New version of Auto123.com

[The General]

Hey guys and gals!

I looking for anyone with comments on the new site.

Positive or negative, please post them here.

Thank you

[SilverFox]

Is it possible to add new forums :?: , IE: SUV, as it seems to be one of the hottest sellers today. :shock:

[The General]

I agree that it could be interesting but if we added a new forum for every category, the whole board would be too "stretched". Maybe in the future when traffic increases.

For the moment, New vehicles / Used vehicles are the forums to be used by default.

[gibsonguy]

Hi General,

Just a few thoughts:
1) Even more detail for your advanced search engine, new or used. I am trying to find all FWD cars with a LSD...
2) You have to get all the specs possible from the used vehicle ads. It's frustrating to search for an unaccidented car that's cheap, only to find out that the your search turns up a car in which the ad doesn't specify, but it has indeed been accidented.
3) How about tapping some new dealers or even other manufacturers' websites for a new car inventory. I know if you want to search for a new car on the GM website it will show you their dealer inventory lists in order of distance from your postal code. This format might be beneficial for people searching for a new car with particular options, and where it is; ie: a 2005 white WRX wagon 5 speed. Does a Subaru dealer have one in Montreal?
4)Any finacing deals available? Apart from just the usual advertisement pop-ups, how about a section for manufacturer deals? Financing deals are always on, and for someone searching for a car, this could be a deciding factor.
5)Love the website. Did you fill the post for translator? Would love to join the team in any form.

[The General]

I'm sorry it took so long for me to reply... Somehow your post flew under the radar.

Your first 4 suggestions are nearly literally on our wish list. We have many ideas and are looking into bringing changes over the next 6 to 12 months.

If you are interested in the translator position, send your CV to resume@auto123.com and the subject of the email must be: Translator.

Thank you for your comments and keep posting!

[apl16]

it would be nice to have a listing of rebates and incentives......possibly regionally sensitive.

[woohoo!]

Originally Posted by apl16

it would be nice to have a listing of rebates and incentives......possibly regionally sensitive.

It's a very good suggestion, however, it's pretty to cover Canada-wide. But I know what you're getting to: a HOT DEALS section, or something like that? ;-)

[The General]

Originally Posted by woohoo!

it's pretty to cover Canada-wide.

Difficult or complicated is what he is trying to say...

[woohoo!]

Originally Posted by gibsonguy

Hi General,

Just a few thoughts:
1) Even more detail for your advanced search engine, new or used. I am trying to find all FWD cars with a LSD...
2) You have to get all the specs possible from the used vehicle ads. It's frustrating to search for an unaccidented car that's cheap, only to find out that the your search turns up a car in which the ad doesn't specify, but it has indeed been accidented.
3) How about tapping some new dealers or even other manufacturers' websites for a new car inventory. I know if you want to search for a new car on the GM website it will show you their dealer inventory lists in order of distance from your postal code. This format might be beneficial for people searching for a new car with particular options, and where it is; ie: a 2005 white WRX wagon 5 speed. Does a Subaru dealer have one in Montreal?
4)Any finacing deals available? Apart from just the usual advertisement pop-ups, how about a section for manufacturer deals? Financing deals are always on, and for someone searching for a car, this could be a deciding factor.
5)Love the website. Did you fill the post for translator? Would love to join the team in any form.

Thanks for the suggestions. Actually, as for the new inventories, our recent partnership with ADP might open some doors for features like this. We'll check this out.

As for your point #2, it's the used dealers that manage their inventories themselves. It's pretty hard to go after each one and tell them to display the most information possible. But you've got a good point there.

[woohoo!]

Originally Posted by The General

Difficult or complicated is what he is trying to say...

Darnit. I meant: pretty HARD to cover Canada-wide. better? :blurp: