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93 messages, Last post on Aug 24, 2009 at 3:37 PM
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Replying to: backy (Aug 01, 2009 11:08 am) I'm feeling like I shouldn't have gone into the dealer so tired + I had a very long wait for financing, then had to sign a bunch of papers. Anyway, there were a couple of charges on the final paperwork that I signed off on. One was a $149.50 charge with NO explanation right under the tire tax charge of $1.25. The other was a "theft detterent" charge of $299 which I did not ask for (later found out on the net that it's just etching). So, now I'm feeling like I was ripped off for $450. Yes, feeling like an idiot, and yes, I did sign the paperwork. MAYBE the $149.50 charge is legit - and they "forgot" to put what it was for (but I really can't think of what this charge would be - the fact that there is no explanation is really bothersome). The $299 charge - big rip-off or is there any benefit? I wrote a nice to-the-point email - asking for clarification - to the finance manager awhile ago, but I'm sure they won't get it until Monday. Any suggestions? Sigh... Just want to add that I didn't buy a KIA, so no diss to them. Just thought you guys might be of some help - if there is any recourse.
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Replying to: mcmax (Aug 01, 2009 8:24 pm) The time to ask them about both charges was before you signed the purchase agreement. But you probably realize that now. Consider it an unpleasant and expensive but valuable lesson in car buying--for you and those who read this discussion. BTW, what did you buy?
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Replying to: backy (Aug 02, 2009 9:35 am) I bought the Scion Xd. They didn't have the radio installed (some quirky Scion thing), so I'm going back to the dealer tomorrow for that, so I will talk with them... Maybe I'm beating a dead horse, but they do owe me an explanation for the $149.50 mystery charge at the least. I can't believe that I signed off on that either! Stupid, expensive lesson, but is it just too naive of me to believe they just wouldn't want to lose a future customer for $450? I had talked with them about possibly trading in another car on a Toyota, so do they really not want to p. me off? Okay, naive, tired, whatever you call it - I've beat myself up enough, I need to at least tell the dealership how I feel. Know that I'm going to talk with them, just don't know who/how to approach it. What more harm could be done? (I'll wait until they install my radio (smile). Thanks.
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Replying to: mcmax (Aug 02, 2009 10:08 am)
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Replying to: backy (Aug 02, 2009 10:35 am) I would think that identifying the dealer would be worth a lot more potential losses than the small amount they scammed from you.
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Replying to: csandste (Aug 03, 2009 3:12 pm)  If it were me, I'd post the dealer's name AND check into the validity of the mysterious $149 charge. (The etching charge has been explained already.)
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Replying to: backy (Aug 03, 2009 3:28 pm) Now if the check doesn't come... I will post the dealership name. As I'm typing this, two of his other dealerships' commercials have aired on the TV. Weird. |
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Replying to: mcmax (Aug 03, 2009 7:46 pm)
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| congrats on getting the $299 back, your questioning paid off! | |
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Replying to: backy (Aug 04, 2009 10:12 am) I've heard of a few states that are less but most seem to be in that range. It seems like the SE US dealers are the ones that really tack on the charges....like $400 to $700 which is really gouging IMO. |
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