Finally got my cruiser from John!

[tommy854runner]

Hey just wanted to let everybody know I finally got my cruiser from John in WV. I have to say the experience was absolutely horrible but the guy did everything he said he would. Painted bumpers and fender flares, new l/c floormats, extremely clean inside and out, not even one door ding! Everything works except the rear wiper and washer, any clues there? Anyway extremely pleased with the driveability and condition and can't wait to start modding(after Christmas).

 

[locrwln1]

Glad to hear that you finally got it.

Jack

 

[Doc]

It doesn't sound to me like the experience was absolutely horrible then, If the rig is in great shape? Bad, took too long, etc.... but absolutely horrible?

 

[jfz80]

Glad to hear he came through, now hope the excitement of a wonderful vehicle can help you forget the troubles youve been through. congrats and of course we are all gonna want some pics now! seems as if most his problems come upon delivery of said vehicle as several folks who flew up to meet him in person to pick up their cruiser didnt have as hard a time.

 

[tommy854runner]

Yeah I guess the whole experience wasn't that bad looking back. I would have just liked to have had a realistic estimate of delivery and some feedback after the sale. Like I said before, he always answered his phone before and or called me back immediately and after the sale it was like he was ignoring me. Bottomline I ended up with a great cruiser. If anyone purchases from him I would STRONGLY suggest flying up there and conducting business face to face(like everyone told me to do from the beginning)! Any ideas on the rear wiper?

 

[Felt]

Congrats, Glad to hear you got your ride I presume your front wiper works ( 20 amp) Might be bad contact on your wiper switch?

 

[Lugboot]

Tommy,

Good to hear you finally got it! And better to hear it seems to be what you expected. Now, go enjoy it!

 

[Sackman]

...clean inside and out, not even one door ding!

You wont have any if the running boards had been kept on its entire life.... I never had one until a few months ago when i decided to take them off to make it "look better".... first week with them off someone took my passanger door's virginity with its first and only dent! Running boards went back on within 2 hrs and are staying on until i can afford sliders....

.....but anyway not to hijack, CONGRATS on ur 80 enjoy it!

 

[landtank]

Glad you got the truck and like it's condition.

I can't remember if you posted what you paid and this is more of a general statement. But when I read where people have problems it really gets me when I realize that they are basically bottom feeders and then start bitching about crap. If you paid top dollar then you should expect top service. But if you nickel and dime a guy to get the lowest price then, in my opinion, you can expect the lowest quality service. The profit might not be there anymore for premium service and things like consolidating shipping and such has to be done to make money.

Again, I'm not saying that's the case here, but it has crossed my mind from what I've read. But if you did pay a premium price then by all means you should expect premium service and have a right to complain.

 

[tommy854runner]

Yeah, sorry I can come off pretty bitc@*# sometimes. I was kind of freaking out. Anyway I paid pretty high dollar I think. It is a 97 desert dune on moon glow with diff locks and 92k miles with shipping for $13950.00. I am a svc advisor at a car dealership so I have seen several in the last couple of months for around $10k to $12k but not nearly as nice as this one. Belive me, I am a great believer in "you get what you pay for", I was just getting nervous from all of the stories I was reading and the guy wasn't calling me back. Anyway as soon as I can figure out how to download some pictures from my digital camera I will post them. I know I should know how I just haven't taken the time to sit down and figure it out. Thanks for all the input guys, I love this website.

 

[landtank]

Sounds like you got a nice deal. Some will say it's high but it's not a private sale either. 95K trucks aren't around as much as they used to be either.

I bought a 96 Camry on E-Bay a while back for 2500.00, it was in Virginia. I flew in from LA and drove it home to Boston. I understand the nervous Nelly syndrome, and I wasn't anywhere near the $$$ you were.

 

[cruiser88]

like i said before he is a busy man man and enjoy

 

[Rookie2]

You paid good money, and shouldn't be ashamed of expecting the same service post sale as what you got pre-sale. What you went through would make any normal person a little freaked.

The first thing I'd check on the rear washer is the washer diverter valve. They're prone to go out and start leaking, and may have just been removed and replaced with an inline splice to prevent it from spewing washer fluid on the ground everytime you go to clean the windows.


Rookie2

 

[Thermodyn]

I'm happy for you Tommy. Sounds like a nice truck. I had kinda the opposite experience. John was hella nice to me. Responsive, always answered his phone, took a lot of time out of his day to talk cruisers with me. I paid $13,500 for my '97 LX w/lockers. $15,600 once I shipped it and paid the tax & license. I was comfortable paying that based on his 100% eBay feedback.

Unfortunately, when the truck arrived, I was quite disappointed. It was filthy inside. He said his detail guy broke his collar bone and was unable to finish the job. Truck was a salt belt vehicle, although not terrible. Leather had been "refinished" in places and the seat finish doesn't match the console and doors. Feels like sandpaper. Exhaust is vibrating. Etc, etc, and the list goes on.

Sooooo, count your blessings. I'd have rather dealt with a @#$%head and gotten a choice vehicle, than the other way around.