We've recently bought a 2009 Mercedes from Freeman Motors and would like to share our experience.We are seniors so between us have lots of car buying experience. Usually it has been less than great fun what with the games dealers play, etc...
I had heard from a close friend about a dealer on Macadam Ave. that had a somewhat different business model and who specialized in German autos so decided to check him out.
The first visit was with my friend last Spring and I was surprised that most of the inventory, about 60 cars, was inside under cover and very well lighted.
Second surprise was that no one followed us around asking "are you ready to buy?" Instead, we were simply greeted and told if we had any questions, to please ask.
I was impressed with the cleanliness and overall quality, not to mention what seemed like good pricing. A very good selection of Mercedes, BMW, Audi, VW and a few others.
Not having an immediate need for a car at that time , we left.
Fast forward to a few weeks ago when it became time to replace my wife's Honda CR-V, so we started looking for a new one, having had mostly Hondas for the past 20 years. I contacted a few dealers, got a lot of runaround, especially from Wilsonville Honda, so as I was wandering around town one day decided to swing by Freeman's to see if they had anything interesting. Sure enough, I found a 2009 Mercedes C300 at a very affordable price that looked new.
Never imagining Susan would every consider anything besides Honda I asked her to go to Freeman and check this nice little sedan out. She did and right after, called me and said she was "head over heels" with the car. I went down the next day, contacted Bill Michener and after a brief negotiation purchased the car. Bill never put any pressure on, just gave me the keys and let me take it for a test drive.
I also had called Dennis at Freeman's service facility to find out about their capabilities just to make sure our car would have a "home". He represented Freeman very well and I will use this facility as needed. They have 6 technicians and go thru each car before it's put on the display floor.
If our experience so far is any indication, we are looking forward to a great relationship with Eric Freeman and his crew.
Jerry and Susan Cochran
Sherwood
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