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Originally Posted by Dustin
I just purchased my FRS last Monday. When I spoke with the salesman over the phone he asked me what I was bringing to the table. I told him I was trading in my car, I gave him $500 right then over the phone to hold the car for me, and told him if I had to I would put 4k down but didn't want to if I didn't have to. Two weeks go by and I go to the dealership. Start doing all the paperwork and the salesman goes back to the finance guy for a couple of minutes and then comes back and asks, "You're putting $4000 down, correct?" I told him I can if I have to but I would prefer not to. He says okay and goes back to the finance guy. Finance guy comes out and gets me, I sign papers, he hands me the keys and says enjoy your new car. Nothing was brought up about the $4000 again.
Fast forward to today, a little over a week later. I get a phone call from the finance guy saying he thought the salesman took the check from me for the $4000. Then he asked me to call him to set up when I could get that to him. I called him back and said that when I spoke to the salesman I said I could put the money down, but would prefer not to. After nothing else was said about it, I thought everything was financed with no more than the $500 I gave them to hold the car. It has been over a week. I have spent a good portion of the $4000. Long story short, what would you do? Who do you think is at fault?
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I love how these threads always start with "The Dealer did something wrong.".
This isn't a playground. It doesn't matter who is at "fault" here. This was a simple miscommunication that you played a part in. So the "fault" or "blame" rests on your shoulders as much as the Salesman/Finance guys.
If you want to keep your car I would reccomend sending them a check.
If you have already spent the 4k then you will need to go back into the dealer to have the right paperwork completed and signed less the 4k.
Your not gonna be able to walk away from this and say "It's your fault.".