The re-opening of Burien Nissan has been rumored for nearly a month, but as of last Friday, the deal had not been finalized.

An advertisement posted on Craigslist Aug. 31 suggested that the Nissan dealership would be re-opening with new ownership from Car Pros, which owns local dealerships in Tacoma and Seattle.

The ad was seeking potential employees with automotive experience in parts or service.

Burien Nissan, under its former ownership closed back in March.

Ken Phillips, owner of Car Pros, said the plan was to originally be able to open back in April, but they have continued to run into problems finalizing the deal.

"We haven't closed the deal on the properties," Phillips said.

Phillips did not elaborate on the details, but expected to know more soon.

Economic Development Director for the city of Burien, Dick Loman, thinks the potential re-opening will be good for the community.

"I am very pleased that Nissan will be re-opening and that we are going to have to the opportunity to buy Nissan products here again," Loman said. "The city will benefit by some additional jobs and of course some retail sales tax income on the sale of the automobiles."

Loman added that because the dealership is staying the same, just changing ownership, that the new owners will not have delay of paperwork with the city.

The building is still equipped and ready to be used as a car dealership.