Carlsen Subaru; Redwood City, CA

Stanley · 08-17-2001, 03:04 PM

Salesman, Wayne Herron, was one of the best car salespersons I've ever dealt with. I got a haggle free, fair price and I got to test drive three cars without supervision (OK, I did borrow my girlfriends little sister to make it look like I was a responsible adult).
I haven't dealt with the service department yet so I can't comment on that.

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samowrx · 08-17-2001, 03:14 PM

that's where i got my car from also. they are great salesmen and i liked how you can just take the car out for a test drive by yourself. that convinced me to buy it from them instead of another dealership.

ImprezaWRXDriver · 08-20-2001, 10:53 PM

Has anyone like their service department?

White4drWRX · 08-24-2001, 02:38 PM

I just ordered my from them last sat.....
they told me mine should come in about 8 weeks

brewdude · 08-30-2001, 04:44 AM

Okay, so I dropped by Carlsen and was also impressed with how laid back they were, but the dude I talked to (forgot his name) said that the dealership's policy was not to allow test drives unless you're picking up your own car. What did you guys do to swindle a test drive??

- the brew

Addendum: Welp, ended up not bothering with a test drive, and bought from Carlsen this weekend. Dealt with Larry and Gary (heh). I'd already gotten a trade-in number from them previously (a good number, in about 15 minutes), and the time to come to a deal was 15 minutes flat! They're "no-dicker" so the price is fair but not the absolute best, but there was 0% pressure and 100% coolness. Overall, a stupendous experience!

Xen · 09-15-2001, 01:17 PM

I purchased mine from there as well, I had a Silver on pre-order but changed my mine to black, there was one on the lot that someoned decided they didn't want (they pre-ordered it, test drove 22 miles on it, then said 'nope', or that was a line and it was a beater

so they let me take it for a solo test drive. Andreas Beckmann was the Sales Manager that helped me. Very hands off, nice guy (but a salesmen is still a salesmen)

12-07-2001, 10:05 PM

Brought my WRX over to Carlsen for servicing - they did a good job, very friendly and professional. Robert is the assistant manager - good guy to work with. Also, the mechanic to ask for WRXs - i think his name is Kevin? Asian guy, has a yellow wrx himself with some mods, very knowledgeable and also an enthusiast. Bought my car at Stevens Creek - their attitude is not all that great. Will be going to Carlsen from now on.

GHOS Ti · 08-22-2003, 12:26 PM

Carlsen Subaru is great! Got my STi about a month ago. Did the deal over the phone. Andreas Beckman was my contact and everything else is history. I would highly recommend!

08-17-2001, 03:04 PM	#1
Stanley Scooby Guru Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 7374 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: SF Bay Area Vehicle: 2137 Studebaker BlingBlingBlue	Carlsen Subaru; Redwood City, CA Salesman, Wayne Herron, was one of the best car salespersons I've ever dealt with. I got a haggle free, fair price and I got to test drive three cars without supervision (OK, I did borrow my girlfriends little sister to make it look like I was a responsible adult). I haven't dealt with the service department yet so I can't comment on that. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

08-24-2001, 02:38 PM	#4
White4drWRX Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 9605 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Vehicle: 2002 Aspen White GDA	cool I just ordered my from them last sat..... they told me mine should come in about 8 weeks

08-30-2001, 04:44 AM	#5
brewdude Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 9739 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA	test drive? never mind! Okay, so I dropped by Carlsen and was also impressed with how laid back they were, but the dude I talked to (forgot his name) said that the dealership's policy was not to allow test drives unless you're picking up your own car. What did you guys do to swindle a test drive?? - the brew Addendum: Welp, ended up not bothering with a test drive, and bought from Carlsen this weekend. Dealt with Larry and Gary (heh). I'd already gotten a trade-in number from them previously (a good number, in about 15 minutes), and the time to come to a deal was 15 minutes flat! They're "no-dicker" so the price is fair but not the absolute best, but there was 0% pressure and 100% coolness. Overall, a stupendous experience! Last edited by brewdude; 09-22-2001 at 04:08 PM.

09-15-2001, 01:17 PM	#6
Xen Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 6389 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Carlsbad, CA Vehicle: 2010 Inf. G37S Coupe Moonlight White / Charcol	Me too! I purchased mine from there as well, I had a Silver on pre-order but changed my mine to black, there was one on the lot that someoned decided they didn't want (they pre-ordered it, test drove 22 miles on it, then said 'nope', or that was a line and it was a beater so they let me take it for a solo test drive. Andreas Beckmann was the Sales Manager that helped me. Very hands off, nice guy (but a salesmen is still a salesmen)

12-07-2001, 10:05 PM	#7
howdee Guest Member#:	Service department Brought my WRX over to Carlsen for servicing - they did a good job, very friendly and professional. Robert is the assistant manager - good guy to work with. Also, the mechanic to ask for WRXs - i think his name is Kevin? Asian guy, has a yellow wrx himself with some mods, very knowledgeable and also an enthusiast. Bought my car at Stevens Creek - their attitude is not all that great. Will be going to Carlsen from now on.

08-17-2001, 03:14 PM	#2
samowrx Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 8403 Join Date: Jul 2001	that's where i got my car from also. they are great salesmen and i liked how you can just take the car out for a test drive by yourself. that convinced me to buy it from them instead of another dealership.

08-20-2001, 10:53 PM	#3
ImprezaWRXDriver Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 7152 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Jose, CA Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Traditional Blue and Gold	Has anyone like their service department?

08-22-2003, 12:26 PM	#8
GHOS Ti Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (1) Member#: 42067 Join Date: Aug 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Orange County Vehicle: gara ge not big enou gh...need more space	Carlsen Subaru is great! Got my STi about a month ago. Did the deal over the phone. Andreas Beckman was my contact and everything else is history. I would highly recommend!

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