Has Anyone Had A Bad Experience With a Car Dealer?

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:45:01 -0500

Just traded my 2010 Corvette for a Leased 2016 Equinox at a Chevrolet Dealership in Norwood MA...and am having seconds thoughts

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Feb 19 at 2016 4:52 PM

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:52:35 -0500

I can't believe the BS that the Sales Manager at this Chevrolet Dealership gave me about my Corvette and about the Equinox. I was thinking about going into his office today and tell him what I think of him. But will fill out the questionnaire and tell it like it is.. I have also been thinking about calling this guy's boss and filing a complaint but that is probably a waste of time..

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Feb 19 at 2016 4:59 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:59:55 -0500

The last time I purchased a new Cadillac 2014 CTS was the first time I had a good experience in many, many years. I did all negotiated the entire deal over the Internet. Trade in and new car. I never set foot in the dealership until I picked it up.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Feb 19 at 2016 5:11 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 17:11:17 -0500

Yes a Honda dealership in San Antonio quoted a % rate but they were lying.

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Feb 19 at 2016 5:21 PM

Capt Tom Brown — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 17:21:54 -0500

it looks like yr original post did not all post and some of it is missing..

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Feb 19 at 2016 5:43 PM

Capt Tom Brown — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 17:43:33 -0500

You may be stuck in the lease agreement and not able to get out of it without penalties of some sort which will really be a pain in the butt. Some people just seem to have a knack for dealing with car dealerships and say they get a good deal every time. I feel as if I get stuck every time I buy a car no matter how much homework I think I do, only the dealer knows what they paid for the vehicle and how much they can sell it for, where we are negotiating in the dark. There may be some wiggle room in the lease agreement if you swap over into a bigger more expensive-type vehicle. Otherwise I would guess the dealer could care less in this kind of market. An option might be to write to the national sales people of Chevy & in a professional manner, put the dealer and all he did on report for their information. Good luck..

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Feb 19 at 2016 7:25 PM

SSG Warren Swan — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 19:25:45 -0500

Is it the car dealer you're having issues with or the fact that you REALLY screwed up getting rid of that car? Where is your NCO? You NEED some corrective training or some backroom justice. Ain't no damn way I'd give up that vette...... I'm at a loss for words........

Response by SFC Frank Hartley made Feb 20 at 2016 9:13 AM

SFC Frank Hartley — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 09:13:19 -0500

Nope. I've bought two cars in my lifetime but I knew what to look for and how to negotiate. Oh and how to walk away, which I have done so.

Response by Sgt Daniel Albrecht made Feb 20 at 2016 7:46 PM

Sgt Daniel Albrecht — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 19:46:00 -0500

I use an auto broker and he can find me the best deal on anything