Dealership sold my Camaro to manager's son-AVOID FALLS AUTO GROUP IN CORBIN,KY - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

67rs/ss · 05-09-2009, 08:39 PM

This is insane. I pre-ordered a Victory Red 2SS/RS Camaro on the first day customers were able to back in October. I went to my local dealer and was #1 on their order list. They agreed to sell the car to me at the window sticker price. I had talked with the salesman before and thought he was honest. For the past few weeks he has been calling me with order updates.

I called him this week and he tells me that my order was canceled and that they were only going to get one SS Camaro between now and October. They were going to sell it at 10k above sticker. He had told me back in October that they had 6 allocations. I knew something was fishy, so I called the GM customer service line yesterday and the rep. tells me that the car has been produced and it will arrive at the dealership in a couple of days. I called him back today and he tells me that the car has been delivered to the dealership.

So I go to the dealership today and see a salesman that doesn't know me. I asked him if the dealership had a 2SS Camaro. He says, "Yeah, but it's already gone. The manager's son has it." So, I go inside and talk to the salesman that I was working with. He wouldn't admit that they had the car I ordered on the lot. He just repeated, "I haven't seen the invoice."

They ended up hijacking my order so an employee's family member could be the first on the block to get a Camaro. They lied to me and thought I wouldn't figure out what happened. What a terrible experience. I hope the dealership folds.

I called GM and they said they couldn't do anything.

If anyone knows where I can get a Victory Red 2SS/RS Camaro in KY or the surrounding area at sticker please let me know.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 05-09-2009, 08:44 PM

There has got to be some recourse you can take. No, it won't get you that car, but dammit, people cannot get away with this crap. Whose got some ideas?

HuJass · 05-09-2009, 08:47 PM

I would call a lawyer. There may be nothing you can do but I would want to check with an expert first before I wrote the experience off.

And PM Fbodfather. Probably nothing he can do, but he will probably relay it to the higher ups. I'm sure they don't want to hear about this crap.

Stingr69 · 05-09-2009, 08:47 PM

I hope this gets handled properly.

That is just so cold.

-Mark.

HuJass · 05-09-2009, 08:48 PM

Call the media and explain what happened. Maybe they would do a piece on it.

GMtothecore · 05-09-2009, 08:50 PM

Wow, dealers are just burning bridges left and right over this car!!

trudawg660 · 05-09-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HuJass

Call the media and explain what happened. Maybe they would do a piece on it.

Xmicro_SS · 05-09-2009, 09:02 PM

I would call or write to the better business bureau in your state, call your state consumer fraud hotline AND

CALL THE LOCAL NEWS!!!! You should first threaten them with the NEWS. DO you have a Local news that does investigations on stuff like this?? In NY We have Arnold Diaz who does a segment called :"Shame on You" and they go after landlords and local business's that screw people.....IT WORKS!!

I would stand outside the dealer, on public land....in the street with a HUGE SIGN that says........"Do NOT do business with this dealer, stop and ask me my story". It is not only legal, but will get you action..........DO NOT TAKE IT LYING DOWN!!

Hillbilly · 05-09-2009, 09:07 PM

I doubt that that is the truth guys. I know most of the guys at this dealership.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 05-09-2009, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hillbilly

I doubt that that is the truth guys. I know most of the guys at this dealership.

67rs/ss · 05-09-2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hillbilly

I doubt that that is the truth guys. I know most of the guys at this dealership.

It's true. I have my workbench order and welcome packet as proof of my order. I was in the dealership on Oct 13 to order. They are low down SOBs.

keepontrukkin · 05-09-2009, 09:11 PM

If you have your deal in writing, get as much other documentation as you can. Lurk around the parking lot until you get pictures of the car, with VIN. Get GM to email you the information they provided so you have it in writing. Then call the local news organizations. They live for this crap.

bballr4567 · 05-09-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Hillbilly

I doubt that that is the truth guys. I know most of the guys at this dealership.

So??

This is about the 4th story Ive heard about a car being "cancelled" and then the EXACT same car that was cancelled shows up at the dealership for sale at 4-10k over MSRP.

keepontrukkin · 05-09-2009, 09:13 PM

Sue everybody.

