Mac Haik in Houston denies my written agreement for MSRP (UPDATE: Issue resolved!!!) - Page 12 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Dinky Toy · 05-07-2009, 04:12 PM

Yo Oldtimer,

Your name better be B.L. or they have sold it to someone else!
I just had to see the color in person and was disapointed they had it in the showroom under artificial lighting.
CGM is what I ordered because it looked amazing on the Corvette under the bright sun.

But at least your car is here, my dealer still claims to know nothing of status/event on mine besides it was at 3000 a month ago according a phone call, no VIN either...).

Anyway, it had a printout behind the screen stating the car was sold to B*** L*****.

Get your car out of there!
Everybody is touching it and they are letting people sit in it!
They offered me the opportunity too but I declined as it was a SOLD car.

The rims are indeed Polished Aluminum, not that the Sales guys would know, first they stated they were standard wheels, then Chrome, then Polished Chrome, then Painted Aluminum and only after finally looking at the sticker they proclaimed Polished Aluminum. Ding ding ding ding, we have a winner!

keepontrukkin · 05-07-2009, 04:25 PM

I would give anything to see you walk in there, signed agreement in one hand, bank check for MSRP in the other, followed by the local TV News crew. ANYTHING.

diddiyo · 05-07-2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keepontrukkin

I would give anything to see you walk in there, signed agreement in one hand, bank check for MSRP in the other, followed by the local TV News crew. ANYTHING.

OldTimer · 05-07-2009, 04:34 PM

The car is mine, I cannot pick it up until tomorrow. As of last night it was not mine so I did not come prepared to pick it up today. My schedule wont allow me to do it this afternoon and I have made an appointment with the person in charge of delivering it to me tomorrow. No worries, it is not going anywhere.

As for them letting people touch it, no biggie. As for sitting in it, well, I asked them to lock it but leave it on the floor. Sounds like they did not honor that request. Not sure how much that really hurts anything. I would want to sit in it. What can I do anyway. This whole thing has taken all the excitement out of it for me. I will just pick it up tomorrow and be done with it. Will post pic's as soon as I can.

Dinky Toy, thanks for the courtesy. The yellow one was unlocked yesterday and I just looked in and did not sit in it either. Takes a real car fanatic to have that kind of respect and restraint!!

No more talk about news media, etc..... They are selling me the car at the agreed to price. I feel I handled it the best way possible.

Camaroyoung · 05-07-2009, 04:37 PM

Very happy for you oldtimer! Just enjoy your car!

01pewterz28 · 05-07-2009, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldTimer

The car is mine, I cannot pick it up until tomorrow. As of last night it was not mine so I did not come prepared to pick it up today. My schedule wont allow me to do it this afternoon and I have made an appointment with the person in charge of delivering it to me tomorrow. No worries, it is not going anywhere.

As for them letting people touch it, no biggie. As for sitting in it, well, I asked them to lock it but leave it on the floor. Sounds like they did not honor that request. Not sure how much that really hurts anything. I would want to sit in it. What can I do anyway. This whole thing has taken all the excitement out of it for me. I will just pick it up tomorrow and be done with it. Will post pic's as soon as I can.

Dinky Toy, thanks for the courtesy. The yellow one was unlocked yesterday and I just looked in and did not sit in it either. Takes a real car fanatic to have that kind of respect and restraint!!

No more talk about news media, etc..... They are selling me the car at the agreed to price. I feel I handled it the best way possible.

I give you credit you handled it 1000% better than I would have

once you take her home you will enjoy it. I would be so kind and after I am handed the keys I would walk up to the manager and tell him to take the 8k over MSRP and shove it up his A$$ and give the rest of them

and pulling out of the dealership

Sean

OrangeCruSSh · 05-07-2009, 04:49 PM

The power of "the thread"...gotta love it! See what happens when we rally together?! Way to go.

Number_9 · 05-07-2009, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldTimer

Ok guys, issued resolved. I have spoken with the CEO of Mac Haik and he could not have been more apologetic and humble. He did and said all the right things so I say lets close the issue. He is embarrassed at how it was handled by his own people so I cannot blame the dealer or GM for an employee that created this whole mess.

I accept their apology, I have told them so and I am very appreciative of them contacting me right away and doing the right thing!

I will get my CGM 2SS/RS with 20" polished wheels for MSRP as promised.

Thanks for the support from all of you.

I dig happy endings.

Nine Ball · 05-07-2009, 06:44 PM

I stopped by that dealership about 11 am this morning and spoke to one of the sales managers who offered to help me. As I was casually snapping pics of the car, I asked how much he would sell it for. He said $8K over sticker and that he had two interested buyers. I chuckled and told him that his dealer was getting flamed on this site. He acted concerned, said he didn't know about it. Guess he might have found out....

Anyways, here are the pics I snapped. And yes, I saw at least three customers sit in your car while I was there.

Tony

Never2LowChevy · 05-07-2009, 06:53 PM

The ebay listing is still up. Somebody get on the phone with OldTimer and as soon as he signs the papers for the car, click the "Buy it now" button and buy it. When you go to get the car and they sold it, I wonder if you could sue. LOL That would be funny.

orion007 · 05-07-2009, 07:04 PM

Yes you could sue and you would win. They have a contractual obligation to provide you with the services they are offering for sale. This is part of the Ebay Terms and Conditions. If they violate these terms then their account can be suspended and they can be banned from selling on Ebay. You would also have a pretty good court case as they obviously could not provide the VIN number car that is being offered. If someone did click buy-it-now and drive to the dealership they would technically have to sell it to that person or face a lawsuit. They better pray no one buy's it before they remove the auction or things will go very bad for them.....

rlshky · 05-07-2009, 07:06 PM

check out this thread in the California section here http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21588

He was in the situation that OldTimer was but his car was already sold to someone else.

camaro5 · 05-07-2009, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldTimer

Ok guys, issued resolved. I have spoken with the CEO of Mac Haik and he could not have been more apologetic and humble. He did and said all the right things so I say lets close the issue. He is embarrassed at how it was handled by his own people so I cannot blame the dealer or GM for an employee that created this whole mess.

