In a message dated 3/5/02 1:20:08 AM Eastern Standard Time,
davriker@pacbell.net writes:
<< I work in a new car dealership in California, and in this state, it isn't a
marriage until you sleep with the bride... In otherwords, the contract is
consummated when the shinny little tail lights cross the curb in the
possession of the new owner. Deposit or no deposit. Deposits are
requested by the dealership to increase mental ownership but are fully
refundable if the transaction is not completed. >>
OK guys, reluctant as I am to admit to this horrible fact, but in an earlier
life, a long long time ago, I was a Lawyer.
I have not read the fine print on the contract, but I totally disagree that
the sales contract is not binding.
You are clearly entitled to the difference in the agreed upon price and what
you will have to pay.
Car dealers tend to tell you wacky things, when it suits them. For instance a
few years ago, I purchased a Volvo for delivery in Europe. A week before the
I was to pick it up, the Volvo representative calls and tells me "So sorry
but your car has been stolen. I hope you had insurance."
What is my middle name Stupid or something? "My" car is in a Volvo lot, and
it is my fault that it was stolen?
The next day I get a call "Maybe you are right, but you bought a 96 and there
are none left, but we will sell you a 97 if the you pay the price increase."
Yea right.
Point is I got a 97 at the already paid for 96 price.
If you really want the Mazda, buy it at the best price, and then sue the
bastards.
I would write them a letter advising them of your intentions.
David Oliner
59,60 Bugeyes
67 TR4A
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