Flynrider
Phoenix,#2Consumer Comment
Mon, September 17, 2012
" The other person (a Dr.) negotiated his contract price, signed the paperwork, then noticed they had put in a higher price than they negotiated.
I have never purchased a car that had the original negotiated price on the first contract. The good Dr.'s habit of signing first and reading later is a first time car buyer mistake.
" PS MAzda absolutley refused to enter the correct price or cancel the contract. "
As far as the dealer (and the law) is concerned, the "correct price" IS the price that is entered on the contract.
" The car had over 4000 miles on it! "
This should have been plainly obvious during your test drive. Not sure why it came as a surprise later.
" I realize that car dealers can be the slimy scum of the earth, but genuinely believed I was prepared for all of their tricks, boy was i wrong!! "
I have to agree with you. What you described are the most basic tactics that are common to most car dealers. You were not remotely prepared to deal with a dealer. I strongly suggest that you scour the Internet for information on how to buy a car the right way. Basics like reading before signing and using a checklist on the test drive will go a long way towards keeping yourself out of trouble.
coast
USA#3Consumer Comment
Mon, September 17, 2012
What was the odometer reading when you took the car for the test-drive?