Park Place, LTD

The best, best car dealership I’ve ever met. To be honest, I did not purchase any car here but a couple of services for my Aston and my SAAB. It’s an absolute heaven for petrolheads. The collection is absolutely amazing! Porsche 959, Alfa 8C, 300SL… (If you don’t know what I’m talking about, next door BMW certainly welcomes you.) The sales people here really know cars. Unlike any other dealers who would try anything to get money from you quickly, they feel happy chatting with me for ages about the cars (The culture, the history, the heritage etc.) they have in store. Yep, I know they do realize a 21 year-​old would not have enough cash to purchase anything from them yet. But still, they treat me really well. And I’m so happy that there’s at least one dealer in town operated by real car people. You know what others would do to blokes like me? Beamer would force you to buy their cars right away and Merk would simple kick you out of the store.
Note: Their services are pricey so are their cars. (I really don’t mind about it.)
P. S. Probably the only Spyker dealer in the region now although they don’t have any in store for a really long time. I’ll order one from Park Place, sooner or later. I love dealers to show a bit of exclusivity, or, in the eyes of non-​petrolheads, cocky. I love it.

My Salesperson, David Khazai, is the best I’ve ever had. Very helpful and a pleasure to work with. This was by far the best and easiest auto purchase I’ve ever made out of more than a dozen cars. Rather than keeping me there all day like most dealers do to soften you up for the purchase, all of the necessary negotiations and paperwork were done beforehand, and I was in and out in 20 minutes. The finance department was able to beat the rates and terms I had obtained privately, and the price was excellent. I’ve also decided to have all of my detailing for this and my other cars done at Park Place. Although this was a used car; a high-​end, off-​road modified Wrangler that’s meant to get dirty, the whole car, inside and out, was indistinguishable from a brand new one, and much cheaper. Although Park Place specializes in much more expensive cars than Wranglers (the whole place is like an automobile museum), I cannot imagine being treated any better had I purchased a rare Ferrari or Rolls.

My wife & I bought a beautiful Porsche from David Khazai at Park Place last year.
At the time, I wasn’t really compelled to write a review. I got an okay deal on one of the least expensive cars on the lot (Park Place has some *really* cool and rare vehicles). The buying process was easy and fast (as far as car transactions go), but hey, they made money, and anyone selling cars like theirs is going to have that part nailed, right?
Not so much. I’ve since purchased another car from a more traditional «luxury brand» dealership, and while not exceptionally awful, that experience reminded me how great Park Place really is compared to the others out there.
A few specifics, among others:
— When I asked for an independent inspection before completing the transaction, the response was «of course, no problem,» which is NOT what all dealers will say. David worked with the shop of my choice (of course, Park Place knows everyone in town) to get this done painlessly.
— A week or so after taking delivery of the car, David e-​mailed me and said that they had just noticed the dealership’s own inspection had revealed that the front tires were worn beyond dealership standards. A few days later, I drove away with two brand new tires at Park Place’s expense. Yes, they CALLED ME IN to spend $ 600 of their own money. Absolutely impressive and amazing for a car dealer.
— The in-​house detail shop that cleans cars up before delivery is a legitimate, professional operation that customers actually choose to take their cars to. Compare this to the usual «3 guys around back with a bottle of windex» that you’ll find at regular dealerships.
— The owners are locals — car enthusiasts and UW alumni. Not a huge midwest dealership holding company.
— David and many of the other salespeople have been with Park Place for many years and really know cars, unlike others who have just memorized brochures.
I really don’t know the world of collector cars at all and that’s a big part of their business. But I can say that if you’re in the market for a used luxury or performance car, whether they have it on the lot or not, head to Park Place.

Great service, affordable prices, Adam — the Mersedes tech. is the only guy that I trust with my car.

