Bought a 2006 Toyota Tundra from this car dealer and to say I am unsatisfied is an understatement…read more
He was originally asking $10,000.00 for the truck. However, it was going to need tires immediately, they didn't have the face to the radio that was installed, and the drivers mirror was shattered. So, he took $700.00 off. Turns out, he should have taken $5,000.00 off. I have owned this truck for less than 60 days and this is my out of pocket costs to date.
New tires and alignment - $1,275.00
All 4 TPMS - $250.00
Complete front brake system - $1,200.00
Radio - $375.00
Left side mirror - $150.00
A/C (because it quit working less than 30 days in) $640.00 ($320.00 my out of pocket.)
Transmission - $1,504.19 - Transfer case motor was bad and needed replaced.
Total (with out transmission repairs yet) out of pocket cost thus far - $5,074.19. Again, this is ALL within less than 60 days. And, we still don't know what the cost of the transmission is going to be.
The only positive thing is after the tires, radio, mirror, brakes, and TPMS I did call Mose Auto Sales when the air conditioning went out and he did SPLIT the A/C repairs, after I had to wait a week to get in to his mechanic he recommended.
However, this is a 4 wheel drive truck, so the transmission is more than likely going to far exceed all the other repair costs thus far.
This place clearly does not have a mechanical go through their vehicles they are selling to ensure their are selling the quality of vehicle they are telling you, you're getting.
I fully understand that buying a used vehicle there is always the possibility of some problems. However this many problems that are this severe all in less than 60 days is COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE. This truck has been in for repairs far more than I have had it on the road driving it.
I would not recommend buying any vehicles from this dealer. Their vehicles are no where even close to being worth what they are charging. And yes, I have ALL the documentation to back up everything I have posted. So please, call me a liar.
09/06/2020 Update - I will keep updating this so others can see the issues and exactly the quality of cars this business is selling.
Today, Serpentine belt sheared apart. Which when on snapped going down the road at 55MPH it snapped a coolant line, and the Power Steering Air Control Switch. Cause, the serpentine belt was improperly installed. (most likely when HIS mechanic repaired the A/C.) So, a new serpentine belt, and new coolant hose and clamp, and the Power Steering Air control switch $194.09 in repairs today.
Brings a total out of pocket expenses to date to, = $5,268.28. Purchased truck less than 90 days ago at this point.
09/12/2020 Edit - This weekends issue is the rear differential has developed a leak. After some some basic cleanup around the differential there has been an epoxy found on the bottom of the differential. After removing the gear oil and the epoxy there were 3 small hole about the size of a pin hole, and a 4th hole about the size of a ball point head pen tip. So, now the truck is on it's way back to the transmission shop on Monday because there is only one way to repair this correctly and that is a whole new rear end. This is more than likely going to start pushing $3,000.00 for this repair Update to come.