Followup " your valued opinion"
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Followup " your valued opinion"
I spent over a year looking for an SC. I thought i found one at Sewell Infinity in Ft. Worth. Mr Sale guy Chance was credible (so i hoped). My credit application was approved and scheduled for pickup Wednesday. I called today to find out what time i was to pickup the car. Chance told me they sold the card to someone else last night but didn't bother to tell me the small detail.
I always prided myself in doing the right thing based on trust. Obviously these guy dont know the meaning. Ill think I take a rest looking for an Sc for awhile. Thanks for your good words and support.
I always prided myself in doing the right thing based on trust. Obviously these guy dont know the meaning. Ill think I take a rest looking for an Sc for awhile. Thanks for your good words and support.
that a ***** to do that someone offered more money and they sold it from under you. if they had a deal that should not happened.
Last edited by bacardi11; Oct 28, 2014 at 11:23 AM.
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rfided: Sorry to hear that story. My only dealings with Sewell were at the Dallas Lexus store and all were done with one individual. Some of the easiest, most enjoyable car buying experiences of my life. Keep looking..it's worth the effort to find an SC430.
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Thanks for the feedback. There was never mention of a deposit. Contract was already written , would have been signed tomorrow (or soon if I had known. To your point - nothing binding leaves them open to a better offer.
Water under the bridge.
Ill let you know if i find another beauty. They're out there - just have to wait.
Water under the bridge.
Ill let you know if i find another beauty. They're out there - just have to wait.
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Thanks for the feedback. There was never mention of a deposit. Contract was already written , would have been signed tomorrow (or soon if I had known. To your point - nothing binding leaves them open to a better offer.
Water under the bridge.
Ill let you know if i find another beauty. They're out there - just have to wait.
Water under the bridge.
Ill let you know if i find another beauty. They're out there - just have to wait.
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I had Auctiondirectusa do the leg work for me. They came up with 3 cars before I chose one that met my strict criteria. 2007 Tigereye Micha with just under 60,000 miles. I don't think it was a super deal, but it was fair and they did go through the car completely. You might give them a shot.
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Typical car dealer. They are in it to maximize profit. My brother was in the business for 30 years as manager of fleet operations. He said all car sales managers never can be trusted to hold to their word.
I once had a signed buyers order for a brand new Ford Expedition to replace a 1 year old Expedition. No money was exchanged because dealer was waiting overnight for Ford Motor Credit to approve "substitution of collateral"
I went back next day to pick it up and found that they sold it. It had a big sign on the rear view mirror stating SOLD With my last name on it. When I confronted the GM he said someone offered $5,000 more than what I was paying but he would have the exact same car for me in 3 days from another dealer. I asked if the exact same car had the exact same vin number on my signed buyers order.
Three dates later I came back, drove the new Exoedition and didn't like the way it rode so I walked away. The GM was pissed and told me due to the dealer trade he lost his holdback. I walked away from this dealer and never bought another car from them. I did use them many times to get competitive pricing to drive price down from another dealer.
I once had a signed buyers order for a brand new Ford Expedition to replace a 1 year old Expedition. No money was exchanged because dealer was waiting overnight for Ford Motor Credit to approve "substitution of collateral"
I went back next day to pick it up and found that they sold it. It had a big sign on the rear view mirror stating SOLD With my last name on it. When I confronted the GM he said someone offered $5,000 more than what I was paying but he would have the exact same car for me in 3 days from another dealer. I asked if the exact same car had the exact same vin number on my signed buyers order.
Three dates later I came back, drove the new Exoedition and didn't like the way it rode so I walked away. The GM was pissed and told me due to the dealer trade he lost his holdback. I walked away from this dealer and never bought another car from them. I did use them many times to get competitive pricing to drive price down from another dealer.
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To be legally binding contract law requires 3 things.
1. Offer
2. Acceptance
3. Consideration. (Deposit, no matter how small qualifies)
Also in Florida, at least, there is no such thing as a non-refundable deposit when it comes to buying a car. If you find a better deal the next day before picking up your car you can get your deposit back. Been there, done that.
1. Offer
2. Acceptance
3. Consideration. (Deposit, no matter how small qualifies)
Also in Florida, at least, there is no such thing as a non-refundable deposit when it comes to buying a car. If you find a better deal the next day before picking up your car you can get your deposit back. Been there, done that.
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interesting
I heard this manager wont accept any deposit if you low ball him. I did ask them if the needed a deposit and said you were buying Weds you didn't have to! Big mistake
Its all good.
Its all good.
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Remember that for evil to flourish all it takes is for good men to remain silent. (something like that anyway) Bad dealers get away with being bad dealers because not enough people help shine the spotlight on them.
Good luck finding a new one - I love love love mine
Im not defending the dealer but anyone who is into selling cars , or selling anything for that matter knows that you get so many talkers and very few buyers.
If you like a car you make sure you leave a deposit , sign a contract, or do whatever u need to do...... telling them you will be back in a couple days to finalize things wont cut it , they hear that stuff all the time.
When you see a car you want, you make sure u get it, otherwise ....... poof ,,,its gone
If you like a car you make sure you leave a deposit , sign a contract, or do whatever u need to do...... telling them you will be back in a couple days to finalize things wont cut it , they hear that stuff all the time.
When you see a car you want, you make sure u get it, otherwise ....... poof ,,,its gone