Sarah McCann

Review of Prestige Volkswagen/Subaru

I've been into older Volkswagens, mainly mid eight...

I've been into older Volkswagens, mainly mid eighties, mk1 Rabbits and Caddys, and daily a Cabriolet. Being as the cars are as old as I am, they're not as watertight as one would like, brakes are sketchy, especially in rain, and power steering isn't a basic amenity. I love my old vehicles, being as I drive roughly 120 miles a day, I needed a completely reliable car.

I have been wanting a Shadow Blue, mk6 (years 10-14), 6 spd manual for some time now... later found out, those are a bit hard to come by here in Raleigh, Nc.
So I did an Internet search 500 mile radius from Raleigh, and Prestige Auto popped up. They had the car, super low miles, clean report, no rust for being in Jersey, and price was fair.
Called, was answered immediately by Miguel Miranda, and he listened to what I'd wanted. The best part, he took me seriously. Which I can't say for some dealers around me...

Through the next 4 days we spoke of the car, along with help from Mike Cane. Miguel told me the overall condition in and out. From the smallest scratch (which was on one of the wheels, no biggie) to the complete and immaculate interior. We worked on numbers, he never left anything out.
So, I took his word (which I normally do not do) and flew up to Philadelphia. They sent someone to pick me up, fed me lunch, detailed the car to my specs (which are high) and did even more to make sure my experience was as easy and comfortable as possible for my 9 hour ride back home. Miguel even paired my phone through the Bluetooth system for me since I didn't know how to (bad for a 24 yr. Old.)

If they ever happen to have another car I'm interested in, I would buy another plane ticket to buy from him. Honest, patient, walked me through the entire deal, as I've never bought through anyone other than independent sellers. Knew what I wanted, didn't try to "sell" me anything else, as he saw how serious I was.

Thank you, Miguel. I still smile (literally) everytime I look back at the car.