I have had negative experience after negative experience here.
To start off with, I bought my car in October 2012. I did a LOT of research and test drove a number of different vehicles at dealerships all around the I-91 corridor. I was looking for something similar to my Toyota Echo - compact, good mileage, basic features. I finally settled on the Nissan Versa hatchback and got an online quote from Executive. I made an appointment and stopped by. When I got there, no one was expecting me and I had to wait to see someone. I drove the car and then was quoted a price about $2k higher than the price I had been given online. The reason was because the car I was quoted online was NOT ACTUALLY AVAILABLE. I told her nevermind and got up to leave but she "went to speak with her manager" and came back with a price that was lower than the price I was quoted online -- but only if I signed on the dotted line that day. I needed the car and did honestly like it, so I put down a deposit.
I came in a few days later to sign everything else and pick up the car. I read everything before I signed it and asked a number of questions (but, apparently, not the RIGHT questions). I drove off.
I quickly realized that there was only one keyhole in my car - on the driver's side. Both the passenger side and the trunk did not have a keyhole. I called and was told that meant I had keyless entry... except I hadn't been given a key fob. In pressing the matter, I was told I would have to pay a diagnostic fee to see *if* my car already had keyless entry installed and an additional fee to install it plus another cost for the fob. I had to escalate to corporate to get this addressed. When I brought the car in for the diagnostic (which was now miraculously FREE) I was given a loaner car for the day, since they weren't sure how long they would need my car.
I also escalated concerns about the mileage. I had been quoted a range for the mpg and found that I was getting an average of 10 mpg less than even the lowest range. I went into the dealership and was told that it was because of where I was driving, how I was driving, and the type of gas I used. When I explained that my 12 year old Toyota Echo was getting better mileage with the same route and same gas, they had no explanation for me. They spoke to me as if I was a child, not an educated adult who had been driving for more than half of my life.
Then comes my first "free" oil change. I was given "free" oil changes for life with this car.... until I found out that you HAD to bring it in every quarter and there was always routine maintenance that had to be done, to the tune of $40-$200 PER VISIT. I stopped going and went back to my regular mechanic, where I get an average of 2 oil changes per year (I do not drive very far so it takes a long time to hit the mileage) and am only charged for work that absolutely needs to be done.
Now I've had to bring my car back again -- at 44,000 miles my mechanic discovered a transmission fluid leak. Luckily, it's covered under warranty up to 60,000 miles. I called to schedule an appointment, asking how long it would take since I would need to arrange a ride to work or get a rental. They said a day or two at the most. I dropped it off on Monday night after hours and had to call them on Tuesday afternoon to see if it had been looked at yet (it hadn't). On Tuesday afternoon when I finally heard back, they said they'd need it til at least Wednesday, if not Thursday. I reiterated the need for a rental or to set up rides since I commute from Wallingford to Hartford every day. I did not hear back on Wednesday and had to again call THEM on Thursday afternoon (the day my rental was due back), only to find out they needed it for one more day. This "maybe one-day job" has turned into a four day job and cost me $120 for my rental. I asked for them to pay for my rental and they said only the extended warranty covers that... No one EVER told me that they wouldn't give me a loaner or cover a rental for WARRANTY REPAIRS. The repairs are free, Nissan's mistake, but I'm SOL for wanting to be able to get to work in the morning.
I will never, ever buy another Nissan and will never purchase another car from Executive. The misdirection, lack of full disclosure, and attitudes are unprofessional and embarrassing. There was no apology for not keeping me updated with the status of my car or for the inconvenience of having to pay for a rental out of pocket for repairs that were not my fault in any way, shape, or form. read more