Screwed out of a truck deal in AZ.

[1sg]

So today I talked to a guy about a truck he had listed for sale. I don't know him well but a good friend of mine told me he's "a stand up guy". Long story short we agreed on a price and shook hands today. Since my bank was closed over the weekend we agreed to meet Monday at the bank to hand over the cash and get the title notarized. Smiles all around because I believe we both struck a fair deal. A hour later he calls and said his wife felt he sold the truck for too low of a price and unless I kick in an extra $1000 he has to back out of the deal. Obviously I'm not happy. It got me thinking however about how current society seems to apply so little value to a promise. I believe a persons word is his bond; am I simple too old fashion?

 

[Arik]

I too believe a person's word is his bond but at the same time if I'm not out anything I couldn't care less. I wouldn't feel screwed out of anything just that I was continuing looking for a truck

 

[hoc9sw]

I've held to my side on deals even when I realized I had let myself be taken advantage of. I expect the same on the other side. You agree, it is done. No mulligans. You back out on a handshake? Just hope I'm not the only one around when you need real help. It won't be there.

 

[ralph7]

No, you are right to be mad.
Crawfishing on a deal and blaming it on the wife is as old as the hills. The guy simply found out he might get more for the truck and took a cowards way out.
Been there, seen that.

 

[James&theGiant1911]

If you want the truck how bout having him meet you half way an extra 500 bucks? These days I have had people straight lie to my face, and say things that I have heard before to think that I might actually have something I don't so yeah I take everything with a grain of salt.

People will lie cheat and steal for a dollar bill.

 

[ATF]

Tell him your wife wasn't happy with the deal either and she thinks you overpaid $1000 and she wants to pull out of the deal too.

 

[Rustyt1953]

Obviously he left his "power of attorney" in her purse.

 

[jdh]

"We have a verbal contract. If you renege my first call Monday will be to my lawyer."

or

"Just who wears the pants in your family?"

or

Just walk away.

 

[rwsmith]

Me too......

If you want the truck how bout having him meet you half way an extra 500 bucks? These days I have had people straight lie to my face, and say things that I have heard before to think that I might actually have something I don't so yeah I take everything with a grain of salt.

People will lie cheat and steal for a dollar bill.

Me too. And I tell them that they are liars and wouldn't deal with them if they gave me whatever I wanted.

 

[SAFireman]

I would be out like the fat kid in dodge ball......If he is trying stuff like that, what else has he been 'less-than-honest' about regarding the truck?

They did make more than one of each model. Go find another (and maybe get a better deal to boot).

Sorry to hear your frustrations.....next time, get a contract or bill of sale. Don't get mad or threaten the guy, just walk away - people can get all kinds of stupid over nothing these days.

 

[walter o]

You will find another deal on a truck, you can look at yourself in the mirror each morning .It is a Little thing to be upset over .Who knows maybe the truck was no good like the owner.

 

[reddogge]

He's unprincipled. End of story. Write him out of your life.

 

[dougb1946]

Verbal contract isn't worth the paper its not written on, and if no money has changed hands, it means even less. Even $1 down and a short note-bill of sale- can hold up in court. He said-she said doesn't cut it any more. If you say no to the second offer and he goes back to the first, underbid.

 

[James&theGiant1911]

"Just who wears the pants in your family?"

I did this once to guy who was trying to trade in an old 4 runner. He listed it in the paper and I was going to give 2 grand more than he was offered in trade in on it. Nice exterior very poor interior as in I would have to replace the seats. The guy literally either cried, started shaking, or peed his pants, and hung up. So, not a good idea on who wears the pants in your house.

On another note, new cars are not selling and used cars are still crazy high right now. Hence why I bought a brand new SUV. You might get 10-12 grand off MSRP to buy new and unless this is under a 10 grand car it might be something you should consider.

 

[Marshwheeling]

I don't know him well but a good friend of mine told me he's "a stand up guy".

I'd walk away, right back to your good friend to bring him the news about his "stand up guy".

 

[Hillbilly77]

Kick a $1,000 dent into the driver's side door and tell him,"Now we're even."

 

[jackvs1]

He is a wussy. You'll find one.

 

[shouldazagged]

He's not that PW'd, and he is not a stand-up guy.

But you didn't really get hosed--you didn't go for his line of meadow muffins.

I'm with Marshwheeling. I'd tell your friend how this clown operates.

 

[bigride]

Legal or not, a real man stands behind his handshake...he doesn't hide behind his wife.

 

[kraynky]

Your "good friend" needs more practice in judging character it seems. Asking for more money after the handshake is not being a "Stand up guy". I would walk away. And tell my friend that his friend has a bossy wife.

My my, it's a different world we live in today folks.