insert. Winner of the auction gets to
DESIGN MY CUSTOM CA LICENSE PLATE. And I will drive it around proudly, with an M3POST sticker.

PWNDFIL
FILSHIL
DOOMAM3

How about HSKRDUMA

wrxgoose · 03-28-2008, 09:09 AM

i think this is the longest that this thread has gone without a post, as well. can't have that

STL325i · 03-28-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 320what

Funny, but I can’t help but think that noone here is a winner in this mess. Ken got the car, but the whole point of the purchase, to buy an M3 cheap, is gone down the drain. AND he said himself this may be wasn’t even a perfect car he wanted, but price was sweet thus it was enough. But with now car costing close to MSRP after the lawyer fees are counted in, which seem to be in few thousands of dollars, then I am a bit sad for the man. Then again, this is typical – it costs a lot for the little guy to stand up and speak up. I respect him for sticking to his guns and getting the car, never mind he lost money and nerves on this. Dealer also got bad publicity, probably lost money on the car (i don’t think they did, they just didnt make as much) and alienated new potential customers. Eitherway you look at this, it kind of sucks it came down to this.

I'm sorry man, but I disagree. It was a HUGE moral victory for everyone who has ever gotten screwed by a dealer. Not only that it has brought some *very* bad things to light about the Husker Auto Group and thier parent company, but perhaps in the future there will be a few less people taken advantage of by them. Not only that, all those other shady dealers that use the same tactics on eBay are probably scratching thier heads right now wondering if it is worth it. To your other point - the chances of someone getting an M3 right now at close to MSRP are pretty slim with some dealerships marking them up 20-30k because of simple supply and demand. Finally, and most importantly, Ken will have quite a story to tell for many years about how he took on the "big guys" and won. Reminds me of another story...

THIS..........IS..........DOOOOMMMMMMAAAAAAAAA!!!!

-D

eclipsisNA · 03-28-2008, 09:56 AM

FCKFIL

E394KEN · 03-28-2008, 09:59 AM

He who doesnt stand for SOMETHING,
will fall for anything.

The principal man, the principal.

Nuff said.........

toddy33 · 03-28-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by E394KEN

He who doesnt stand for SOMETHING,
will fall for anything.

The principal man, the principal.

Nuff said.........

I wonder...Ken, would you do it all again?

I hope so.

Bimmer777 · 03-28-2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by E394KEN

He who doesnt stand for SOMETHING,
will fall for anything.

The principal man, the principal.

Nuff said.........

Exactly the point of all this trouble. If you read the thread from the beginning Ken wasn't going to even bother going through with this at one point but then decided to step up and fight. Yes, he could have even taken another M3 that was offered to him from other dealers for $60,000 and call it aq day but he chose to presist and fight.

The satisfaction and respect he will get for this from all the people who have seen this happen is worth much more than a little $$$...

achien · 03-28-2008, 10:20 AM

we finally stick one up to the "stealership"!!!

sdifox · 03-28-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by omerfar23

somehow the lawyers made out great money out of this whole mess.

Ken's council is fighting for the right reasons, the other one is doing his job of protecting the dealership. That is what lawyers are for.

Garissimo · 03-28-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dooma350

Ok, here is whats going on. The details for paying for the car are complete, and it should be ready to be shipped tomorrow. [...]

Glad to see justice prevail. As far as your plate 'NO RESRV' comes to mind. Have fun with the car!

LilRedGXP · 03-28-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Garissimo

Glad to see justice prevail. As far as your plate 'NO RESRV' comes to mind. Have fun with the car!

How about "IMYY4U"?

bimmerfile · 03-28-2008, 11:39 AM

This would have make a great Seinfeld episode, eh?

I wonder who'd play Fil..

enlightenment · 03-28-2008, 11:54 AM

How other dealers are viewing this situation

http://www.dealerrefresh.com/my_webl...of-the-ne.html

MonkPDX · 03-28-2008, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawk

This would have make a great Seinfeld episode, eh?

I wonder who'd play Fil..

Hugo Chavez

wrxgoose · 03-28-2008, 12:22 PM

sorry for being unknowledgable about BMWs, but what is the DSC? i know it's off topic, but my dad's 6 series has it as well, and i've wondered about it.

also: there are a couple of mistakes on that dealership blog site. it says that the seller made the origional post, just as an example of one mistake

rainsux · 03-28-2008, 12:29 PM

> I wonder who'd play Fil ...

Kramer, of course! (Hint: The hair.)

aarnt · 03-28-2008, 12:36 PM

Hey Dooma350, it took me 3 hours to get through all 90 pages!!!

but it worth it m8. I am delighted to see that things turned to your favor, but I believe you clearly deserved it. Enjoy your SICK ride!!!!

yacoub · 03-28-2008, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Garissimo

Glad to see justice prevail. As far as your plate 'NO RESRV' comes to mind. Have fun with the car!

Hahahah +1. That's a winner!

NO RESRV

nusevad · 03-28-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Garissimo

Glad to see justice prevail. As far as your plate 'NO RESRV' comes to mind. Have fun with the car!

lol that be perfect.

Hops099 · 03-28-2008, 12:49 PM

Forgive me for coming late to the party; stumbled across this thread just today and have thoroughly enjoyed the riveting read. Congrats Dooma on the car and looking forward to the pics!

God I love the interwebs!

nist7 · 03-28-2008, 12:50 PM

wow....I just had to join and say congrats to Ken! This is definitely one of the best pwnages of 2008!

Anyways, waiting for today's update.....ahhhh

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