They reached out to me, I did not go to them. They asked if I would be interested in selling them my 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 with the LZT trim package. I advised them I might, what was the offer. I gave them the specifics of my truck and was advised by THEM that my trade value was between $20k and $25k. I only owe $12.5k to pay it off. So they say, man come on in, you have so much equity in your truck we would love to work a deal with you. I advised them I was not interested in putting any money down, and that I had a credit score in the high 500's approaching the 600's, and that I want my payment to remain what it is now $600 per month. There response, "that's perfect, the numbers make sense, lets make a deal". Prior to going to the dealership, I look online and find a truck THEY have posted and that I would like to have. I arrive at the dealership and I am advised that the catalytic converters have been "deleted" from the truck and that they are unable to sell the vehicle! THEN WHY IS IT LISTED ON YOUR SITE? You cant say you didn't know this before hand!! I know why...this truck get's people in and contacting them only to be told, NOPE can't have it! So, I look around and find a suitable replacement. I find a 2020 Silverado 1500, not a 2500 HD, not the LTZ trim, not a 4X4, but it still has a V-8 and will pull my boat so okay lets do it. AS ALL BIG DEALERSHIPS do the bait and switch begins. They take my truck back for an "Appraisal" and we go inside. Before my application is even completed and before my credit check to confirm my score (that I advised them of in advance I remind you) is even performed the hmmm's, and ahh's start. "I just don't know, we may have to look at a cheaper truck" the salesman mumbles under his breath. I see it coming.
I give them my license, and my social and before I can even finish the app my salesman starts working another deal with a young lady who came in 30-minutes after me. Leaving me sitting at his desk as he goes outside and begins taking care of her! I guess he figured I was just going to be a waste of his time. So I sit, and I sit. I finally ask another salesman to have my truck brought back around, I am leaving. My sales rep comes out several minutes later and says, oh you have to go as he hands me my keys, and states "I will call you"! Several hours go by and ZERO call. I then realized he never gave me my license back, so I text him from the cell number on his card. All I get is a short "yep, sorry I have it". ZERO update on my transaction. I already know! I say to him "out of curiosity, what did the appraiser value my truck at"? He replies, $13.5K! Wait, What! Are you serious? I laugh at him, that is hilarious!! So...as stated I have a 2011 Silverado 2500HD 4X4 with the LZT trim, MINT condition and only 154k miles on it. 2nd Owner! Immaculate service record and Carfax report! There is ZERO wrong with my truck, it is in PERFECT condition both interior and exterior. It has Bose premium sound system, retractable side mirrors, all leather interior, V8 6.0 Vortec engine, full tow package, bed liner, tool box, euro headlights (brand new) LED custom taillights (Brand New). After market alloy 20" custom rims, weather Tech mats front and back, $13.5K! I should have had at least $7.5k or higher of equity in my truck, but no they seem to think I have about $500! Look it up on KBB, it starts on the low end of $20.5k and that is the TRADE value. It books even higher for a private sale! This right here is why I stick with the smaller private owned dealerships! These guys at Peltier are out of their minds and are only looking to take advantage of you if you are trying to trade something in. God help you if you are honest with them, and they feel like you are not worth doing business with. You will be ignored, your sales rep will move on to another customer while your ass is still in the seat at their desk, and God forbid if they keep their word about calling you back to at least tell you they do not feel like you are worth their time or worth trying to do business with! HORRIBLE SERVICE! read more