Winner Of Evo On Ebay Gets Screwed By Dealer

Jana · 11-02-2003

I'm sure alot of you have already seen or heard about this on other forums, but for those of you haven't....here's the link.

I haven't read the whole thing. As of yesterday afternoon it was over 45 pages! It's pretty crazy how far this link has spread. Practically every internet forum has posted it up, reaching hundred of thousands of people!!

For those who just want a recap, here's what I have read:
Mark was the winning bidder of a red EVO (w/ extras) on Ebay for $26K. A couple hours after the auction ended he contacted the dealer selling it and they said they had sold it to a broker for a higher amount so he didn't win anything. The problem with this is, the dealer should have cancelled the auction or put a reserve amount if they feared they wouldn't get as much for it. I haven't heard the outcome yet. I'm sure it will take a while to settle. People are calling the dealer (which isn't cool) and also calling Mitsubishi HQ to file a complaint against the dealer (which would be the right thing to do).

I hope he ends up getting the EVO so the dealer learns a lesson.

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Jana · 11-02-2003

Just looked at the thread, it is now over 70 pages long. This is insane.

Iceman · 11-02-2003

Yea i saw the link on DSMtalk and posted about it. Basicly i think the guy has every right to sue them... He will win if he has everything documented to i belive..

john · 11-02-2003

Yeah, I would sue them also. That dealer is going to loose alot of business. There are 72 pages now.

Jakey · 11-02-2003

Damn that's not cool, someone is going to find themself in a nice court room and a "world of hurt."

tpunx99GSX · 11-03-2003

yeah i read the first page and the last i dont feel like reading a fucking novel, 97 pages, ick

Enes · 11-03-2003

liar its at 95 pages right now!!

niterydr · 11-03-2003

hope the guy gets the car he wants.
still at 95 pages, holy jebius!!
this isn't our e-thug is it?

BuildADSM · 11-03-2003

DAMN that guy is so screwed! I wouldn't doubt it if he goes out of buisness. (the dealer) I would sue the mofo. Not to mention the car hasn't been sold on carfax and is still listed forsale on their website.

**1ViciousGSX** · 11-03-2003

101 pages now

BuildADSM · 11-03-2003

Quote:

quote:
Originally posted by Qbushido
I just got off the line with MITSU cop headquarters, filed a complaint. I recomend everyone else do so.

1-888-MITSU2004 

Ok guys i jsut called the MITSU USA. they said that they are a privately owned dealer ship. i said but they carry the mitsu name. blah blah.. filed my complaint.

heres the scoop: the lady said the coarse of action here on is they take into account how many complaints they get and then speak with the dealership. she advs that if i was the only caller with a complaint it will just sit there. so lets this moving and call then UP!!. and email the.

GUys take 10 mins out of your day an unite to fight the corporate america!!!!!

I agree. Even thought I am young I plan on doing this when I find a pay phone and some time.

the number is 1-888-mitsu2004

a 188 # for the dealership is 1-888-445-2190 but I am not sure if it works

A working one is 408-425-5300 as of page 6.... just in case you want to vent.

BuildADSM · 11-03-2003

[QUOTE]

Well here's the email i sent them

Quote:

Customer Relations/General Manager
Mark Mitsubishi Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ

I am sure by now you have gotten plenty of hate mail and I am sure there is more to come. This is merely a heads up to how fast this story has traveled.

"According to CarFax the Evo hasn't been sold yet so the dealership is just a bunch of lying conniving bastards."

that's just one of the things being said about your company on this site where it all started: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/sho...mp;pagenumber=1

This story is now on ATLEAST the following web communities:

-its on VWVortex/Mwerks/Speedarenathere's 110,000 users

-http://forums.anandtech.com thatS 120k users right there

-forums.dieselstation.com) as well as genmay.net
-S10forum.com 13k members

-http://www.board.mr2faq.com

-neons.org

-http://forums.clubsi.com/

-http://www.focaljet.com/ubbthreads/...rt=1#Post785722
-http://forums.clubfocus.net/viewtopic.php?t=21874

-http://www.ls1.com/forums

-http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...hreadid=104849.

