Melissa's Imperial Dishonest car dealers

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

I think it may be appropriate to also point out that the dealer probably paid 
little or nothing for this car. They may be very willing to give your money 
back. I doubt that they will want anything more to do with this Imperial.

Paul

In a message dated 6/20/2004 7:29:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
65luxuryliner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

> Melissa,
>  
> Unfortunately this hobby seems to have its share of dishonest car dealers.  
>As Dick B. pointed out, it is safer to deal with individuals in the hobby 
>rather than dealerships and specifically individuals who belong to the IML.  
>It is almost impossible, however to totally insulate yourself from a con who 
>thinks nothing of lying and heaping lies upon lies, in order to 'move a 
>vehicle'.  This has happened to me in the past but, thankfully a letter from 
>my attorney got my money back in full.  It is amazing what clout a letter from 
>your attorney carries!  In some, but not all cases, one or two letters from a 
>sharp attorney can move mountains the buyer could have never moved on his or 
>her own.  
>  
> I would suggest you getting your Imperial appraised to establish its current 
>fair market value.  Find a good, reputable appraiser who is certified and will 
>be willing to back up his appraisal in court if necessary.  Once that has been 
>done, you at least know the difference between what you paid the dealer and 
>what the car actually is worth.  Explain the situation to your attorney and 
>see if a letter from him to the dealer doesn't get at least some of your money 
>back.  
>  
> The dealer would probably not want the hassle nor the expense of a lawsuit 
>and would rather settle than go to trial.  Don't give up AND don't let the 
>dishonest seller off the hook.  He is counting on you not fighting back and 
>probably figures you'll just go away and 'chalk it up'.  Don't give him that 
>satisfaction!  He needs to be shut down or at the very least, he needs to have 
>to open his wallet and give back your money.  
>  
> Good luck and let us all know the outcome.  We'll be pulling for you Melissa!
>  
> Greg McDonnell
> Been there, done that with dishonest car people.  They are 
> pieces of work, that's for sure!