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#153 of 157 Re: Possible Dealer Scam [mswlogo] by hiwayman Mar 05, 2008 (12:35 pm)
Replying to: mswlogo (Mar 02, 2008 11:09 pm) I'm not going to say whether or not the salesman was scamming you, but those tactics are certainly classic pressure techniques. There are all kinds of variations on the theme, but the tactic that "The car is gone" or "see that guy over there? He wants the car too." are classic saleman 101 techniques. He was also running a bait and switch on you, trying to get you to go to a more expensive car. This is often the case at dealerships. They'll advertise a cheap car, but when you get there it's gone. Of course, they'll have similar, more expensive models available.   These techniques are not unique to Nissan. Almost any dealership you walk into will have variations on these techniques. I wouldn't boycott Nissan because of one snake of a salesman, I'd just go to another dealership. My own Nissan dealership is very much up front. They didn't play games. They sold us a NAH at a good price, and financed it at rock bottom finance rates. There was no pressure, and nothing sneaky. Another Nissan dealership we went to in our area was more similar to the experience you had. Lots of wheeling and dealing. We stood up in the middle of the scamming and walked out, and the salesman actually tried to keep me in the showroom by putting his arm around my shoulders and holding on to me. Old school salesmanship. Not a chance, buddy.
#154 of 157 New car sales contract odometer mismatch. by nmacmill01 Jun 05, 2008 (8:02 am)
Hello,    While reviewing my sales contract I noticed the odometer on the contract stated 2115. The car showed 52 miles on it when I purchased it new. Didn't think to check it on the day I picked it up . Should I be concerned, or was this just a clerical error?    Thanks Replies to this message: langjie (Jun 05, 2008 9:16 am)
#155 of 157 Re: New car sales contract odometer mismatch. [nmacmill01] by langjie Jun 05, 2008 (9:16 am)
Replying to: nmacmill01 (Jun 05, 2008 8:02 am) shouldn't be a problem really. actually, it's even better to get a lower mileaged car.
#156 of 157 car promised was given to another dealer by bkenedt Jun 05, 2008 (9:28 am)
I decided to purchase a altima hybrid after seeing that Nissan was giving a $1250 rebqte until June 2nd. I agreed on a price for 24900 for a blue standard model. I even signed a "Vehicle Cash Purchase Agreement", and put down a $300 deposit.. The salesman told me to come back in 2 days, because Nissan was giving an extra $500 rebate for the hybrid, Memorial Day Sale. When I returned on Friday, I was told by the general manager that a shipment of hybrids were coming in next week, and he would honor the full rebate. Well, when I returned in a week, I was told by the salesman that the owner had promised the blue hybrid to another dealer, and he tried to sell me a fully loaded white one for 33,000. He said don't worry, that another sale will probably be offered by Nissan. I was told by someone that a purchase agreement is not a contract and that Nissan wouldn't honor it. Even if they get me a hybrid, the $1750 in rebates are over. I was thinking of calling Nissan, but not sure if it's worth it.. Replies to this message: mazda6dude (Jun 06, 2008 7:44 am)
#157 of 157 Re: car promised was given to another dealer [bkenedt] by mazda6dude Jun 06, 2008 (7:44 am)
Replying to: bkenedt (Jun 05, 2008 9:28 am) Just for FYI. I used to own a 2007 NAH. I traded it in and bought a 2008 Honda Accord. The salesman, dealerships and Nissan North America gave me terrible customer service. I had a problem with the NAH constantly pulling to the right. I will never buy a nissan again. The salesman and manager were un-helpful. A very bad experience. Nissan needs to improve customer service badly.

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