Thomas
Anderson,#2Consumer Comment
Sat, August 19, 2006
The GRT folk must have surely become convinced that after you were there 2 hours you REALLY, REALLY wanted those 'new' vehicles! So why should they reduce your final cost? And you burnt them for 6 hours of their selling time! The GRT folk are trying to make money (by selling cars) to support their poor starving families, while you were there to spend money and spend time.... not to earn your living. Right? And why trade in a truck with only 68000 miles on it? Is it a lemon of some kind? My F150 4x4 has 143000 on it and I have no plans to trade it. Repairs and gasoline cost NOTHING when compared to depreciation and interest. Then too, you owe about 50% on the "value" of that truck? [Hint: check Carolinas Black Book values to be sure.] My approach has been to *buy new* and use it until it is *all used up*. If your 'trade' car has no significant value, then you cannot be hosed on its trade-in value. So my other car I bought new is a '91 Camry with 319,000 miles and the bad part is that it still runs great. It has not needed any engine or transmission work beyond maintanence, and it still has the original shocks, etc, This is how one saves a LOT of money on cars. It is one reason why we have money. I would just think carefully about why you "need" to change so many vehicles at one time. Personally, I consider your proposed "deal" to be too "complicated". Complicated auto deals usually result in the (amateur) buyer being screwed by the (professional) dealer. You will mot be very good at an activity you do every 5 years compared to someone who does it 2 times a day. Maybe a new, simpler, less expensive Toyota would be the more economical buy if you need an additional vehicle?
Pablo
Washington,#3Consumer Suggestion
Sat, August 19, 2006
They kept you for 6 hours??? First off just walk out the door if the guy as much as changes his tone of voice. Con men know there are different ways of approaching people. Not all are nice and pleasant. For ex, I've read that stock boiler room scammers would also berate their victims and taunt them if they questioned something. Its a psychological ploy to intimidate certain people and guess what? It works on some people who will react by being submissive and give in. My advice; tell him to go eat Sh*t to his face and then slowly walk out.