My biggest adventure in a car dealership

MJK2111 · 11-17-2010, 03:58 PM

So there I was yesterday afternoon, meeting with a fairly sleazy car salesman
(lets call him...Zoltan) at a very reputable dealership.

Quick background: for various reasons, I now own a car with "negative equity".

Now, on the phone the previous night, Zoltan promised that he had the perfect "diabolical plan" to alleviate my plight.

After a few test drives, we went back inside to discuss the "diabolical plan."

Quick disclaimer: I have no proof, other than my word, that the following happened.

Plan 1 consisted of him asking if I had "gap insurance", which I do, but I played dumb. Plan 1 then consisted of him suggesting that he facilitate my car "disappearing for good one night" and me getting the gap insurance money.
Plan 2 consisted of starting a new auto loan on the spot, and me defaulting on my current loan, leading to the car being repossessed. According to Zoltan, the new loan balanced out the repo, and my credit would not be damaged.

Epilogue: The brother of the dealership owner heard the heated exchange between me, Zoltan, and another dealer person...the told his brother about the altercation. The owner contacted me and was quite surprised by the story; he promised to make inquiries. About 2 hours later, Zoltan called to apologize and inform me that he had been fired.

Top that...I dare you.

poohbear_nc · 11-17-2010, 04:01 PM

How many prison tats was Zoltan sporting?

Pookeysgirl · 11-17-2010, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJK2111

So there I was yesterday afternoon, meeting with a fairly sleazy car salesman
(lets call him...Zoltan) at a very reputable dealership.

Quick background: for various reasons, I now own a car with "negative equity".

Now, on the phone the previous night, Zoltan promised that he had the perfect "diabolical plan" to alleviate my plight.

After a few test drives, we went back inside to discuss the "diabolical plan."

Quick disclaimer: I have no proof, other than my word, that the following happened.

Plan 1 consisted of him asking if I had "gap insurance", which I do, but I played dumb. Plan 1 then consisted of him suggesting that he facilitate my car "disappearing for good one night" and me getting the gap insurance money.
Plan 2 consisted of starting a new auto loan on the spot, and me defaulting on my current loan, leading to the car being repossessed. According to Zoltan, the new loan balanced out the repo, and my credit would not be damaged.

Top that...I dare you.

WOW! What an a**. And they wonder why car salesmen get a bad reputation.

My hubby was a used car salesman not too long ago and was fired because he was so honest that nobody would buy cars from him. But then you had the sleazeballs selling 30-40 cars a month. Go figure

SameOldStory · 11-17-2010, 08:21 PM

Crooks may often be very stupid, but I never met one who didn't think that they were the exception.

When I lived in Virginia I worked three buildings away from a new car dealer. Every now and then a used car would disappear. The video system would show a blurry picture of some guy, but not enough detail to identify him. The guy was a real pro. He would hop in a car and start driving in about 5 minutes.

This might happen every month or two. The area was very deserted area late at night, and I guess that they couldn't keep a night watchman.

So finally they spent some real money and got a very good professional video system.

One Monday morning as one of the used car salesmen came in to work the police arrested him.

Big deal. That was a story?

Remember I said that most crooks think that they are the smart ones?

The kicker is that the guy was under the federal witness protection program. You only get there bay ratting out some mob boss.

After the sentencing the mob knew exactly where he was going to be for the next few years. a short lifetime.

MJK2111 · 11-18-2010, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

How many prison tats was Zoltan sporting?

None, but he did reek of cologne that smelled just like patchouli oil...

kindlekitten · 11-18-2010, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJK2111

None, but he did reek of cologne that smelled just like patchouli oil...

I wear patchouli occasionally

MJK2111 · 11-18-2010, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

I wear patchouli occasionally

KK, there's a HUGE difference between wearing it and bathing in it!

SameOldStory · 11-18-2010, 07:11 PM

Well, ya gotta spread the joy around. Right?

Besides. It shows that you are cultured.

Sweetpea · 11-19-2010, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJK2111

So there I was yesterday afternoon, meeting with a fairly sleazy car salesman
(lets call him...Zoltan) at a very reputable dealership.

<snip>

Top that...I dare you.

Ok, what movie did you see? Admit it!

Those things only happen in the movies (or a cheap series...)

MJK2111 · 11-19-2010, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Ok, what movie did you see? Admit it!

Those things only happen in the movies (or a cheap series...)

I may be cheap, but I'm not easy!

11-17-2010, 03:58 PM	#1
MJK2111 FUBAR! Posts: 1,946 Karma: 15018767 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Woodstock, IL Device: Kindle 3, Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 S	My biggest adventure in a car dealership So there I was yesterday afternoon, meeting with a fairly sleazy car salesman (lets call him...Zoltan) at a very reputable dealership. Quick background: for various reasons, I now own a car with "negative equity". Now, on the phone the previous night, Zoltan promised that he had the perfect "diabolical plan" to alleviate my plight. After a few test drives, we went back inside to discuss the "diabolical plan." Quick disclaimer: I have no proof, other than my word, that the following happened. Plan 1 consisted of him asking if I had "gap insurance", which I do, but I played dumb. Plan 1 then consisted of him suggesting that he facilitate my car "disappearing for good one night" and me getting the gap insurance money. Plan 2 consisted of starting a new auto loan on the spot, and me defaulting on my current loan, leading to the car being repossessed. According to Zoltan, the new loan balanced out the repo, and my credit would not be damaged. Epilogue: The brother of the dealership owner heard the heated exchange between me, Zoltan, and another dealer person...the told his brother about the altercation. The owner contacted me and was quite surprised by the story; he promised to make inquiries. About 2 hours later, Zoltan called to apologize and inform me that he had been fired. Top that...I dare you. Last edited by MJK2111; 11-17-2010 at 04:02 PM.

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poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,389 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	How many prison tats was Zoltan sporting?

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SameOldStory My True Self Posts: 3,126 Karma: 66242098 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Trantor, Galactic Center Device: Galaxy Tab 2 7.0	Crooks may often be very stupid, but I never met one who didn't think that they were the exception. When I lived in Virginia I worked three buildings away from a new car dealer. Every now and then a used car would disappear. The video system would show a blurry picture of some guy, but not enough detail to identify him. The guy was a real pro. He would hop in a car and start driving in about 5 minutes. This might happen every month or two. The area was very deserted area late at night, and I guess that they couldn't keep a night watchman. So finally they spent some real money and got a very good professional video system. One Monday morning as one of the used car salesmen came in to work the police arrested him. Big deal. That was a story? Remember I said that most crooks think that they are the smart ones? The kicker is that the guy was under the federal witness protection program. You only get there bay ratting out some mob boss. After the sentencing the mob knew exactly where he was going to be for the next few years. a short lifetime.

11-18-2010, 07:11 PM	#8
SameOldStory My True Self Posts: 3,126 Karma: 66242098 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Trantor, Galactic Center Device: Galaxy Tab 2 7.0	Well, ya gotta spread the joy around. Right? Besides. It shows that you are cultured.