| Author | Message | ||
| Nebula Class (Nebulaclass)
Junior Member Username: Nebulaclass Post Number: 237 Registered: 11-2002 |
I don't think the proximity to FSF would kill the FLG franchise. Look at SoCal....you've got FOC and what was Ogner Ferrari within spittin' distance, not to mention FBV. | ||
| TAKO (Tako)
Junior Member Username: Tako Post Number: 119 Registered: 4-2002 |
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| Bill McAlister (Wmcalister)
New member Username: Wmcalister Post Number: 17 Registered: 9-2001 |
Rich, I appreciate your honesty when it came to running the parts department. Hope the best for you and the organization on their new direction. | ||
| Noelrp (Noelrp)
Junior Member Username: Noelrp Post Number: 172 Registered: 8-2001 |
Mark worked on my car 1 week ago (clutch & some odd stuff). I am very happy with his work. | ||
| Red (Redhead)
Junior Member Username: Redhead Post Number: 140 Registered: 12-2001 |
Mr. McAlister-- There are always two sides to every story. Enough said. And Mark is a great guy, and a good personal friend of mine, so I am not at all talking about him. Regards | ||
| Bill McAlister (Wmcalister)
New member Username: Wmcalister Post Number: 16 Registered: 9-2001 |
FLG never got it together. Mark at Veloce did a better job, better price and backed up what he does. I always hate to see a local organization tumble but FLG did not even honor their web site that stated they would meet or beat anyone on parts and service. Honesty is the best policy! | ||
| Red (Redhead)
Junior Member Username: Redhead Post Number: 138 Registered: 12-2001 |
Arlie-- "Was becoming"----- UMMMM...more like is/was for us | ||
| Horsefly (Arlie)
Member Username: Arlie Post Number: 776 Registered: 5-2002 |
That newspaper article makes it seem like Ferrari was becoming a "horse's rear" for them to deal with. | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 973 Registered: 6-2001 |
Red; Matt says I'm running next week. I got it out without any paint blistering, etc. Other than some burnt wiring, and a small crack in the rear window, everything worked out well. As a precaution, we replaced the belts, pullies, etc., in short another 30k service. Art | ||
| Red (Redhead)
Junior Member Username: Redhead Post Number: 135 Registered: 12-2001 |
http://www.svcn.com/archives/lgwt/20030205/lgnews1.shtml Here's another article about the final days, and NO the signs are not for sale....Sorry!!!! | ||
| Red (Redhead)
Junior Member Username: Redhead Post Number: 134 Registered: 12-2001 |
http://www.svcn.com/archives/lgwt/04.08.98/Ferrari.html This is from 1998, but most of it is still true. P.S. Art--Sorry to hear about your car on the River Run. | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 971 Registered: 6-2001 |
Red: Wasn't there substantial litigation over the franchise with Ferrari of North American, and the California New Dealer Board? Art | ||
| Red (Redhead)
Junior Member Username: Redhead Post Number: 133 Registered: 12-2001 |
Mark-- I can crack the case very easy. Just find me a new job!!!!Oh, And I want a company car too, red/tan please!!!! Honestly, the split is a friendly one, and more or less, we approached Ferrari. Once again, MORE OR LESS. Dave--Glad to hear everythign went smooth. Next time your out here fell free to stop on in. | ||
| Mark (Study)
Member Username: Study Post Number: 426 Registered: 10-2001 |
Wow! 4 threads on this subject and none of our crack detective squad have been able to nail what really happened. This is the longest I've ever seen F-Chat stumpped. | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 783 Registered: 1-2002 |
I am very sorry to hear that, Rich. Reading between the lines, I spell the distinct whiff of FNA & FSpA politics. We actually live in Austin, Texas. However, we purchased a pre-owned Ferrari from you folks the day after Christmas, 2001, while visiting my wife's family, who live all throughout the Silicon Valley & Bay areas. Unfortunately, we never made it over to see the Cupertino service facility. Nevertheless, we really liked your LG location, and enjoyed the business dealings we had with you...and the car, & promised repairs on it, we delivered to us exactly as promised!! | ||
| Red (Redhead)
Junior Member Username: Redhead Post Number: 132 Registered: 12-2001 |
Hello Dave-- Dave- Just an FYI, we were one of the select dealers that never had the "chance" to be a Maserati dealer. Any questions--fell free to email me... [email protected] | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 782 Registered: 1-2002 |
Thanks, man--I appreciate it! | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Intermediate Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 1021 Registered: 3-2001 |
Dave, here are the two links which discussed the Ferrari Los Gatos situation: http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/196191.html http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/202188.html | ||
| Manu (Manu)
Member Username: Manu Post Number: 647 Registered: 2-2002 |
>>>>>>>>>>>""Whatever you say about "Ferrari" cars when it comes to the factory standing by the dealerships on warranty work it is a JOKE!""<<<<<<<<< NEVER has a truer word been spoken. They're looking for ANY reason not to carry out warranty work...... Really is a pathetic situation - you guys should take heart from the fact that this treatment is not confined to US dealers. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 307 Registered: 10-2002 |
A.Tonokaboni, Hmm... that might be it. The proximity to FoSF definitely has a play in it, I think. By the way, I see you're in the Orange County area...I live in Irvine. Would you interested in meeting up with us on some of our So.Cal drives? Are you coming to the FCA Ortega Run? | ||
| A.Tonokaboni (Senna1994)
Junior Member Username: Senna1994 Post Number: 101 Registered: 9-2002 |
Perhaps something to do with the original Bankruptcy and auction purchase from the current owner created a lot of problems with FNA. In addition, FNA did not like them so close to Ferrari of San Francisco. Whatever you say about "Ferrari" cars when it comes to the factory standing by the dealerships on warranty work it is a JOKE! | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 306 Registered: 10-2002 |
I'm not sure of the REAL reason why... when asked, he didn't go into details... all I know is that they now have quite a bit of merchandise that can't be returned to FNA... so, we can all still benefit some. When I stopped by there a few weeks ago, though, they still have lots of F-cars there. In fact, I saw a torn-apart F-50 that belonged to a customer...a 355, a few 360's and some others.... | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 779 Registered: 1-2002 |
Thanks, Byron...but it still is a mystery. That thread did not address why FLG gave up (or was forced to give up??) its franchise. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 304 Registered: 10-2002 |
Dave, this has been discussed before... here's a related thread: http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/202200.html?1045091126 I stopped by there to pick up mats for my 348 and love them... Rich is the parts mgr there... if you need some things from their boutique, give him a call and he will set you up! | ||
| Manu (Manu)
Member Username: Manu Post Number: 646 Registered: 2-2002 |
Can't believe it - I wonder how many dealers are facing tough times by being forced to sell Maseratis. In the UK - I can think of a few..... | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 778 Registered: 1-2002 |
Does anyone know about this? Seems FLG has given up its Ferrari-Maserati franchise, and is now known as Bentley of Silicon Valley!! We received a letter from them to this effect, also indicating they were no longer doing warranty work on Ferraris. And their web site confirms the name change (even though the URL remained the same). Anyone know what gives? |