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madman2k · 03-12-2011, 11:08 AM

Was responding to another thread and remembered something a salesman did (or tried to do) the day I bought my Camaro.

Pulling back into the lot at the end of the test drive, I had already determined that I was getting the car. Pre-approved, so in my mind the car was already mine. Salesman suggests I park where I pulled out from. I suggested I park to the side because I planned on driving it home. He was cool with that so I parked away from all the other 'for sale' Camaros and hung on to the keys.

We were looking over my trade-in and another salesman comes up to mine and asks for the keys to the blue one. My salesman tells him that I was buying the car. Then the other guy says "they wanted to drive a v-6 and I don't want to move 2 other cars to get to one. This went on for a couple more minutes when the other salesman finally understood he wasn't getting the keys to the blue one. I know the car wasn't officially mine yet, but with a verbal agreement it was definitely off limits for someone else to drive.

mikeSS · 03-12-2011, 11:13 AM

you are 100% right. that shouldn't have even lasted a couple minutes.

IROCanSS · 03-12-2011, 11:18 AM

Simple answer, you take these keys and I walk.

Skill377 · 03-12-2011, 11:19 AM

You should have response back to that other sales guy. "Hey, it's not like you'll make a sale on that car.. it's all MINE so BACKOFF biatch" lol

madman2k · 03-12-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Skill377

You should have response back to that other sales guy. "Hey, it's not like you'll make a sale on that car.. it's all MINE so BACKOFF biatch" lol

If the conversation had lasted much longer I would have spoke up. And I had the keys. He tries getting them and he's gonna draw back a nub.

Cam2011 · 03-12-2011, 12:38 PM

From my cold dead hands is what you should have told him. lol.

2010SLVRBULIT · 03-12-2011, 12:41 PM

should've told them it has been sold, end of discussion.

wrbear · 03-12-2011, 12:42 PM

That would amount to a 3K mark down in my opinion...you shoulda let him do it and then let them squirm shorty there after....snort...

ViperTomcat · 03-12-2011, 12:49 PM

As bad as it sounds, until you sign papers, it wasnt your car, and the salesman was in his rights to ask.

Keep pressing? No. But it wasnt your car, so it wasnt improper.

mikeSS · 03-12-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

As bad as it sounds, until you sign papers, it wasnt your car, and the salesman was in his rights to ask.

Keep pressing? No. But it wasnt your car, so it wasnt improper.

ya may be true. but its not good business. the guy sales man said he had to move two cars.

your life is sooo hard.

how would you feel if you are about to buy the car and they let some other guy go drive the hell out of it right before you bought it.

DarkneSS · 03-12-2011, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

As bad as it sounds, until you sign papers, it wasnt your car, and the salesman was in his rights to ask.

Keep pressing? No. But it wasnt your car, so it wasnt improper.

Ever heard of a verbal agreement?

ViperTomcat · 03-12-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkneSS

Ever heard of a verbal agreement?

It doesnt matter. Until pen meets paper, the car is still up in the air. The dealership has to assume that the "verbal deal" will fall through and must allow other avenues of sales to be followed as it may produce a sale.

Cristoff · 03-12-2011, 12:59 PM

Not even a question. The conversation should have been over once you said you were buying it.

If one of my sales guys ever pulled that crap he would be selling Kias across the freeway the next day.

Unless you parked where it was specifically blocking other vehicles, I don't care if you park it on the front lawn as long as you are planning to take it home!

DarkneSS · 03-12-2011, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

It doesnt matter. Until pen meets paper, the car is still up in the air. The dealership has to assume that the "verbal deal" will fall through and must allow other avenues of sales to be followed as it may produce a sale.

It does matter, a verbal contract has been made. Until that verbal contract is voided the new owner has the right to deny to dealership from letting someone else to drive the car.

This is pointless anyway neither of us are lawyers and Im 100% sure a good one could spin the legality of this issue in both dorections.

03-12-2011, 11:08 AM	#1
madman2k Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro 2LT RS - Black Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 78	The nerve... Was responding to another thread and remembered something a salesman did (or tried to do) the day I bought my Camaro. Pulling back into the lot at the end of the test drive, I had already determined that I was getting the car. Pre-approved, so in my mind the car was already mine. Salesman suggests I park where I pulled out from. I suggested I park to the side because I planned on driving it home. He was cool with that so I parked away from all the other 'for sale' Camaros and hung on to the keys. We were looking over my trade-in and another salesman comes up to mine and asks for the keys to the blue one. My salesman tells him that I was buying the car. Then the other guy says "they wanted to drive a v-6 and I don't want to move 2 other cars to get to one. This went on for a couple more minutes when the other salesman finally understood he wasn't getting the keys to the blue one. I know the car wasn't officially mine yet, but with a verbal agreement it was definitely off limits for someone else to drive.

03-12-2011, 12:59 PM	#13
Cristoff Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS in Red Jewel Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 463 View My Garage	Not even a question. The conversation should have been over once you said you were buying it. If one of my sales guys ever pulled that crap he would be selling Kias across the freeway the next day. Unless you parked where it was specifically blocking other vehicles, I don't care if you park it on the front lawn as long as you are planning to take it home! __________________ Yes, this is my Camaro parked in front of the Infiniti Dealership that I run. No, my boss is not happy...

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03-12-2011, 11:19 AM	#4
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Cam2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CT Posts: 2,061	From my cold dead hands is what you should have told him. lol.

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03-12-2011, 12:49 PM	#9
ViperTomcat Banned Drives: 2011 Avenger Heat Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,697	As bad as it sounds, until you sign papers, it wasnt your car, and the salesman was in his rights to ask. Keep pressing? No. But it wasnt your car, so it wasnt improper.