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I had been in the market for a wagon for weeks and had found an MB E320 that I liked. To satisfy myself that I had done due diligence, I decided to try some unfamiliar brands. I'd seen Weaver on Craig's & I called for an appt as they asked, thinking this was strange for a used car dealer. Jim and I got our wires crossed so I was about 2 hours later than he was expecting me, but we got that out of the way quickly. I told him up front that I was doing research and wanted to drive a Volvo, Saab and BMW that he had listed. He was fine with it. I drove all three and liked the BMW best. We spent much of the afternoon talking cars, and I took the 528i out again. I was indecisive. I left, and drove the MB again on the way home, and decided that the BMW was for me. I got home to find a message from Jim that my BMW was sold just at closing, but he had a similar model coming in within a week and would call me. I continued watching Craig's and saw it posted a couple weeks later, and when I called Jim he told me that the car was not ready to show, but suggested that I might like the other one, which I had not seen listed. I went online while we were on the phone, and made arrangements to come in within the hour. I learned later that Jim put off another appointment on the same car to avoid having two of us there glaring at each other. I liked this one even better and we made the deal that afternoon. The car had not been detailed so I was to return the next day, and did so. I left after we processed the paper, and about two miles away the ""Check Engine"" light came on. I went back and It turned out that the detail guy had knocked a clamp loose and air was coming in at a wrong place. Fixed it and I left again. Five miles later, same deal. Back at Weaver, we cleaned the offending equipment, got the light turned off and I left. Two days later I had to call again for the same light, and came right in. They changed out the $400-plus part at no charge to me. Same problem arose a few days later. Their mechanic found a related hose that he felt he probably cracked when he changed out the part. No charge, and no more air sensor problem. Then a light came on for the transmission. They kept the car a week diagnosing the elusive problem and getting in the part and I expected a bill this time, because I had after all bought a ten year old car and I did not expect it to be perfect. The service manager kept me informed as the diagnosis progressed and assured me that the problem was electrical, not mechanical. I did, indeed, get a bill but it was adjusted by them, without any complaining by me, to an amount I could live with, despite ten hours of shop time and a reasonably expensive set of wiring. The car is, again, all fine and I am happy. The Weavers have not made a profit from our transaction, but they have been unfailingly pleasant, open, honest and welcoming. I recommend Weaver unreservedly. Their facility is as pleasant as their family. And the ""con"" above is not really a negative, when you think about it.
Pros: Fine friendly family business, great cars and facility
Cons: Posted price is pretty much firm, no real negotiating
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