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#5059 of 6610 Re: Purchased 2009 Sonata I4 GLS [fullback100] by family44 Jul 07, 2008 (6:34 am)
Replying to: fullback100 (Jul 06, 2008 8:13 pm) This may be too late, but I certainly wouldn't pay them anymore. They agreed to a contract and sold you the car for a price you agreed to pay. The fact they may have made a "mistake" is not your problem. I absolutely would not give them an extra $400.   Although, if you're in a giving mood, or if you'd like a pleasant resolution in regards to future dealings with them (service on the car or whatever), you could always offer a counter--maybe offer up something if they throw in gas for a month or two, or something similar.
#5060 of 6610 2009 Sonata GLS 5AT by pconline Jul 07, 2008 (8:24 am)
is it possible to get 2009 sonata GLS 5AT with OTD about $17000? Replies to this message: rotary (Jul 07, 2008 11:28 am) nhphd (Jul 07, 2008 12:13 pm) jfritsch (Jul 08, 2008 1:39 am)
#5061 of 6610 Fullback by rotary Jul 07, 2008 (11:28 am)
Replying to: pconline (Jul 07, 2008 8:24 am) Tell them to get stuffed. You have ZERO obligation to re-sign anything.   In fact, tell them that you will contact an attorney, and pursue a consumer claims act violation (statutory, based on state law), if they contact you again.   IN FACT, tell them rather than call you, they must call your attorney. Under consumer act cases, if a business violates the law, they must pay your attorney fees.   There is no way they can get a 'do-over' on a done deal. Replies to this message: nhphd (Jul 07, 2008 12:13 pm) jfritsch (Jul 08, 2008 1:39 am)
#5062 of 6610 Re: Fullback [rotary] by nhphd Jul 07, 2008 (12:13 pm)
Replying to: rotary (Jul 07, 2008 11:28 am) ""IN FACT, tell them rather than call you, they must call your attorney. ""   Do you think that poor guy who just bought a GLS Sonata have an attorney? Who do you think he is? Donald Trump? !!   My suggestion to him is to go and politely talk to them and resolve the issue. Meanwhile check the other dealers and see whether you can get that $400 or not and if you get a better deal and if they insist on that $400 and you feel that you should not pay that, cancel the whole contract as they did partially.
#5063 of 6610 Re: Purchased 2009 Sonata I4 GLS [fullback100] by njalan Jul 07, 2008 (3:22 pm)
Replying to: fullback100 (Jul 06, 2008 8:13 pm) Since your posting (#5056) there have been quite a few responses all advising you not to pay the dealership even if it was due to an honest mistake by the dealership. I might be the only one (and the unwelcome one) in this forum to give you suggestions contrary to the popular opinion.   I think you should wait until after their Thursday meeting to hear what they have to say first. If indeed Hyundai does not offer the $400 college rebate on the 2009 Sonata, then it was really an honest mistake because they were so eager to sell you the car without first checking if the college rebate was applicable to the 2009 car. Both sides should be allowed the same right to rectify an unintentional error. Keep in mind that the dealer might not even make $400 on your deal. If you insist on not paying the $400 back and threaten legal action, the dealership might or might not go along with you. Let's say they give in and you end up not paying an extra dime. The dealership could deduct the commission ($100 to $150) due the salesman, or ask the responsible party (who approved the college rebate initially) to cough up the money. The dealership is not in business to lose money and someone is likely to suffer as a result of this inadvertent error.   Here I would like to share with you my personal experience on an auto deal 21 years ago. I bought a leftover 1987 Sable in 1987. My wife and I were at the dealership for more than 4 hours trying to get the best deal. Finally we got what we thought was a good deal, and signed the contract, paid and took the car home the same day. The next day the salesman called me and invited me back saying there was an error on the invoice. As it turned out there was a $300 math error in my favor because all the figures and computations were done manually in those days. The poor guy told me he only got $50 (the minimum at that time) and the dealership did not make any profit on my car. I could choose not to believe him and walked out. But I did write a $300 check and have the salesman corrected the invoice. The important thing I asked myself at that time was: Did he make a mistake? I knew I got a good deal without counting the $300 and that was the bottom line.   There is a good chance Hyundai would honor the $400 college on the 2009 car. If not, just pay the $400 back (or negotiate with them for a lower amount). You will feel good and sleep peacefully because deep down in your heart you know you got a fantastic deal to begin with. You have at least 40 years to make up the $400. Replies to this message: fullback100 (Jul 07, 2008 4:57 pm) nhphd (Jul 07, 2008 5:10 pm) m6user (Jul 08, 2008 6:35 am)
#5064 of 6610 Re: Purchased 2009 Sonata I4 GLS [fullback100] by backy Jul 07, 2008 (4:25 pm)
Replying to: fullback100 (Jul 06, 2008 8:13 pm) ...BUT they said they doubt they could honor the graduation rebate on 09 Sonata.   What I find interesting about that is, if you look at the description of the graduate rebate program at hyundaiusa.com, it specifically says only MY 2007 and 2008 vehicles are eligible. But the car photo (a big one) on this page is of the 2009 Sonata. Someone at HMA is really mixed up. Maybe it's no surprise their dealers are mixed up too!   I have a suspicion that the web page is out of date though, because it says the rebate was good only through June 2.
#5066 of 6610 Re: Purchased 2009 Sonata I4 GLS [njalan] by fullback100 Jul 07, 2008 (4:57 pm)
Replying to: njalan (Jul 07, 2008 3:22 pm) First of all, thank you guys for all of your responses. Like njalan said, I will have to wait and see till tuesday meeting for me prior to take any action. I am aware I already got a pretty good deal for 09 Sonata GLS auto without the graduation rebate, $15,500 + tax&plates. I am feeling if they don't honor, and I take legal actions, the verdict would be in my favor since they are the one who doesn't abide by the contract. But like njalan said, I might feel pretty bad for that sales lady and the finance lady who is relatively new at that dealership since they might be responsible for the pertaining loss the dealer might have, if any.   My action will depend on their manner in which they carry this issue.
#5067 of 6610 Their Mistake by sandman46 Jul 07, 2008 (5:00 pm)
They made the mistake...not you. Once a deal is made and signed, usually it can't be undone. But now since they screwed up, they want to have you correct "their mistake". Trust me, if the tables were reversed, they'd tell you to "take a hike" and you would have no choice. Don't renegotiate anything...the deal is done. Enough said.   The Sandman
#5068 of 6610 Re: Purchased 2009 Sonata I4 GLS [njalan] by nhphd Jul 07, 2008 (5:10 pm)
Replying to: njalan (Jul 07, 2008 3:22 pm) I liked njalan's repsonse. I also believe the dealership is in the business of making good profit and not lying to you about that $400 rebate. Use your charm to lower that $400 to like $300 or even $200. Don't fight.

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