Caveat Emptor-Let the buyer beware - Peteygr123
The transaction started good enough. I was in need of a car so my wife and I test drove a 2009 saab that had been for sale for a couple months. It was pouring so we didn’t get the close look we should have. Upon driving the car we noticed a severe “shimmy” in the front end that came and went as you drove it. Jim said it was likely flat spots on the tires from sitting. Anyway, I had him write into the agreement that he’d work with us to get the issue resolved. I purchased it, and took to my mechanic for a full inspection. The tires were significantly out of balance and I was able to get that rectified for $40 which Jim had agreed to pay (I made him write it into the purchase agreement), but 2 months has passed and I keep hearing, “the check is in the mail”. The reason used car people get a bad wrap is because of situations like this. They didn’t follow through and now I’m left to write a bad review. The inspection also showed a few other surprises, such as muffler rusty and needs replacing, headligh relay failed and needed replacing and the headlights are so yellow, the low beams barely shine light onto the road. Just my luck headlights are several hundred a piece. My recommendation is have the vehicle inspected by your mechanic prior to purchasing anything from this guy. I’ve owned 15 saabs, and one thing about Saab people, they do what they say and don’t try and scam you. This guy is not a saab guy even though he seems to have quite a few on the lot.
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