
Originally Posted by
Punished240
I normally agree with you but this time... not so much...
A good car isn't cheap and a cheap car isn't good....
I was there from the very start of them selling cars.... I'm sure you could debate the retail of a certain car but overall Casey has always had a grip on their "fair market values " and never tried to "get over " on a client.
Yes ,some cars weren't cheap but they weren't cheap cars either..
I think Casey tried to be very selective on the quality and calibers of cars he sold and that reflects with the idea his cars were expensive.
There has been situations , purchases , rumors, negative comments and or issues that project a sinister shop image. I don't deny ,that I have been aware of complaints that were very valid and just plain fuckedup where the shop was entirely at fault... I hope Casey was able to remedy most of these issues and some were just lost ... It happens.
Some things are unforeseen and it's the response that weighs in .
I admitt you are correct in some regaurds but not as it was implied.
Casey was never in it for quick money or to rob anyone ever...
He tried to be part of something he loved and to put his stamp on a lifestyle he hoped wouldn't die... proof ?
Why would he :
a) charge so little on swaps and work compared to other local shops?
high statis mechanics performing or over seeing production..
b) on hand- highend -to- lowend=
new/used OEM parts, aftermarket parts for several models , local ,
ready to go.
c)dyno
d) piant/body
e) partnerships with in all areas of our market
f) events .... ect...
I would like to know of any shops that can say that and existed for the length XAT did... Name them.....
I've been in this since 1989 .
I've traveled the entire state visiting with importers,
suppliers,shops tuners, magazines ect.
I have attended many venues in several states and
met people that has since become legends.in the industry.
During the last 18yrs. , I've earned the postion to validate my comments.
Casey should get credit for what he has brought to our community and proof is how the other shops followed his methods and services.
I know I look like a "mark" but I feel the need to convey what I beleive and I have the structure to voice it from..
Forget the drama and remember them as local legends... I'm done being gay for XAT but you get my point...
I hope some investor will take advantage of these employerless badass mechanics and fill the niche left behind. I hope the other shops scoop these dudes up ,lose their dead weight monkeys.You will Improve and prosper with some investment toward yourself....
Or they'll start selling houses or ford parts....