Gateway Classic Cars of St. Louis
O'Fallon, IL
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Above and beyond service! I bought a car from Gateway Classics recently, and flew in from out of town to do so. I had looked up the nearest branch of my bank, which appeared to I bought a car from Gateway Classics recently, and flew in from out of town to do so. I had looked up the nearest branch of my bank, which appeared to be just 7 minutes away. Once we had agreed on a price, I was prepared to go to the bank to get the funds to pay for the car - only to find out the bank I needed was over 45 minutes away! Nic Thom from the dealer drove me to and from the bank in his own personal car, and we closed the deal. I drove the car home that night! More
THE best classic car dealer in the US This was my first time buying a classic car so I was admittedly skeptical. I looked at their video of the car and thought I must have been missing so This was my first time buying a classic car so I was admittedly skeptical. I looked at their video of the car and thought I must have been missing something . I talked to Brian at Gateway and it sounded too good to be true. But this was my dream car so worst case scenario, I get the car there is damage to an area I missed or something that I didn't think of and no worries I invest in the repairs and still get my dream car at a good price. Price was VERY generous to me, so that was solidifying my idea that I missed something. Until. The 1967 Impala rolled off the enclosed flatbed. The video made it look beautiful but seeing the car in front of me, it was like looking at a genuine Van Gogh in front of me. I couldn't believe it. It looked immaculate, nothing wrong with it. Nada. So, obviously it wouldn't start or something right? Nope. I've been driving it with zero problems for over 2 weeks now. It wasn't as described by Gateway. No, it was WAY WAY better than described. They understated how great it was. And I feel like I'm understating how great Brian and the people at Gateway Classic Cars are. To summarize. The 1967 Chevrolet Impala is, has been, and always will be my dream car. Brian and all the people at Gateway Classic Cars literally helped me realize my dream. They were also the nicest people you could ask for. Very considerate, very willing to work with me, and very fast on their response time. The essence of professionalism. I've recommended them to everyone I know. I'm recommending them to you. You can tell that they not only car about classic cars but that they care about the people buying them. They will treat you right. They will help you realize your dream. More
Post Sale Amnesia I recently purchased a car from them. They were very attentive and responsive until the deal was done then they don't remember who you are afterwards. I recently purchased a car from them. They were very attentive and responsive until the deal was done then they don't remember who you are afterwards. I bent over backwards to get them the payoff check and paperwork next day but when I had questions after the car was delivered they weren't interested in responding. In fact, they completely dismissed one of my questions. They claimed they looked into it but never confirmed anything. Very unprofessional salespeople. Just want the quick sale then they move onto the next person. I won't ever buy from them again! All others beware! More
"Professional, responsive to my requests for more info/pics" I am in another state far west of Chicago and wanted additional information and pics of the car before I invested in a qualified inspector to go on si I am in another state far west of Chicago and wanted additional information and pics of the car before I invested in a qualified inspector to go on site and final assess the cars condition. Nic was very professional and responsive to my multiple requests for additional information and pictures that I requested. Nic never made an attempt to hide, or inaccurately spin, any of the extra provided information or pictures. I did not feel I was being misled in any way, nor did I feel pressured at any time. I understand that Brian and Todd were providing support also. Thanks to all involved, special thanks to Nic. More
A lot of smoke and lies, told by good talkers. I called in regards to a truck for 14k I was gonna buy for my wife. Spoke with a nic Thom, very nice, very professional. I was about to pull the trigg I called in regards to a truck for 14k I was gonna buy for my wife. Spoke with a nic Thom, very nice, very professional. I was about to pull the trigger on the sale when I decided to do a google search for reviews. 4/5 stars seemed to be common which is good ! I however like to read the bad reviews and noticed that only the good reviews were from people who went there and bought the car off the lot, the bad reviews were ALL from outside buyers who live far ! Coincidently, I looked up this truck again to stare at its beauty which I've been doing all morning, suddenly the price was now 15595.... $1595 dollars higher!? I've been eye balling this truck for easily a month. I called nic who swore to me it's "always been that price" but stated he did update it today but never changed the price ...... i knew he was lying and am trying to contact the owner directly. So if you do buy, go directly to them, otherwise if you live far like me, it's just not worth risking that much money. This is an honest review please heed everyone's warnings about the integrity issues here. More
