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93 messages, Last post on Aug 24, 2009 at 3:37 PM
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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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We just bought a 2009 Optima LX in Cash for Clunkers,,no special features I think its the most basic model - we paid $11,500. after the KIA rebate, the competitor rebate for our VM passat (both these rebates totalled $3500) , and the $3,500 we got for the Cash for Clunkers. I always think to myself I could have gotten a "better deal",,if I had held on a little longer. The MSRP including a few small options, like floor mats and cargo net and tray, was $19,145.00 |
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For our new black car, any tips on keeping the finish up ? The dealer promoted "the Protector",,which we did get for our Passat years back. I can't say if it has helped the Passat or not,,,but I would say, the finish doesn't look half bad for a car with 140,000 miles on it. So, my question is, what are others experience with "The Protector" ? Is it worth the $895.00 price ( for both interior and exterior)..or are there other products recommended that would do as well, The dealer promoted "the Protector" as anti-rust agent as well. Thank you for any advice. It seems like a black colored car will "show everything",,,so I am concerned about keeping it up.
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