Agreed to buy a classic Mustang pending inspection. During initial inquiry and subsequent conversations, I made it clear I was looking for a car with no frame issues, no significant rust..i.e. no sheet metal work needed. Dealership represented the car as needing nothing but paint. They stated that over and over. I even rephrased it as 'no mechanical issues, no undercarriage issue, no rust (light surface rust OK) or body issues....that frame work was a deal breaker. "Just needs to be repainted."
I loved what I read about this dealer (from their site) and lots of positive reviews. My interaction with Jonathan was positive. It was stated over and over and clearly that I would hire a professional inspector to validate the condition of the car and re-iterated our conversations (no issues beyond condition of paint). Very positive up to the inspection.
I reviewed the 200+ pictures from my inspector.
The mechanical work including dress up looks proper and clean. Was very satisfied with the work. The car from the body line up had no issues. Interior revealed no issues. Below the body line, in the trunk, and the undercarriage were a different car. I have many photos I would love to post to refute which I'm sure the dealership would do / will do, on this review. I even sent Jonathan a few key pictures of the split frame rail and rust areas. He continued to indicate that he and his mechanics do not see it. Now from a typical dealer, I would expect that kind of response since to state otherwise would make them liable for mis-representing the car. But Jonathan Motors claims to not be like any other dealer. If they truly walked the talk and didn't know about the issues (should have been glaringly obvious to a mechanic or anyone else who buys classics), I would have expected a very different response with me. Instead of just refunding my deposit and wishing me well, they were accusatory toward my inspector and lightly attacked me ("you didn't see this car with your own eyes") In the end, I offered to take a day off work, fly out to the dealership, ignore the frame rail issue (btw, he claimed the split frame rail could be from a tow truck), and if none of the rust bubbles and rusted trunk match what I have pictures of, I will buy it at the agreed price. But if they do exist, then he pays 3/4 of what it cost me to hire the inspector. Of course he didn't take me up on the offer.
Pictures don't lie. Proof of the value in hiring an inspector. Saved me over $40,000.
Jonathan Motorcars Reviews
Agreed to buy a classic Mustang pending inspection. During initial inquiry and subsequent conversations, I made it clear I was looking for a car with no frame issues, no significant rust..i.e. no sheet metal work needed. Dealership represented the car as needing nothing but paint. They stated that over and over. I even rephrased it as 'no mechanical issues, no undercarriage issue, no rust (light surface rust OK) or body issues....that frame work was a deal breaker. "Just needs to be repainted."
I loved what I read about this dealer (from their site) and lots of positive reviews. My interaction with Jonathan was positive. It was stated over and over and clearly that I would hire a professional inspector to validate the condition of the car and re-iterated our conversations (no issues beyond condition of paint). Very positive up to the inspection.
I reviewed the 200+ pictures from my inspector.
The mechanical work including dress up looks proper and clean. Was very satisfied with the work. The car from the body line up had no issues. Interior revealed no issues. Below the body line, in the trunk, and the undercarriage were a different car. I have many photos I would love to post to refute which I'm sure the dealership would do / will do, on this review. I even sent Jonathan a few key pictures of the split frame rail and rust areas. He continued to indicate that he and his mechanics do not see it. Now from a typical dealer, I would expect that kind of response since to state otherwise would make them liable for mis-representing the car. But Jonathan Motors claims to not be like any other dealer. If they truly walked the talk and didn't know about the issues (should have been glaringly obvious to a mechanic or anyone else who buys classics), I would have expected a very different response with me. Instead of just refunding my deposit and wishing me well, they were accusatory toward my inspector and lightly attacked me ("you didn't see this car with your own eyes") In the end, I offered to take a day off work, fly out to the dealership, ignore the frame rail issue (btw, he claimed the split frame rail could be from a tow truck), and if none of the rust bubbles and rusted trunk match what I have pictures of, I will buy it at the agreed price. But if they do exist, then he pays 3/4 of what it cost me to hire the inspector. Of course he didn't take me up on the offer.
Pictures don't lie. Proof of the value in hiring an inspector. Saved me over $40,000.