Jim
Orlando,#2Consumer Comment
Sat, October 13, 2012
Did you say "the engine was pulling"? Where is the engine? If its in the back, then then only time the engine should be pulling is when you are moving in reverse. If the engine is in the front, then if you are moving forward, then that't normal. But I would also check to see if your back wheels are going frontward during reverse. Then be absolutely positive the car doesn't have a cadillac converter unless it is a Cadillac.
Burger King Guy
ft Laud,#3Consumer Comment
Sat, October 13, 2012
This company needs to look at itself and ask...what wrong with this picture. DEAN IS A SCUM BAG, and Ben closes his eyes. They need to go back to jocking Camels.
REPORT them I say...CALL DMV call imigration. and call the feds on DEAN...He is violating his FEDERAL probation. Cheat your own country out of its monies...not THE USA.
Put your teeth back in your mouth DEAN, and MAN UP
coast
USA#4Consumer Comment
Wed, April 25, 2012
"Wheen I first drove the car I felt the engine pulling.... They are already charging me $10,000 for a car whose KBB value is $4800."
You way overpaid for a car that you failed to test-drive. You weren't taken advantage of because you are female; it's because you don't have a brain.
MovingForward
Palm Beach Gardens,#5Consumer Comment
Tue, April 24, 2012
Just so you know, I am female too. I find that dealerships take advantage of anyone that will allow it, male or female. But if you don't let them take advantage of you, they can't. It's that simple. Do your research before you shop. Get the vehicle inspected by an outside mechanic. Don't believe anything the sales rep says. Get your financing from your bank or credit union and learn to say NO when its a bad deal before you sign.
No, I'm not defending this dealer. I am saying that you are an adult and you need to be aware that unless it is in writing, in your contract, then it doesn't exist. The sales rep will tell you anything you want to hear to get your name on the contract. Once you take delivery, then they disappear. It's SOP. Not only at this dealership, but any auto dealership. If you go in armed with the proper info, then they can't take advantage of you. But you have to have the power to say "No" when they ask you to do something like pay $10k for a vehicle worth $4800.
When did you find out the KBB value was $4800? Before or after you signed for the vehicle? If it was before, why did you agree to pay $10k? Is the $10k a cash price or a financed price? If it's cash, then why did you agree to pay $10k cash for a $4800 vehicle? If its a financed price, then is part of the $10k the interest? As the buyer, you actually have all the power. You can walk out anytime before signing and they can't take advantage.
As to the missing mounts: I'm glad you found someone to install them. Don't ever trust a dealer nor the affiliated mechanic, especially if its a small lot dealer. Just assume you will have repairs per the purchase contract and negotiate your price accordingly. Look at your contract now. If there is anything in there for a warranty, cancel the warranty and get a refund because you can see they won't honor it. If there is no warranty, then don't bring your car back to them. This is a good lesson to learn. But it's not just this dealer - be aware that all of them will try to pull the wool over your eyes for something. It's up to us as consumers to catch them before they do. Good luck on your future repairs.