I am going to buy new Lincoln Navigator . I have talked with this dealer guy by email. I am far away from the dealership now. I am about to buy, however, the guy told me, "wire all money before I arrive the dealership" I am thinking just $1000 first, and then I wire after I get to the dealership to see the car and to meet the guy. I have some fear that I might lose all money if I wire all amount. I believe that $1000 can hold a car waiting for me?
Also, he told me he will bring the car from sister's shop after he receives all money. I feel even though he is an imployee of one dealership, he does private extra money job with company phone and computer.
For me, I do not care he makes money for himself or not, but just do not want to wire all money before I meet him person to person.
What do you think about this? I need your warm advice.
thank you for your time and lovely thoughts.
2007-05-30 22:24:46 · 5 answers · asked by Son of Knight 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
tahnk you all, I will do credit card.
It is not Ebay though.
2007-05-30 23:16:50 · update #1
I bought mine on Ebay through a dealership down in Ft. Lauderdale, I sent my deposit via Paypal. One thing Ebay always cautions on is to NEVER send an Ebay seller money through a wire service such as Western Union. If you do you have just handed him cash. By using a credit card, Paypal or even a personal check you have recourse. If you do a wire, he has cash and your only recourse is court; and that is ONLY if the info he is giving you is correct. So, no, I would NOT send this guy cash. Good luck and best wishes!
2007-05-30 22:39:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd avoid this one like the PLAGUE! First off, NEVER wire funds for a vehicle! EVER! If you're going to the dealership, bring your checkbook with you and write a check there.
Licensed auto dealers never use wire transfers to accept payment for a vehicle. This sounds like a TOTAL SCAM!
You can bind an offer to buy a house with $500. For a car, it would NEVER need to be more than $50. I usually offer $25 and it's never been refused.
You say you've "talked" to the guy via e-mail. Call the dealership and ask for him by name. Do NOT use a number that he gives you! Look it up in the Yellow Pages and call that number. My bet is that they never heard of the guy and that there is no Lincoln Navigator with your name on it.
2007-05-30 23:28:38 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No they won't. The reason is because of liability issues. If something happens to your car after they've done work on it, they want to take as many precautionary measures as possible to make sure they aren't held accountable. So they only use their own parts to rule out the possibility of installing parts someone brings in that end up being faulty. Also, they make more money selling their own parts. However, you could go to mechanics and have them install parts you bring in. However you can't trust 99% of mechanics with half a penny, so stay clear of that route if you can.
2016-03-13 03:20:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way business works is cash for goods. If this guy doesn't want to be reasonable then tell him you'll take your business elsewhere. Car dealerships are a dime a dozen and if he's being difficult then give him an ultimatum. Hope this helps.
2007-05-30 22:59:26 · answer #4 · answered by Hendo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yikes I would never send any money to anybody without:
a) even seeing the car in person first
b) having an in person signed contract stating exactly WHAT the money is for
Avoid this deal! Find yourself another car.
2007-05-30 23:55:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