vturner005
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I purchased a 2017 Certified Preowned Acura RDX on 10/05/2017 from Acura of Pembroke Pines.
The car had about 900 miles on it because the previous owner returned it in two weeks because she realized she required a larger model. (At least this is what the sales person told me)
I traded in my 2006 Infiniti FX 35 for $5000, (which they have already sold and paid off with my bank) and made a down payment of $2400 with my credit card. The other $39,998.16 was financed through a pre-approved check with Navy Federal.
On October 14, 2017 (9 days later), I heard 2 different types of noises on the passenger side of the car. I took it straight to the dealership. The dealership had to service the car and give me a loaner. At this point, I am VERY upset because there is nothing supposed to be wrong with it. After all, it's certified pre-owned.
Service manager called me the same day and told me I needed to have the struts replaced and I should pick it up on Tuesday.
On Monday, October 16, I went to the dealership to speak with the Sales Manager. I advised him that I wanted another car because I did not feel confident the one I purchased would perform like a new car. He quickly told me all he could do is get it fixed under the warranty or I could trade it in and get another car for more money. He was not going to exchange anything. I proceeded to tell him that they could have their car back and to just cut me a check for a refund. He told me it didn't work that way. So he offered me no more help.
On Tuesday, October 17,2017, I picked up the car. One of the noises was gone, however the other noise is still there. So they did not completely fix it.
A week later, I received a letter from Navy Federal (my credit union) stating that the pre-approved check was returned to them because the dealership filled it out incorrectly. The dealership also contacted me and stated the same thing and they needed for me to get another check from my credit union and sign it to purchase the car. I do not want the car because it still has issues. So my question is, can they force me to purchase the car now since the check did not go through like is was supposed to, due to their misktake? If feel like karma is trying to help me out and get me out of a car that will potentially cause me problems in the future.
My credit union told me that I didn't have to provide the dealership with another check if I did not want to, however, I would have to get legal advice on if there would be any legal ramifications against me if I didn't. Because I went through my credit union, it would not be considered a repossession since I the check has not been cashed and the loan is not established yet.
At this point, if I can walk way and only lose the $2400 that I paid with my credit card, I will. Do I HAVE to purchase this car?
The car had about 900 miles on it because the previous owner returned it in two weeks because she realized she required a larger model. (At least this is what the sales person told me)
I traded in my 2006 Infiniti FX 35 for $5000, (which they have already sold and paid off with my bank) and made a down payment of $2400 with my credit card. The other $39,998.16 was financed through a pre-approved check with Navy Federal.
On October 14, 2017 (9 days later), I heard 2 different types of noises on the passenger side of the car. I took it straight to the dealership. The dealership had to service the car and give me a loaner. At this point, I am VERY upset because there is nothing supposed to be wrong with it. After all, it's certified pre-owned.
Service manager called me the same day and told me I needed to have the struts replaced and I should pick it up on Tuesday.
On Monday, October 16, I went to the dealership to speak with the Sales Manager. I advised him that I wanted another car because I did not feel confident the one I purchased would perform like a new car. He quickly told me all he could do is get it fixed under the warranty or I could trade it in and get another car for more money. He was not going to exchange anything. I proceeded to tell him that they could have their car back and to just cut me a check for a refund. He told me it didn't work that way. So he offered me no more help.
On Tuesday, October 17,2017, I picked up the car. One of the noises was gone, however the other noise is still there. So they did not completely fix it.
A week later, I received a letter from Navy Federal (my credit union) stating that the pre-approved check was returned to them because the dealership filled it out incorrectly. The dealership also contacted me and stated the same thing and they needed for me to get another check from my credit union and sign it to purchase the car. I do not want the car because it still has issues. So my question is, can they force me to purchase the car now since the check did not go through like is was supposed to, due to their misktake? If feel like karma is trying to help me out and get me out of a car that will potentially cause me problems in the future.
My credit union told me that I didn't have to provide the dealership with another check if I did not want to, however, I would have to get legal advice on if there would be any legal ramifications against me if I didn't. Because I went through my credit union, it would not be considered a repossession since I the check has not been cashed and the loan is not established yet.
At this point, if I can walk way and only lose the $2400 that I paid with my credit card, I will. Do I HAVE to purchase this car?
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