G63 order
09-12-2021 | 03:12 PM
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09-12-2021 | 05:58 PM
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The build order is probably not specific enough to be enforceable as a contract.
It says clearly “price subject to change.” Whether that was put in by mfr or dealer is irrelevant.
It also doesn’t say when your build will be delivered nor does it guarantee a certain model year. Dealer could claim your order was pushed back to a 2022 build which was then canceled by MBUSA.
Could you prevail with litigation? Maybe? It could also take 2-3 years to resolve in that case, by then even if you win the dealer won’t be able to give you a new G63 since that model may be discontinued by then and you’ll have to buy an electric one.
Hopefully a threat of a lawsuit or a call from your state AG/BBB is enough to convince them to do the right thing.
It says clearly “price subject to change.” Whether that was put in by mfr or dealer is irrelevant.
It also doesn’t say when your build will be delivered nor does it guarantee a certain model year. Dealer could claim your order was pushed back to a 2022 build which was then canceled by MBUSA.
Could you prevail with litigation? Maybe? It could also take 2-3 years to resolve in that case, by then even if you win the dealer won’t be able to give you a new G63 since that model may be discontinued by then and you’ll have to buy an electric one.
Hopefully a threat of a lawsuit or a call from your state AG/BBB is enough to convince them to do the right thing.
09-12-2021 | 09:16 PM
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The build order is probably not specific enough to be enforceable as a contract.
It says clearly “price subject to change.” Whether that was put in by mfr or dealer is irrelevant.
It also doesn’t say when your build will be delivered nor does it guarantee a certain model year. Dealer could claim your order was pushed back to a 2022 build which was then canceled by MBUSA.
Could you prevail with litigation? Maybe? It could also take 2-3 years to resolve in that case, by then even if you win the dealer won’t be able to give you a new G63 since that model may be discontinued by then and you’ll have to buy an electric one.
Hopefully a threat of a lawsuit or a call from your state AG/BBB is enough to convince them to do the right thing.
It says clearly “price subject to change.” Whether that was put in by mfr or dealer is irrelevant.
It also doesn’t say when your build will be delivered nor does it guarantee a certain model year. Dealer could claim your order was pushed back to a 2022 build which was then canceled by MBUSA.
Could you prevail with litigation? Maybe? It could also take 2-3 years to resolve in that case, by then even if you win the dealer won’t be able to give you a new G63 since that model may be discontinued by then and you’ll have to buy an electric one.
Hopefully a threat of a lawsuit or a call from your state AG/BBB is enough to convince them to do the right thing.
09-12-2021 | 11:37 PM
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Thank you for everyone’s advices! Much appreciate it. Sales guy haven’t told me exactly what the mark up is going to be yet as the car just shipped from port, hopefully threatening them with my attorney/BBB would minimize or eliminate the mark up. Thank you guys again!
09-13-2021 | 03:35 AM
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The build order is probably not specific enough to be enforceable as a contract.
It says clearly “price subject to change.” Whether that was put in by mfr or dealer is irrelevant.
It also doesn’t say when your build will be delivered nor does it guarantee a certain model year. Dealer could claim your order was pushed back to a 2022 build which was then canceled by MBUSA.
It says clearly “price subject to change.” Whether that was put in by mfr or dealer is irrelevant.
It also doesn’t say when your build will be delivered nor does it guarantee a certain model year. Dealer could claim your order was pushed back to a 2022 build which was then canceled by MBUSA.
09-14-2021 | 12:30 PM
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Good info. Verbal agreement may be legally binding but as we all know dealers aren't the most scrupulous people (speaking in generalities - some are good). Having it in writing can defend against staff turnover or lying.
I could see the dealer backing off with threat of legal action, and I can also see the dealer fighting for that $50k or whatever amount it is. I have no doubt the sales associate is willing to lie of any agreement if they know their job is on the line--depends on what the sales manager, general manger, and owner want to do.
I could see the dealer backing off with threat of legal action, and I can also see the dealer fighting for that $50k or whatever amount it is. I have no doubt the sales associate is willing to lie of any agreement if they know their job is on the line--depends on what the sales manager, general manger, and owner want to do.
09-14-2021 | 12:49 PM
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Spend 30 minutes watching any episode of Judge Judy and you'll learn that verbal agreements and hear-say evidence are not only worthless, but you'll be cut-off from even attempting to present such in court.
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