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"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch) 08/25/2016 at 14:32 • Filed to: None

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VW sends me a packet telling me they will buy my TDI sportwagen back for 18 grand and the same day I get a flyer from my VW dealer where I bought it explaining that they “need my 2011 Sportwagen TDI” for their inventory (which they can’t even sell) and they are willing to offer “top dollar” “up to 125% KBB value!” for it, and include a fake check for “Up to $8567!*”

*depending on miles, condition, and equipment.

I realize that these are automated and all, but I sincerely hope no one sees this and thinks “yup, now is the time to trade my TDI in” and gets pennies for it. I would also sincerely hope that my dealer would be human enough to turn such a sap away with correct information.

crowmolly > HammerheadFistpunch 08/25/2016 at 14:34

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LOL. I get them too. Complete with fake checks!

GreenN_Gold > crowmolly 08/25/2016 at 14:37

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I’ve received a key blank in the mail from a dealer, stating that if the key fits the ignition, you win the car.

Yes, a key blank.

Stapleface > HammerheadFistpunch 08/25/2016 at 14:37

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I know it's just dealer marketing, but I wish they'd check registration records with this stuff. I too got one in the mail yesterday, with the local Subaru dealer wanting to buy my Crosstrek for up to 2 grand above book value. The same Crosstrek I got rid of in February 15.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > HammerheadFistpunch 08/25/2016 at 14:37

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Did you ever decide on a replacement for the nox box?

Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom > HammerheadFistpunch 08/25/2016 at 14:39

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I'm kinda regretting trading my '12 Passat TDI last year. Sorta. Are they still sending out checks to TDI owners for lost value? Because I prob would've taken the money, let them bring the car into compliance and just paid off the note.

HammerheadFistpunch > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 08/25/2016 at 14:39

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Just started looking

Roundbadge > HammerheadFistpunch 08/25/2016 at 14:42

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I remember the day I got junk mail from a dealer wanting my ‘05 Malibu Maxx, and claiming it could be worth almost $9K.

I knew it was bullhonkery, but I kept feeling something in my subconscious prodding me to see what they’d give.

Brian, The Life of > HammerheadFistpunch 08/25/2016 at 14:43

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Roundbadge > GreenN_Gold 08/25/2016 at 14:44

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That’s a fun one...along with the “bring this form to the dealership...you could have already one $10K!” mailers. It’s always from a dealership I wouldn’t take a gift car from.

OPPOsaurus WRX > HammerheadFistpunch 08/25/2016 at 14:46

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I would also sincerely hope that my dealer would be human enough to turn such a sap away with correct information.

HammerheadFistpunch > GreenN_Gold 08/25/2016 at 14:47

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We get these too, the key is usually made from some kind of cheese that has the appearance of metal too. “Oh, this could be the one! if only it was strong enough to resist a single start”

I usually take them up on their offers though, its usually $20gift cards or movie tickets and I like those things. When they ask what brought me in? free stuff. when they ask what I would be interested in seeing today? Jaguar x-type wagon in green...low miles.

HammerheadFistpunch > OPPOsaurus WRX 08/25/2016 at 14:48

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let me have some false hope in humanity.

OPPOsaurus WRX > HammerheadFistpunch 08/25/2016 at 14:48

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i got a call today asking iuf i’d like to schedule my WRX for service. my response was “the last two times you have called i’ve told you I sold it”

thanks for the reminder I sold that car too jackass. next time i think i’ll take them up on their offer and schedule a whole days worth of shit.

OPPOsaurus WRX > HammerheadFistpunch 08/25/2016 at 14:49

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can I borrow $50k? I swear i’m going to give it back.

GreenN_Gold > HammerheadFistpunch 08/25/2016 at 14:49

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Years and years ago, Kia was giving away Sonics tickets. I hit up three different dealers.

HammerheadFistpunch > OPPOsaurus WRX 08/25/2016 at 14:51

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Good thing you called, I do need new sub-assembly bushing, can you schedule that for me?

BKosher84 > HammerheadFistpunch 08/25/2016 at 14:56

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The League GIFs are the best GIFs.

OPPOsaurus WRX > HammerheadFistpunch 08/25/2016 at 14:58

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i dont even know what that is? would that be the most time consuming repair possible?

HammerheadFistpunch > OPPOsaurus WRX 08/25/2016 at 15:00

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I don’t know...probably the one they would ask the least questions about over the phone.

Dru > HammerheadFistpunch 08/25/2016 at 15:01

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Would it be feasible to get the deal of a lifetime on a petrol powered Sportwagen? Or are you ready to move on?

HammerheadFistpunch > Dru 08/25/2016 at 15:17

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We are still looking at sportwagens, we like ours, but deals? HA! The dealer we went to had one on the lot and its because it was a diesel he couldn’t sell. If we want one we’ll get what they can get in and like it.

The Stig's former college room mate > HammerheadFistpunch 08/25/2016 at 15:36

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I get letters asking to buy vehicles I no longer own. Sometimes they come from the dealer I traded them in to.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > HammerheadFistpunch 08/29/2016 at 17:57

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A US VW dealer has got to make coin somehow...so getting a few punters to trade their TDI for eight grand and then they sell it back to VW for eighteen grand is quite ‘sensible’. Morally questionable, sure! But sensible...especially if you can think like a car dealer.