Sad day tomorrow....
 

My dream job is coming to an end,and lost a good chunk of my life savings to boot.As many of you know,I bought in to a 32 year old dealership that I worked at for 5 years being the managing partner last year.I cant really go into detail now because of legal issues,but we are shutting it down tomorrow.I have been working without pay since December trying to figure out a way to salvage it,but my attorney said not to put any more money in it.My people weren't employees,but friends and it was rough telling them.Crap,now I have to get a real job.:(

Wow, I'm really sorry to hear that. You're a good salesman, you'll be okay. I know it won't be the same but it'll work out.

Grandsport ,sorry to hear about all this .Best of luck to you.

Yeppers another example of the economic mess this country is in. GS I lost at least a mil in California real estate this past few years but I guess you can't lose something you never had ... but your situation has gotta hurt, ouch!

Gary,

I was hoping this would turn around for you. So sorry to hear that it shook out this way. This is bad news, a door is closing on you, before you wanted it to, but don't forget...another one will open. It happened for you a few years back, it will happen again. Keep your chin up, the way you take care of your customers, good things are coming your way ten fold, buddy. Crack a cold one and go work on the black car, it is going to be alright, my friend.

Sorry to hear. As bad as it seems, everything happens for a reason. Like was said before. New doors will open. Best of luck. Keep us posted. It could be worse, you could be as broke as me!

Wow, Gary sorry to hear about all this. I know you struggled in making a decision on what to do a year ago. Some of the most successful people in the world have failed and got back up on the horse and have gone on to bigger and better things. I have a feeling you will succeed in what every you decided to do. Good luck.

Ray

Gary,
Jake could not have said it better. You are going to make it, and along the way we will all be here to hear of your successes.

You are a valuable resource and I am sure that you have people out there that would love to have you work for and with them.

Never run or afraid from problems because problem only show you the right and bright way to again start.Soon you will get a good real job..

We were thinking about you today Gary.

Thanks.:) I went to the auction today and sold 14 cars for a dealer.

Good deal Gary, I knew it wouldn't be long before you were busy selling cars again.

I wish you were down here when I was trying to buy Joan a Sport Trac .The dealers down here were not willing to deal at all so I waited and found a private seller ready to trade up and I saved several thousand dollars. Paid her cash ,didnt have to pay taxes,dealer markup,DOC fees of $400 ,and everything else they were pushing. Good luck Gary ,Im sure as well known as you are in you local industry you will do fine .

I miss my office.:(

I bet you do. Any luck with finding anything yet?

Ray

I'm just doing some freelance work right now. Might look in to being an auction rep for some new car dealers if I can't find the right position.

That actually sounds like something right up your alley. And you would have some freedom to do it on your terms. Good Luck with whatever you do.. We are all rooting for you.

I'm pulling for you Gary. Call me if you just want to vent.
I'll listen.

Randy

So sorry Gary!!!!

You have my #
Call anytime!!!

Thanks for all the well wishes! Good to see you on here again Mike!

Hi Stalking bear ,where you been. Missed you on here.

You can hijack anything of mine,my friend!

Hi Gary ,hows the 70 coming along.

Well,we put the motor back in yesterday.I'm hoping it will be done by the middle of May. Very pleased so far,the only hold up so far,was needing an oil pump to fit the new pan.Now comes the nickle dime stuff,but I'm in too deep to cheat here and there.I probably have 400-500 hours of my time invested,not counting research and locating parts.Very fortunate to have a few friends who are willing to come to my house and do the things I would never try to attempt,at least not on the black car.:p

Cool beans G.
:banana:

:worthless:

I agree with the above post.

I second that !!!! You know I love pics !!!