Sherridan
Jacksonville,#2Consumer Suggestion
Mon, July 19, 2004
First off I am sorry to hear about your situation. I found out by over hearing a conversation where used car dealers get there cars from. Most used car dealers get their cars from auctions. Every state has public auctions. You usually can find them online. It has been 10 years since I went to my first auction and I have yet to be back to a dealer. I was amazed at the price that most of the cars were bought for and how much dealers would mark up the price. There are cars there that are priced for every budget. The only draw back is it is a cash business but in the long run it cost you thousands less than going to a dealer and getting bent over with no vaseline. I suggest that if you want a car at a good price go to an auction and cut out the middle man. Just remember you don't have to have the newest car on the block you just have to have a reliable car to get you where you want to go.
Cory
San Antonio,#3Consumer Suggestion
Fri, July 16, 2004
You were treated badly. For someone in difficult financial times, the smart thing for you to have done was go out and buy an inexpensive $2000 vehicle, paid cash, and drive it until the wheels fall off. Taking on $14,000 more in debt wasn't smart and on top of that they jerked you around for thousands more. Now, no vehicle and no $2000. If you had bought the $2000 vehicle you wouldn't have a car payment and you could save the monthly payment to buy a nicer vehicle when you get back on your feet. It wouldn't last for ever and you'd have a nice large down payment on a new or newer car. I won't go into reading and understanding everything before you sign it, because you already said it just fine. You might contact legal aid in Houston to see if there is anything they can do about getting any of your funds back. Good luck.
Amy
Scottsdale,#4Consumer Comment
Fri, July 16, 2004
WOW!!!! This could have been me!! I was in a similar situation. Like you, I was a lamb walking into a big pack of wolves trying to see how big of a bite they could get out of me. They act like your buddy and then when things don't go their way, they screw you from behind. These THEIVES tried to tack on 8,000 dollars to my contract! I was totally shocked and they acted like I was crazy. I just yelled at the top of my lungs, "Give me my keys back!", over and over again. I yelled like someone was attacking and violating me and THEY were. Luckily, I got out of there like a bat out of hell. I have had it with these dealerships that think this is OK to treat human beings this way!! Get names and phone numbers and start writing!!! I wish I knew where else you could go for your area. If anyone knows, please help this poor soul. Please check out my report at RIGHT HONDA