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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 09:04 AM
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I found a C7 advertised at 4500 off on a dealer web site, I contacted them and the car was available, inquired about the price they said it was correct so I told them I would buy and to email me a credit app, and I filled out, even the sales man said the price was correct. Then I get an email that the price was MSRP and the internet advertised price was nor correct. I told them not to process my application and my attorney would call their owner Monday, do I have a case to sell at internet price?
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 09:06 AM
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 09:08 AM
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Not a chance.......
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 09:12 AM
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You can probably get an attorney to take your case.... for about $4,500 up front.
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 09:13 AM
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A complaint to the BBB and District Attorney might stir them up, but the chances of actually forcing them to honor it are quite slim and no attorney is going to want to take the case unless you front the cost. If it was me I'd contact the owner, and if no action file a complaint on-line with the BBB just to rattle their cage - but I would waste much time or effort.
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 09:14 AM
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Maybe, however till you pay all legal fees, probably will cost less if you purchase car at MSRP.
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 09:16 AM
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It's called bait and switch. You do have a case and the BBB would be interested also.
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 09:20 AM
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For Pennsylvania I was taught Offer - Acceptance - Consideration; the three required prongs of a contract. On a state-by-state basis, contract law can be contradictory stuff. I doubt you will succeed, but an attorney will (probably) gladly take your money in the interim. No disrespect to you, but we're much too quick to engage lawyers these days. They made a mistake; I think you know it. Just let it go. Best case scenario, you'd likely spend that much just to prove your point. No winners in the end.
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You can probably get an attorney to take your case.... for about $4,500 up front.
+1. Retainer fee alone will make this impossible. Go with forum dealerships.
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It's called bait and switch. You do have a case and the BBB would be interested also.
It wasn't bait and switch. They didn't try to sell him something different than advertised, they said they made a mistake on the price.
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According to your post you already have an attorney on retainer. Why not just ask him/her if you have a case?
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Probably not worth the hassle and expense to pursue this in court. File a complaint with the BBB, your state's Attorney General office, etc. and seek out a car at a forum dealer. If you want a C7 at $4500 off MSRP, I think you will have to wait a while.
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Is this a serious post?
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 09:48 AM
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Yes it is!
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so you want to sue for a wasted 5 min. phone call and 10 min credit app. Only in America.
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http://www.chevyusa.com/inventory.as...vette+stingray

At the bottom of the page

It is the customer's sole responsibility to verify the existence and condition of any equipment listed. Neither the dealership nor eBizAutos is responsible for misprints on prices or equipment. It is the customer's sole responsibility to verify the accuracy of the prices with the dealer. Pricing subject to change without notice.
This is an example and obviously not the dealer you are referring to. However, there is more than likely a disclaimer such as this on the web site. Which of course means no case.

Even if the salesman confirmed the price over the phone or via e-mail, they corrected the mistake before moving forward with the transaction.
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so you want to sue for a wasted 5 min. phone call and 10 min credit app. Only in America.
Don't forget emotional distress.
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http://www.chevyusa.com/inventory.as...vette+stingray

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This is an example and obviously not the dealer you are referring to. However, there is more than likely a disclaimer such as this on the web site. Which of course means no case.

Even if the salesman confirmed the price over the phone or via e-mail, they corrected the mistake before moving forward with the transaction.
I have to take issue with your point here - the salesman did confirm the price was correct which can be taken as a verbal contract to honor the price as the OP specifically asked if the advertised price was correct. That is why I would file with the BBB. They will make some sort of good will effort to get him to resolve it so that the BBB can change the status to resolved. No way do I think they will honor the deal, but they will do something.
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Now they changed the internet price to 73k, with a msrp of 68k?
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