RAW video Lexus Of Clearwater BAIT & SWITCH. Ad says 31k miles, car actually has 43k. GOT KICKED OUT
On Friday 4/30/2024 I went to look at a Lexus IS250C at the dealership; Lexus Of Clearwater. The car is advertised as having 31,077 miles on it. However, in reality, the car had 43,xxx miles on it. The people at the dealership responded when I pointed this out by saying things like: 'It's just a clerical error', 'it's not a bait & switch', 'we are an AutoNation dealership, we are too big to do anything like this intentionally', 'we will get it corrected'. The main reason I went to look at the car was because of the low miles. On 5/2/2024, the advertised mileage on the car was still the same incorrect 31,077. I went back to look at the car again on that day, 5/2/2024. I brought it to the attention of the staff and a manager that the incorrect mileage had not been corrected. This is the video from that day. A manager ended up asking me to leave, kicking me out. This is the second time I have had bad bad / scammy type of experience at Lexus Of Clearwater. The first time was in the service department. They put the incorrect weight of oil in the car, during the inspection they missed a leaky radiator, misdiagnosed a starter as being bad ($1500 estimate), lied about having checked the transmission fluid, and some other issues as well.
Dude, mistakes happen. Its not like they rolled back the odometer. You're being a Karen.
My opinion, not a mistake. They were made aware of the inaccurate mileage and 6 days later it wasn't corrected.
@@giftcard9208 So just don't buy the car and move on.
@@ARentz07 And that's exactly how they get more traffic into their dealership to look at any particular car. The incorrect mileage being advertised on this car caused this video, which has gotten thousands of views. And guess what??? As of today, 5/12/2024, about 13 days after I brought this to their attention the 'mistake' is still there. The incorrect mileage is still being advertised. Why don't you call them and ask about the 'mistake'.
Also, should you really be surprised that they kicked you out when you clearly weren't there to buy a car?
The only way to find out, was for him to test drive the car, where he finds the discrepancy. You a MAGA or something? Ask a liberal kid to explain what happened.
Do you expect the potential buyer to not record when he sees that the dealer is involved in underhanded business practices? Does it hurt your feeling that a business known for dishonesty continues to do these kinds of things? Having a secretary make a new flyer to post on the car and making a phone call to the web developer to make a two second change to the price which would post immediately, proves without a doubt this was a bait and switch.
@@KimoBruddah-ki2ooAfter the past 4 years, is maga supposed to be insulting or something?
I appreciate your comment. Thanks very much for the supportive words. I think dealerships do this kind of thing intentionally, and I believe this was intentional. More people will come to see a 31k mile car than will come to see a 43k mile car. Even if just a few more. I sold advertising to dealerships for over 10 years. I've seen the crap that many of them pull. Thanks for watching, please feel free to subscribe.
@@KimoBruddah-ki2oo The odometer was in a photo that the dealer had posted in their listing of the car.
Why am I recommended this lol someone made a mistake, it isn't that deep.
These stories are endless at dealerships. And the mistakes are ALWAYS in the dealers favor…
I appreciate your comment. Thanks very much for the supportive words. I think dealerships do this kind of thing intentionally, and I believe this was intentional. More people will come to see a 31k mile car than will come to see a 43k mile car. Even if just a few more. I sold advertising to dealerships for over 10 years. I've seen the crap that many of them pull. Thanks for watching, please feel free to subscribe.
@@giftcard9208 why did you go back if you already had a bad experience there? I know dealers are sketchy but no need to harass the workers that probably had no part in this mistake
The incorrect mileage being advertised on this car caused this video, which has gotten thousands of views. And guess what??? As of today, 5/12/2024, about 13 days after I brought this to their attention the 'mistake' is still there. The incorrect mileage is still being advertised. Why don't you call them and ask about the 'mistake'?
@@Tom-fn8xc The workers carry out the dealership's sketchy deeds. You see in the video that I tell the girl it's not her fault, and that we might quickly need to get a manager involved. And my main question moving forward was 'who's job is it to get this changed'. The incorrect mileage being advertised on this car caused this video, which has gotten thousands of views. And guess what??? As of today, 5/12/2024, about 13 days after I brought this to their attention the 'mistake' is still there. The incorrect mileage is still being advertised. Why don't you call them and ask about the 'mistake'.
