[quote=squat250]i spent a little whiel trying to research the isue of whether or not this would be a “new” car if the dealer took it back. The common wisdom is that a car becomes used the moment it is driven off the lot. I’m not sure that’s true. The amount of mileage isn’t detemrinative either, i don’t think. I think the title never was transferred from the dealer to the bank, so I think if I give it back they will bbe able to sell it as new and won’t incur as much damage as they would if it were a used car.
but not sure.
in any case that seems like a harsh way to deal with the dealership.
ethically, Im not sure that’s the right thing to do.[/quote]
Well. the way I look at this. If you already sold your civic/etc and had no other transportation, it’s not fair on your part that you should have to find alternative transportation at your cost. They should be comping you for the rental until you find the alternative transportating. If you were a traveling salesman, you would screwed right now.
Dealer fvcked up.It’s not your fault. And IF I was a reputable dealer, they wouldn’t be fighting over $400-500, knowing that they’ll easily make that up in customer service..That is, unless they never intended to sell you the car as you say at 0.09% financing. They know you’re an attorney, yes?
In any case, it would make an interesting autoblog article. Pretty shitty.
