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Gateway Classic Cars of St. Louis
O'Fallon, IL
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253 Reviews of Gateway Classic Cars of St. Louis
May 30, 2013
I purchased a 1948 Studebaker Commander in the Louisville Ky showroom (Memphis In.) The car would not start because of a bad battery. It took about 2 hours of waiting before I could hear it run and drive it. Ky showroom (Memphis In.) The car would not start because of a bad battery. It took about 2 hours of waiting before I could hear it run and drive it. They did put a new battery on it before I bought it. It has been 13 days since I bought it and still I have not received a title for it. More
by Borgdog
Employees Worked With
Unknown
Helpful May 22, 2013
I only blog on very bad or very good experiences. This was VERY BAD - so bad, a nightmare. Car delivered was a mechanical disaster!! Yes, $20,000 for a shiny piece of crap. + $5,000 for repairs to get i was VERY BAD - so bad, a nightmare. Car delivered was a mechanical disaster!! Yes, $20,000 for a shiny piece of crap. + $5,000 for repairs to get it to run. Delivered with stratches, that they claimed was transporter fault, yet report was same report that left their facility. Car didn't start. They claim it must be the battery - transporter must have left lights on. I wish it was the battery. The list of problems where so long, so expensive. Stay far away from this company. Afterwards they will tell you Sold As-Is..you have buyers remorse. Great if they told you of the cracked dash, scratches, mechanical problems before you place order, instead of telling you lies. I asked if there was any rust on the car, their reply is they don't see any. What they won't tell you, is as the say they do not see any rust, is that they have their eyes closed. Don't buy what you think will be a dream car, because from them it is a nightmare car. Someone else's car on consignment... that probably sat on Craigslist first. But with their lights and camera you will get a shiney nightmare for a higher price. BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE More
by LoveCars, Not THEIRS!!
Employees Worked With
BrAd
April 02, 2013
I purchased a 1980 MGB from their Illinois location for my wife's birthday in January. The car looked beautiful in pictures and was sold as a completely redone/restore body and engine ready to drive. I mad my wife's birthday in January. The car looked beautiful in pictures and was sold as a completely redone/restore body and engine ready to drive. I made the mistake of trusting the salesperson who said the engine is in full functional status and so is the rest of the cars. He had pictures to back it. Upon arrival at my home I was not able to start the car. It had no carburator and was rigged to run only for few minutes at a time before it overheated and shut down. There are no functional breaks. I have had a mechanic work on it for the last month to fix it up and replace faulty parts and install missing engine parts to the tune so far of close to $2500. These people are crooks. Beware if you buy from them a car unseen and untested. Do not believe a word they say to you over the phone. If you do-it will be at your own peril as I learned to my own chagrin. More
by aviwasserman
Employees Worked With
Brad Kline
February 04, 2013
I would recomend "Gateway Classic Cars" to I would recomend "Gateway Classic Cars" to anyone buying or in my case elling any classic vehicle. There are three of us in my area and we were I would recomend "Gateway Classic Cars" to anyone buying or in my case elling any classic vehicle. There are three of us in my area and we were all happy and when we talked to each other we agreed we would recomend "Gateway" to all our friends, and others. More
by Rex King
Employees Worked With
Kevin
February 01, 2013
Purchased 59' Apache truck. I requested extra photos of the truck and within minutes had them. Joe was willing to get as many photos as possible before I made the purchase. Joe also worked between the sell the truck and within minutes had them. Joe was willing to get as many photos as possible before I made the purchase. Joe also worked between the seller and I on pricing and getting answers to the vehicle history. When purchasing a vehicle via Internet I strongly recommend seeing the vehicle in person before you take the plunge regardless of what you are told or what you see with photos. The truck is great and it's definitely ahead turner. Thanks Joe and the rest of the crew at Gateway classics for an easy purchase and a fun experience!! Warning: if you travel to the showroom leave your check book at home you may end up with more than one vehicle. Dave Little Rock, Arkansas More
by 59'ApacheFarmtruck
Employees Worked With
Joe, Fairmont City, IL
October 09, 2012
