The automotive social network for dealers and dealership management
Karl Jensvold's Groups
Karl Jensvold's Discussions
What vehicles are on your "Do Not Buy List"
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Caudell Apr 19. 17 Replies 2 Likes
Anyone been watching "Carlot Rescue" and what do you think?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Shawn Dostie Mar 12. 13 Replies 1 Like
Dealer leads: Who is using what and what works to turn them into sales?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Don Queen Mar 30, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Karl Jensvold's Page
Latest Activity
John Caudell replied to Karl Jensvold's discussion What vehicles are on your "Do Not Buy List""Taurus X and Pathfinders with over 80K, Saabs because my warranty company won't warranty them. Land Rovers, most BMW's because they eat parts and love to mess with you. GM products because the whole company doesn't care if you can fix…"
Jason Buchanan replied to Karl Jensvold's discussion What vehicles are on your "Do Not Buy List""I agree with the list started here and want to add 1999 2001 Chrysler 300M as many have compka ned about electronic and I recently had a PCM go...not a good runner"
Frank replied to Karl Jensvold's discussion What vehicles are on your "Do Not Buy List""I would ad Pontiac Grand Ams to the list . I have so many problems with VW products it is amazing to me why anybody would want to buy one. Does anybody have issues with the Chrysler 4.7 motor ?"
Gene Daughtry replied to Karl Jensvold's discussion What vehicles are on your "Do Not Buy List""14 years ago, when I managed an operation with 2500 open loans we began experimenting with service contracts. 8 years ago I started a new operation and built in third party service contracts to the business model. I used a 24,000 mile…"
Gene Daughtry replied to Karl Jensvold's discussion What vehicles are on your "Do Not Buy List""The 05 Pathfinders and Xterras main problem is the trans as you approach 100K. That issue isn't the trans at first. It is the trans cooler in the radiator. I love those rigs so when we bought them we replaced the radiator (if they were higher…"
Karl Jensvold replied to CHRIS's discussion Credit acceptance versus Westlake? any info from anyone"Tammy
Its good to hear from you, I have a dealer who has Go and he is having better luck with CA. I guess every dealer has different inventory and customers. The individual dealers rating may make a difference also. He is a strong 1 rated CA dealer…"
Jim Brumbaugh replied to Karl Jensvold's discussion What vehicles are on your "Do Not Buy List""I can agree with just about everything listed above. As someone who sells a lot of units 10+ years and older, I do have to take exception with the blanket statement concerning Saturn. While I wouldn't touch a Vue (either auto or stick V-6) auto…"
DAN SULLIVAN replied to Karl Jensvold's discussion What vehicles are on your "Do Not Buy List""4.7 DodgeAND Jeep have huge issues with clutch fan failure...lost motors left and right
2.2 Chevy s10
5.4 Triton
3400 GM (INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET)
ALL SUZUKI
ALL VOLVO
ALL VW
V8 BMW
4.6 EXPLODER
2.7 CHRYLER
6.0 powerstroke
6.4 powerstroke
We always…"
Karl Jensvold replied to CHRIS's discussion Credit acceptance versus Westlake? any info from anyone"Chris
You can read my earlier post on your thread to see which one I choose. I had both of them when I had my dealership and we just had much better luck with CA. I found CA paid better with the backend portfolio. I truly believe any dealership who…"
CHRIS replied to Karl Jensvold's discussion What vehicles are on your "Do Not Buy List""Yes exactly, so any hints anyone has as what to look watch for with certain vehicles would be great too.
"
Joshua Sargent replied to Karl Jensvold's discussion What vehicles are on your "Do Not Buy List""I agree with most of those. I avoid any Audi with a CVT, Audi Allroad, any VW with a non-turbo 2.0 liter, 05-06 Jetta, any older Jetta/Passat/Golf with an automatic over 100k, BMW's with a V8 (545i, 745i/Li), any BMW with an SMG transmission,…"
"Oh Yeah, I forgot about the Freestyles, that a nice trans to repair"
Stephen Mullis replied to Karl Jensvold's discussion What vehicles are on your "Do Not Buy List""The Saturn Ion and Vue with the CVT transmission will most always fail before the term of the note ends and are very costly to replace. I think the CVT transmissions(used) are the Saturns are around 1800-2000 the last time I checked.…"
chuck spaugh replied to Karl Jensvold's discussion What vehicles are on your "Do Not Buy List""I would like to see a full list of the vehicles you don't buy. We do not buy the new Dodge Calibur, Mazda CX-7, plus the usual VW's and Volvos plus Ford 500's and Freestyles with CVT transmissions."
Profile Information
- Company
- Winners Circle Auto Center
- Position
- Owner
- Dealership, Allied Industry or Finance Company?
- Dealership
- If Dealership, Franchise or Independent
- Franchise
- Your web site
- http://www.WinnersCircleAutos.com
- Favorite Quote
- Life Happens so Go for it!
- Birthday
- February 13
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 1:41am on September 24, 2012, Frank said…
How are you doing with CAC these days? I have started having issues with there funding department changing how they want stips. Have you tried GO Financial ? Way better than CAC. Let me know if you want more info.
Frank Blair
fkblair@aol.com
PS I went to 3 shows in Vegas this year. Where were you?
- At 1:42pm on July 31, 2009,
E. Dwight Cope said… - Carl are picking on me. I will have to make up some stories about you and John Hall. Hope everything is going well with you and your family. Will see at the nest convention.
Dwight
- At 6:04pm on May 6, 2009, Gene Daughtry said…
- Karl, I really like this site. I bet I can learn alot from all the people on this site. If I can help you somehow let me know.
- At 9:50am on February 13, 2009,
Harlene Doane said… - Happy Birthday Karl!
© 2013 Created by Greg Goebel.
