My family and I embarked on a quest to find the perfect vehicle, and our search led us to consider the Chrysler Pacifica. Hamilton Nissan caught our attention when we discovered they had a blue hybrid model, albeit not on their lot at the time. We decided to reach out via their website, and that's when we first encountered Dave, who initially seemed quite promising.
Dave was kind and appeared eager to provide us with the information we needed. This interaction took place on Thursday, September 14th. He mentioned that the Pacifica was a recent trade-in, not yet detailed, but assured us that he would send us pictures once it was ready. We also inquired about the interior, which was listed as black on the website but turned out to be tan. Dave kept in touch throughout, even sending us a multitude of interior and exterior photos on Monday the 18th.
As conscientious buyers, we had questions about the vehicle's history, particularly whether it had been a previous fleet vehicle, and we also wanted confirmation regarding the Type-1 Charger cord. While Dave wasn't certain about its previous use, he did confirm the cord's presence. Our communication with Dave continued throughout the week, but scheduling conflicts prevented us from making the trip until Friday, September 17th.
Unfortunately, on the day of our visit, Dave informed us that he couldn't be present due to a family illness. He kindly arranged for us to meet with another salesperson, Tara, upon our arrival. As we headed to the dealership, we messaged Dave to let him know we were on our way. However, upon our arrival, we found Tara overwhelmed with other tasks and asked us to wait. Regrettably, we waited for a staggering 45 minutes before she introduced us to yet another salesperson.
With anticipation, we handed over our IDs for the test drive, and the Pacifica was brought up, but its doors remained locked while the sales team inspected our trade-in. During this time, we took a closer look at the vehicle's exterior, discovering several scratches and rock chips, which, given the used nature of the vehicle, were tolerable. However, upon entering the Pacifica, we were assaulted by a heavy, nauseating cigarette smoke odor. The interior was filthy, with cigarette ash on the center console and nicotine stains on the seats and seatbelts.
Our inquiries about the missing charger cable went unanswered, as the new salesman was unsure about its whereabouts. Despite our discomfort, we decided to proceed with a test drive, but both my wife and I, along with the salesperson, were coughing due to the overwhelming nicotine stench. A slight knocking during the drive heightened our concerns.
Upon our return, we inspected under the hood, revealing the coolant level to be alarmingly low and a discarded cigarette butt beneath the driver's seat slider. To add to our disbelief, we found Starburst candies under the front seats. At this point, we were ready to walk away from the deal, but the new salesman insisted on involving the sales manager.
The sales manager's response was nothing short of disappointing. He dismissed our concerns with a smug attitude, insisting that the cigarette smoke was a "neutral" smell and claiming that the ash was, in fact, "sand." He conveniently ignored the cigarette butt, displaying an arrogant and unhelpful demeanor. His behavior not only sealed our decision not to purchase the vehicle but also ensured that we would never consider buying from Hamilton Nissan again.
It's truly appalling that Hamilton Nissan would offer a vehicle in such deplorable condition for sale on their lot. Despite over a week of communication with their sales team expressing our interest, it's evident they made no effort to rectify the issues with the vehicle. It appears destined for the auction block, and I strongly advise potential buyers to exercise caution when considering a purchase from this dealership. read more
