Galpin new LA area Lotus dealership - Page 2 - LotusTalk

pixlpush · 11-27-2008, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murix

We have a few more people too.

13.4 million between LA and Orange county, and at times it feels like 25% of them are all on the 405 at once. But another dealership is a good thing I just miss walking to Southbay Lotus,

what can I say I was spoiled.

Murix · 11-28-2008, 07:47 AM

Me too. Santa Monica to LBH was an easy drive with no highways.

Ronbol · 11-28-2008, 08:51 AM

Kind of surprised Galpin's becoming a dealer, as it's not too far from Calabasas. I hope it works out, but I didn't buy my Miata from them because of the typical high pressure sales techniques of the two salesmen I dealt with. They also refused to sell a car without LoJack installed, however given the recent sales downturn I imagine this has changed. All-in-all, the experience was negative.

Ronbol · 11-28-2008, 08:58 AM

Just noticed that Calabasis dealer is no-more, so Galpin seems to make more sense from that perspective.

Allan Gibbs · 11-28-2008, 01:11 PM

Had a conversation with someone at Galpin and they are currently in negotiations with Lotus USA and a agreement will hopefully be formalized in January. The person I spoke to at Galpin has a sincere interest in the Lotus brand as he's had past experience with Lotus. Looks like both parties have a real desire in making this work as both side seem to have Lotus enthusiasts at the helm.

(On a side note, the reason I contacted Galpin because my wife's Volvo lease expires in June).

Flash G · 12-12-2008, 01:15 AM

Anyone know if Silver Star's service department has been overloaded with service requests since Calabasas and BH are no more?

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Illumiloti · 12-12-2008, 12:32 PM

A little bit but not bad. My car is there now. I only had to wait for a couple days for an appointment. They only have one service tech (Richie) but he's great.

LBC111 · 12-12-2008, 03:13 PM

Galpin Lotus?!? Really?

Oh jeez... What's next? "Cal Worthington and his dog Spot" selling used Lotus?

Flash G · 12-12-2008, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pestodude

A little bit but not bad. My car is there now. I only had to wait for a couple days for an appointment. They only have one service tech (Richie) but he's great.

Yeah. Richie does good work.

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BrianK · 12-12-2008, 04:11 PM

I wonder if they'll give loaner cars while your car is in service?

Other than that... I'll reserve my negative sentiments until I actually deal with them.

stubble88 · 12-16-2008, 06:24 PM

I thought this would have been open by now?
whats the holdup?

Flash G · 12-16-2008, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianK

I wonder if they'll give loaner cars while your car is in service?

Other than that... I'll reserve my negative sentiments until I actually deal with them.

I worked a deal while purchasing my Elise to get a loaner. (An Enterprise car.)

Lotus does not reimburse dealerships for loaner cars.

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Spytap · 01-04-2009, 12:50 PM

Ditto, anyone have an update on the LA lotus dealership(s) situation?

stubble88 · 01-04-2009, 12:53 PM

This place was supposed to open weeks ago.

vasracer · 01-15-2009, 10:51 AM

I need an oil change, but now also have a check engine light, so I guess I need a lotus dealer, rather than Alan or Qais...don't really know where to go right now...

Stale_Hotdog · 01-15-2009, 11:50 AM

I don't see any info about a lotus dealership on their website. I need to schedule a service and get some warranty work done. Any new info contact info?

Spytap · 01-29-2009, 12:46 PM

Is this ever going to happen or did it fall apart with the economy?

Flash G · 01-29-2009, 01:13 PM

Maybe it isn't happening?

stubble88 · 01-29-2009, 01:41 PM

I give up
first the 220 to 240 dealer reflash

...........

..not
then a new local dealer

...........

not agian

LARRY · 01-29-2009, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spytap

Is this ever going to happen or did it fall apart with the economy?

We'll see.

Could be Galpin is happy just to tweak Fords.

In the meantime, Star in Thousand Oaks and Newport Beach Lotus down there.

Stephan at Mullholland Motors and Qais near LAX non-warranty.

All good.

11-28-2008, 08:51 AM	#23 (permalink)
Ronbol Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tarzana, CA / Oxnard, CA Posts: 68	Kind of surprised Galpin's becoming a dealer, as it's not too far from Calabasas. I hope it works out, but I didn't buy my Miata from them because of the typical high pressure sales techniques of the two salesmen I dealt with. They also refused to sell a car without LoJack installed, however given the recent sales downturn I imagine this has changed. All-in-all, the experience was negative. __________________ 1993 Caterham Seven

11-28-2008, 08:58 AM	#24 (permalink)
Ronbol Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tarzana, CA / Oxnard, CA Posts: 68	Just noticed that Calabasis dealer is no-more, so Galpin seems to make more sense from that perspective. __________________ 1993 Caterham Seven

11-28-2008, 01:11 PM	#25 (permalink)
Allan Gibbs Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Glendale, CA (formerly Gilbert, AZ) Posts: 5,399	Had a conversation with someone at Galpin and they are currently in negotiations with Lotus USA and a agreement will hopefully be formalized in January. The person I spoke to at Galpin has a sincere interest in the Lotus brand as he's had past experience with Lotus. Looks like both parties have a real desire in making this work as both side seem to have Lotus enthusiasts at the helm. (On a side note, the reason I contacted Galpin because my wife's Volvo lease expires in June). __________________ 2005 BRP Elise- SOLD 6/9/07 2006 MV Agusta F4S - SOLD 4/30/09 2008 Audi TT (MKII) 2009 Audi A4 2009 Ducati 1198

