Dealer Scam? Need advise.

Modshack · 07-27-2010, 12:12 PM

Happy ending...

zZSoCalZz · 07-27-2010, 12:21 PM

How do I give rep points? Well deserved for most of you.

Zaggeron · 07-27-2010, 12:24 PM

On a post you find particularly worthy click the

below their "Rep Power" number

zZSoCalZz · 07-27-2010, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaggeron

On a post you find particularly worthy click the

below their "Rep Power" number

Ahhh... I have to go back and find the posts? lol

dudafunk · 07-27-2010, 01:10 PM

Told ya. effin STEALERSHIPs..

BrianMSmith · 07-27-2010, 01:32 PM

It just sucks that we share the world with so many rip off artists. I once had a mortgage broker attempt to add thousands in fees at signing time, and I suspect she would have pocketed all that money herself, when I challenged her, she could not explain what she was doing, why the numbers had changed. Anyone not as adept at numbers, a customer who did not do the math themeselves ahead of time, would have been a victim.

I have also had auto mechanics shops, often dealers, attempt to steal from me on many occassions. My wife once got an $800 repair estimate that ended up requiring a fuse to resolve. I am not kidding. I went to the dealer, had a talk with the mechanic, and asked him to show me the parts I needed, which he actually made up names for - not even real parts. I have also had shops charge me for work not done - in one case I got a refund when I showed the management the brand new spark plugs their mechanic installed, which in fact had no electrodes left - discovered when the car started running on 1 cylinder.

shadoquad · 07-27-2010, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zZSoCalZz

To all you who have shown concerns regarding this matter I thank you for the support.

Here is what the Nissan of North America e-mailed me this morning.

I wanted to give you a final update: The General Manager at Nissan of San Bernardino stated that the situation has been discussed within the dealership, and they have decided to "write off" the $1000.00 down payment. You should not receive any further contact from Nissan of San Bernardino in regards to this matter. Thank you for being a part of the Nissan family!

Repecfully,

Axxxxxxx

Congrats, SoCal! I'm glad to hear that the issue is resolved.

Jacky · 07-27-2010, 02:41 PM

I've been following this thread but didn't post since I do not have any experience w/ this. I'm happy that everything is resolved. GO ENJOY THE Z =]

elmz · 07-27-2010, 02:52 PM

Congrats man! Glad to hear you didn't have to go to court or anything. I hope members can learn from this experience or avoid dealing with this sales person.

zZSoCalZz · 07-27-2010, 04:17 PM

Thanks all... Can't give out more rep points for today so more to come tomorrow.

rmorrow · 07-27-2010, 06:38 PM

So Cal...
Do not worry about "rep points" with me. I am really glad that this resolved, and you can focus on enjoying your Z. I will always help anyone with subject matter that I have experience in. Legal is one of those matters. I really believe that a Nissan Sales person (perhaps even a second one if there was collusion) is $1 grand richer, but the Nissan head honchos knew that your contract would hold up in court, so they called the dealership and told them to "back-off". What a pisser that you had to suffer through this sh*t at all.

zZSoCalZz · 07-27-2010, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmorrow

So Cal...
Do not worry about "rep points" with me. I am really glad that this resolved, and you can focus on enjoying your Z. I will always help anyone with subject matter that I have experience in. Legal is one of those matters. I really believe that a Nissan Sales person (perhaps even a second one if there was collusion) is $1 grand richer, but the Nissan head honchos knew that your contract would hold up in court, so they called the dealership and told them to "back-off". What a pisser that you had to suffer through this sh*t at all.

Thanks, yeah I can enjoy my Z without any stress now. Agreed the head honchos of Nissan took care of it right away and I'm glad that they took care of it before it became a bigger mess. Props to the Heads of Nissan.

PapoZalsa · 07-27-2010, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zZSoCalZz

To all you who have shown concerns regarding this matter I thank you for the support.

Here is what the Nissan of North America e-mailed me this morning.

