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Old May 26, 2011 | 04:53 PM
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No Beshoff meet this year? :(

These meets so far have been absolutely awesome, with great cars, food, and raffles. Is there not going to be a #3?
 
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Old May 26, 2011 | 05:16 PM
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Brian was fired Wasn't he the one who did the organizing for those in the past?
 
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Old May 26, 2011 | 05:20 PM
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Brian was fired Wasn't he the one who did the organizing for those in the past?
Do you know why he was fired? IMO, he played a big part in building up Beshoff Infiniti.
 
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Old May 26, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 1trueG
Do you know why he was fired? IMO, he played a big part in building up Beshoff Infiniti.
Rumormill is that Mr Beshoff (the guy that actually owns the Benz and Infiniti dealerships) didn't like Brian's involvement in and attitude towards the aftermarket/enthusiast scene since it may have perhaps been to the detriment of sales. I think I read somewhere on here that during one particular month they only sold 2 cars.

Anywho, it sucks and Beshoff definitely is not the same without him. Then again, as a business owner, I can (grudgingly) understand Mr Beshoff's position that a dealership's job is to move a lot of product (read: sell cars) and if there's no buck (no sales), there can be no bang.

EDITED THE EDIT: Checked beshoff motor cars' website and Brian's not listed there, so he's been axed
 

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Old May 26, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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wow thats horrible

i are sad
 
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Old May 26, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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yea not beshoff meet this year...they are just like any other dealership now
 
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Old May 26, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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yea not beshoff meet this year...they are just like any other dealership now
*sigh* yep.
I still have to give props to Joey.
 
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Old May 26, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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And Lars. Semper Fi!
 
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Old May 26, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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*sigh* yep.
I still have to give props to Joey.
Yeah joeys cool hes on of us now as well as peter
 
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Old May 26, 2011 | 09:00 PM
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^ +1 for Joey.
 
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Old May 26, 2011 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by calcul8
Rumormill is that Mr Beshoff (the guy that actually owns the Benz and Infiniti dealerships) didn't like Brian's involvement in and attitude towards the aftermarket/enthusiast scene since it may have perhaps been to the detriment of sales. I think I read somewhere on here that during one particular month they only sold 2 cars.

Anywho, it sucks and Beshoff definitely is not the same without him. Then again, as a business owner, I can (grudgingly) understand Mr Beshoff's position that a dealership's job is to move a lot of product (read: sell cars) and if there's no buck (no sales), there can be no bang.

EDITED THE EDIT: Checked beshoff motor cars' website and Brian's not listed there, so he's been axed
Richey is a nice person, I commend him for making an effort. Unfortunately he's working in a place that's falling apart. I remember when I had great service at Beshoff back when Brian was around. With the exception of Richey and Joey it seems now the new management has hired less than professional people on the cheap to keep the place going and it shows in the the subpar service.
 

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Old May 26, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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Brian... if you're reading this, we appreciate all that you've done for us Infiniti customers!

Joey... We'll still come by and see you for sure!
Lets all put in good feedback for Joey to get him promoted
 
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Old May 26, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by uttarpradesh
enthusiasts usually account for more than 80% of business once it gets rolling.
as much as i wish this were true, im sorry but its not. enthusiasts are MORE likely to go ELSEWHERE for service/parts because they know they can get it cheaper. dealerships make most of their money from your average driver who does not want to shop around for better prices, try new mechanics, or do anything themselves.

as for the deterioration of the dealership, that i cannot speak on because i have not been since brian left.
 
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Old May 27, 2011 | 12:31 AM
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My bad. Instead of enthusiast I should have used a better term. I meant to say those care and continuosly maintain their cars versus those who come in for service anyway who are the daily customers. The average customer will come at any rate.
 
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Old May 27, 2011 | 06:03 PM
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beshoff=back to being a stealership
 
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