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This morning, I did a brake job on the young wife's Mini. Then we went to lunch. I brewed 5 gallons of beer this afternoon.
Good luck. Buying a new car here, we agreed on an out-the-door price, but when I went to write the check, new and higher fees appeared. This is the third time it has happened to me here in S Fl, so I walked. They have yet to refund the deposit, even though they confirmed in writing it is fully refundable. Good thing it is CC, so I filed a dispute.I bought a new truck today. Actually, the dealer and I agreed on an out-the-door price and I ordered it and put down a deposit. Should be here in 6-8 weeks.
I had this happen years ago. The salesman said, "but the paper work is already written up" - as if that was a reason for me to pay for something I had not agree to. Then when I picked up the car it had been "rustproofed", again against my wishes. He said if I complained I'd get him in trouble, and I stupidly paid for the rustproofing, though he reimbursed me over the coming months with fake customer referral checks in the mail.Good luck. Buying a new car here, we agreed on an out-the-door price, but when I went to write the check, new and higher fees appeared. This is the third time it has happened to me here in S Fl, so I walked. They have yet to refund the deposit, even though they confirmed in writing it is fully refundable. Good thing it is CC, so I filed a dispute.
MichaelB, that is so crummy! I would be furious and I'd imagine you were, too. I'm glad you did not agree to that extortion.[...]I probably would have written a check for the agreed purchase price (unsigned), put it in the manager's hands and then told him that it was his decision to honor the deal they made and I'll sign the check or I'll take the check back and they'll never see me again. Most dealers are so money hungry that they can't resist a check in hand but since you were there and ready to write the check for the purchase it is essentially the same thing.[...]
Good luck. Buying a new car here, we agreed on an out-the-door price, but when I went to write the check, new and higher fees appeared. This is the third time it has happened to me here in S Fl, so I walked. They have yet to refund the deposit, even though they confirmed in writing it is fully refundable. Good thing it is CC, so I filed a dispute.
A DYC (darned yellow composite, according to DH)
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My most amazing DW bought me this as a retirement gift!!!
19 more work days and this bad boy is going to see a lot of highway.
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My most amazing DW bought me this as a retirement gift!!!
19 more work days and this bad boy is going to see a lot of highway.
Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum
Nice bike! Does the DW ride with you?
Took our car to a body shop for an estimate on a replacement bumper. Someone (okay, I) had pulled it loose at one corner and the dealer said the whole bumper would need to be replaced. The body shop estimator came out, rolled his eyes, used a phillips screwdriver to remove a single screw, adjusted the bumper, and replaced the screw. All fixed. After a quick handshake and "have a nice day" from him, he sent us away. Good guy.