When we met with the Toyota salesman at Servco he was quite eager to have us try out the Prius and to sell it to us. We did and we liked it. Our salesman said it was in the computer to have the car built in July and delivered to us in August. If another car came up sooner we might get the car in July. We put down our $500.00 deposit and were happily on our way.THEN we got this letter saying not only that it would probably get to us in October but that it wasn't a promise either since we don't have a "vehicle identification number" yet. What the heck?
Art called our salesman and he said he was sorry we misunderstood him... that he really was saying it MIGHT come in August. Excuuuuse me? WE misunderstood him? Arrrghhh! Why do you suppose then that he felt it necessary to underline the possible October delivery date in RED?
Servco has a monopoly on Toyota cars in Hawaii so we have no choice. It's just so aggravating.
Tif told me how when they were buying their Mazda in Illinois, they negotiated a certain finance interest rate but when the paperwork was shown to them there was a different rate. When Tif's husband pointed it out to the Finance manager they said it was a mistake and corrected it.
Beds! Cars! Argghhhhh! I'll bet that's why we buy our cars only after we've had it more a decade and doesn't run anymore. This bed we're buying better last the 30 years it's advertised to do because I want it to be the LAST one we buy!
Kay, I'm so sorry you are having all these issues with cars and beds! I don't like when salemen don't tell the truth. It's too bad there isn't another toyota dealership in Hawaii. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteWow-it seems like cars and beds are a big aggravation for you. Hopefully you are sleeping very comfortably on your new mattress while you wait for your new car!
ReplyDeleteOur new bed won't be here until next weekend so we're still not sleeping peacefully.
ReplyDeleteIt'll be great when this is all over.
Gosh, Kay! Are we getting to the age where we're buying the last of something in our lifetime??? No, please no!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you are frustrated! In the end, it will all work out and you will be having sweet dreams once again - of a beautiful Prius sitting in your driveway!!
Happy day to you!!
whaaat? You plan on living only to 90??? Make it 40 years for the bed!
ReplyDeleteSounds like life is throwing you some curve balls. Time for some useful advice...act don't react. I let you figure out how to do that. LOL! Life is what happens while you are making other plans...
ReplyDeleteOh, Kay! that is so frustrating and I do so relate!! But, I hope when your bed finally arrives (let's hope there's no screw-up there)you'll at least sleep better while you're waiting for the car! These days it seems that it is just one frustration after another!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your very lovely, sweet compliment! Made my day! My kids told me to stop hiding behind butterflies and change the photo.
Customer service on the whole has just gone in the dumper.
ReplyDeleteIt just makes you shake your head and not in pleasent way.
The only thing you can do is cancel the order because of mis information(Icall it lying) but who does that hurt...you! Tisl Sorry Kay,
VERY frustrating Kay, you have my sympathy.
ReplyDeleteWe went shopping for beds today, and came home empty-handed. I thought of you very often through it all!
ReplyDeleteCar salesmen are the worst at 'remembering' things correctly or coming through on promises. It's a huge aggravation, but I hope your car is worth it all and comes through soon!
Hello
ReplyDeleteAs someone who didn't have much use for small children I found four small grandchildren in my life and they have made me appreciate just how wonderful children can be. I just happened onto your blog (I have one too) and thought the picture at the top was terrefic. God Bless you and your family. My wife is a teacher for another 4 years then we will travel I suppose.. Have a great day. The best to you and your family
OK, now I'm keeping my old bed AND my old car!!!
ReplyDeletewe're awful when it comes to buying cars, always seem to do the wrong thing when it comes to bargaining..one day we'll get it right. A lot of those salepeople don't care about the customer and that's a mistake.
ReplyDeleteUsed and new car salemen are not generally the kind of people you would wish your child would marry. They have a bad reputation up here and rank a notch above preachers.
ReplyDeleteSorry about the trouble you are having. But I hope you like them once you get your car and bed!
ReplyDeleteYou guys have had so much trouble with major purchases! It makes you feel powerless, doesn't it? Good luck with the Prius. I've been wanting to try one out, too. Let me know how you like it (when you get it, that is). Ha!
ReplyDeleteI never trust salesmen of any kind. You do have to be on your toes and get everythign in writing. It's unfortunate and it makes me worry about the more vulnerable people in society and how much they must get ripped off. I hope your wait is not a long one Kay.
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