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Complaint Review: Drive Time - New Port Richey Florida
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Drive Time
Drivetime.com New Port Richey, Florida, U.S.A.
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Drive Time Ripped off Twice! New Port Richey Florida
I purchased a van from DriveTime 4 yrs ago, and was not told that you can't get insured on conversion vans in the state of Florida. Don't tell me DT isn't sneaky, because they listed it with the Dept. of Trans as a "Pick Up Truck"!
1st week they had to replace the battery; 2nd month had to replace the entire radiator....5 mos. before it was paid off, the engine blew!!! I wanted compensation, so DT "allowed" me to trade it in on a minivan...they had three vans on the lot. However, I was only "allowed" to purchase the '03 Ford Windstar. It raised my monthly payment by $40 and now I really have a dud!. They knew it was a lousy vehicle, because it was the only one I was allowed to choose......
Had it for 2 months when it needed a $420 tune up...new wiring and coil pack, which of course wasn't covered by the 6 month warranty! They conceded and paid for the parts, after alot of fussing on my part. But 2 months later the transmission went completely out...my cost: $1400.
One week later the check engine light went back on again...this time it's the 02 (oxygen)sensors. The estimate for this one is $200-$400. I'm DONE! No way am I putting out any more money to them on a vehicle that books at $6000, and they are charging me $20,000! ($13,000 plus interest at almost 30%) What they sell you on is their 56 point check up that they claim to do, and a 6 mo. warranty that doesn't cover anything. ..STAY AWAY FROM DRIVE TIME!!!...
TakenInFla
Port Richey, Florida
U.S.A.
1st week they had to replace the battery; 2nd month had to replace the entire radiator....5 mos. before it was paid off, the engine blew!!! I wanted compensation, so DT "allowed" me to trade it in on a minivan...they had three vans on the lot. However, I was only "allowed" to purchase the '03 Ford Windstar. It raised my monthly payment by $40 and now I really have a dud!. They knew it was a lousy vehicle, because it was the only one I was allowed to choose......
Had it for 2 months when it needed a $420 tune up...new wiring and coil pack, which of course wasn't covered by the 6 month warranty! They conceded and paid for the parts, after alot of fussing on my part. But 2 months later the transmission went completely out...my cost: $1400.
One week later the check engine light went back on again...this time it's the 02 (oxygen)sensors. The estimate for this one is $200-$400. I'm DONE! No way am I putting out any more money to them on a vehicle that books at $6000, and they are charging me $20,000! ($13,000 plus interest at almost 30%) What they sell you on is their 56 point check up that they claim to do, and a 6 mo. warranty that doesn't cover anything. ..STAY AWAY FROM DRIVE TIME!!!...
TakenInFla
Port Richey, Florida
U.S.A.
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John
Califon,New Jersey,
U.S.A.
Looks like that's the only way to register it.
#2Consumer Comment
Fri, January 16, 2009
Classification Weight Annual Tax and Other Fees Biennial Tax and Other Fees Automobiles, private use thru 2499 pounds $27.60 $55.20 Automobiles, private use 2500-3499 35.60 71.20 Automobiles, private use 3500 45.60 91.20 Trucks, private and commercial thru 1999 pounds 27.60 55.20 Trucks, private and commercial 2000-3000 35.60 71.20 Trucks, private and commercial 3001-5000 45.60 91.20 Additional Fees http://www.flhsmv.gov/dmv/faqmotor.html#5
