David Gregg
Anderson,#2Author of original report
Thu, October 30, 2008
Today, I David Gregg received a registered letter from Jack Parker of Executive Auto, stating that if I did not remove a report about his business on RipOffReport.com, he would sue me for $500,000. Naturally this got my attention. The problem is I did not send in a report to the Rip Off Report about Jack Parker, Executive Auto or anyone else for that matter. It is true that I purchased a vehicle from Executive Auto and was unhappy with the results, but I only discussed this with friends and family. Possibly it was one of those people that wrote this report. I do not know. I have, also requested that this report be removed from "Rip Off Reports", but as this website states, they never remove a report. So this is the next best thing I can do. Hopefully no one will read this report and believe that I had anything to do with it. And Jack, I apologize if this hurt your feelings.
David
Anderson,#3Author of original report
Sun, August 27, 2006
First off the Car did have a Kelly Blue Book Value. It was $3800 wholesale when I purchased the car. I gave $5800 Retail for the car because of its condition. Square Trade is Ebay's Warranty company that is only there to try and sell you some overpriced extended warranty. It is not out of the goodness of Ebay's heart that they do this. The oil and transmission fluid were clean and in excellent shape at the time of purchase. Besides that the Warranty company checks all that during their 8 week investigation to try and find out whether there was abuse on my part. There investigation proved there was an oiling problem with the engine even though the block and all internals were clean and sludge free. Most likely a block oiling passage defect for #6 rod bearing. It was noted that the honing hash marks in the cylinders was still visible at teardown. This is also the reason they purchased a replacement engine instead of repairing my orginal one. The reason for the rip off is he told me he would help me with the repairs. I followed his instructions to get the repairs done and when it was all said and done he would not help in anyway on a car he made good money on after he told me that he would. You are only as good as your word. Evidently Jack is not too good.
David
Anderson,#4Author of original report
Sun, August 27, 2006
First off the Car did have a Kelly Blue Book Value. It was $3800 wholesale when I purchased the car. I gave $5800 Retail for the car because of its condition. Square Trade is Ebay's Warranty company that is only there to try and sell you some overpriced extended warranty. It is not out of the goodness of Ebay's heart that they do this. The oil and transmission fluid were clean and in excellent shape at the time of purchase. Besides that the Warranty company checks all that during their 8 week investigation to try and find out whether there was abuse on my part. There investigation proved there was an oiling problem with the engine even though the block and all internals were clean and sludge free. Most likely a block oiling passage defect for #6 rod bearing. It was noted that the honing hash marks in the cylinders was still visible at teardown. This is also the reason they purchased a replacement engine instead of repairing my orginal one. The reason for the rip off is he told me he would help me with the repairs. I followed his instructions to get the repairs done and when it was all said and done he would not help in anyway on a car he made good money on after he told me that he would. You are only as good as your word. Evidently Jack is not too good.
David
Anderson,#5Author of original report
Sun, August 27, 2006
First off the Car did have a Kelly Blue Book Value. It was $3800 wholesale when I purchased the car. I gave $5800 Retail for the car because of its condition. Square Trade is Ebay's Warranty company that is only there to try and sell you some overpriced extended warranty. It is not out of the goodness of Ebay's heart that they do this. The oil and transmission fluid were clean and in excellent shape at the time of purchase. Besides that the Warranty company checks all that during their 8 week investigation to try and find out whether there was abuse on my part. There investigation proved there was an oiling problem with the engine even though the block and all internals were clean and sludge free. Most likely a block oiling passage defect for #6 rod bearing. It was noted that the honing hash marks in the cylinders was still visible at teardown. This is also the reason they purchased a replacement engine instead of repairing my orginal one. The reason for the rip off is he told me he would help me with the repairs. I followed his instructions to get the repairs done and when it was all said and done he would not help in anyway on a car he made good money on after he told me that he would. You are only as good as your word. Evidently Jack is not too good.
David
Anderson,#6Author of original report
Sun, August 27, 2006
First off the Car did have a Kelly Blue Book Value. It was $3800 wholesale when I purchased the car. I gave $5800 Retail for the car because of its condition. Square Trade is Ebay's Warranty company that is only there to try and sell you some overpriced extended warranty. It is not out of the goodness of Ebay's heart that they do this. The oil and transmission fluid were clean and in excellent shape at the time of purchase. Besides that the Warranty company checks all that during their 8 week investigation to try and find out whether there was abuse on my part. There investigation proved there was an oiling problem with the engine even though the block and all internals were clean and sludge free. Most likely a block oiling passage defect for #6 rod bearing. It was noted that the honing hash marks in the cylinders was still visible at teardown. This is also the reason they purchased a replacement engine instead of repairing my orginal one. The reason for the rip off is he told me he would help me with the repairs. I followed his instructions to get the repairs done and when it was all said and done he would not help in anyway on a car he made good money on after he told me that he would. You are only as good as your word. Evidently Jack is not too good.
Steve
Bradenton,#7Consumer Suggestion
Sun, August 27, 2006
David, How would the car dealer know there is a problem with the engine if the car ran fine when you test drove it? If you didn't know it, how would he? You paid way too much for a car of that age, even with the low mileage. That car has no "blue Book" at eight years old, as there are too many other factors with a car of 8 years old. That car was worth MAYBE $3000. **Exactly WHO provided that 30 day/3000 mile warranty? You mentioned dealing with squaretrade. Was it an ebay warranty? FYI...It is better to get a higher mileage car that was driven regularly and maintained than one that was only driven occasionally on short trips. Sitting is the worst thing that can be done to a car. The first thing you should have done was to go to one of those oil change places for a full oil, lube, and filter service with synthetic oil. I bet from sitting, the car had an oil sludge problem. In any case, I don't see how you can blame the car dealer for ripping you off. By everything you stated, it appears that he acted in good faith and actually did more than he was required to. I'm sure the car was purchased AS-IS, right?
Hugh
Paducah,#8Consumer Suggestion
Sun, August 27, 2006
Be thankful you had any warranty coverage at all on such a well used car. But new or used, most warranties won't cover your incidental expenses - motels, lost wages, etc.
Hugh
Paducah,#9Consumer Suggestion
Sun, August 27, 2006
Be thankful you had any warranty coverage at all on such a well used car. But new or used, most warranties won't cover your incidental expenses - motels, lost wages, etc.
Hugh
Paducah,#10Consumer Suggestion
Sun, August 27, 2006
Be thankful you had any warranty coverage at all on such a well used car. But new or used, most warranties won't cover your incidental expenses - motels, lost wages, etc.
Hugh
Paducah,#11Consumer Suggestion
Sun, August 27, 2006
Be thankful you had any warranty coverage at all on such a well used car. But new or used, most warranties won't cover your incidental expenses - motels, lost wages, etc.
Marc
Makaha,#12Consumer Comment
Sun, August 27, 2006
I'm suprised your "warranty" covered you a block from where you bought it. I wouldn't warranty a 1998 car if it was a Rolls Royce. First, the car had obvious suspension problems. Second, mismatched tires are a sure sign of a thrown-together-for quick-sale bomber. Third, a dealer only knows that he bought the car at auction, he doesn't investigate who owned it. Fourth you paid 2K more than blue book. That's just wrong. Fifth, CarFax isn't very good. because it's a Buick, I'm thinking your car is an ex-rental, taxi, company lease or flood car. Did you look in the trunk and under the hood for signs of a paint job?