F*CK Momentum BMW!!!!!!!

[Fraser]

It's simple. Buyer beware.

[EGZ5]

Originally Posted by Fraser

It's simple. Buyer beware.

Really? Buyer Beware at Joes Car Shack, but an authorize BMW dealership??? At the very least you'd expect honest answers. This was a straight lube job.

[motordavid]

I repeat:
"... buying a car, horse, house, land, collectible gun, et al,
sight unseen by someones eyes, is tantamount to an open door.
Sorry that dlr screwed you. Just because it was a BMW dlr, or MB
dlr, or P Car dlr, doesn't mean a thing, imo. You were 'remote', they
moved a 'unit' off the lot. Caveat emptor."

That dlr has a slightly suspect reputation. Posters here could have checked
that car for you. That dlr is probably not reading these posts/probably
does not 'care'. Many have offered options on pursuing the situ, but
it will be difficult to 'win'.

Fix the car, or sell the car as is, or...
GL, mD

[4.6is Ryder]

Originally Posted by motordavid

I repeat:
"... buying a car, horse, house, land, collectible gun, et al,
sight unseen by someones eyes, is tantamount to an open door.
Sorry that dlr screwed you. Just because it was a BMW dlr, or MB
dlr, or P Car dlr, doesn't mean a thing, imo. You were 'remote', they
moved a 'unit' off the lot. Caveat emptor."

That dlr has a slightly suspect reputation. Posters here could have checked
that car for you. That dlr is probably not reading these posts/probably
does not 'care'. Many have offered options on pursuing the situ, but
it will be difficult to 'win'.

Fix the car, or sell the car as is, or...
GL, mD

.........at this point you have a couple of choices: 1.) fix the X and be sure to keep all the paperwork and receipts 2.) let it sit and hope that Momentum gives you a call to say the truck will be there to pick it up and your check is in the mail. Now based on the reason for this thread, you can't believe that number 2 will happen. Momentum has a bad reputation, that's a known fact in the Houston area. But, you where from the outside and failed to do your do diligence and check them or the X out. Now that doesn't make this transaction right, but there are still some scumbags in the world.....even the world of "high end cars"...........Phil

[Naz24]

Originally Posted by EGZ5

Really? Buyer Beware at Joes Car Shack, but an authorize BMW dealership??? At the very least you'd expect honest answers. This was a straight lube job.

EGZ5. It's very unfortunate what happened. But remember that bitching about it will get you nowhere. Take a deep breath, accept what happened. Kindly call momentum BMW and see if there is anything that could be done. If your initial phone call to them was filled with yelling, apologize. I know it's difficult to suck up your pride, but being kind gets you a long long way.

And if they don't do anything for you, well then you tried. Move on to an Indy transmission shop to fix it, send it to detailersdomain(phil) to get totally cleaned up, find a paintless dent remover... and ENJOY YOUR CAR!

[EGZ5]

Originally Posted by Naz24

EGZ5. It's very unfortunate what happened. But remember that bitching about it will get you nowhere. Take a deep breath, accept what happened. Kindly call momentum BMW and see if there is anything that could be done. If your initial phone call to them was filled with yelling, apologize. I know it's difficult to suck up your pride, but being kind gets you a long long way.

And if they don't do anything for you, well then you tried. Move on to an Indy transmission shop to fix it, send it to detailersdomain(phil) to get totally cleaned up, find a paintless dent remover... and ENJOY YOUR CAR!

I'm always kind and professional in business dealings. I've been courteous even as these jackoffs are arrogant and unwilling to help. I'm venting here. Enjoy my car? I have no intention of that. If I have no choice but to stick with BMW in a possible trade in I'll be getting into a 550i.

[joeboch348]

i would hire a lawyer. i was a used car dealer in CT for 20 years. dont know TX law but here any car sold for more than $2999 has a 30 warranty even if you put as is on the bill of sale. check it out!! tranny is atleast $6000 and the sunroof can cost almost as much depending.

[Quicksilver]

Originally Posted by JCL

If it was misrepresented by the seller (and it appears it was) then that is the avenue that the purchaser has to resolve the situation. The sad part is that the OP reported that he has nothing in writing, it was all by telephone. That doesn't remove the obligation of the seller to be truthful, but it does make it very difficult to prove anything.

Not having anything in writing? That part is hard to believe.
Even an e-mail that stated the condition of the vehicle would have
been better than nothing....

[joeboch348]

you can always contact the attorney general's office. me, i'd give him some free dental work then i'd light it on fire and drive it thru the showroom window.

[BGM]

It was sold "as-is". And it was for sale sounds like for a lot less than others out there--so Momentum chose not to fix it and just put it on the lot. In this economy it's about $ so they wanted to move it. Here in TX (as in other states) I believe there is a 30 day warranty. If you get no where with the dealer contact BMWNA and/or an attorney to discuss options.

Bottom line: Caveat Emptor.