I accept their apology, I have told them so and I am very appreciative of them contacting me right away and doing the right thing!

I will get my CGM 2SS/RS with 20" polished wheels for MSRP as promised.

Thanks for the support from all of you.

Kvapil28 · 05-07-2009, 07:16 PM

Did he pick up this car or not?? Who would pay $8,000 over sticker?? That is CRAZY... What dealer would even do that and feel good about it. How can you sleep at night?? It's all about repeat and referral buisness isn't it or did I miss something when I started doing this 15yrs ago...

05-07-2009, 04:49 PM	#161
OrangeCruSSh Drives: 2010 Camaro/2500HD Silverado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DC Posts: 281	The power of "the thread"...gotta love it! See what happens when we rally together?! Way to go. __________________ IOM 2SS/RS, Black Interior, 20" polished wheels Ordered 3/16/09 Delivered 8/6/09

05-07-2009, 06:44 PM	#163
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	I stopped by that dealership about 11 am this morning and spoke to one of the sales managers who offered to help me. As I was casually snapping pics of the car, I asked how much he would sell it for. He said $8K over sticker and that he had two interested buyers. I chuckled and told him that his dealer was getting flamed on this site. He acted concerned, said he didn't know about it. Guess he might have found out.... Anyways, here are the pics I snapped. And yes, I saw at least three customers sit in your car while I was there. Tony __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

05-07-2009, 04:12 PM	#155
Dinky Toy Drives: 2LT/RS A6 CGM/IO Zaino Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston TX (prev. NL) Posts: 101	Yo Oldtimer, Your name better be B.L. or they have sold it to someone else! I just had to see the color in person and was disapointed they had it in the showroom under artificial lighting. CGM is what I ordered because it looked amazing on the Corvette under the bright sun. But at least your car is here, my dealer still claims to know nothing of status/event on mine besides it was at 3000 a month ago according a phone call, no VIN either...). Anyway, it had a printout behind the screen stating the car was sold to B* L*. Get your car out of there!** Everybody is touching it and they are letting people sit in it! They offered me the opportunity too but I declined as it was a SOLD car. The rims are indeed Polished Aluminum, not that the Sales guys would know, first they stated they were standard wheels, then Chrome, then Polished Chrome, then Painted Aluminum and only after finally looking at the sticker they proclaimed Polished Aluminum. Ding ding ding ding, we have a winner!

05-07-2009, 04:25 PM	#156
keepontrukkin Drives: 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 104	I would give anything to see you walk in there, signed agreement in one hand, bank check for MSRP in the other, followed by the local TV News crew. ANYTHING.

05-07-2009, 04:34 PM	#158
OldTimer Drives: 2012 Victory Red ZL1 MG9 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 376	The car is mine, I cannot pick it up until tomorrow. As of last night it was not mine so I did not come prepared to pick it up today. My schedule wont allow me to do it this afternoon and I have made an appointment with the person in charge of delivering it to me tomorrow. No worries, it is not going anywhere. As for them letting people touch it, no biggie. As for sitting in it, well, I asked them to lock it but leave it on the floor. Sounds like they did not honor that request. Not sure how much that really hurts anything. I would want to sit in it. What can I do anyway. This whole thing has taken all the excitement out of it for me. I will just pick it up tomorrow and be done with it. Will post pic's as soon as I can. Dinky Toy, thanks for the courtesy. The yellow one was unlocked yesterday and I just looked in and did not sit in it either. Takes a real car fanatic to have that kind of respect and restraint!! No more talk about news media, etc..... They are selling me the car at the agreed to price. I feel I handled it the best way possible.

05-07-2009, 04:37 PM	#159
Camaroyoung Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS BLk/IOM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 262	Very happy for you oldtimer! Just enjoy your car!

05-07-2009, 06:53 PM	#164
Never2LowChevy Banned Drives: bagged 4 door dually on 22s Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nederland Tx Posts: 367 View My Garage	The ebay listing is still up. Somebody get on the phone with OldTimer and as soon as he signs the papers for the car, click the "Buy it now" button and buy it. When you go to get the car and they sold it, I wonder if you could sue. LOL That would be funny.

05-07-2009, 07:04 PM	#165
orion007 Drives: 2006 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 25	Yes you could sue and you would win. They have a contractual obligation to provide you with the services they are offering for sale. This is part of the Ebay Terms and Conditions. If they violate these terms then their account can be suspended and they can be banned from selling on Ebay. You would also have a pretty good court case as they obviously could not provide the VIN number car that is being offered. If someone did click buy-it-now and drive to the dealership they would technically have to sell it to that person or face a lawsuit. They better pray no one buy's it before they remove the auction or things will go very bad for them.....

05-07-2009, 07:06 PM	#166
rlshky Drives: Camaro in a year Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 43	check out this thread in the California section here http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21588 He was in the situation that OldTimer was but his car was already sold to someone else.

05-07-2009, 07:16 PM	#168
Kvapil28 Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 449	Did he pick up this car or not?? Who would pay $8,000 over sticker?? That is CRAZY... What dealer would even do that and feel good about it. How can you sleep at night?? It's all about repeat and referral buisness isn't it or did I miss something when I started doing this 15yrs ago...