is marquez a real company?

[AJSZR2326]

yes, i wouldnt give my money to them now they might make nice parts but they know nothing about being a good business person. there's other customer interiors out there.too bad they lost a $4000.oo order

[Mkelcy]

Originally Posted by AJSZR2326

yes, i wouldnt give my money to them now they might make nice parts but they know nothing about being a good business person. there's other customer interiors out there.too bad they lost a $4000.oo order

I'd understand your attitude if we were talking about a high volume part that was readily available from lots of sources, but we're not.

I feel extremely fortunate that there are business men and women out there who support our hobby by turning out some simply incredible parts for these old cars. Most businesses fail - and businesses producing aftermarket parts for niche cars are probably right at the top of the list. For my part (as long as I wasn't at risk for losing my hard earned $), I'd prefer to support such a business rather than bad mouth them and send my money somewhere else.

In the last year or so we've lost (I think) 21st Century Street Machine and Lateral Dynamics and ATS has had to scale back their operations significantly. Those are folks who sold some of the best parts out there.

Very few of us have an issue with waiting multiple calendar quarters for a car to be painted, but complain when a custom part (and I'd characterize all of Marquez's stuff as custom) takes 7 weeks.

I've been slowly working on my project car, doing most of the work on it myself, for a couple of years now. I'm planning a Marquez headliner, package shelf tray and door panels. If they take 7 weeks or even 12 weeks to get them done and ready for pickup, I'll count myself lucky, because I'll be getting parts I simply can't get anywhere else.

To each his own, I guess.

[DOOM]

Thats a tall statement about the vendors on our site! We have some great vendors on here that go above and beyond what they need to do . Even if you do'nt buy from them!. I understand your frustration I'm going through it myself . But trust me, the wait is worth it for quality items such as Marquez. Pasquel won't do you wrong!!!

[Vegas69]

You know that going into the deal in my opinion. If you're in a hurry for anything in this hobby, your in trouble or going to pay a hefty premium.

[Stuart Adams]

I agree. Heck two weeks is nothing when it comes to building a car! I think bashing someone over two weeks is a little petty myself, oh well. Especially when it sounds like he paid no money up front.

[AJSZR2326]

i really dont want to bash marquez since i have no idea what the quality is like and never will.

[OLDFLM]

Good things come to those who wait!

I'd highly recommend you reconsider!

You'll only be disappointed if you don't...

[War]

Originally Posted by AJSZR2326

i really dont want to bash marquez since i have no idea what the quality is like and never will.

No, the whole point of starting this thread was to bash them. I understand your fustration on waiting and not wanting to. That is your right as a customer.

I know first hand he was not completely satisfied with the product and wanted to make sure the fit and finish were to his satisfaction. That is his right as a buisness owner.

If your car is waiting on an interior and is holding up your build then I understand you needing to move on but if you can wait I suggest you do so as you will not be disappointed.

[AJSZR2326]

you do realize that even if i waited the 2 weeks( what pasqual said) and i dont believe him, i still have to get the panels upholstered,drill holes for vents, uh maybe 2-3-4 weeks or more there? by the time i get the car ready i can weld a snow plow on it? try calling them, their phone is horrible, they dont email anyone back from their web site? go figure? i got my flush mount glass quicker!

[James OLC]

Contrary to what you posted just a little while ago - it seems that all you are interested in doing is bashing them. That's your decision and thankfully (for everybody it would appear) you have decided to move on to another option. Again, that's your choice and you are free to make it.

However, in terms of a pro-touring build, nothing happens overnight and everything takes time, money and work. The fact that Pascual is not prepared to send off a part that is less than 100% says (to me) more about his being "a real company" than anything else. I for one have always been happy with the parts that Marquez has made have never for one minute regretted the time they took to arrive.

I understand wanting instant gratification and respect your decision to explore other options when you can't have it, but it's no reason to bash this or any other vendor.