I am looking to purchase a corvette and am undecided on which type to buy. To help me with my decision I visited the Chicago location thinking that I could see and test drive a couple different models to which type to buy. To help me with my decision I visited the Chicago location thinking that I could see and test drive a couple different models to help me with my decision. What I got out of this visit was one of the worst car buying experiences anyone could imagine. First, as I looked over the available cars I noticed how dirty they all were. This is an indoor show room that sells classic cars and the cars seemed barely touched from what I assumed was the day they arrived. The first car I looked a ’73 that had leaves decaying in the engine compartment and the interior looked like they just took armor all and shined the dirt on the dash and console. I did drive a ’89 and was just as disappointed. Just as dirty and the salesman was not aware that the drivers seat controls were broken. During the drive I explained that I am undecided and am looking to buy between now and spring. He lost interest at this point and refused to let me drive another car. At no time did he ask me how much I was willing to spend (up to 20K cash) or ask me if I had any further questions. It seemed as if he just stopped talking to me when he found out he was not selling to me to day. Between the condition of the vehicles and this so call salesmen I will never buy from or recommend this company to anyone. More
by Buying from another
Employees Worked With
Brad Kline
July 28, 2012
We had a great experience with Gateway Classic Cars in IL....very professional, informative and helpful. Had 2 great vehicles to sell, one sold in 2 weeks and we rec'd the money without no hassle at all. IL....very professional, informative and helpful. Had 2 great vehicles to sell, one sold in 2 weeks and we rec'd the money without no hassle at all. Selling with Gateway Classic Cars was our 1st experience and we had worked with others for over a year (lots of money spent) with "NO" results. Gateway Classic Cars worked very hard to sell our vehicles plus checking the vehicles for the buyer as well (which is very important to us as well). Everyone was happy all around. We will be back as soon as a "new" one is ready to be put on the market. Thanks guys for all your help! No company will look out for the seller and the buyer.....this one does!!!!! More
by petersrll
Employees Worked With
Greg Morse, Nikki Rogers and Joe
July 03, 2012
I am giving the low rating due to the extreme fraud that I feel was used when I purchased this car. although it looked good on the outside, everything else was in very bad shape. they advertised this as a l I feel was used when I purchased this car. although it looked good on the outside, everything else was in very bad shape. they advertised this as a low milage vehicle with matching numbers. The numbers did match but that was the only truth they told. After having the car thouroughly checked out by a certified mechanic, I was told there was no way that this car had only 61,000 miles and that judging from the condition of the underside carriage it had ALOT higher milage than I was told. It was at this time that he also checked the engine and things only got worse from there. I have replaced EVERYTHING UNDERNEATH and what wasn't replaced had to be painted due to the extreme rust!!After he checked the engine he found that the bearings where about to seize and I had to rebuild the engine otherwise it would have locked down within a few months or less.I have spent over 6500.00 dollars since I received the car in March and still finding other repairs that are necessary to have the car to run. Hope if anyone is looking for a CLASSIC CAR DO NOT PURCHASE FROM THIS DEALERSHIP.They advertise themselves to be above reproach when in fact they will say and advertise whatever they need to to make the sale. It is a shame that they can get away with this and nothing can be done. at this point I only want to save anyone else the expense and frustration that I have encountered dealing with these con artists.. DO NOT BELIEVE THE THINGS THEY WRITE IN THEIR ADVETISEMENTS. THEY ARE NOT TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! More
by jhammo
Employees Worked With
Brad Kline
June 18, 2012
I have now sold a handfull of my classic cars through them and recently bought one as well. I have been pleased from both sides of the process. Easy to work with, sold my cars for what I wanted in a reas them and recently bought one as well. I have been pleased from both sides of the process. Easy to work with, sold my cars for what I wanted in a reasonable amount of time, and I feel I paid a fair price for my newest purchase! Thanks guys! I will be back. More
by BigDaddyMopar
Employees Worked With
Charlie and Joe
