Originally Posted by ABMW

1. I did not procrastinate, I received a large and unexpected portion of my yearly income the first week of December. I work on commission and for myself.
2. Yes, I did want to get the deal done by 12/31/09.
3. I revealed only that I wanted to the obtain the eco-credit, which I was told would expire on 12/31/09.
4. The rational side of my brain forced me to. I had the choice of sending $45,000.00 to the IRS on April 15, 2010 or purchasing the BMW.
5. As am I, but I am also in the business or continuing to make money by retaining my clients, with an awareness that making a small gesture to one individual client can bring me multiple other clients.
6. There was no established relationship, nor would I recommend to anyone here that one be created.
7. I am involved in ultra-high-end sales and green startup venture funding, in the Bay Area. The accelerated depreciation applies only to vehicles with GVWRs of 6,000 lbs. or above. Gas mileage to me is essential. No other vehicle save for the Toyota Highlander (which I found to be an unstable SUV) attained the mileage of the BMW. Fuel economy and reduced C02 output are very important to me. Thus, I chose to buy the BMW, not walk, and not "throw away" $45k to the Feds during tax season.

I do not claim to have been screwed. I am claiming the words of the sales manager were unethical and deceitful and for that I owe no apology.

Nor have I "bashed" the dealer in any way whatsoever, by reporting on a factually true event that occurred. In fact, there are material facts I've left out that would make them look even worse, yet I've chosen to let it be.

I have purchased well in excess of 20-new vehicles during the last dozen years. This is my first BMW, and I was very surprised at the "overall" experience.

To one with any sense of intelligence, reading between the lines of my thread should be quite easy, as the vast majority of those who read my post have done.

I don't consider your post to be tough-love, rather I consider it to be what happens when one is bored and wishes to engage in a battle of wits on an Internet forum. These things happen, and judging by your whopping 9,000+ posts, I can see you're a "frequent" visitor to this site.

So, instead of looking in the mirror, I'll look the other direction and consider your post to be nothing more than a cheap shot at a legitimate gripe. The fact is, I have no tolerance for unethical behavior, and reporting my experience as a warning to others to steer clear of this dealer is in the best interests of all those who participate on this popular forum.

You need not agree with me, and I welcome your points, but your tone is combative and far from constructive.

Of course I had a choice to walk, and I had a choice to buy another vehicle. I also had a good 10-days to research and test drive the options. Unfortunately or fortunately, depending on who's looking, the BMW suited all of my needs, as mentioned above.

I myself am responsible for paying MSRP, no one else and had I not been lied to, which I was fully aware of as it was taking place, and had "unheard- of-unethical" behavior and language not have taken place during the sales process, I would have had no major qualms with paying MSRP for a popular vehicle 1 week prior to Christmas.

I realize the 35d is in demand. My point, if you reread my thread, is that I'm very dissatisfied with the process, and quite astonished that the dealer was unwilling to embellish me in the slightest, in an attempt at making me a "satisfied customer."

Sure I could have walked, but quite frankly, I can put aside my ego and swallow my pride, for the sake of having a new SUV in my driveway and $45k more in my bank account come April.

So, thanks a lot for your comments! You're obviously far wiser and more logical than am I. Please forgive me oh ye of 9,000+ posts. I am not worthy, I am not worthy...!

P.S. Pun intended throughout the post. Chill out buddy, it's an Internet forum. It's here for complaining and shooting the Sh_t, or did I miss the memo some 8,000 posts ago....? '-)