Dealership sold my Camaro to manager's son-AVOID FALLS AUTO GROUP IN CORBIN,KY - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

fireresq157 · 05-09-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevo

Don't blame GM for their dealers, or their pre-order Camaro marketing program. Apparently this is all a big misunderstanding...on your part.

How so? I was told by a dealer I didn’t need to put money down. Now I found that strange so I kept checking up on them and finally the truth came out. they did not want to honor our price agreement. My take was the wanted a name to put on the order but had no plans to sell me the car. Just circumventing the preorder system for a lot car. Now the fact that this is the owners son probably means they will drive it around for a few months maybe a year till the next big thing comes along, like a new vette. This is in no way GMs fault but they need to police their dealers a little better. The misunderstanding is he trusted this dealership. I trust mine now Matt Kennedy at Garber Chevrolet but thats after having a few bad experiences with other dealers.

carfansince73 · 05-09-2009, 10:15 PM

I can't even imagine how freakin pissed you are!

DeathChill · 05-09-2009, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevo

Don't blame GM for their dealers, or their pre-order Camaro marketing program. Apparently this is all a big misunderstanding...on your part.

EDIT: Guy's I'm pretty sure Stevo's being sarcastic. No need for anger!

I imagine that you're being sarcastic (and if so, I find it funny

).

However, the truth is there will be people who pipe in and say it's not GM's fault. It's honestly not directly GM's fault but their entire system allowed for it to happen. I know that the current laws don't allow for GM to dictate certain aspects, which things they can't dictate I'm not sure (it seems like they can shut them down at will or stop sending them cars).

I get that it's not GM that you deal with at the dealership and it's not their fault that the dealer is marking up the car. Guess who the customer blames though? Both the dealer and GM. I know, some people will say you wouldn't blame Sony for Best Buy marking up the PS3, but Sony's name is not splattered everywhere and nowhere does it seem as if Best Buy is directly attached to Sony (NOTE: I know Best Buy doesn't/wouldn't). You can't say the same thing about dealerships.

Regardless, I hope you can do something about the situation.

Number_9 · 05-09-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by R1Ecko

Show up with a news crew and make sure everyone in town knows what they did.

That'd be my plan, assuming an appeal on these forums didn't create a positive result a'la OldTimer's recent experience.

Stevo · 05-09-2009, 10:27 PM

Sarcasm is a fine art and it doesn't always hit everyones ear as intended.
We are all at the mercy of the dealers and always have been from the beginning...

Bell040 · 05-09-2009, 10:27 PM

IT IS GM....

look what they have conned you into thinking !!!!!

Bell040 · 05-09-2009, 10:29 PM

Someone needs to forward this thread to a news channel in KY!!!

I would be soooooo pissed!!!!

This makes my blood boil !!!!!!!!

DeathChill · 05-09-2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevo

Sarcasm is a fine art and it doesn't always hit everyones ear as intended.
We are all at the mercy of the dealers and always have been from the beginning...

I got it, but you have to remember that there really are some people who believe what you said is right.

Stevo · 05-09-2009, 10:33 PM

Yes, I know I used to be one of them...

We are all at the mercy of the dealers and always have been from the beginning...

I got it, but you have to remember that there really are some people who believe what you said is right.

camarohead · 05-09-2009, 10:34 PM

some one post the dealerships number and everybody call and raise heck, just like in tx.

2010 IBM SS RS · 05-09-2009, 10:34 PM

I dont know how you reacted so calmly (67ss/rs) that's truly amazing! I hate that the dealers are using there own allocated customers cars and selling them in the showroom to people who didnt have to go through the whole process, like the rest of us. I agree the best thing to do is get a news crew on the spot and bash that dealer. Sorry to hear about your Camaro :( i hope you can find your car at a honest loyal dealership! Keep us posted!

R1Ecko · 05-09-2009, 10:35 PM

Ok, here's the facts.
1.) Stevo is NOT an idiot, we just can't READ sarcasm all the time.

2.) It is NOT GM's fault that dealerships are underhanded and sneaky, though they should be able to cancel orders that are no longer in the original buyers name or at least contact the buyer to see if they have agreed to back out of the deal.

3.) Dealerships ARE underhanded and sneaky, at least to some degree so, knowing that our vision was clouded by new car smell, we should have done OUR due diligence and realized that this car, along with any NEW item (new playstation, xbox,etc) will most likely be stolen, swapped and taken from us and sold to someone else who did NOT wait in line and just has the money to walk over we poor mortals.

That everything?

2010 IBM SS RS · 05-09-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by R1Ecko

Ok, here's the facts.
1.) Stevo is NOT an idiot, we just can't READ sarcasm all the time.

