Lokey Mitsubishi VIOLATED state law
Feb 23, 2006, 07:34 PM
#6
Originally Posted by moondawg1982
Lokey Mitsubish has fraudulent business practices and perhaps you should read this before you visit Mr. Lokey.
I was sold a Brand New 2004 Ralliart that was damaged at the 97 X next big thing concert at Coachman Park bank in November 03. They were a sponsor and had my car there as a demo before I bought it. The car was vandalized while at the concert and they then repaired the 2,200 in damage but did not disclose it to me. I was sold the car as Brand New, MSRP.
I made contact with the sales manager, Peter Pinckney but he just brushed me off. However, I did not just ‘roll-over’ I found my self a lawyer and won.
This matter was in violation of Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practice Act §501.976 (19) and this statute assists consumers with consumer transactions. Pursuant to the Florida Statute, it is unfair and deceptive for a dealer to fail to disclose damage to a vehicle of which the dealer had actual knowledge, if the dealer’s actual costs of repairs exceed the lesser of $650.00 or three percent of the MSRP, excluding replacement items.
Go ahead and ask Peter or Scott Harlib the GM about it.
I was sold a Brand New 2004 Ralliart that was damaged at the 97 X next big thing concert at Coachman Park bank in November 03. They were a sponsor and had my car there as a demo before I bought it. The car was vandalized while at the concert and they then repaired the 2,200 in damage but did not disclose it to me. I was sold the car as Brand New, MSRP.
I made contact with the sales manager, Peter Pinckney but he just brushed me off. However, I did not just ‘roll-over’ I found my self a lawyer and won.
This matter was in violation of Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practice Act §501.976 (19) and this statute assists consumers with consumer transactions. Pursuant to the Florida Statute, it is unfair and deceptive for a dealer to fail to disclose damage to a vehicle of which the dealer had actual knowledge, if the dealer’s actual costs of repairs exceed the lesser of $650.00 or three percent of the MSRP, excluding replacement items.
Go ahead and ask Peter or Scott Harlib the GM about it.
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Feb 23, 2006, 07:42 PM
#8
Originally Posted by moondawg1982
The GM at the time he first met me asked why I did not talk to him before I talked to my attorney. I think that was the first time he heard that I actually did talk to the Sales Manager. I guess the Sales Manager did not think it was worth while.
Feb 24, 2006, 10:54 AM
#10
Originally Posted by moondawg1982
When I was first made aware of the damages I was hurt I attempted to talk to them reasonably but they saw me as a young kid.
but then again mitsubishi would probably have 9999999 chalk lines on the board
... but hey its a start and glad to see you won!!
Feb 24, 2006, 03:39 PM
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You want to talk fraud......I was going to buy an 05 WW EVO from them 6 months ago, but the car was in North Carolina. They were gona charge me full price and 900 bux to ship it down. Keep in mind, Peter told me it had less than 10 miles on it.
First off, I called the dealer in NC to verify the car, and I came to find out that it had over 400 miles on it.
Even better, I talk with Peter about the matter, and he told me that he "forgot" it had a few miles on it, and that they had driven it only once as a show car for a SC meet.
Now I'm no rocket scientist, but I know its not 400 miles round trip to anywhere in SC. And I know you guys have heard the horror stories about Dealer's kids getting brand new cars, then beating the $hit out of them, then trying to resell them.
Better yet, I did finally buy my IX from them (much to my dismay), and installed a BC and exhaust. I picked up a check engine light with the test pipe, and I knew what code it was, but I just wanted to be sure.
So I go to there service place (again, real smart on my part), and they spend an hour, then road test the car (even tho I told them not to), then they said they wanted $200 for the maintenance.
Needless to say, I told them to #$%^ off, and I left. 2 weeks later, they sent me a form saying my warrantee was voided, even tho the croud in Tampa said it was still legit, unless I spin a bearing or something. They even said they can warrantee the clutch!
My 2c, NEVER EVER GO TO LOKEY!!!! They are scum and will rip you off in more ways than you can imagine.
First off, I called the dealer in NC to verify the car, and I came to find out that it had over 400 miles on it.
Even better, I talk with Peter about the matter, and he told me that he "forgot" it had a few miles on it, and that they had driven it only once as a show car for a SC meet.
Now I'm no rocket scientist, but I know its not 400 miles round trip to anywhere in SC. And I know you guys have heard the horror stories about Dealer's kids getting brand new cars, then beating the $hit out of them, then trying to resell them.
Better yet, I did finally buy my IX from them (much to my dismay), and installed a BC and exhaust. I picked up a check engine light with the test pipe, and I knew what code it was, but I just wanted to be sure.
So I go to there service place (again, real smart on my part), and they spend an hour, then road test the car (even tho I told them not to), then they said they wanted $200 for the maintenance.
Needless to say, I told them to #$%^ off, and I left. 2 weeks later, they sent me a form saying my warrantee was voided, even tho the croud in Tampa said it was still legit, unless I spin a bearing or something. They even said they can warrantee the clutch!
My 2c, NEVER EVER GO TO LOKEY!!!! They are scum and will rip you off in more ways than you can imagine.