I bought a box of Frosted Flakes. The box says "Tastes Great". It did not. Probably another Bait and Switch
I appreciate your comment and will let it stand even though we disagree. I think dealerships do this kind of thing intentionally, and I believe this was intentional. More people will come to see a 31k mile car than will come to see a 43k mile car. Even if just a few more. I sold advertising to dealerships for over 10 years. I've seen the crap that many of them pull. Thanks for watching, please feel free to subscribe.
Low miles are important to you, i wonder how many miles you have on that old LS430 🤔
129k. I love my LS430. Thanks for watching.
Waaahhh wahhh 😢get a clue!!
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Dang this guys a joke . He’s got to be retired or hate his stay at home wife to spend all this time there.
I'm not married, but thank you. Like I say in the description or the video, this was not my first questionable experience at Lexus Of Clearwater. I just wanted to see how they might respond to my concerns about the ongoing false advertising in regards to the mileage on this car.
@@giftcard9208 if you really wanted to support your position, you would have listed and documented every questionable advertisement, you claim, happened there .But, you did not. That tells me a lot. Hmmm...
I worked at a Lexus dealership for a good while. Mistakes happen all the time. Websites are usually not updated in house and are ran by a third party. It takes time to update, they’re busy selling cars not monitoring third party websites. If it’s not something you’re gonna buy just go find another car
I appreciate your comment and will let it stand even though we disagree. I think dealerships do this kind of thing intentionally, and I believe this was intentional. More people will come to see a 31k mile car than will come to see a 43k mile car. Even if just a few more. I sold advertising to dealerships for over 10 years. I've seen the crap that many of them pull. Thanks for watching, please feel free to subscribe.
The incorrect mileage being advertised on this car caused this video, which has gotten thousands of views. And guess what??? As of today, 5/12/2024, about 13 days after I brought this to their attention the 'mistake' is still there. The incorrect mileage is still being advertised. Still think this is an innocent mistake?
This is the kind of bs you deal with buying used cars from dealers honestly. I cant tell you how many times ive called a dealership to inquire about a used vehicle only to show up and for there to be undisclosed damage, incorrectly reported mileage, incorrect year. It happens all the time. And while not always intentional. Sometimes it absolutely is but its usually easy to spot if its intentional or not by the reaction. Judgeing by just how everyone you talked to immediatly loaded up the excuse cannon is just a indication on its own. It sucks but if you feel like its sketchy, tell them hey due to this that and the other thing. i no longer feel comfortable putting a deal together at this time. Then move on and save yourself the frustration.
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they are owned by auto nation. I had an issue with the one in Pinellas park (it's about a 15 minute drive from this one.) I was looking at a gs350 from them with 31k miles on it. they said they did an inspection of the car and had no issues other than they were going to put new tires on. I brought it to a mechanic the day after and turns out the car had a fucking knocking engine with only 31k miles. (I didnt catch because I dont know jack about cars) I brought it back and the manager wouldnt even give me paperwork for the return complete jackwad.
Yes, for sure. That's why I call them 'stealerships'. I don't trust Lexus Of Clearwater at ALL. I sold advertising to dealerships for over 10 years. I've seen the crap that many of them pull. Thanks for watching, please feel free to subscribe.
The incorrect mileage being advertised on this car caused this video, which has gotten thousands of views. And guess what??? As of today, 5/12/2024, about 13 days after I brought this to their attention the 'mistake' is still there. The incorrect mileage is still being advertised. I wonder how many people still think this is an innocent mistake.
Probably wasn't updated. It's really not that big of a deal. 43k is low still. This is just being nitpicky.
I appreciate your comment and will let it stand even though we disagree. I think dealerships do this kind of thing intentionally, and I believe this was intentional. More people will come to see a 31k mile car than will come to see a 43k mile car. Even if just a few more. I sold advertising to dealerships for over 10 years. I've seen the crap that many of them pull. Thanks for watching, please feel free to subscribe.
what do you want a cookie? it's too bad every single car doesn't have an easy way to check for yourself how many miles are on it. somebody should really invent that.
Wow, look at the moronic replies to this. There was an easy way to check, he test drove the car, and saw the milage ya genius.
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This would be a big deal for me as 12k is like two years of driving my weekend car for two years.
