stan1942 Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 New here on the sight, but the bad deal on my 08 Edge I got from a Ford dealer in Escondido ca. is old, and still fresh in my mind. I looked a new Ford Edge. It was sitting on the back lot with 500 miles. That should have been my first clue. They told the miles were because the salespeople would drive it around for exposure. Next clue I missed. Wife wanted her car, so we made the deal. Signing so much stuff. We are just about done says the salesman. The last paper to sigh says I know the the car is used. WHAT did you say. This is a used car it's called a roll back the guy says.. It was sold, and brought back. I don't want the car I told the salesman. Then the wife starts crying. I caved in and signed. The car has just been ok, a few issued I will not get into now. I made a fuss the next few days. My only compensation was a couple free oil changes. I told them no thanks. So now if I trade in my car it is listed as used. Anyone ever had this happen, or anything like it? Stan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Your car is used the minute you sign the papers anyway. We bought a used Focus with 100 miles on it because the older couple couldn't figure out my Ford touch. As long as there was nothing mechanically wrong with it I wouldn't be concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan1942 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 I guess I should have said I am the second owner, that sounds like the car has been around the block a few times. Had they been truthful on the miles, and the previous owner, I could have done a better deal. Stan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefduane Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Caveat Emptor. I think you will have to chalk this one up to lessons learned. One is to really do your homework on a car before you buy it, including taking a test drive (which I assume you did.) Did you not ask about the miles and if it had a previous owner? An two, never *ever* take your wife (or kids) along when buying a car. Take her along when looking, shopping, test driving, etc.. but NEVER when you are actually going to negotiate a purchase. Nothing against your wife (or anyone's wife) but car salesmen >love it< when a wife is there during the negotiation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 The dishonesty sucks. I would not go back there if you have an alternative. You should let the owner know what happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulSchott Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 The salesman lied to you when he told you that it was just driven around for exposure. The sales people get to use a car for their personal use and pay a small amount to do so. 500 miles isn't unusual for that reason. When he tried to slip in the disclosure paper as the last thing to sign you should have run. All things considered, you made your wife happy. This kind of stuff happens too often. My wife's father was a car salesman. They had a saying (There's an ass for every seat.) At this point it is too late to do anything so just sit back and enjoy the ride and good luck with the edge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 These kinds of stories are a dime a dozen, unfortunately. People are also willing to be taken in by the perception and image of a nice vehicle, not look so much under the skin at the mechanicals etc. But when the S.O. gets emotional, you know all bets are off ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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