On April 14, 2011 I went to Maverick Motors to look at a 2005 Acura MDX that was advertised on the kbb website. I was approached by Cameron Shaffer, There was a sticker on the window with a 90 day 3,000 mile warranty and a price written of 16500, without any negotiation he immediately told me the sticker price had been dropped to 15500. Apparently he has it figured out that a 1000 immediate drop sounds great to car buyers. He also explained that the tires were brand new, all 4 brakes and rotors had just been replaced, the oil had been changed and it had a new torque converter. I test drove the vehicle and took it to my mechanic who looked over the vehicle and told me the tires had about 10,000 miles on them, that the brakes and rotors had about 1/4 tread left, the torque converter showed signs of use so therefore had possibly been replaced but not for this sale as he claimed. The body had damage repair done as the paint color does not match, but I didn't notice that until after I purchased the vehicle. I did however ask him to disclose any body repair and he claimed none was done. My mechanic told me that knowing the history of an Acura, overall the car was in good shape. I mentioned to Cameron the issues my mechanics found he disclosed that he drove the vehicle himself for about 10,000 miles which explained the wear on the tires and the torque converter. I asked him to fix the brakes and rotors as he claimed were done and he said because of the deal on the car he couldn't. I figured still not a deal breaker, but his dishonest tactics was showing at this point. I still decided to forgo all the lies I uncovered and purchase the vehicle. Cameron handed me an ""as is"" paper to sign. I immediately questioned the 90 day 3,000 mile warranty sticker that was on the window when I agreed to purchase the vehicle. His remark was ""it's common knowledge that when the price is dropped it voids the warranty"" I exclaimed that we did not negotiate a price he mentioned the price change first thing, but knowing his dishonesty and the warranty did say the vehicle repairs had to be done at his shop, I figured at this point any work done at his shop would not be a smart move anyway so I signed the paper, taking the vehicle as is. Cameron said he would get the papers from the bank asap and send out my title usually within two weeks. I called him last week and he said he has 45 days by law and will wait until the 45 day to send the title. Very dishonest man!!
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