- Report: #674465
Complaint Review: Flemings Ultimate Garage - Rockville Maryland
Reported By:
Dr. Chris Reynolds, LtCol., USAF -
Tampa, Florida, United States of America
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Flemings Ultimate Garage
1400 Rockville Pike Rockville, 20852 Maryland, United States of America
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(301) 816-1000
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http://www.flemingsultimategarage.com
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Flemings Ultimate Garage Inaccurate Ad Description Rockville, Maryland
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I purchased a 1969 Camaro SS/RS from Flemings for 49.9. The car was advertised as "original" with 12 bolt posi. After numerous delays, I finally received the car and discovered that it was NOT original. The intake manifold was from a late-model 80's Chevrolet and was aluminum and simply painted orange. Likewise, the Rochester carb was from a late model and simply painted gold. Both front springs were broken in several places. Since owning this car, I have put another 5K into making necessary repairs to make it safe and drivable. I take FULL responsibility for my decision to purchase the car. What I do NOT take responsibility for is the INACCURATE advertisement of this as being an "original" car. Likewise, the fact Flemings advertised it as a 12 bolt posi rear end and discovering it was NOT posi, is just wrong. I paid a local shop $1500 for an Eaton posi/install and am happy with the car. I sent Matt an e-mail detailing the advertisement discrepency (with photos of their ad stating it was a posi rear) requesting $1500 to offset my cost for the rear end. So far, I have not received a reply.
It bears mentioning that many of us who collect and purchase classic cars are a close community. Rip off one, then you rip us all off. I am not holding my breath that Flemings will make this right, but I want to WARN anyone considering purchasing a high-end classic car to look elsewhere-- They are long on promises and SHORT on delivery! Please feel free to contact me if anyone would like to hear more (...and there is more).
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Dr. Chris Reynolds, LtCol., USAF
Tampa,Florida,
United States of America
Flemings Made it Right and Corrected the Issue
#2Author of original report
Tue, January 04, 2011
UPDATE: Flemings corrected the issue to my complete satisfaction. It does bear mention that anytime one is purchasing a near 50 year old car, it is impossible to guarentee anything unless an entire restoration is done by the party selling the vehicle. They were very responsive to my concerns and corrected the issue. I will buy/sell another muscle car with Flemings--particularly since they DO stand by their product and work hard to correct and resolve issues that may arise.
