my ca was let go

Chewyjr15 · 01-27-2009, 08:26 PM

so sad in these times he called me today that this would be his last week again he would not be here to deliver my car to me. Has anyone else had this happen?

larryn · 01-27-2009, 08:32 PM

Unfortunately, yes. Cars are not selling, and they have to get rid of the lower producers. Prior to my 135i, my prior 4 bimmer purchases were with replacement CAs. With my 135i, I went to the Sales Mgr and said that I want to deal with somebody that will still be there when I take delivery.

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 01-27-2009, 08:37 PM

My CA took a higher level job at a different dealership a couple of weeks after we did the paper work. Luckily I did PCD, so no problem on delivery. Actually the replacement CA was rather good. So I got an X5 from him last week.

It's sad when you lose your CA, I gave mine a hug when he told me. It is like losing a part of your family if your have developed a good relationship over years with a CA.

Chewyjr15 · 01-27-2009, 08:42 PM

yea my ca sounded pretty bum, i told him i would give him a ride in my car once it was delivered!

Monaco35Dream · 01-27-2009, 09:42 PM

actually, ive noticed quite a high turnover rate at my local dealership...i talked with 3 different CA's in 4 months and since having the car, 2 different SA's have called and said that theyre taking over my "file" and to call them personally if i had any problems...

Oregon · 01-27-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewyjr15

so sad in these times he called me today that this would be his last week again he would not be here to deliver my car to me. Has anyone else had this happen?

My CA is still employed as I see his car in the employee parking when I drive past the lot. I have been wondering when the local dealership/s will reduce staff. They say their cars are selling, but, I'm not buying it. Pun unintended.

former · 01-28-2009, 12:31 AM

I've never used the same CA for more than one purchase. Here is SoCal, they don't seem to stick around at the same dealers much. So, I've never really developed a relationship with one. Still, the economy is hitting everyone, everywhere. After all on Monday alone 70,000+ job cuts were announced.

It's gettin' ugly out there.

135i_TT · 01-28-2009, 01:00 AM

Ugh.... I was a CA for Mazda/Kia/Suzuki.... out of 25 of us 15 of us were laid off in October of 08.... its no fun... not to mention I went back to talk to a girl there and she said the 2 Managers are no longer there either and 4 other CA's had quit... its horrible.......

mugennosora · 01-28-2009, 03:05 PM

lol i would have refuse delivery...you didn't sell the car to me, i don't feel like giving you credit. sorry goodbye

dbtheo · 02-05-2009, 07:56 PM

Yep an unfortunate side effect of what is going right now. I've had several clients ask me if I'm going to be around, luckily I'm still selling at a pretty decent clip. We have actually added another CA to help with floor coverage.

I was in Dallas last week and had talked to some sales managers from other BMW centers and they had not even sold a new car in January! Glad I'm not there.

Yablonski135 · 02-08-2009, 04:53 PM

I will probably never meet mine. He's in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

01-27-2009, 08:26 PM	#1
Chewyjr15 1 addict and proud! 42 Rep 570 Posts Drives: jb 135 on order Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: irvine, ca iTrader: (0)	my ca was let go so sad in these times he called me today that this would be his last week again he would not be here to deliver my car to me. Has anyone else had this happen?
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01-27-2009, 08:32 PM	#2
larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Unfortunately, yes. Cars are not selling, and they have to get rid of the lower producers. Prior to my 135i, my prior 4 bimmer purchases were with replacement CAs. With my 135i, I went to the Sales Mgr and said that I want to deal with somebody that will still be there when I take delivery.
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01-27-2009, 08:37 PM	#3
Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! Captain 34 Rep 786 Posts Drives: 09 135i, 98 M rdstr Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	My CA took a higher level job at a different dealership a couple of weeks after we did the paper work. Luckily I did PCD, so no problem on delivery. Actually the replacement CA was rather good. So I got an X5 from him last week. It's sad when you lose your CA, I gave mine a hug when he told me. It is like losing a part of your family if your have developed a good relationship over years with a CA. __________________ '09 135i 6MT : Space Grey/Black ette : Cold Weather Package : Sport Package : Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim : iPod and USB : Nav : HD radio : Premium hi-fi system
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01-27-2009, 08:42 PM	#4
Chewyjr15 1 addict and proud! 42 Rep 570 Posts Drives: jb 135 on order Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: irvine, ca iTrader: (0)	yea my ca sounded pretty bum, i told him i would give him a ride in my car once it was delivered!
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01-27-2009, 09:42 PM	#5
Monaco35Dream Captain 44 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 08' 135i, 96' Talon Tsi AWD Join Date: May 2008 Location: Santa Maria, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	actually, ive noticed quite a high turnover rate at my local dealership...i talked with 3 different CA's in 4 months and since having the car, 2 different SA's have called and said that theyre taking over my "file" and to call them personally if i had any problems...
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01-28-2009, 12:31 AM	#7
former Practical Idealist 9 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Greater Los Angeles Area iTrader: (0)	I've never used the same CA for more than one purchase. Here is SoCal, they don't seem to stick around at the same dealers much. So, I've never really developed a relationship with one. Still, the economy is hitting everyone, everywhere. After all on Monday alone 70,000+ job cuts were announced. It's gettin' ugly out there. __________________ -f 2009 135 6MT Montego Blue Coupe, Sport, Prem, Cold, Nav, CA, iPod, Smartphone \| Euro Delivery on 10/25/2008
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01-28-2009, 01:00 AM	#8
135i_TT 1Addict, and proud 163 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: 2009 AW 135i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i ZMP ( ... [0.00] 2006 VW Jetta TDI ( ... [0.00]	Ugh.... I was a CA for Mazda/Kia/Suzuki.... out of 25 of us 15 of us were laid off in October of 08.... its no fun... not to mention I went back to talk to a girl there and she said the 2 Managers are no longer there either and 4 other CA's had quit... its horrible....... __________________ BMW AW 135i ZMP:6mt,Coral Red Leather,Silver Matte Trim,Heated Front Seats,I-Drive,HD Radio,Ipod/Usb,Comf.Acces www.wix.com/TT135i/Moi
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01-28-2009, 03:05 PM	#9
mugennosora Master Wang 37 Rep 444 Posts Drives: YMB 2016 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Framingham MA iTrader: (3)	lol i would have refuse delivery...you didn't sell the car to me, i don't feel like giving you credit. sorry goodbye
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02-05-2009, 07:56 PM	#10
dbtheo 1addicts CA 82 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: 2005 330i ZHP cic, 2021 X5 40i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tampa, Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 330i cv ZHP [0.00]	Yep an unfortunate side effect of what is going right now. I've had several clients ask me if I'm going to be around, luckily I'm still selling at a pretty decent clip. We have actually added another CA to help with floor coverage. I was in Dallas last week and had talked to some sales managers from other BMW centers and they had not even sold a new car in January! Glad I'm not there.
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02-08-2009, 04:53 PM	#11
Yablonski135 Private First Class 5 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 09 CSM 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	I will probably never meet mine. He's in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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