Douglas
Gibsonia,#2Consumer Comment
Mon, April 16, 2007
i am a auto sales manager here in Pittsburgh (only several miles from gibsonia; i actully live in gibsonia near Poff). obiously you should always read what you sign. i know that purchasing a car is long and drawn out; however it is very important that you read all documents that you sign. this would have resolved this problem before you even left the DEALERSHIP!!!!! it is unfortunate that the dealership put one past you (admittedly it sounds like they did) however at the same time you at one point had the "we owe" in your hands and signed it so there probably is nothing you can do.
Chris
Cheswick,#3Author of original report
Fri, December 01, 2006
Yeah I know that is what everybody is telling me that I tell this story too and the sad part is I knew that going into the dealership. I did do a lot of research and knew exactly what truck I wanted, I just found the best one at their dealership. I had about 5 grand more in pre-approved finances as well. You just get sucked in by their "niceness". Some times small details slip by you but what really erked me was the fact they didn't care. They cared enough to sell me used tires though!
Chris
Cheswick,#4Author of original report
Fri, December 01, 2006
Yeah I know that is what everybody is telling me that I tell this story too and the sad part is I knew that going into the dealership. I did do a lot of research and knew exactly what truck I wanted, I just found the best one at their dealership. I had about 5 grand more in pre-approved finances as well. You just get sucked in by their "niceness". Some times small details slip by you but what really erked me was the fact they didn't care. They cared enough to sell me used tires though!
Chris
Cheswick,#5Author of original report
Fri, December 01, 2006
Yeah I know that is what everybody is telling me that I tell this story too and the sad part is I knew that going into the dealership. I did do a lot of research and knew exactly what truck I wanted, I just found the best one at their dealership. I had about 5 grand more in pre-approved finances as well. You just get sucked in by their "niceness". Some times small details slip by you but what really erked me was the fact they didn't care. They cared enough to sell me used tires though!
Thomas
Anderson,#6Consumer Comment
Fri, December 01, 2006
FYI new Michelin 50 psi tires for my F150 4X4 cost $105 each, retail. Add $9 for lifetime balance, rotation and road hazzard. So $600 does not sound like an 'at-cost' deal. You are out of luck this time, but next time: 1. Be prepared. Know EXACTLY what you want, not what you might like on the lot. This is not hairsplitting. There are MANY websites to help you. Go look. 2. Know what the prices are for exactly what you want. See (1). NADA Orange Books are available at a lot of public library reference desks. 3. Line up any financing that you need. 4. Select prospective dealers and private ads carefully. 5. Never sign anything or part with your money until you have read and understood the final documentation for everything. No exceptions. Otherwise, you will be hung out to dry again.