I wanted to give you a final update: The General Manager at Nissan of San Bernardino stated that the situation has been discussed within the dealership, and they have decided to "write off" the $1000.00 down payment. You should not receive any further contact from Nissan of San Bernardino in regards to this matter. Thank you for being a part of the Nissan family!

Repecfully,

Axxxxxxx

Great!

sonic370 · 07-27-2010, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianMSmith

It just sucks that we share the world with so many rip off artists. I once had a mortgage broker attempt to add thousands in fees at signing time, and I suspect she would have pocketed all that money herself, when I challenged her, she could not explain what she was doing, why the numbers had changed. Anyone not as adept at numbers, a customer who did not do the math themeselves ahead of time, would have been a victim.

I have also had auto mechanics shops, often dealers, attempt to steal from me on many occassions. My wife once got an $800 repair estimate that ended up requiring a fuse to resolve. I am not kidding. I went to the dealer, had a talk with the mechanic, and asked him to show me the parts I needed, which he actually made up names for - not even real parts. I have also had shops charge me for work not done - in one case I got a refund when I showed the management the brand new spark plugs their mechanic installed, which in fact had no electrodes left - discovered when the car started running on 1 cylinder.

been there done that. once had a chevy dealer tell me my vette needed a complete ac unit which would run about 1200. took it to my local guy the ac belt had broken off cost me 49.95 to fix.

C4talyst · 07-27-2010, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zZSoCalZz

To all you who have shown concerns regarding this matter I thank you for the support.

Here is what the Nissan of North America e-mailed me this morning.

I wanted to give you a final update: The General Manager at Nissan of San Bernardino stated that the situation has been discussed within the dealership, and they have decided to "write off" the $1000.00 down payment. You should not receive any further contact from Nissan of San Bernardino in regards to this matter. Thank you for being a part of the Nissan family!

Repecfully,

Axxxxxxx

Good job on getting Nissan of North America involved. I've had a lot of success in resolving issues with big companies simply by sending a well-engineered letter straight to the top. I wonder if they will investigate the thief who pocketed your money.

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BrianMSmith Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: secret Posts: 267 Drives: 370Z, Ducati 748S Rep Power: 16	It just sucks that we share the world with so many rip off artists. I once had a mortgage broker attempt to add thousands in fees at signing time, and I suspect she would have pocketed all that money herself, when I challenged her, she could not explain what she was doing, why the numbers had changed. Anyone not as adept at numbers, a customer who did not do the math themeselves ahead of time, would have been a victim. I have also had auto mechanics shops, often dealers, attempt to steal from me on many occassions. My wife once got an $800 repair estimate that ended up requiring a fuse to resolve. I am not kidding. I went to the dealer, had a talk with the mechanic, and asked him to show me the parts I needed, which he actually made up names for - not even real parts. I have also had shops charge me for work not done - in one case I got a refund when I showed the management the brand new spark plugs their mechanic installed, which in fact had no electrodes left - discovered when the car started running on 1 cylinder.

07-27-2010, 02:41 PM	#113 (permalink)
Jacky Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 86 Drives: 11 BMW X5M Rep Power: 16	I've been following this thread but didn't post since I do not have any experience w/ this. I'm happy that everything is resolved. GO ENJOY THE Z =]

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elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 18	Congrats man! Glad to hear you didn't have to go to court or anything. I hope members can learn from this experience or avoid dealing with this sales person.

07-27-2010, 06:38 PM	#116 (permalink)
rmorrow Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 79 Drives: 2010 370z Sports MT Rep Power: 16	So Cal... Do not worry about "rep points" with me. I am really glad that this resolved, and you can focus on enjoying your Z. I will always help anyone with subject matter that I have experience in. Legal is one of those matters. I really believe that a Nissan Sales person (perhaps even a second one if there was collusion) is $1 grand richer, but the Nissan head honchos knew that your contract would hold up in court, so they called the dealership and told them to "back-off". What a pisser that you had to suffer through this sh*t at all.