Backing out of car purchase

[Bblinks]

+1, just be presistant, if you need to get the sales manager involved. No dealership will want bad publicity.

[MarkoD]

Dealership = Stealership

[globaldesigns]

Until final papers/contract is signed, you can back out of anything. They will do their best to keep the pressure on you to take it, but they have no legal standpoint to make you take it or to keep your deposit.

Trust your instinct... Alberta doesn't have a "cooling-off period", so don't sign anything, unless you are very sure you want it.

[Coralgurl]

I just talked to my honey about this and he is not the most objective. Has every reason why I should go forward, its his dream car too. BUT, It'll be my car. I guess I have the day and tomorrow morning to rationalize it. Like I said, I've been drooling over these for a couple of years, timing is right to get out of my current car. I do use my car for work, so this isn't something that won't get driven alot year round. Problem is the sales person I've been dealing with is not in today to talk to. I don't think they'd have an issue with me going to an alternative car (same make), I've already been approved for financing and I'd still be willing to buy.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

Dealership = Stealership

Pssst. Some of the members work for dealerships.

[kj10025]

Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

Pssst. Some of the members work for dealerships.

...and some of them own dealerships.
Far better for the dealer to help you find the right deal and get great recommendations from you than ram you into the wrong car and never see you again. if they are smart the deposit will not be an issue.

[Coralgurl]

I picked it up Thursday, OMG I love this car! I'm so glad I went through with it, I think I would have regretted not doing it! Takes a bit getting used to! So many different features I'm still figuring out!

My insurance guy has rims for me with Blizzacks he's selling me for winter. I've heard with the right tires winter driving is no issue.

The dealer gave me a pamphelete for annual traffic ticket defence insurance lol
Camping this weekend so will post pics next week.

Awesome adrenaline rush!

[mseepman]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

Dealership = Stealership

Funny you say that...I work in the auto-sector (no specific dealership, but all manufacturers and with used lots) and it's been my experience that private deals are fraught with theft and lies, while dealerships are so regulated by both law and the manufacturer things tend to go much better.

To the OP, you should be fine to talk to them and tell them your concerns. It seems that you aren't looking for a total back-out, but just a move to a lower end model. Dealers really want to earn your business and they want to keep you for life as a customer so they are motivated to work with you.

Good luck

[Coralgurl]

Originally Posted by mseepman

Funny you say that...I work in the auto-sector (no specific dealership, but all manufacturers and with used lots) and it's been my experience that private deals are fraught with theft and lies, while dealerships are so regulated by both law and the manufacturer things tend to go much better.

To the OP, you should be fine to talk to them and tell them your concerns. It seems that you aren't looking for a total back-out, but just a move to a lower end model. Dealers really want to earn your business and they want to keep you for life as a customer so they are motivated to work with you.

Good luck

I have no concerns with the dealership or the person I've been working with. They recognize that this car may be a bit much for me and were really trying to convince me to go into a lower end model. I said, this would mean less of a commission which he appeared not overly concerned about. I've got my honey sitting beside me saying blah blah blah, he was doing the sales guy job for him.

My ex husband worked for one of the largest dealers in the City. They make their money in the repairs, upsales etc. Shop rates at $130/hour. Cars sell at msrp, dealers have a little room to move but its the shop that carries them. If a repair pays according to their little book 5 hours, but can be done in 2, customer pays 5 hours.

Anyway, I'm so torn about what to do. Its nice to know I can back out, I just need to make a decision and stick with it. Thanks for the help everyone!!!

[FishyFishy!]

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

My ex husband worked for one of the largest dealers in the City. They make their money in the repairs, upsales etc. Shop rates at $130/hour. Cars sell at msrp, dealers have a little room to move but its the shop that carries them. If a repair pays according to their little book 5 hours, but can be done in 2, customer pays 5 hours.

Very True. I work in the service side, and I can say with confidence that the service and parts dept's are what carries a dealership. Out particular dealer (import) barely makes any profit off new and used vehicles. As a matter of fact, last month our service department made $400,000 more profit than the sales department did. I wouldn't be worried about the sales side trying to 'rip' you off.

Dealers are also watched/goverened by the corporate side so that the ripping people off stays to a minimum....Go to Joe Blow's Auto down the road....then get ready to get bent over.



Did I miss it.... or can we hear what kind of pimp mobile it is?