This Place Gets your money and then Does not want to speak. I just got a car from this place 2 months ago. They do tell stories for sure and my Guy was Todd. Funny the day after I paid for car he went on vacati I just got a car from this place 2 months ago. They do tell stories for sure and my Guy was Todd. Funny the day after I paid for car he went on vacation and never spoke to me again. Be careful of the Videos and the pics they take. They use lighting that tends to hide half of the problems. If the car is real nice they take outside Video and pics. If it has problems they tend to do inside from what I have learned. The lights hit the cars way different inside. They never told me the car had rust on it. He said the pain was driver quality but of course did not mention the rust the car had hidden under the pain and coming threw the paint. Like many others on here they said the car was an AC car but the pump was in the trunk LOL The best thing I found out later of course is that Todd told me If i came to pick up the car I would have to Pay local sales taxes. He said if I had shipped it I would not have too. I asked if I could just pick up on my own trailer and he told me the same deal. Well I guess I new already that was shady but went with it and found out later they do not want you there. That is why they get the $1000 deposit that is no refundable. Be careful and go there to check out car first is what I can say. The car I got is not bad but at the rust issues. same time they did not tell me about most of the things wrong with it including all More
Flawless, from beginning to delivery. Let me begin by saying that I am 80 years old and thought I was done with collector cars, of which I have had several. I had a 68 Camaro new from a Let me begin by saying that I am 80 years old and thought I was done with collector cars, of which I have had several. I had a 68 Camaro new from a local dealer in 1968, but when I saw the one advertised in the Chicago Gateway Classic car site, I really wanted it, and blue is my favorite color. I dealt with Brian Mitchell mainly and I must say he did an amazing job from start to finish, keeping me informed and sending all the information I needed for a wire transfer. The woman who wired the money for me said the information that Brian supplied was the best she had ever seen to send a wire transfer. The transporter Brian chose for me was excellent, picking up the car a day before they said it would be picked up and delivered in two days. Amazing! Gordo from NJ More
GREAT TO SELL YOUR CAR AS THEY MISREPRESENT CARS I have to be honest, it's my own fault as I purchased based on their pictures, their write up of the vehicle and anything the dealer stated to me over I have to be honest, it's my own fault as I purchased based on their pictures, their write up of the vehicle and anything the dealer stated to me over the phone. DO NOT purchase a car from these guys based on what you see online, read online, or what they say on the phone. GO SEE for yourself, or have an independent person represent you. I was dealing with streetside auto on a possible sale and they were straight forward and upfront about the vehicles they had so I guess that steered me into thinking that gateway would be the same. My big mistake! They advertised a vehicle as an A/C car and then the car arrives with the A/C not working with no idea what the problem is and it needs major diagnosis. Their response back was "it's an A/C "equipped" car". Also, they purposely take pictures and video that avoids little trouble spots....so beware. I know it's a 45 year old car.....(words they like to use) and I did expect little things here and there. But your tactics and disgraceful and you know it gateway. Sad, sad, sad. Go to Streetside before messing with these guys. That's my review. Oh yeah, they don't give two sh*%s about their BBB complaints. That's why they are not members. More
sell my car I got a phone call that they wanted to buy my car. they saw pictures of it and gave them all my information on the car. I told them what i want for it I got a phone call that they wanted to buy my car. they saw pictures of it and gave them all my information on the car. I told them what i want for it and said they would give me around that price. when I got there, they took the car around and liked it. I still had the original tires from 1979 and they wanted new tires and and the breaks changed. I said okay but if I come back what would I get for it. THEY LOW BALLED THE S**T OF MY CAR. Not even close what they said over the phone. Waste of my time and my miles on my classic car. Don't sell or buy your car unless your stupid and rich. More
Great experience with a responsive team. Really enjoyed working with Todd, Nic, Brian and Sam at Gateway Classics. I was looking for a classic mustang and found one in their store. They wer Really enjoyed working with Todd, Nic, Brian and Sam at Gateway Classics. I was looking for a classic mustang and found one in their store. They were very responsive with every question and made the process smooth and painless. Very enjoyable! More