Limousine and Sedan Coachbuilders
Tips and links to choose your first limousine or sedan.
Unless you plan on being strictly a Limousine Broker, you will need vehicles in your fleet. Each vehicle you purchase is another business expense and liability. Therefore, you want to make sure each vehicle purchased is going to make money.
Doing your homework and asking the right questions is the only way to confidently make critical decisions such as:
Sedan, Stretch, or SUV
Black, White, Silver or Charcoal
Lincoln vs Cadillac
QVM/CMC certified vs Not warranted by Ford/Cadillac
New vs Used
Lease vs Buy
Wheels of Gold by William J. Goerl has a great section on choosing your first vehicle. Below are links to articles that will help you answer these questions:
What type of vehicle and paint color does my target market require?
What types of vehicles will I be able to get permits for?
What types of vehicles does my current insurance provider cover?
Do I have my have updated financial information ready for financing?
Is Your Fleet Up to Speed? by Camella Lobo
How to Buy a Limousine by Denise Bibee
Does Anyone Care About QVM or CMC Certifications Anymore? by Sara Mclean
How to Buy a Limousine Today by Jay Seidel and Denise Kano
The Return of Mercedes to the Limousine Business by Steve Temple
Going to the LCT Show is the best way to meet one-on-one with coachbuilders, dealers and lenders, who will give you a clear picture of what's available. Until you can get to a show follow these links to a list of limousine coachbuilders:
Ford Motor Company Qualified Vehicle Modifiers (QVMs)
The Cadillac Master Coachbuilder List (CMC)
Foreign Manufactures:
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Maybach 57 and 62
BMW 7 Series
Toyota Century
Nissan President
Mitsubishi Dignity
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