Not exactly truthful…
I bought a very unique 2004 Mercedes CL55 AMG that had been completely customized and has only 22,000 miles. I traded in a very nice 88 Rolls Royce Silver Spur II with low miles (57,000). They charged high end retail for the CL55, which was fair because it is extremely unique, and gave me wholesale on the Rolls. So far, so good.
However, when the CL55 was finally delivered (4 days late), three very obvious items were wrong. One of the expensive Asanti wheels had severe scratches on it (never mentioned), the only key did not work to lock the doors, and the trunk could not be opened at all. The entire trunk latch mechanism had to be replaced at the tune of almost $ 1,400. All tolled, the car cost me an additional $ 2,000+ so far. They acted like it was fine when they had it, which is pure bullpuckey.
They stated they would pay a small amount, $ 260 and complained about very minor issues on the Rolls, which is a considerably older car, obviously.
I buy and sell a lot of cars — one a month on average — but I probably won’t be doing business with them again.

I would recommend Park Place LTD if you are looking for a pre-​owned quality auto. I have been working with Hunter and Victor to find the exact car that would meet my needs, and they have been tireless in their search. Their level of knowledge of the various manufacturers, models and market conditions is the most experienced I have ever come across. Add to that the absolutely no pressure environment at the store and continuous follow-​up by Hunter and Victor, makes the search and finding the right car almost as enjoyable as driving off the lot with the right car.
If nothing else, just touring the store and seeing an amazing collection of cars and memorabilia is worth a hour or two out of the day.

We happened to drive by one of the coolest looking cars and man! This place just rocks. Some of the unbelievable super looking cars I found at this place. The salesman, René who assisted us with our search for the super cool cars was one of the nicest people I have met in my life. He was calm, convincing and told us facts we didn’t quite think about for our car search. Thanks René for making our day and I would definitely recommend this place to all of you out there!

Just sold by BMW M3 through ParkPlack LTD working with Mr. Chris Lowell. Very good experience, took care of detailing and preparing vehicle for resale. Kept me up to speed on progress of sale and honest assessments for value. Made things easy which is why I would higly recommend their consignment services.

Some of the coolest cars and great staff, they will def help you find your next car!

Just wanted to say what a pleasure it was to buy a car from Park Place Ltd. Our salesman was Vic and he brought the car to my home for a 24 hour test drive and mechanic inspection. As with most used cars, there were a few minor items that needed fixing and they took care of all them and put a brand new set of tires on the car to boot! If you are looking for great pre-​owned sports car, go see Vic at Park Place Ltd in Bellevue. He is really helpful, low pressure, and detail oriented. As I said before, it was a really nice experience and we’ll buy from him again when it comes time!

Just bought a 2011 BMW 135i convertible from David Bruski. It was $ 18,000 less there than the one across the street at the BMW dealership. It was a year older and had 7,000 more miles, but I thought that was an amazing price.
I got to drive it with my friend and without him tagging along. He was very low key, calm and not pushy. I was able to negotiate a transaction that suited my needs and when I went to pick up the car the next day, all the paperwork had been done and I was in and out of there in 15 minutes.
They have an amazing selection of higher end gently used cars. I’m so glad my girlfriend encouraged me to «go across the street» and take a quick peek at their inventory. That move saved me over $ 18,000.
Anyway, trustworthy and not pushy. Informative but doesn’t drone on. Make sure you visit these guys if you are thinking about a FUN car…

These guys are crooks! They will tell you how wonderful your car is then they will try to get as much money out of you as they can. For the money I spent with them I could have had my car on eBay for a YEAR!
PaulD

Park Place is an incredible dealership. I have longed admired their large selection of impeccable high-​end automobiles, so when it came time to sell my car, I contacted them first for a consignment sale. I had the pleasure of dealing with Bryan Pratt in their consignment department, who is extremely knowledgeable, honest, and professional. Bryan made the consignment process extremely hassle free.
Park Place sold my car in only two weeks at our mutually agreed price. Bryan communicated with me regularly throughout the entire process. Because I travel quite a bit, a consignment sale was my best option, and Park Place did an incredible job prepping the car, advertising, communicating, and closing the sale. I received my payment on time and as promised.
If you are considering consigning your luxury or exotic vehicle, I highly recommend trusting your business with Park Place. Contact Bryan Pratt. He will take very good care of you and your vehicle.

