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Athans Motors Morton Grove, IL

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  1. norbert

    norbert Formula Junior

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    Maybe it is only me, but I never knew of this place. They are on "The Profit" on CNBC as I type....
     
    norbert, Apr 14, 2014
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  2. spikes360

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    I think they just changed their name to AutoNation. On Waugekan Rd. north of Dempster.
     
    spikes360, Apr 21, 2014
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    They've been there for a while. So what's their claim to fame?
     
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  4. norbert

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    They were going under with all the money the owner had spent on the upgrades to the showroom, and higher end cars that were priced too high because he paid too much for them. Marcus comes in and invests a lot of money in the business, and he turns it around for some owner ship in the business. They added a lot of lower priced cars to the inventory too.


     
    norbert, Apr 23, 2014
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    full_garage Formula 3 Owner

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    Actually it's Automatch http://www.automatchusa.com/

    The goal of the guy the show is based on is to create franchisable and scaleable businesses. A local "Highline" dealer is not scalable.
     
    full_garage, Apr 24, 2014
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  6. Webby

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    I went there when I was looking for my Viper... I remember they had a pristine Aston Martin DB9 that was priced way too high and it was sitting there for more than a year I think. It seems like they're a respectable dealer though, so I'm glad their business was able to be turned around.
     
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  7. Dino V

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    Their service department is great. Know many people who get their Audi/BMW/Benz service there and nothing but good experiences.
     
    Dino V, Apr 30, 2014
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