-www.honda-tech.com

-www.clubrsx.com

-SR20forum.com

-FordForums.com 10k members

-IS300.NET

-The Galant Center

-www.3si.org
-www.j-body.org 15,000 members

-http://www.clubtgc.org/forum/viewto...p=209572#209572

-club3g.com

-www.cosr.com (colorado street racing)
-www.coloradoracing.net (CRN)
-www.rmmoc.com (rocky mountain mr2 owners club)

-www.v6performance.net

-www.corral.net
-http://supraforums.com/forum/showth...493#post1350493 33,000+ members

-www.protege5.com (6,544 members).
-www.team-ma.com

-www.focaljet.com

-http://www.mpvclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4801
-http://www.myfordfocus.com/forum/sh...;threadid=13360
-http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/s...threadid=122860
-http://www.ptcruiserclub.org/cgi-lo...e=unread#unread

-http://www.yotatech.com/showthread....;threadid=20152

-http://www.team-socal.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1895

-www.celica.net

-www.toyotanation.com
-http://www.e46fanatics.com

-evolutionm.net (lancer forum)
-shadwo-racer.com
-altimas.net
-off-topic.net (60k members).

-clubwrx

-Bimmerforums.com.

-rx-7club forum.(36k+members)

-roadfly.org (BMW forum)

-http://forums.stangnet.com/showthre...449#post3458449

-www.albertacelicas.org

-www.fullsizechevy.com
-www.turbobuick.com

-www.dsmtuners.com

-www.dsmtalk.com,

-www.okdhm.com

-http://www.mini2.com/

-G20.net

-http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showth...902#post4213902

-www.toyota-4runner.org

-www.maxima.org
www.nissanperformancemag.com
www.b15sentra.net
www.thevboard.com

-www.nopistons.com
www.turbodieselregister.com
www.csramotorsports.com/phbb2

Found the link on http://www.hyundaiperformance.com/

Posted to:
http://pub108.ezboard.com/bhyundaisantafemessageboard
http://www.rottweiler.net/

As you can see this story has reached close to, if not more than a million people out there. Plenty of them in your area. You've even gone international reaching parts of Canada, too!

I think your decision, has already severly hurt your reputation. But there's still time to make up for it if you chose. You should hope that he doesn't take legal action. Why should he suffer for your blunder? Take the loss and move on.

Sincerely,

Clayton

all i have to say is OWN3D

niterydr · 11-03-2003

now the real question is...shane, is this thread on any boards your NOT on? I know you probably belong to 100+ sites, have you posted to everyone?
This is called a group kill baby

. Internet < Mark Mitsubishi

BuildADSM · 11-03-2003

If anyone registers up to say that it is on dsmstyle please say that it is also on se.dsm.org

BuildADSM · 11-03-2003

I think the bastards gave in!

http://cgi2.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBa...erid=marks_auto

i saw this http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread...&pagenumber=106
there where the guy said we did it.

this is a quote " Complaint : MarkMitsubishi makes me ashamed to be a Mark-BackedOut of Deal for Phantom Buyer
Response by marks_auto - mgmt will honor high bid .. trying to contact bidder for pmt and shipping"

i was reading and i think so many people responded to mitsu HQ that mitsu pressured them/threatined them.

Jana · 11-09-2003

This was the last post by the EVO Ebay winner. Kind of looks to me like he will be getting the EVO.

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MarkD
Scooby Newbie

Member#: 35728
Registered: Apr 2003

Location:

Quote:

Originally posted by MarkD
Mark Mitsubishi faxed a unsigned Vehicle Buyers Order to me yesterday.  The VBO specifically lists Stock No. S3451 and VIN# JA3AH86F73U121255 (the ebay car).

The finance manager informed me that he had received ~1400 emails over 1 day (if I understood him correctly).

RE: Speculation on Finances

Mark Mitsubishi offered me the ebay car at the auction price on Monday .  I accepted their offer on Tuesday.  If I could not have afforded the car and then started a negative post about the seller, I would have to kick my own ass.

Mark Mitsubishi faxed a unsigned Vehicle Buyers Order to me yesterday. The VBO specifically lists Stock No. S3451 and VIN# JA3AH86F73U121255 (the ebay car).

The finance manager informed me that he had received ~1400 emails over 1 day (if I understood him correctly).

RE: Speculation on Finances

Mark Mitsubishi offered me the ebay car at the auction price on Monday . I accepted their offer on Tuesday. If I could not have afforded the car and then started a negative post about the seller, I would have to kick my own ass.

**1ViciousGSX** · 11-09-2003

Good for him. I work a dealership also (service), and it's great to see the consumer put a sales dept in check.

Think we could start a consumer rally like that about crankwalk? NOT!! :bounce: