While researching for a new Lincoln, we discovered the exclusive Black Label editions. These can only be ordered through certain Lincoln dealerships which are specially set up as Black Label dealerships. Being in the Northern CA Bay Area, we were surprised to find that there was only 1 such dealership near us, and the next closest one was Jim Burke Lincoln in Bakersfield. We initially contacted our closer, area dealership, but they were difficult to work with and somewhat unresponsive. Didn't they want to sell a car? Anyway, we then called the Jim Burke dealership, wondering how we were going to buy a car from a place that was 250 miles away from us. We were connected with Jonah, who was one of their Black Label salespersons. He loved that we were interested in a Black Label vehicle and was friendly, helpful and informative, even offering to deliver the car to us and take us to dinner! We ended up placing an order for the Black Label MKX, and over the course of the 2-month production time, Jonah stayed in touch with us by email and text. He always responded to our requests for information and updates in a timely manner, and told us how he and everyone else at the dealership was so excited to see this car when it was delivered.
We were coming to the end of our lease on our older Lincoln, and Jonah also coordinated things so that we would be able to turn in our Lincoln and pick up our new Lincoln at the same time. (We opted to drive to Bakersfield ourselves rather than have the car delivered, because we incorporated a Vegas trip, so it was a win-win!) The timing worked out fantastic, because the car was delivered to the dealership exactly when we expected, and everything was ready for us. The car was detailed and even placed into it's own private showroom. Everyone we dealt with at the dealership was so nice and welcoming, even the GM Joe Hay congratulated us. Jonah is an exceptional young man, very articulate, patient, courteous, and his attention to detail is excellent. He took time to go through all the paperwork, and walked us through all the many features of the car - (it is a computer on wheels). We never felt rushed or overwhelmed with all the processes we had to go through to turn in the old car, lease the new one, and learn the new one. It was a really pleasant experience!
As an added surprise, we discovered that while we were at the dealership doing all this, Jonah had arranged to have flowers, chocolates and champagne with glasses in a beautiful copper ice bucket as gifts, delivered to our hotel room!!! Not only that, we were also treated to a wonderful dinner at a beautiful historic steakhouse downtown! I'm sure this was due to the Black Label experience, but the thoughtfulness and the friendliness was genuine and we really appreciated it!
We give Jim Burke Lincoln our highest recommendation, and will definitely be back for our next car! read more