2.) It is NOT GM's fault that dealerships are underhanded and sneaky, though they should be able to cancel orders that are no longer in the original buyers name or at least contact the buyer to see if they have agreed to back out of the deal.

3.) Dealerships ARE underhanded and sneaky, at least to some degree so, knowing that our vision was clouded by new car smell, we should have done OUR due diligence and realized that this car, along with any NEW item (new playstation, xbox,etc) will most likely be stolen, swapped and taken from us and sold to someone else who did NOT wait in line and just has the money to walk over we poor mortals.

That everything?

Totally agree with you. Its sad who you can and can't trust with dealers, to bad some really screw people over like this :(

Bell040 · 05-09-2009, 10:40 PM

And GM does not take any blame??????

They just let dealerships ruin thier name?????

They just ruined this guys dreams of a new Camaro .... he has been following this car for 6 months....

You think it is ok that GM sits back and watches?????

05-09-2009, 10:15 PM	#30
carfansince73 Drives: Carefully Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,210 View My Garage	I can't even imagine how freakin pissed you are! __________________ 2010 1SS RS, LS3, SIM/Black, painted rally stripes, AAC sidemarkers, Sunroof, B.A. sound sys; 20x9.5 & 20x11 SV1-C5's; MGW short shifter; Hotchkis Track Pack; Corsa catback; Kooks 1 7/8"; ADM Street; Magnacharger TVS2300 - 548rwhp/512rwtq 1100- 2/18/09; 3800- 6/15/09 VIN#18308; Delivered 6/29/09!!!!! 2014 CTS-V Sedan, Black/Black, Auto, Recaros, Ultra-view, Red Brembos. Stock

05-09-2009, 10:34 PM	#39
2010 IBM SS RS Drives: 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood Join Date: May 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 20	I dont know how you reacted so calmly (67ss/rs) that's truly amazing! I hate that the dealers are using there own allocated customers cars and selling them in the showroom to people who didnt have to go through the whole process, like the rest of us. I agree the best thing to do is get a news crew on the spot and bash that dealer. Sorry to hear about your Camaro :( i hope you can find your car at a honest loyal dealership! Keep us posted! __________________ All I've ever wanted was an honest week's pay for an honest day's work. -- Steve Martin (Bilko) Employee of the month is a good example of how somebody can be both a winner and a loser at the same time//“I think vests are all about protection. You know what I mean? Like a lifevest protects you from drowning and bulletproof vests protect you from getting shot and the sweatervest protects you from pretty girls. ‘Leave me alone. Can’t you see I’m cold just right here?’” //“I wanna make a jigsaw puzzle that’s 40,000 pieces. And when you finish it, it says ‘go outside.’”--Demetri Martin

05-09-2009, 10:35 PM	#40
R1Ecko Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Colony TX Posts: 277 View My Garage	Ok, here's the facts. 1.) Stevo is NOT an idiot, we just can't READ sarcasm all the time. 2.) It is NOT GM's fault that dealerships are underhanded and sneaky, though they should be able to cancel orders that are no longer in the original buyers name or at least contact the buyer to see if they have agreed to back out of the deal. 3.) Dealerships ARE underhanded and sneaky, at least to some degree so, knowing that our vision was clouded by new car smell, we should have done OUR due diligence and realized that this car, along with any NEW item (new playstation, xbox,etc) will most likely be stolen, swapped and taken from us and sold to someone else who did NOT wait in line and just has the money to walk over we poor mortals. That everything? __________________ 1SS Black 6 Speed Manual

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05-09-2009, 10:27 PM	#33
Stevo Drives: Camaro 2010 SIM Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 348	Sarcasm is a fine art and it doesn't always hit everyones ear as intended. We are all at the mercy of the dealers and always have been from the beginning...

05-09-2009, 10:27 PM	#34
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	IT IS GM.... look what they have conned you into thinking !!!!!

05-09-2009, 10:29 PM	#35
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	Someone needs to forward this thread to a news channel in KY!!! I would be soooooo pissed!!!! This makes my blood boil !!!!!!!!

05-09-2009, 10:33 PM	#37
Stevo Drives: Camaro 2010 SIM Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 348	Yes, I know I used to be one of them... We are all at the mercy of the dealers and always have been from the beginning... I got it, but you have to remember that there really are some people who believe what you said is right.

05-09-2009, 10:34 PM	#38
camarohead Drives: 2010 ss rs ls3 red-white rallys Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 729	some one post the dealerships number and everybody call and raise heck, just like in tx.

05-09-2009, 10:40 PM	#42
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	And GM does not take any blame?????? They just let dealerships ruin thier name????? They just ruined this guys dreams of a new Camaro .... he has been following this car for 6 months.... You think it is ok that GM sits back and watches?????