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[GatorJZ]

How is this the dealer's fault? Unless they allowed another customer to jump you on the list, at best all they can do is give you a good faith estimate as to when they THINK your car MIGHT be available. Do you think your dealer controls Toyota's production schedule or Toyota's allotment of Prii to them? Good luck with that lawsuit.

[GatorJZ]

Originally Posted by Scott_R

I signed an order

Please scan and post the section of that order dealing with the availability of the car.

[exbauer]

many times the buyers order that you sign states it is not a binding contract. it says that on all 5 of the buyers order i have to get a prius.

[Scott_R]

Originally Posted by GatorJZ

Please scan and post the section of that order dealing with the availability of the car.

Actually, I have a voice recording of the salesperson promising a car in that time frame.

[Yak18]

Have you ever sued someone before? Not worth the money and aggravation in my opinion. The better option is to get even...without committing a crime of course. I hope to God I never have to sue anybody again...after 6 years of meetings and phone calls and checks written out to my attorney, I recovered $50 more than I spent on the suit.

[rookie101]

At least his line about building you one wasn't bad, thats what i would have WANTED to tell you.

[Scott_R]

Originally Posted by Yak18

Have you ever sued someone before? Not worth the money and aggravation in my opinion. The better option is to get even...without committing a crime of course. I hope to God I never have to sue anybody again...after 6 years of meetings and phone calls and checks written out to my attorney, I recovered $50 more than I spent on the suit.

Small claims court filing fee: $20.

[Scott_R]

Originally Posted by rookie101

At least his line about building you one wasn't bad, thats what i would have WANTED to tell you.

If nastiness is your thing, I should introduce the two of you; you can both go around insulting people.

[cairo94507]

Originally Posted by GatorJZ

How is this the dealer's fault? Unless they allowed another customer to jump you on the list, at best all they can do is give you a good faith estimate as to when they THINK your car MIGHT be available. Do you think your dealer controls Toyota's production schedule or Toyota's allotment of Prii to them? Good luck with that lawsuit.

You know what, there is no defense for the way this guy was treated by stringing him along and keeping the carrot out in front by 6 weeks, etc.
Finally, the smart ass comment is entirely unprofessional and something I would at least forward along to the owner of the dealership. Of course I would have pulled my deposit on the spot and shopped elsewhere. I do not care what kind of car it is, I would buy it where my business was appreciated.

[Kinare]

That line about building you one reminds me of a 911 call I heard about a woman complaining about her "out of control" 12-year-old daughter. She's yelling at the 911 operator to get someone to help with her daughter, and the operator says

"OK. Do you want us to come over to shoot...

Frikin hilarious.

I'm not sure what is illegal about them not being able to provide you with a car in the specified time frame by the way. If they truly thought they could provide you with a Prius in that time, and they showed good faith, then you won't get any money. Unless you prove they knew they couldn't get you one in that time, maybe you'll get your money.

But I doubt it.