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I did, I called the sales rep three times, no answer. Finally called the dealership and got through and it cleared up. It already happened by the time I am posting but it was an annoyance to go back and back to try and get the paperwork (I never got my copy of the lease terms), sign new paperwork (possibly the cause of the previous) and the working remote (which according to the rep, I had to pay for programming even though he "allowed the replacement to be on the house.") This constant returning was the straw that broke the camel's back.
So, did they program your remote for you for free, in the end? I hope you were able to be a squeaky wheel and get them to do the right thing.
A remote is not an optional accessory; they should have just done it as part of the prep work. It might not even be the sales guy's fault; his management might have told him "don't do it if they don't ask in advance".
Worst case, it's another $100. Life will go on.
I had the opposite buying experience this past summer. Granted, it wasn't a tent sale. Just a smooth and pleasant experience. I didn't do any dickering, though, just printed out the deal from a car buying web site.
Uhm...you could just not buy it for 3 days until you decide you really want it. Or whatever time frame you want. That's called self control. No need for laws and mandates to help with that.
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Originally Posted by David A Stone
I would really like to see a 3 day cool down period ( especially for any auto over $10,000 ).
The car would remain on the dealer's lot and after 3 days the sale is final.
We allow a 3 day period for many other purchases.
Why not for autos?
Would you buy a car sold as new that's already been previously titled and miles put on it? No, you wouldn't. So what is the dealer supposed to do with it? Can't sell it as new even though it might practically be, and no one in their right mind is going to pay near new car prices for a used car.
Would you buy a car sold as new that's already been previously titled and miles put on it? No, you wouldn't. So what is the dealer supposed to do with it? Can't sell it as new even though it might practically be, and no one in their right mind is going to pay near new car prices for a used car.
Exactly this. Even if laws changed and it was allowed to titles as "new", people will want a discount due to miles and usage.
In David Stone's scenario above, where the car doesn't leave the lot, you are still asking a dealer to tie up inventory of expensive items, and possibly turn down other buyers for 3 days while the original buyer thinks it over (or more likely shops for a better deal).
I would really like to see a 3 day cool down period ( especially for any auto over $10,000 ).
The car would remain on the dealer's lot and after 3 days the sale is final. We allow a 3 day period for many other purchases.
Why not for autos?
Please elaborate, what "many other purchases" are you allowed this freedom? I am also curious what state you live in for the purpose of comparing the actual consumer protection standards.
USED cars bought in California that cost less than $40,000, Option to return within 2 days with $250 payment
There is an option in California to return a used car, even if it is not a lemon:
In California, car dealers are required to inform consumers about Contract Cancellation Option Agreements for used cars costing less than $40,000. These agreements, which cost roughly $250 for a car listed at between $10,000 and $30,000, allow the buyer to return the vehicle within two days if they have a change of heart.
"Used Car Buyers
Consumers who purchase a used car for less than $40,000 must be offered a two-day contract cancellation option agreement.
NOTE: There is no "cooling off" period unless you purchase a contract cancellation option agreement.
EXCEPTION: The contract cancellation option agreement does not apply to used cars priced at $40,000 or more, new cars, private party sales, motorcycles, off-highway vehicles, recreational vehicles, or vehicles sold for business or commercial use (does not include pickup trucks purchased for personal use)."
If you are interested, you should go to the DMV website, because there are a lot more details than those I listed, above.
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) This constant returning was the straw that broke the camel's back.
USED cars bought in California that cost less than $40,000, Option to return within 2 days with $250 payment