05-09-2009, 08:50 PM	#6
GMtothecore "That Guy" Drives: Camaro SS...........what else? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OOOOOOOklahoma where the wind comes sweepin' down the plains. Posts: 2,360	Wow, dealers are just burning bridges left and right over this car!! __________________

05-09-2009, 09:02 PM	#8
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	I would call or write to the better business bureau in your state, call your state consumer fraud hotline AND CALL THE LOCAL NEWS!!!! You should first threaten them with the NEWS. DO you have a Local news that does investigations on stuff like this?? In NY We have Arnold Diaz who does a segment called :"Shame on You" and they go after landlords and local business's that screw people.....IT WORKS!! I would stand outside the dealer, on public land....in the street with a HUGE SIGN that says........"Do NOT do business with this dealer, stop and ask me my story". It is not only legal, but will get you action..........DO NOT TAKE IT LYING DOWN!! __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

05-09-2009, 09:07 PM	#9
Hillbilly Rider of the short BUS Drives: Ukon/F350(work)/Intruder800 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: London, KY Posts: 268	I doubt that that is the truth guys. I know most of the guys at this dealership. __________________ SIM with CGM rallies

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05-09-2009, 08:39 PM	#1
67rs/ss Drives: 67 Join Date: May 2009 Location: KY Posts: 24	Dealership sold my Camaro to manager's son-AVOID FALLS AUTO GROUP IN CORBIN,KY This is insane. I pre-ordered a Victory Red 2SS/RS Camaro on the first day customers were able to back in October. I went to my local dealer and was #1 on their order list. They agreed to sell the car to me at the window sticker price. I had talked with the salesman before and thought he was honest. For the past few weeks he has been calling me with order updates. I called him this week and he tells me that my order was canceled and that they were only going to get one SS Camaro between now and October. They were going to sell it at 10k above sticker. He had told me back in October that they had 6 allocations. I knew something was fishy, so I called the GM customer service line yesterday and the rep. tells me that the car has been produced and it will arrive at the dealership in a couple of days. I called him back today and he tells me that the car has been delivered to the dealership. So I go to the dealership today and see a salesman that doesn't know me. I asked him if the dealership had a 2SS Camaro. He says, "Yeah, but it's already gone. The manager's son has it." So, I go inside and talk to the salesman that I was working with. He wouldn't admit that they had the car I ordered on the lot. He just repeated, "I haven't seen the invoice." They ended up hijacking my order so an employee's family member could be the first on the block to get a Camaro. They lied to me and thought I wouldn't figure out what happened. What a terrible experience. I hope the dealership folds. I called GM and they said they couldn't do anything. If anyone knows where I can get a Victory Red 2SS/RS Camaro in KY or the surrounding area at sticker please let me know.

05-09-2009, 08:44 PM	#2
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	There has got to be some recourse you can take. No, it won't get you that car, but dammit, people cannot get away with this crap. Whose got some ideas?

05-09-2009, 08:47 PM	#3
HuJass Drives: GM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CNY Posts: 1,599 View My Garage	I would call a lawyer. There may be nothing you can do but I would want to check with an expert first before I wrote the experience off. And PM Fbodfather. Probably nothing he can do, but he will probably relay it to the higher ups. I'm sure they don't want to hear about this crap.

05-09-2009, 08:47 PM	#4
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,847 View My Garage	I hope this gets handled properly. That is just so cold. -Mark.

05-09-2009, 08:48 PM	#5
HuJass Drives: GM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CNY Posts: 1,599 View My Garage	Call the media and explain what happened. Maybe they would do a piece on it.

05-09-2009, 09:11 PM	#12
keepontrukkin Drives: 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 104	If you have your deal in writing, get as much other documentation as you can. Lurk around the parking lot until you get pictures of the car, with VIN. Get GM to email you the information they provided so you have it in writing. Then call the local news organizations. They live for this crap.

05-09-2009, 09:13 PM	#14
keepontrukkin Drives: 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 104	Sue everybody.