I purchased a Porsche 911 last October from Park Place. I live in the Chicago area and bought it sight unseen. Car arrived and I was happy with it.
I love Porsches, I hate everything about this %#*€+ dealership.
Since January, 2013, we have been billed $ 5,000 on our Visa Card every month. Park place agrees we do not owe them this, they would never send a car out without full payment, but 10 months later $ 5000 is still on my Visa. We have talked to everyone possible at Park Place but have gotten nowhere.
We are hiring a lawyer to help resolve this problem. My advise to anyone thinking of purchasing a car from Park Place, you may regret it for a long, long time.

America, in general, doesn’t have the best assortment of cars. Despite what you may think of us about being capitalistic and «free market», we’re … well, we’re just not. Not in terms of cars (and probably some other industries), anyway. A little travel will open your eyes.
A quick visit to even an overly safe «nanny state» such as the UK will show you what a much more free market looks like. Safety conscious, socialistic nanny states oddly have three times the brands and models we do. Even cool stuff anybody can afford, like affordable Citroens. Modern America is broken in some deep, weird un-​American way and should be fixed. Yet, to be fair, much less safety oriented countries have even more choices than Europe. In many parts of Asia and India, you’ll see brands of cars which shouldn’t be on the road anywhere, hahaha.
Rare places like Park Place help to fix this insidious lack of choice we have, as long as you have a few bucks in your pocket. (But not too many, Park Place is kinda enough to have at least a few affordable options)
It’s truly one of the few places like this (other shops in Santa Monica and Florida come to mind), and one of the best. Their selection is absolutely breathtaking.
Even if you don’t think you like cars, I almost guarantee you’ll find something here that changes your mind. Something that makes your heart skip a beat. Something that truly inspires!
All of the salespeople, from what I can tell, truly love cars… And it shows. Of course, the buyer or buyers do, too. This place just oozes auto love. It’s fun and funky. Its autonerd paradise.
If you make a good amount of money, and don’t know what to do with it, do yourself a favor and get yourself a treat here. Seattle, as rich as it is, doesn’t have enough pieces of art on the road. You can help fix this problem! :)
Keep in mind that when you buy inspirational things, you’ll be happier and will likely design better products. If you are involved in making tech and appreciate the work of people like Steve Jobs, then please get yourself inspiring things… Such as an inspiring car. (And inspiring workplace, home, and so on) We’ll all ultimately benefit, because this inspiration will show up in your work. Inspiring = the stuff that helps make life truly worth living. Thriving, not merely surviving.
And yes, I’m serious, and no, I have no financial affiliation to this company at all. I simply shopped them not too long ago for a good road trip mobile (a well taken care and reasonably priced Mercedes G class SUV out front drew me in), and ended up quite moved myself by all the lovely machines they have. I truly, deeply, madly fell … in love!
There’s nothing boring here. Your emotions will be stirred by a giant piece of metal and glass… Because while they do carry «normal stuff», truly passionate artists made over half of the other cars they carry.
Because there’s a mix of both affordable, very well taken car of used cars, and exotics, true works of art… I can’t see not stopping here every time you are either in the market for a nice daily driver, or if you’re flush, a functional piece of art.
Heck, this is even a good place to take out of towners if they’re into either cars, art, or both. They’ll love a visit here!
Again, there’s just a few places like this in America. Let’s keep ‘em in business, let people know about ‘em, and dress up America’s roadways with more «good vibe» mobiles that inspire people. All boats will rise.

Every time I go in for service they do something extra, from paying for my rental car, to free oil change or car wash. Makes me reconsider selling the old Saab for something more dependable.

This is a review for the service department only. I had my Mercedes serviced recently, just an oil change. I took it to Park Place because Adam at the Mercedes Garage has been taking care of me for years at his old location. He recently moved and re-​opened as a shop-​inside-​a-​shop at Park Place. The price has gone up a little, and they didn’t wash or vacuum the car out like they used to. But, the customer service was great, and they did the service very promptly and had the car was ready when promised. I’ll definitely go back.