12-12-2008, 01:15 AM	#26 (permalink)
Flash G Double Trouble Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hollywood Hills Posts: 3,178	Anyone know if Silver Star's service department has been overloaded with service requests since Calabasas and BH are no more? . __________________ Turn your flatscreen TV into a work of art. Modern Art DVD \| Plasma Aquarium DVD \| Widescreen Fireplace DVD 11 Esprit??? (Wish List) 07 Exige S - Ardent Red, Stage II Exhaust, LSD, Touring pack 06 Range Rover Sport - Java Black 05 Elise - Ardent Red, Stage II Exhaust, Touring pack

12-12-2008, 12:32 PM	#27 (permalink)
Illumiloti (Formerly PESTODUDE) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 692	A little bit but not bad. My car is there now. I only had to wait for a couple days for an appointment. They only have one service tech (Richie) but he's great. __________________ Randy '07 Phntm Blk Exige S. Proalloy chargecooler, RLS IC tubes, Sector RTD brace, Manly's motor mounts, cup air box, CF Sector front splitter, wing, and side scoops/ mesh removed, SS brake lines, Sector and "Stan's" shifter mod, "Stan's" clutch pedal mod, Voltphreaks 4.5lb battery, Gotham tune.

11-28-2008, 07:47 AM	#22 (permalink)
Murix Rotary Refugee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 996 Images: 3	Me too. Santa Monica to LBH was an easy drive with no highways.

12-12-2008, 03:13 PM	#28 (permalink)
LBC111 Dan D Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,409	Galpin Lotus?!? Really? Oh jeez... What's next? "Cal Worthington and his dog Spot" selling used Lotus? __________________ 07 Exige S 265: GG, Track Pack, V1, RV Camera, S111 CF roof and splitter, 4.5-lb Voltphreaks battery, 10-lb Von Hep Exhaust, Green filter, 265 crank hp +/-, Volk TE 37 Wheels, RTDbrace, Scroth 6-point ASM harnesses, Innovative Motor Mounts, Saiku Michi Catch Cans. To come: IC fans, headers, and sport cat. 1955 lbs total weight (est w/tank half full) 05 Elise: Storm Titanium, Sport, Touring, Stage II (SOLD) (May '05 - Sept '06)

12-12-2008, 04:11 PM	#30 (permalink)
BrianK very dude Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Los Angeles (Highland Park) Posts: 2,427	I wonder if they'll give loaner cars while your car is in service? Other than that... I'll reserve my negative sentiments until I actually deal with them. __________________ Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

12-16-2008, 06:24 PM	#31 (permalink)
stubble88 car Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendale CA Posts: 242	I thought this would have been open by now? whats the holdup? __________________ 1993 Mazda RX7 R1 2009 Scion XD 2007 Lotus Exige S arctic Silver, lsd, track pack, touring, FOR SALE

01-04-2009, 12:50 PM	#33 (permalink)
Spytap Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 11	Ditto, anyone have an update on the LA lotus dealership(s) situation?

01-04-2009, 12:53 PM	#34 (permalink)
stubble88 car Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendale CA Posts: 242	This place was supposed to open weeks ago. __________________ 1993 Mazda RX7 R1 2009 Scion XD 2007 Lotus Exige S arctic Silver, lsd, track pack, touring, FOR SALE Last edited by stubble88 : 01-04-2009 at 04:10 PM.

01-15-2009, 10:51 AM	#35 (permalink)
vasracer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 239	any updates? I need an oil change, but now also have a check engine light, so I guess I need a lotus dealer, rather than Alan or Qais...don't really know where to go right now... __________________ vasracer 2006 Elise, Canyon Red, Sport/Touring, RTD brace, ss lines, stage II, darthholder. 2009 Lexus RX 350 2009 BMW 135i

01-15-2009, 11:50 AM	#36 (permalink)
Stale_Hotdog DENNAB Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 395	I don't see any info about a lotus dealership on their website. I need to schedule a service and get some warranty work done. Any new info contact info?

01-29-2009, 12:46 PM	#37 (permalink)
Spytap Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 11	Is this ever going to happen or did it fall apart with the economy?

01-29-2009, 01:13 PM	#38 (permalink)
Flash G Double Trouble Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hollywood Hills Posts: 3,178	Maybe it isn't happening? __________________ Turn your flatscreen TV into a work of art. Modern Art DVD \| Plasma Aquarium DVD \| Widescreen Fireplace DVD 11 Esprit??? (Wish List) 07 Exige S - Ardent Red, Stage II Exhaust, LSD, Touring pack 06 Range Rover Sport - Java Black 05 Elise - Ardent Red, Stage II Exhaust, Touring pack

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01-29-2009, 01:41 PM	#39 (permalink)
stubble88 car Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendale CA Posts: 242	I give up first the 220 to 240 dealer reflash .............not then a new local dealer ........... not agian __________________ 1993 Mazda RX7 R1 2009 Scion XD 2007 Lotus Exige S arctic Silver, lsd, track pack, touring, FOR SALE