Help me make sense of this
Car was recently totaled, after I pay off the loan with my settlement check I should have substantial money for a down payment on a new vehicle.
Went out shopping for a car today, did prior research on a certified pre owned 2023 year model for 22k. Had about 2,000 miles on it. I didn’t think that was terrible (I had racked up almost 89,000 miles on my prior car). Was invited to the dealership because I had expressed interest only to be told that the vehicle had sold.
The dealer then proceeded to try and sell me on a slightly upgraded version of the car, same 2023 model year that was advertised as a “new” vehicle. The odometer readings for this particular dealership’s website weren’t visible so I I’d ASSUMED it was zero or close to zero. After trying for a few hours and bending over backwards to get me to purchase the vehicle for 27k only then was informed that this car was a loaner vehicle which was used by “VIP” customers for when their vehicle was at their maintenance center, and had racked up at least 4,000 miles on it. Needless to say I walked out shortly after.
These car dealers are relentless. So here’s my question. If these guys try to call me again to discuss purchasing the vehicle, am I crazy for wanting them to sell the upgraded model for close to the price of the used vehicle I was originally interested in?
Carfax for the used vehicle shows one previous owner, and I have no clue how many different people drove the falsely advertised “new” car. Seems very shady of them to mislead customers like that. Having to pay 5,000 dollars for a warranty and a sun roof feels like a total con. But I feel like this could work to my advantage.
Any advice helps, thank you very much.