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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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Wow. That is a beautiful car. I love that color.

The car being listed still doesn't mean that it hasn't been sold. Mine was listed on my dealer's site for a month after they sold it to me.

Hope everything works out.
 
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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When did they tell you it was sold?

Glad you got your refund(well almost - check not in hand)..
 
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Wow. That is a beautiful car. I love that color.

The car being listed still doesn't mean that it hasn't been sold. Mine was listed on my dealer's site for a month after they sold it to me.

Hope everything works out.

This could be a great thread topic . Many dealerships seem to overlook the internet sales capabilities by not featuring updated availability with photos of their inventory . Some do but many don't.
 
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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I would have just dialed speed 08...but that's my lawyer.
 
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 01:28 AM
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Wait till you receive your money then sue them for joy deprivation.
 
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If the pics were from April, they had to be taken after I saw the car and they thought they had sold it to another chap.
 
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 05:12 AM
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Wait till you receive your money then sue them for joy deprivation.

How much is that worth? And can I sue my wife for the same? jk
 
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 05:34 AM
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You can get online and "walk through" a 150k house, seeing every square inch of it with rotating video and dozens of pics. Seems like some dealers would do more than post "stock photos" of a 150k car. Maybe they should have a rotating video of this girl provacatively holding an oil dipstick....wait, crap, you can't do that with a Porsche.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 05:43 AM
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Thanks for posting. I have friends down there with P car plans....they (4 of them, 6 cars...) will not use this dealer. Ever.


And, they have told their friends.....


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I recieved the check, by UPS delivery no less. I would like to think this was all an aberation on their part. I have had one other person message me to say they've always been good with him. I'm square and therefore not holding any grudges.
 
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I wonder if you signed any agreement like I did? It simply said that if they deliver the car as specified and I do not take it, that my $5000 is then non-refundable.
 
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I had this happen to me once by a BMW dealer and I am a lawyer. I threatened to sue and they did not budge. Then I had a lawyer buddy call on my behalf and threaten to sue. I then got a check the next day by Fed Ex.
 
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i bet you could find someone to do more damage to that car than what your deposit is.. especially if its just sitting out in the open like that.
 
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There are two sides to every story, and while this thread is dramatic and damaging to the dealer, it is only half of the story.

I have used Porsche of Lexington on multiple occasions, both new car purchases and ongoing warranty and service work. They go above and beyond, and support the local PCA chapter wholeheartedly.

I had occasion to listen to the other side today...seems to me the dealer did everything they could to make the deal right, but in the end, the TWO parties could not agree.


In December, this same dealer sold me a GT3RS at msrp....a car they could easily have sold at market for 50k over. Find another dealer that was willing to do that in December '08.

A mishap/accident happened with this car and it was professionally repaired (saw it myself today, its not discernable). The dealer made an attempt at a reasonable adjustment on top of an already agreed upon concession on msrp.
Buyer wanted more than was considered reasonable, so the deal was dead. This dealer is in a smaller market area...trust me when I say they would have loved to have done the deal with the original prospective buyer who they specc'd the car for.

Like I said, two sides to every story, and while some of you may proclaim to warn all friends and family off this dealer, you will be doing them a disservice without knowing all the facts. I know I will continue to use them and recommend them for sales and service.
 
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Originally Posted by RufMD
There are two sides to every story, and while this thread is dramatic and damaging to the dealer, it is only half of the story.

I have used Porsche of Lexington on multiple occasions, both new car purchases and ongoing warranty and service work. They go above and beyond, and support the local PCA chapter wholeheartedly.

I had occasion to listen to the other side today...seems to me the dealer did everything they could to make the deal right, but in the end, the TWO parties could not agree.


In December, this same dealer sold me a GT3RS at msrp....a car they could easily have sold at market for 50k over. Find another dealer that was willing to do that in December '08.

A mishap/accident happened with this car and it was professionally repaired (saw it myself today, its not discernable). The dealer made an attempt at a reasonable adjustment on top of an already agreed upon concession on msrp.
Buyer wanted more than was considered reasonable, so the deal was dead. This dealer is in a smaller market area...trust me when I say they would have loved to have done the deal with the original prospective buyer who they specc'd the car for.

Like I said, two sides to every story, and while some of you may proclaim to warn all friends and family off this dealer, you will be doing them a disservice without knowing all the facts. I know I will continue to use them and recommend them for sales and service.
Even if they could not reach an agreement, there is no reason to keep his deposit without providing him with another car and to ignore him. I would be furious if that were indeed the case.

Even if they have given you great deals, if what the OP says is true, I would stay away from this dealer personally.

There is absolutely no reason not to return his deposit, or to put the deposit towards another car.
 


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