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5 Responses to “Can a new car dealership legally sell their advertised car prices ONLY to in state residents?”
Doesn’t sound right to me. I have purchased cars, boats, PWCs, and aircraft, from all across the country, and I’ve never been told that. The only issues I’ve ever had have been related to the sales tax that is due, but a couple of calls got that handled.
I think I would demand that the dealer show you the legal statute that forbids him from selling you the Jeep, and if he can’t produce it I would file a claim with the BBB and the California State Attorney General’s office for false advertising.
My question is there a rebate or incentive that is California specific? Also, if you are asking that the car be delivered to Illinois from California, that cost of transportation would have to be taken into consideration as well. Dealers advertising their new cars are doing so at loss leader prices, and even though they may receive a stairstep or other kind of manufacturer incentive for volume, they cannot afford to take heafty losses. I would suggest checking with a local dealer to see if they would come close to the same deal, and do business there.
5 Responses to “Can a new car dealership legally sell their advertised car prices ONLY to in state residents?”
By bigw.1982 on Aug 29, 2009 | Reply
yes and no. it depends if they apply state taxes. if not get um cause they’re beeing bad.
By playpen333 on Aug 30, 2009 | Reply
Doesn’t sound right to me. I have purchased cars, boats, PWCs, and aircraft, from all across the country, and I’ve never been told that. The only issues I’ve ever had have been related to the sales tax that is due, but a couple of calls got that handled.
I think I would demand that the dealer show you the legal statute that forbids him from selling you the Jeep, and if he can’t produce it I would file a claim with the BBB and the California State Attorney General’s office for false advertising.
Good luck, and let us know how it turned out.
By shelcom on Sep 1, 2009 | Reply
It’s a private business and they can sell (or not) to whoever they choose.
By davidplainstx on Sep 1, 2009 | Reply
that is odd I live in texas and my uncle buy his cars in new mexico because the sell tax is cheaper.
By Oblivious on Sep 1, 2009 | Reply
My question is there a rebate or incentive that is California specific? Also, if you are asking that the car be delivered to Illinois from California, that cost of transportation would have to be taken into consideration as well. Dealers advertising their new cars are doing so at loss leader prices, and even though they may receive a stairstep or other kind of manufacturer incentive for volume, they cannot afford to take heafty losses. I would suggest checking with a local dealer to see if they would come close to the same deal, and do business there.