It's a major difference to a lot of people. It would certainly be a big deal to a dealership who was buying a car. But when they are selling... Oh, no big deal, honest mistake. It's such a nice car, don't worry about that tiny 'clerical error', that convenient discrepancy...... Just buy the car, no big deal. F'ing con artists.
The incorrect mileage being advertised on this car caused this video, which has gotten thousands of views. And guess what??? As of today, 5/12/2024, about 13 days after I brought this to their attention the 'mistake' is still there. The incorrect mileage is still being advertised. I wonder if people still think this is an innocent mistake.
And u can be sued btw lol, for making them lose business over a mistake so the dealership can take this video to court u gonna lose ur old white Lexus to lawyers lol
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First of all this isn't a bait and switch it is actually an accident... get over it
I appreciate your comment and will let it stand even though we disagree. I think dealerships do this kind of thing intentionally, and I believe this was intentional. More people will come to see a 31k mile car than will come to see a 43k mile car. Even if just a few more. I sold advertising to dealerships for over 10 years. I've seen the crap that many of them pull. Thanks for watching, please feel free to subscribe.
regardless of whether it was a hiccup or a bait and switch as you claim, the sales person isn't involved in those stickers, online pricing, etc.. So I don't know why trying to confront her. You can just make an offer based on what you think it is worth with the higher miles or move on. I don't think you ever worked as a car sales person. They have a lot of pressure to move cars based on the restrictions they are given, and ultimately the final sale price is up to the finance manager, even if the buyer is going to pay cash, the finance manager runs the operation.
I was NOT trying to confront the young lady at all. I very quickly said to her 'we may have to run this by a manager'. I appreciate your comment and will let it stand even though we disagree. I think dealerships do this kind of thing intentionally, and I believe this was intentional. More people will come to see a 31k mile car than will come to see a 43k mile car. Even if just a few more. I sold advertising to dealerships for over 10 years. I've seen the crap that many of them pull. Thanks for watching, please feel free to subscribe.
Maybe it's the wrong car? I was sold a car one time with the wrong VIN on the paperwork lol. Now that would be something to complain about. Edit: no, it definitely was just a clerical error, as there's a photo of the odometer in the listing.
that's on you for not checking
@@zjones9876 Yeah I'm really stupid
@@zjones9876 Except the car with the other VIN had the same exterior color and similar options, so it was an understandable mistake
See, and that is what the 'stealership' hopes for. They will show the car to someone who will overlook, miss, or Etc. I think dealerships do this kind of thing intentionally, and I believe this was intentional. More people will come to see a 31k mile car than will come to see a 43k mile car. Even if just a few more. I sold advertising to dealerships for over 10 years. I've seen the crap that many of them pull. Thanks for watching, please feel free to subscribe.
I hope you are being sarcastic. Dealerships are trained to steer around any issues with the cars and sell them for as much as possible regardless. It could happen to almost anyone. That's why I posted the video. Please feel free to subscribe.
My guy needs a hobby, it's a 10 year old car lmfao it's definitely very low on the priority chain, if your this serious about a clerical error on a 10 year old car, probably shouldn't be buying it.
I appreciate your comment and will let it stand even though we disagree. I think dealerships do this kind of thing intentionally, and I believe this was intentional. More people will come to see a 31k mile car than will come to see a 43k mile car. Even if just a few more. I sold advertising to dealerships for over 10 years. I've seen the crap that many of them pull. Thanks for watching, please feel free to subscribe.
Dude, it doesn't matter. If you want to buy again, you still have to look at the actual mileage and do your research before you buy anyway. You sound like an a.
They hope to get someone in there who doesn't have time to spend all day looking at a car. I think it was intentional and that they are trained to talk around this. I appreciate your comment and will let it stand even though we disagree. I think dealerships do this kind of thing intentionally, and I believe this was intentional. More people will come to see a 31k mile car than will come to see a 43k mile car. Even if just a few more. I sold advertising to dealerships for over 10 years. I've seen the crap that many of them pull. Thanks for watching, please feel free to subscribe.
4.7 Google Reviews rating on a sample size of 3.9k on this dealer; you’re being an ass just take a breathe and admit honest mistake
I disagree. However I will let your comment stand. I truly this dealership is scammy and unprofessional. Thanks for watching, please subscribe.
Kind of suspicious she let you record the scam in action
I don't think the lower level sales people are informed of these discrete scams in the part of dealerships.