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re: Scammed by auto dealership...What should I do?

Posted on 10/28/14 at 6:53 am to
Posted by GFaceKillah
Welcome to the Third World
Member since Nov 2005
5935 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 6:53 am to
Report them to the cfpb
Posted by Helo
Orlando
Member since Nov 2004
4598 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 6:59 am to
Not sure how much research you did before going in but you should have known the financing incentives the manufacture was offering before going in and had a fall back preapproved offer from a bank or credit union.

At 750+, you should have been able to get under 4% all day from a bank but manufacturers are offering way under that. I bought 2 Honda in the last 2 years both at .9%.

Oh yeah and 79 mths
Posted by SPEEDY
2005 Tiger Smack Poster of the Year
Member since Dec 2003
83549 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 7:08 am to
You took out a 79 month loan on a used Chevy Taverse?

Posted by Hat Tricks
Member since Oct 2003
28636 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 7:16 am to
Why didn't you just say no?
Posted by meauxjeaux2
watson
Member since Oct 2007
60283 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 7:16 am to
The only answer here is to carry your arse over to the nearest FCU and have them pick up the loan.
Bite the bullet and pay any early termination fees with the stealership. Low mileage vehicle should be around 3 percent at a FCU.
Posted by theunknownknight
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2005
57521 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 7:17 am to
You fell for the ole' "coupons" line?
Posted by TigerPanzer
Orlando
Member since Sep 2006
9476 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 7:23 am to
quote:

was told that the only way I would qualify for a 3.29% 79 month (I know STUPID - but I planned to pay very quickly) was if I got the extended warranty ($2795). I was told if not, the rate would be at least 5%.

Holy frick, is that legal? Jesus, man, THINK--and next time, go to a credit union or something.
Posted by GeeOH
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2013
13376 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 8:08 am to
Why are you on this board with this? You know what happened and what to do. Did you think someone on here would tell you a secret way to get the vehicle for free?

And, quit lying about paying it off early. If you were going to do that you would have financed in for a much shorter time or went to your bank or at least made a call to check their rates.

ps, why not keep the warranty? It sounds like you will need it...it's a USED CAR! and you just financed it for 6+years!
Posted by Mung
NorCal
Member since Aug 2007
9054 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 8:31 am to
1. Never go car shopping without a loan prearranged. If dealership can beat it, go with them.
2. F&I guy's job is to scam you out of money. Big profit center for dealership. You were unprepared, and got screwed.
Posted by ehidal1
Chief Boot Knocka
Member since Dec 2007
37142 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 8:32 am to
Cancel extended warranty and refi through a credit union.
Posted by CFDoc
Member since Jan 2013
2108 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 8:44 am to
lurk9000, this whole thing could have been avoided if you would cut that mullet.


Posted by Will Cover
St. Louis, MO
Member since Mar 2007
38705 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 9:49 am to
quote:

I believe I made a mistake in judgement and subsequently was scammed. NEED ADVICE on path forward...


If you made a mistake in judgement, how in fact were you scammed?

Did you not read any of the documents that were presented to you for signature?

This falls back on you, not the dealership. An educated consumer is a dangerous consumer and unfortunately you were neither.
Posted by CajunInFL
New Orleans, LA
Member since May 2007
1962 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 10:07 am to
I don't think it's illegal, but trading rate for product is definitely a deceptive trade practice. Not knowing who the dealership is (locally owned mom and pop vs. All Star, etc), obviously All Star has more exposure and deeper pockets to pay claims if it comes to that.

Posted by member12
Bob's Country Bunker
Member since May 2008
32145 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 10:11 am to
Used cars have crappier rates than new cars....that being said, your responsibility to negotiate does not end when you go into the finance manager's office.

I always go to the dealer with approval for a loan through my bank, but I've killed a few deals outright because the finance manager offered what I consider offensive rates without even knowing my social, credit score, full name, etc. I make sure to let the salesman and his manager know why they lost the sale they just spent hours negotiating as I leave. You don't have to take their bullshite deals just because they offered it.
This post was edited on 10/28/14 at 10:14 am
Posted by CajunInFL
New Orleans, LA
Member since May 2007
1962 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 10:14 am to
Inform the GM of the issue. Refinance at a CU or bank, cancel the warranty immediately if you don't want it. Problem is that money will go back to the lienholder as a reduction of the financed amount, not to you.
Posted by tigerstripedjacket
This side of the wall
Member since Sep 2011
3011 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 11:39 am to
bought himself some experience, eh?
Posted by tigerpimpbot
Chairman of the Pool Board
Member since Nov 2011
67141 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 12:30 pm to
Did he have to go talk to his manager to see if they could throw in the clear coat for $500?
Posted by Count Chocula
Tier 5 and proud
Member since Feb 2009
63908 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 12:44 pm to
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for wife - no pics
I stopped reading here.
Posted by alajones
Huntsvegas
Member since Oct 2005
34534 posts
Posted on 10/28/14 at 1:43 pm to
You know nothing bad will happen to you from owning the extended warranty?

I'm trying to see how you got the bad end of the stick.
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