scam dealer

[sloth]

Stay away from Lou backrodt (Pompano), Florida. They appraised my '00 hard top $33000( wholesale), for trade in. However, the salesman comes in and tells me I'll give you $29000 for the car. I know what they appaised my '00 for, because my wife was in the ajoining room, and heard the whole conversation. I went to three other dealers, all appraised the car for trade- between $33000- $33500. Anywho, I ordered my '02 z06 from another dealer, and placed a classified ad for the car.

[Manatee]

Just wondering - was the $4000 difference due to them offering you $33000 against sticker for a trade-in, while the $29000 is what they would give you cash, no trade?

[Rick1]

I dont know this for sure but it sounds like they were trying to hold the $4000.00 on the trade and add it to the deal as profit.

[Manatee]

If you're not comfortable with a deal, it's best to walk (or run) away from it.

[sloth]

Originally posted by Manatee
Just wondering - was the $4000 difference due to them offering you $33000 against sticker for a trade-in, while the $29000 is what they would give you cash, no trade?

I was there to order a '02 Z06, I would trade in the car, ad to the payoff total ($34680) there $33000 and my $1680

[sloth]

Originally posted by Rick Daniel
I dont know this for sure but it sounds like they were trying to hold the $4000.00 on the trade and add it to the deal as profit.

Bingo, crooks. They would put the car on the lot for #37k easy.

[Manatee]

Thanks for the update. I'm glad our forum dealers are reputable

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