Originally Posted by TylerH860

After many hours of dealing with car sales bull, I was getting fairly exhausted, but decided to head back to Goon1. He gives an unusually warm greeting.

Goon1: I knew you would be back. That’s why we were sure to put a hold on the Jeep so nobody sells it.

SO THAT’S WHY THE OTHER DEALER COULDN’T FIND THE JEEP! These geniuses put a hold on it so no one else could play ball.

I explained how the other dealer was willing to sell a ’09 for quite a bit less than this ’08, and would need to match their discount with the rebate. Surprisingly, he went back to the business office, and came back within $250.00 of the 2009, before rebates. I thanked him for his time, and told him we would probably be back next week to finish the deal.

Goon1: (clearly dissatisfied) If you wait until then, the rebates will go away. You have to do the paperwork before tomorrow. (the end of the month)

Me: Well, my father is out of town and we have to think this over. If that’s what happens, so be it, but I doubt the rebates will go away.


The middle of the following week my father is ready to go in and do the paperwork. I call goon1 to give him the heads up, and try to get as much done as possible so dad doesn’t have to spend much time there. I knew from the internet that the rebates were $500.00 better this month. Being coy, I asked Goon1 if they had changed, to which he responded, no. When I finally made it to the dealer with my father, I immediately told management goon1 that the rebates were $500.00 more than last month and expected the extra, giving the salesmen a nice surprise.

The biggest moron during this entire experience was in the business office. The trainee clearly had no idea how to do a simple cash transaction. My father was not very polite.

FinanceGoon1: We need to get the title to the X5, who is your lender?
Dad: The X5 is paid off; I have the title right here. (hands finance goon title)
FinanceGoon1: So what do you owe on the X5?
Dad: Nothing. I just gave you the title; I own the car. I owe nothing.
FinanceGoon1: Have you thought about what kind of financing you’re looking for on your new Jeep.
Dad: I don’t need to finance. This is a cash deal. Where do I sign?
FinanceGoon1: Well, you need to at least know your options. We have some very good finance incentives right …(dad cuts him off)
Dad: Why the hell do I need to know your finance options when I’m paying cash? Let’s get this over with already.
FinanceGoon1: Okay sir. Let’s look over this paperwork and make sure everything looks okay to you.
Me: You’re missing the extra $500.00 rebate.

(10 minutes of waiting later we had a new sheet with the extra $500.00 off)

Dad: Why do you have gap insurance on here?
FinanceGoon1: Well, if something happens to the Jeep…(stops himself when he sees my dad’s face turning red and realizes his own mistake)…let me take this off.

(10 minutes later we had a new sheet with the GAP insurance removed, dad signs them)

FinanceGoon1: Now let me tell you about some fantastic extended warranty deals we have for your new Jeep.
Dad: I have never bought an extended warranty and I never will. I will probably sell this thing before the factory warranty is up.
FinanceGoon1: Well, Paul, you should know that not only will this help with your resale value, but it will ensure you don’t have any costly repairs. Do you know how much a new transmission costs?
Dad: I don’t care. This car is going to sit up at my vacation home and barely get used. I will not buy an extended warranty. Understand?
FinanceGoon1: Well, you are going to need to maintain this Jeep to keep your factory warranty. Our dealership offers a great service package saving you…
Dad: (Getting Irate) Are you deaf or something? THE CAR WILL NOT BE IN THIS STATE! I’m not going to drive it 10 hours back so you guys can change the oil! (Dad stands up, and stomps out of the office)

…and I’m left hanging with the finance goon. He tries to explain to me that he is required to do this for everyone, and I gave a sympathetic response. Dad returns with the manager goon, who asks to speak to the finance goon private. He returns much more cooperative, and the deal is FINALLY done!



Anyone else have some good knucklehead car sales/service stories?