So I went to check out a car at a hyundai dealership. Cost $17,000 on the net. I expected them to add about $4000 in fees and taxes. I was hoping to negotiate down from there but I was still prepared to buy the car. I submitted a credit application (bad move, I know). They proceed to write down an offer of $422 for 72 months. I was stunned by how high that was. They were only willing to budge a little and only if I put in a bigger downpayment. I said “No, peace out.” I looked at my calculator when I got in my car and saw $422x72 is $30,384. (If I remember correctly but that’s almost exactly it.) They essentially tried robbing me.
I ended up posting about that on their facebook page. My question is, even though what i said was completely true, should I be worried about them coming after me? I just deleted the complaint. Thanks in advance.
Its the holidays, probably not paying attention. Im guessing the offer wasnt in writing. Its your word against theirs. Can be expensive to go to court, lawyers, court costs. Unless you put up a billboard calling them a bunch of greedy douchebags, I wouldnt worry about it. Wouldn't be the kind of publicity they want.
GustavBahler wrote:Its the holidays, probably not paying attention. Im guessing the offer wasnt in writing. Its your word against theirs. Can be expensive to go to court, lawyers, court costs. Unless you put up a billboard calling them a bunch of greedy douchebags, I wouldnt worry about it. Wouldn't be the kind of publicity they want.
I mean they wrote it but it wasn’t anything official. I have no documents.
Allanfan20 wrote:GustavBahler wrote:Its the holidays, probably not paying attention. Im guessing the offer wasnt in writing. Its your word against theirs. Can be expensive to go to court, lawyers, court costs. Unless you put up a billboard calling them a bunch of greedy douchebags, I wouldnt worry about it. Wouldn't be the kind of publicity they want.
I mean they wrote it but it wasn’t anything official. I have no documents.
Not sure what you are concerned about, if thats their offer and you called them out for it, thats your review of their dealership. Thats what the review section is there for. You deleted it anyway. If they noticed, its likely considered end of story. If you go to Yelp you find companies burying bad reviews. Some which are very detailed. Thats how they respond. they dont take bad reviewers to court. Almost always ends in blowing up in their faces, publicity wise. End up getting flooded with even worse reviews. Fuggetaboutit!
GustavBahler wrote:Allanfan20 wrote:GustavBahler wrote:Its the holidays, probably not paying attention. Im guessing the offer wasnt in writing. Its your word against theirs. Can be expensive to go to court, lawyers, court costs. Unless you put up a billboard calling them a bunch of greedy douchebags, I wouldnt worry about it. Wouldn't be the kind of publicity they want.
I mean they wrote it but it wasn’t anything official. I have no documents.
Not sure what you are concerned about, if thats their offer and you called them out for it, thats your review of their dealership. Thats what the review section is there for. You deleted it anyway. If they noticed, its likely considered end of story. If you go to Yelp you find companies burying bad reviews. Some which are very detailed. Thats how they respond. they dont take bad reviewers to court. Almost always ends in blowing up in their faces, publicity wise. End up getting flooded with even worse reviews. Fuggetaboutit!
Thank you. I appreciate it. 
I guess it is financing.
6 years and even if it is 5% you are adding 30% in financing cost.
21K will have almost 7K is interest.
So you get 28K. 5% you get with very good credit so can be even worth.
If you would have 20K in cash this what you would end up paying...
Allanfan20 wrote:GustavBahler wrote:Allanfan20 wrote:GustavBahler wrote:Its the holidays, probably not paying attention. Im guessing the offer wasnt in writing. Its your word against theirs. Can be expensive to go to court, lawyers, court costs. Unless you put up a billboard calling them a bunch of greedy douchebags, I wouldnt worry about it. Wouldn't be the kind of publicity they want.
I mean they wrote it but it wasn’t anything official. I have no documents.
Not sure what you are concerned about, if thats their offer and you called them out for it, thats your review of their dealership. Thats what the review section is there for. You deleted it anyway. If they noticed, its likely considered end of story. If you go to Yelp you find companies burying bad reviews. Some which are very detailed. Thats how they respond. they dont take bad reviewers to court. Almost always ends in blowing up in their faces, publicity wise. End up getting flooded with even worse reviews. Fuggetaboutit!
Thank you. I appreciate it.
No worries, SL is here! 
Truth is alway a defense to libel
They would have to demonstrate you did damage. I doubt you should worry.
I have also had bad experience with Hyundai. They tried to get me into a low payments up front and loaded in the back end. I’m like I like no the regular financing with payments broken up evenly. They wouldn’t give it to me. I told them thanks but no thank. And bought a Toyota.
My advice is always to go to your local credit union and get prequalified. Don't even let the dealership know that you are pre-qualified. Negotiate the best price you can get. Then when you meet what the finance guy tell them that you are pre-qualified and you intend on signing up with the credit union unless they can beat the price and terms. Sometimes these guys get lazy with price when they think they can rob you on financing. This might surprise some of you but I am a pain in the ass to negotiate with
My method to purchasing cars...which has worked nicely for the last 2.