I can honestly say this was the best experience I have had, bar none, purchasing a car, either new or used.
I worked with Vic Kirilenko, who greeted my wife and I when we showed up one Sunday afternoon to shop for something sporty and fun to replace my aging Acura TL (which I loved, but… well, it had been 5 years…). He was friendly, absolutely no pressure, just answered questions. He handed us the keys to a couple of Porsche 911s and told us to go have fun. So we did, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
That ended up getting me hooked on the 911 (which I had never driven before), so he let me take one overnight; actually 2. First night a stick, second night one with PDK. So I could figure out which I’d prefer to drive on the commute. I was pretty sure I was going to go with a 911; but they didn’t have quite what I wanted on the lot, but they could order one, and ship it up. I decided to trade in the Acura, and wanted to get the trade in value up-​front. Vic was happy to do that, and quoted me a trade-​in that was more than fair (it was actually the top of the Kelley Blue Book range for that car). It was nice to get this up-​front (although not in writing…), since many dealers would let me haggle the price of the car, and then turn around and try and gouge me on the trade in (e.g. Acura of Lynnwood offering half the trade-​in value).
The third night I tried an Audi S5 cabriolet they had on the lot, and was hooked. The Porsche 911s were fun to drive fast on open roads, but Seattle traffic doesn’t allow for much of that. The Audi was the perfect blend of comfort, looks, and performance. Getting to take all 3 cars overnight really helped me make a decision I am happy with, and there was no pressure at any point to make a deal. Vic even went as far as to say (when I made an offer below the asking price on the Audi) that they’d happily negotiate, and if I wasn’t happy with their best offer, no worries, no hard feelings. He was genuine about it, and made the whole experience feel very easy. I felt I could easily walk away with no hassle should I feel the need.
When I decided to go for the S5, the negotiation was easy-​going and reasonable. Once or twice something came up that had me concerned, but Vic was always reasonable and willing to accommodate. I got a good deal, and there were no surprises at signing. I got exactly what was quoted — verbally — for trade in, no pressure to add on anything, and a fast turnaround too. I drove away with a car I loved, feeling like I was treated fairly. This is a first for me when purchasing a new or used car.
I would definitely recommend this dealer — especially if you go talk to Vic. My wife will be buying her new car from him also. We’re really happy to have finally found a car dealer who’s honest and a pleasure to work with.

I’ve always been apprehensive about buying used cars, but the moment I arrived at Park Place I was immediately greeted and put at ease by my salesperson, Shannon Low.
Shannon has a very low-​pressure demeanor and was very patient with me, taking the time to show me their vast inventory and wowing me with his knowledge of automobiles. He never gave me that dreaded «what will it take to buy this car today» BS either.
I decided to keep my current car for another year or two, but as soon as I’m ready I’ll be back to buy a car from Shannon!

This review is strictly in regards to their consignment sales service.
I gave them my Mercedes for consignment. First I had to pay them $ 300 for the consignment. Then another $ 350 for detailing. Some tax here and there and off of the sudden I’m down $ 700 before we even started.
We agreed on a payout price for me. Meaning whatever price they sell it at, I walk out with that amount. So obviously they make the difference. After about 2 weeks of ZERO activity, it turns out, they haven’t even prep-​ed the car for sale yet.
About a month goes by, they call me up and tells me they have a buyer interested but asked if I could lower my ‘payout price’. I told them forget it.
Another month goes by, they call me up again and asked if I can lower the price. I reluctantly agreed because I had purchased another car and I didn’t have the room in my garage in the event that I may have to take the car back. Otherwise, I would never agree to lower the price. The sale went through a few days later.
Why 4 stars? They manged to sell my convertible in the middle of the winter. They didn’t pressure me to lower the price, they asked very nicely and it was my decision to lower the price.
Why not 5 stars? They didn’t sell it at the first agreed on price. Which they came up with, not me.