Is it legal for the dealership to increase the sale price above sticker price w/out your knowledge?
I recently purchased a 2006 Pathfinder from Douglas Nissan in Henderson, NV. It appears they charge me $5700 above the sticker price not including all the additional fees. I turned in a 2005 Altima but informed them I would keep the car to avoid any negative equity fees (lease). They confirmed it would be a wash and there would not be any fees related to my trade-in vehicle. I also took the base S model w/ the understanding they would add the side steps and it would be cheaper than obtain the SE model. I feel they were extremely dishonest and took advantage of me.
Sorry, but I don’t believe that your dealership has committed any crime. I understand how you feel and this will likely not be a popular answer to your dilemma but you probably saw the price before you signed the papers.
Dealers have only the responsibility to disclose all monetary charges to you prior to the closing of the sale. The relative pricing in other areas of the country is not part of the deal. The cost of transportation in NV is notorious for being several percent higher than the national average making deals like yours commonplace.
The only advise I would give you is to research the manufacturers suggested retail prices before closing a deal. You may have done better by driving out of state to purchase a vehicle. The pathfinder is a nice vehicle (I’m a Nissan fan) and other than the fact that your payment may be a little higher than it might have been, you probably got an average deal for your area.
If you feel that they have been dishonest then let the purchaser survey reflect that but I don’t think you have anything tangible to take to court.
It may not be ethical, but it is legal. Anytime you feel like you are not getting treated correctly, back out of a deal. This is within your right.
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Sorry, but I don’t believe that your dealership has committed any crime. I understand how you feel and this will likely not be a popular answer to your dilemma but you probably saw the price before you signed the papers.
Dealers have only the responsibility to disclose all monetary charges to you prior to the closing of the sale. The relative pricing in other areas of the country is not part of the deal. The cost of transportation in NV is notorious for being several percent higher than the national average making deals like yours commonplace.
The only advise I would give you is to research the manufacturers suggested retail prices before closing a deal. You may have done better by driving out of state to purchase a vehicle. The pathfinder is a nice vehicle (I’m a Nissan fan) and other than the fact that your payment may be a little higher than it might have been, you probably got an average deal for your area.
If you feel that they have been dishonest then let the purchaser survey reflect that but I don’t think you have anything tangible to take to court.
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Welcome to teh world of auto sales. especailly when leasing a car, or making payments, they like to work witht eh math an make you pay as much as posible, that how they make money, there are a few honest people, but there are a lot of bad car salesman, and dealers out ther to watch for.
Always do the math when buying a car, if things arn’t looking right to you, get up and leave, untill the inks on the paper, your not commited to anything
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They can do it. Many merchants do this with items that they sell. It’s call "market price" or "what the market can bear". Harley-Davidson dealers do this all the time, and they have customers waiting in line to pay higher prices.
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I WOULD TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK WITH THE NEWS CREW BEHIND ME TO SHOW THAT THEY ARE NOTHING BUT A DANG RIP OFF. YOU NEED TO GET EVERYTHING YOU WERE PROMOISED!!
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