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Car Forum / Volvo Cars / June 2007

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Watch out for CARMAX

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Stephen Horrillo - 15 Jun 2007 11:26 GMT
The following is from a complaint I just register with the BBB. If you've
had similar problems please contact me...
I purchased a Jaguar XKR from CARMAX's Davie Store on 5/19/07. At which time
I noticed several problems with the car that needed to be fixed. I reported
the issues and left the car with them for repair. When I picked up the car I
noticed that most of my issues were not addressed. While waiting for parts
to arrive for the second round of repairs, I took the car home for a few
days. I found numerous other repair issues. I found 12 warrantee issues.
When I brought the car back I gave the Service Manager, Sammy Warnamally a
printed list, and copies of CARMAX's certification form showing why these
items were covered. I brought my car in on 6/1/07. When I got my car back 14
DAYS later discovered 1) stereo wasn't fixed, 2) second set of keys and
valet key were not in yet, 3) convertible cover was not ordered, 4) trim
around the door handle wasn't addressed 5) visor wasn't replaced "because
Jaguar sent them the wrong part." 6) now the rear view mirror is loose as if
the car suffered a heavy impact or was driven a long distance down a dirt
road. Caked on white mud is on the inside door panels. For 2 weeks I have
been strung along by the service manager. When I asked to pick up my car
until the parts arrived, I was repeatedly told the seats were taken apart
and awaiting a headrest motor from Jaguar so I could not pick it up. Jaguar
Parts Department told me their delivery takes a week at most and parts can
be overnighted for a nominal cost of $6 per item. I was lied to that my car
was ready except for the headrest motors. I was also lied to about the extra
set of keys being there. Despite involvement of Operations Manager Adam
Warner and General Manager Theresa, my vehicle is still not fixed. I have
lost many hours work, suffered grief, and have had to pay $606 payment for a
car I was only able to drive a few days. I am releasing this to the Media,
posting my story on Internet consumer protection websites, forums and
newsgroups to get together a class action lawsuit. I am registering a
complaint with the Attorney General's Office and State Attorney's Office, as
I suspect foul play.
As it is impossible to trust CARMAX, I want all further repairs to be done
at Alpine Jaguar. I want Jaguar to inspect the car for accident/abuse
damage. Compensation for my monthly payment to Capital One for $606. My lost
time and wages estimated at 6 hours at $150 an hour. Grief and punitive
damages will be addressed in another arena.

Stephen Horrillo advancitREMOVETHIS@comcast.net

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Roadie - 15 Jun 2007 19:00 GMT
On Jun 15, 6:26 am, "Stephen Horrillo"
<advan...@REMOVETHIScomcast.net> wrote:
> The following is from a complaint I just register with the BBB. If you've
> had similar problems please contact me...
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> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account fromhttp://www.teranews.com

I've gotta ask - IF there were so many pre-existing problems WHY in
the world did you even sign a contract for the car in the first
place.  I've looked at several cars at CarMax for my kids and without
exception they have been in excellent condition and the prices
reflected that.

There's more to this story I suspect.
byrocat - 15 Jun 2007 20:19 GMT
> There's more to this story I suspect.>

Could this be another pair of Lawyer's pants?  I usually find the
people who post items like this tend to  have hidden agendas.

I agree. If there were this many faults with the car, he should have
taken the car back and demanded his money. Better yet, got Capital One
involved.

Of course, he bought a Jag...

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c.fiedler@sbcglobal.net - 15 Jun 2007 21:29 GMT
>> There's more to this story I suspect.>
>
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>Watch out for CARMAX     alt.autos.toyota  111 minutes ago
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Thanjk you Strikemaster. I have had nothing but satisfaction in my
dealings with CarMax. Of course, I never bought a Jaguar which might
account for something. I bought ON-TOPIC Volvos.
Roadie - 18 Jun 2007 15:49 GMT
On Jun 15, 4:29 pm, c.fied...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
> On Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:19:16 -0700, byrocat
>
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>
> - Show quoted text -

You know, I seem to remember a similar thread about a year ago.  The
originating posters name was possibly the same the same or very
similar to Stephen Horrillo.
c.fiedler@sbcglobal.net - 18 Jun 2007 16:36 GMT
>On Jun 15, 4:29 pm, c.fied...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
>> On Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:19:16 -0700, byrocat
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>originating posters name was possibly the same the same or very
>similar to Stephen Horrillo.

Apparently the poor bastard was lost without alt.autos.jaguar and had
to spam the entire alt.autos domain. IMNSHO, you buy a Jaguar, you get
what you deserve.

Again, my *on topic* Volvo came from CarMax and, now that it's ten
years old (five years after purchase from CarMax), I am still quite
pleased.
Roadie - 18 Jun 2007 16:52 GMT
On Jun 18, 11:36 am, c.fied...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
> >On Jun 15, 4:29 pm, c.fied...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
> >> On Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:19:16 -0700, byrocat
[quoted text clipped - 44 lines]
> to spam the entire alt.autos domain. IMNSHO, you buy a Jaguar, you get
> what you deserve.

Yes, Jaguar has a reputation for producing cars that were unreliable
although I understand that quality improved in a relative sense.  The
cars themselves are decidedly less fun and more generic looking than
was once the case.

> Again, my *on topic* Volvo came from CarMax and, now that it's ten
> years old (five years after purchase from CarMax), I am still quite
> pleased.- Hide quoted text -

Agreed.  My exeriences at Carmax have been the same.  Low pressure
sales of cars that are in really good condition.

> - Show quoted text -
jch - 15 Jun 2007 20:29 GMT
>> As it is impossible to trust CARMAX, I want all further repairs to be done
>> at Alpine Jaguar. I want Jaguar to inspect the car for accident/abuse
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> exception they have been in excellent condition and the prices
> reflected that.
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1) I second the above response.  Surely, a person who buys any used
vehicle does a thorough inspection before making an offer.  All the
faults would have been apparent, and the final sale price would have
taken the repair costs into account.
2) One would have to talk to the CarMax manager(s) to get his version of
the story before making a judgment of the credibility of the seller.
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Regards / JCH

moster - 16 Jun 2007 16:51 GMT
Warnings heeded. It's ironic, we were just thinking of buying a vehicle from
them!!!

> The following is from a complaint I just register with the BBB. If you've
> had similar problems please contact me...
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>
> Stephen Horrillo advancitREMOVETHIS@comcast.net
 
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