Automobiles you don't see everyday...

You had good fortune there, Rod. These Carmax folks in Lubbock wouldn't budge, claiming costs are such. They already claimed that their price is a no dicker (no change) price (although they do have leeway to lower a cars cost to sell it). I even tried to negotiate their $230 documentation fee. I was planning to take the title directly to the motor vehicle registration office, so I could file for the military veteran discount on fees. You'd think because of all their mistakes, they would have done something to compensate. Their manager left a message on my phone after the weekend to tell me that either I purchase the car or they'd release the hold on it, no tactfulness at all. I called the sales girl back, told her to release it.

I saw a very good price on a fully equipped 2016 at a Chevrolet dealer in the Dallas TX area. I went through my insurance company to get a good rate on it. Their financial manager told me that a bank cashier's check would take the same time to clear as a personal check, that I should give them my account information. I had a very short window of availability then. Was planning to either drive 7 hours or fly one way. I told them I was not interested.

Their sales person called me later and asked me why I turned it down. I told her that a bank cashier's check would take the same time to clear (2 to 3 weeks) as a personal check. Their manager called me back to tell me they misunderstood me, cashier's check is as good as cash. Problem is, the bank required 3 day notice (to have cash physically on hand) to write such a large amount. My schedule for the next several weeks would not allow me to take 4 days to work this deal out.

I'm looking for another opportunity, but this time it will be with someone I can work with and get a decent deal too.