It was early 2021 when the combination of working remotely in a confused COVID world and seeing some hefty bills on the horizon for my ageing Boxster SE poked me in the ribs to make some changes – one of which was to buy a new motor – something a bit different perhaps!
I’d previously toyed with the idea of a BMW i8 but passed it by for various reasons. However, I decided to do some more research into this ‘marmite’ car – is it a sports car, supercar, neither or something in between? I’ll leave that for others to decide but, thanks to Shmoo, for me it still brings a smile to my face each time I slide through those dihedral doors to take her for a spin – whether that be with the electric-blue purr or the throaty-orange sport option!
Like most of us, I’ve had my share of good, bad and indifferent car-buying experiences over the years. However, none of the above with Shmoo who provided an ‘exceptional service’. From my first contact with the charismatic Ed in early 2021 right through to today, I’ve got to say the experience has been second to none.
There weren’t many i8 Roadsters available but I soon realised that this was a ‘special’ car that deserved careful consideration and therefore it was imperative to completely trust the dealer. Ed is so much more than a ‘salesman’ – he’s honest, transparent, informed, enthusiastic and goes the extra mile (literally) to provide a top-rate personal customer service.
I soon realised that the quality of Shmoo’s specialist vehicles was matched by a quality service – driven by a quality bloke in Ed.
On the 4th April 2021, following many weeks of emails and phone calls (I did say I was fussy), my stunning 2019 plate i8 Roadster was delivered to me in Bristol, in perfect order. And the icing on the cake – a personal handover by the man himself (Ed) – a fantastic surprise.
For me, Ed provided exactly what I wanted in my i8 Roadster – high spec, near perfect condition, very low mileage and a FSH. I’m fussy and attention to detail is very important to me – but this didn’t phase Shmoo, with Ed happy to provide advice and guidance not only on the i8, e.g. detailing tips, but also with regards to the sale of my Boxster and even providing advice and guidance on the subsequent purchase of an Mercedes A200 AMG for my daughter.
To conclude, I fully endorse and recommend Ed at Shmoo Automotive as, in my experience, the market leader in independent specialist cars. Talk to Ed – you will not be disappointed.
Pete Hall @ Bristol.