1. Decide exactly what you want down to the color.
2. Email several dealerships, telling them you are ready to buy and exactly what you want. Tell them you don't need to waste their time and you just need their best "out the door price". This is the price you will pay at the end of the day with all fees, taxes etc built in. You may need to contact several outside of your immediate area.
3. Wait for responses. Some will want you to come in, and I do that as long as they know I'm not there to haggle, just to get their best price offer.
Andrew wrote:My method to purchasing cars...which has worked nicely for the last 2.1. Decide exactly what you want down to the color.
2. Email several dealerships, telling them you are ready to buy and exactly what you want. Tell them you don't need to waste their time and you just need their best "out the door price". This is the price you will pay at the end of the day with all fees, taxes etc built in. You may need to contact several outside of your immediate area.
3. Wait for responses. Some will want you to come in, and I do that as long as they know I'm not there to haggle, just to get their best price offer.
I hate car sales people with a passion.
I like any idea that limits my dealings with them.
This method sounds intriguing.
The only people that don't get screwed buying a car is the dealership.... Even if you are playing cash. They always get over some kind of way.... you would think there would be regulations after all these years. They are allowed to rob you every single time. Its about how bad they screw you.
Andrew wrote:My method to purchasing cars...which has worked nicely for the last 2.1. Decide exactly what you want down to the color.
2. Email several dealerships, telling them you are ready to buy and exactly what you want. Tell them you don't need to waste their time and you just need their best "out the door price". This is the price you will pay at the end of the day with all fees, taxes etc built in. You may need to contact several outside of your immediate area.
3. Wait for responses. Some will want you to come in, and I do that as long as they know I'm not there to haggle, just to get their best price offer.
I’ve heard this is the best way and I try but a ton of dealerships just wont do it. I guess they realize their best chances of making the most money are at the dealership.
SupremeCommander wrote:My advice is always to go to your local credit union and get prequalified. Don't even let the dealership know that you are pre-qualified. Negotiate the best price you can get. Then when you meet what the finance guy tell them that you are pre-qualified and you intend on signing up with the credit union unless they can beat the price and terms. Sometimes these guys get lazy with price when they think they can rob you on financing. This might surprise some of you but I am a pain in the ass to negotiate with
I suck at negotiating. I just walk out when it gets annoying.
GustavBahler wrote:Allanfan20 wrote:GustavBahler wrote:Allanfan20 wrote:GustavBahler wrote:Its the holidays, probably not paying attention. Im guessing the offer wasnt in writing. Its your word against theirs. Can be expensive to go to court, lawyers, court costs. Unless you put up a billboard calling them a bunch of greedy douchebags, I wouldnt worry about it. Wouldn't be the kind of publicity they want.
I mean they wrote it but it wasn’t anything official. I have no documents.
Not sure what you are concerned about, if thats their offer and you called them out for it, thats your review of their dealership. Thats what the review section is there for. You deleted it anyway. If they noticed, its likely considered end of story. If you go to Yelp you find companies burying bad reviews. Some which are very detailed. Thats how they respond. they dont take bad reviewers to court. Almost always ends in blowing up in their faces, publicity wise. End up getting flooded with even worse reviews. Fuggetaboutit!
Thank you. I appreciate it.
No worries, SL is here!
Yeah. I am stuck waiting for the Lakers and Bulls to finish this game. Kinda like when I was a kid and I watched Thundercats in order to get to the Ninja Turtles.
You are allowed to speak truth and opinion
Allanfan20 wrote:SupremeCommander wrote:My advice is always to go to your local credit union and get prequalified. Don't even let the dealership know that you are pre-qualified. Negotiate the best price you can get. Then when you meet what the finance guy tell them that you are pre-qualified and you intend on signing up with the credit union unless they can beat the price and terms. Sometimes these guys get lazy with price when they think they can rob you on financing. This might surprise some of you but I am a pain in the ass to negotiate with
I suck at negotiating. I just walk out when it gets annoying.
I used to suck at it... Then I realized it is just talking to people and asking for stuff
SupremeCommander wrote:Allanfan20 wrote:SupremeCommander wrote:My advice is always to go to your local credit union and get prequalified. Don't even let the dealership know that you are pre-qualified. Negotiate the best price you can get. Then when you meet what the finance guy tell them that you are pre-qualified and you intend on signing up with the credit union unless they can beat the price and terms. Sometimes these guys get lazy with price when they think they can rob you on financing. This might surprise some of you but I am a pain in the ass to negotiate with
I suck at negotiating. I just walk out when it gets annoying.
I used to suck at it... Then I realized it is just talking to people and asking for stuff
That’s a good way of looking at it.
