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#291 of 299 Re: I need advice. I was taken advantage of [norcal182] by greanpea68 Jan 20, 2008 (10:49 am)
Replying to: norcal182 (Jan 15, 2008 10:08 am) Also, it isn't just as easy as going down to their service area. I have to go to a place that can install the liner. The dealership doesn't have anyone who can install the liner there.   The dealer must have a company that does it for them that they work with. All you will need is a PO# from the delaer and make sure the sales person or a manager calls them in front of you so you know everything is all set. Drop the Dodge off for a day and bang your bedliner is installed.   You could bring them to small claims court I guess.   The thing I can't get is why all the trouble   GP Replies to this message: norcal182 (Jan 20, 2008 4:09 pm)
#292 of 299 Re: I need advice. I was taken advantage of [greanpea68] by norcal182 Jan 20, 2008 (4:09 pm)
Replying to: greanpea68 (Jan 20, 2008 10:49 am) Yeah, it does seem like alot of trouble. It's not necessarily about the money anymore it's the principle. If they can take advantage of me, then how many people have they and can they do this to?
#293 of 299 Re: I need advice. I was taken advantage of [nj2pa2nc] by norcal182 Jan 20, 2008 (4:13 pm)
Replying to: nj2pa2nc (Jan 15, 2008 11:08 am) I do understand that after taxes and all the other stuff that the price does go up. It's the fact that the base price was priced online for less than what they sold it to me for.
#294 of 299 Re: I need advice. I was taken advantage of [norcal182] by joel0622 Jan 21, 2008 (4:45 pm)
Replying to: norcal182 (Jan 15, 2008 10:08 am) So can I go to small claims court and win?   I am not a lawyer and I don't play one on TV.   At this point I would contact an attorney and ask him to draft a letter stating you want a check for $495 for the Bed Liner plus the difference in what you paid and what the truck was advertised for.
#295 of 299 Getting help in finding the vehicle I want by termico Feb 13, 2009 (8:06 am)
I haven't seen a discussion on the board about using brokers or someone to do the legwork in finding a vehicle. I'm a single female who works long hours and I don't have the time to do the legwork involved in finding the truck I want. Plus, the experiences I have had in every dealership is enough to put me off the idea of visiting them again.   Does anyone know a reputable place to find a broker (if that is the right term) or someone who will take the specifications I have and for a fee, find the truck I'm looking for?   Thanks Replies to this message: jipster (Feb 13, 2009 8:19 am) oldfarmer50 (Feb 13, 2009 4:36 pm) cccompson (Feb 13, 2009 4:20 pm) termico (Feb 15, 2009 4:46 pm)
#296 of 299 Re: Getting help in finding the vehicle I want [termico] by jipster Feb 13, 2009 (8:19 am)
Replying to: termico (Feb 13, 2009 8:06 am) Try the yellow pages. Or do you have any car nut friends? A lot of people enjoy the car buying and negotiation process, even if doing for someone else, and would do it for nothing. Replies to this message: oldfarmer50 (Feb 13, 2009 4:36 pm)
#297 of 299 Re: Getting help in finding the vehicle I want [termico] by cccompson Feb 13, 2009 (4:20 pm)
Replying to: termico (Feb 13, 2009 8:06 am) Here's another thought - if you know precisely what truck you want (trim level, options, color, etc.) and have done some pricing research, call two or three stores that carry the brand and have them locate it for you. It takes just a few minutes for them to check their system and they will do so knowing that you are a serious buyer.   Once they say they have found one (or more), have them send you documentation on the vehicle(s) so you can be sure everything is right. Then do your negotiations (which shouldn't take very long). They'll do a dealer trade and you'll have exactly what you want.   You can also do the same thing with email but it can sometimes (depends on the manufacturer) be a bit more cumbersome because of built-in limitations on initial contact. Replies to this message: termico (Feb 15, 2009 4:46 pm)
#298 of 299 Re: Getting help in finding the vehicle I want [jipster] by oldfarmer50 Feb 13, 2009 (4:36 pm)
Replying to: jipster (Feb 13, 2009 8:19 am) "...and would do it for nothing..."   Gee Jipster, you don't even know if she lives near you!   That's not a bad idea though.   Failing that termico, I would just Google for the information. It's hard to recommend anything specific, not knowing what area you live in.   I would be sure to get written information on what they are providing for the money.   Good luck and please let us know how it goes. if nothing else we can offer moral support.
#299 of 299 Re: Getting help in finding the vehicle I want [cccompson] by termico Feb 15, 2009 (4:46 pm)
Replying to: cccompson (Feb 13, 2009 4:20 pm) Thanks for the suggestions. The last time I was truck shopping, I had emailed several dealerships with exactly the truck I wanted. I got a ton of return emails, zero of them about the truck I was interested in. The salesmen did not seem motivated to find the truck I wanted, although maybe that won't be the case this time around.   I do know all the specs I want, I just don't want to go through the stress of negotiations again. I'd truly rather have a root canal done than deal with the salesman/manager at any dealership. Each time I've bought a car, it's been such a unpleasant experience.   I'm in North Texas, btw. Thanks again, I will try the yellow pages!

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