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10-07-2009, 05:05 PM
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It's a Lotus
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Wednesday, Oct.7 Galpin Lotus Van Nuys officially open - Lotus sales/warranty service
I was driving home from work a few minutes ago and received a call from Joe Van De Verre at Galpin Lotus in Van Nuys, California.
He told me that it's official -- they are finally open as of today -- ready to sell Lotus cars and perform Lotus warranty service.  This means there are now three Lotus dealers in the L.A. area, Newport Lotus down south, Thousand Oaks Lotus up north, and now Galpin Lotus in between. Galpin really wants to have a strong relationship with Lotus Talk members. Joe told me that they are going to have a grand opening party and are inviting all Lotus Talk members and Lotus/sports car owners in the Southland. He said that he would call me soon with the date and time, hopefully on a Saturday or Sunday. For many Lotus owners in Los Angeles, this is a huge sigh of relief.  The direct line to Joe's desk is 818-922-3644 and is the fastest way to get through to the new Lotus division there. Also - the direct line to their Lotus Service Writer (John Alavazo - a very good guy) is 818-922-3623. I will post again soon. __________________
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10-07-2009, 05:23 PM
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How you doin'?
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+1. Awesome! This is exciting.
BTW, I think they need to make a little correction on their website. Evolve, Evora and Elise?
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10-07-2009, 05:53 PM
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NOT the Stig
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I just dropped by the parts counter to day and ordered a new door/roof seal and some wheel arch liner fasteners. First Class operation. 5 cars in stock, two were standard Elises which may age a bit in inventory when everyone else has Purist editions similarly equipped or $10k less, although one of them is Isotope Green. They also had an S260 which you really have to see in person.
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10-07-2009, 07:09 PM
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It's a Lotus
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It sounds great.
Thank you Lotus. 
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10-07-2009, 07:32 PM
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Double Trouble
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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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10-08-2009, 08:22 AM
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It's a Lotus
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Haven't seen one of those for a while. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
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10-08-2009, 09:33 AM
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It's a Lotus
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Can't wait to see the new Lotus Evora at Galpin!
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10-08-2009, 09:47 AM
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I <3 chicken, I <3 liver
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what color is the 260?
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10-08-2009, 12:30 PM
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It's a Lotus
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The 260 S currently at Galpin is Storm Titanium.
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10-08-2009, 02:03 PM
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I wanted to get some warranty work done and this info definitely helps. Is there a recommend dealer to go to concerning the service, work and etc. Does one dealer have better techs than the others? Thanks for the help! |
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10-08-2009, 03:50 PM
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Hello again folks! Yes it's true. We're finally open. DMV doesn't just move slowly behind the counter, it would seem!
Very excited about this - I can finally take people on test drives. New Evora on the way. And we're the first dealer to show the all-new Evolve. You guys hadn't heard? It's actually the "Evolve-Xr." Kidding. I've been told that it's been fixed. Be well, stop on by for a chat, and stay tuned for our Grand Opening news! - joe
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10-08-2009, 05:46 PM
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Okay, the car on the left just "EVOLVEd" into an "EXIGE" although it is so much an Elise
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10-08-2009, 05:47 PM
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How you doin'?
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10-09-2009, 03:37 PM
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It's a Lotus
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