Well from the description, the manager did say the saleman got into trouble for giving it to him for $4K and therefore the blame must be shared between both parties. There was a verbal agreement and he unknowlingly signed a paper that stated otherwise. He has 3 people that are aware of the verbal agreement. Both are at fault yes, but he is in no way cornered without options and should be able to return it.

 

there was never any mention that there was a verbal agreement. even so, the written document supercedes any such agreement. however, if you did agree to a different amount than what was put on paper, do return the car and renegotiate for a contract you and the dealer both agree on. most states do provide a limited amount of time to back out of signed contracts. next time read the document before you sign it and make corrections beforehand.

 

He unknowingly signed what? So you think they made him sign a blank piece of paper and than filled in the blanks afterwards? Not likely. I will be the first to say dealerships can be extremely shady, but we as consumers have to take some responsibility and exercise care. That signed contract will supercede any verbal agreement/converstation that the buyer may have had with the dealership.

 

i feel scam. google your dealership. check the bbb. sorry didn't read all responses.

 

I vote to return the car, take your business elsewhere. If they can't be straight with you once, it's highly unlikely they can be straight to you again.

Smelly fish stinks in 3 days.

 

Yes, I agree he should've read the paper he signed but some people are way too trusting and he probably beleived what the saleman said. Sometime in your excitement you forget things, it's human nature. I personally wouldn't do that myself as it's a lot of money but I can see it happening. A lot of members here agree as well that this smells really fishy.

 

Sounds like you owe them the money...however if they care about your business (and the word of mouth you'll spread) they'll offer you some kind of sweetener like free oil changes for a couple years or something like that...it doesnt cost them that much and will help make that 1400 seem like it's worth something...

You should at least attempt to negotiate it or return the car if possible.

Good Luck!

 

well he's not the first person i've heard this happen to from another dealership which i'll keep anonymous. like i always tell someone, don't only shop for price but also reputation. good luck on this issue.

 

BTW, I can turn this around and say so you think he invented that number? It came from somewhere

I don't say it often so I'll say it now, I totally agree. I'm sure the threadstarter will appreciate your input in this thread.

 

Even though you signed the contract, I'd tell them that they should not make you responsible for their mistake. If they don't take that, then I'd return the car and tell them they've just lost your business and that their reputation will probably go down after you make all the major car forums aware of their dealings.
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The sales guy who gave you the "wrong" numbers will get PROMOTED

 

but the problem is i'm sure if the threadstarter reads the original order that it probably lists the following up front costs w/o any exact figures:

1st month payment plus destination plus bank fee plus freight plus prep fee plus local taxes plus motor vehicle fees plus administration fee plus plates....

and before you sign it is the lessee's obligation to read the terms and conditions fully.



I work completely different on a personal note here which if you are one of my clients you know i go in full depth way beyond someone's expectations down to the penny and also what occurs at the start of your lease, the duration of it, and at the end. plus, at least i'll still be at the dealership when you come in for service or even when you are ending your lease-- most sales people on average don't last more than 3 months in this area here

 

what dealer infinitiofmanhattan?

 

You signed a contract that says 6k due at signing. So you owe the remaining.

I agree with this guy though. Give them shit and make them re-write your contract. It is definately worth the shot. After all they messed up and verbally tricked you.

 

Yea, can't get out of something you've signed. Maybe try to return it?
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