In looking at used cars, I spotted a two-year-old Mercedes-Benz at Cleo Bay in Killeen, and decided to get some information.
The manager came in and enthusiastically reported that although the selling price was $36,000, he would let it go for only $33,000. The manager and salesperson swore up and down at what a great deal they were giving me. I could recognize the pressure tactics being used, including trying to "get to know me" as a nice friend and chatting about my line of work, which happens to be VA hospital ministry.
At 56 years of age, I knew I'd better get out of there and do some clear thinking and check the Internet on the figures I was given. It seems the "great price" of only $33,000 is over the price of what a NEW Mercedes in this trim line would cost!
I thought such bold faced lying was a thing of the past, but I was sure wrong. Later I discovered that a friend of mine, an Iraqi veteran, was quoted a price on a used vehicle that was nearly $4000. Over the Kelly Blue Book retail price.
This company, near Ft. Hood, Texas, the largest Army base in the U.S., obviously thinks nothing of defrauding our own soldiers. They advertise that they give a $500. Discount to military personnel, but fail to mention that they jack up the price a thousand dollars.
This is a disgraceful company and I hope to forewarn any prospective buyers, especially our military.
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