Help: D&M Motorsport Chicago rip off

[Woodz428]

Not to take any sides, I know very little about it, however, I did just talk with D&M. They said that they have talked with the guy. From my questioning I did find that the engine was built by a questionable builder (Steffen, you might want to check if it has a rebuilder's tag on it..Recon maybe). They stated that it took 3 mos to get there, although that may have caused the body damage it should have no effect on the engine. It was, according to them sold"as-is". That, alone, was probably not a good idea for someone so far away without a first hand look at the vehicle. In a case like that any thing could have been wrong and it wouldn't make any difference, unless there was some deceptive salemanship, which I didn't perceive. But according to them they have talked with Steffen, but from the way I read his post they didn't respond. Do you mean you didn't get a satisfactory resolution or that you didn't talk with anyone?

[38talon]

First thanks to everyone for your replys
I'am, trying to explain a little deeper:
-I bought the car (green SPF with a 460) in May. We had a verbal agreement that they put shoulder harnesses in it because there were only lapbelts. They told me that the car was already shipped and that they had forgotten to put the seatbelts in. I thought ok can happen and asked them to send it to me so i can put them in myselve. Until NOW, after 9 MONTH i still have no seatbelts which were a verbal agreemant to buy the car.
-The car arrived after 4 month in germany and was trailored from the harbour to my shop to get the german tags. During that my mecanic told me that the left cylinderhead gasket is bad and the car is leaking water. Even I saw the water paddles under the car. D&M cant tell me that they didnt know about the problem before they sold it. The car had 2 more miles on it when it arrived in my shop in germany as it left D&M.
-Yes i have the phone records of how many times i called them and you dont want to know how expensive it was to call them every day. Well, the phone calls were pretty short because i always heard yeas we will ship the belts tomorrow or yes i will talk to the boss etc....bla bla.
-If you want names, i mostly talked to dave, who sold me the car but i also talked to mike jr. who seems to me to be the manager. result: see above bla bla.........
-Yes it was pre owned and i bought it unseen but i think that from a reputable company like D&M wants to be that you can expect a good running car. At least none with a cylinder head gasket blown and bolts in the driveshaft missing.
-The car had devinitely a front damage (very hard to see) It was professionally repaired and looks good and dosend bother me. What bothers me is that they ditnt tell me.
-After nine month with no reaction i really have no choice than to discuss that problem in public. Maybe D&M is a good company but with my deal i guess they thought well, i am so far away in gemany thet they just dont care. I lived in the US for 3 years and that is the worst experience i made with a US company so far. Unbelieable that they dont car about their customers after i send the money. I just want to let other people know about my expirience and i am happy to disscus every detail with D&M but for that they have to talk to me and not just say yes the belts are underway or yes i will talk to the boss next week.

Thanks for your patience
Greetings from the autobahn country
Steffen

[Remod]

Steffen,

Sounds like you got the "wurst" end of the deal....pun intended.

Its time for D&M to speak their "onion" now.

Sounds like you trusted a "car stealer" and they took you though. Its too bad. I'm sure a windy city club member could have saved you a big headache by checking the car out for you. Live and learn I guess...

Are you looking to get the Deist 4 point harness ? If so, I will removing mine soon and installing sparco cam lock harness', and if you are interested in my set, send me an email or private message. Maybe I'll sell you mine cheap...

Then I'll call D&M and tell them I took care of your situation for them.

Oh yeah, I never saw any used green SPF down there last spring for what its worth....

Good Luck!

[Don]

Steffen, thanks for the additional detail to allow for a better understanding of the circumstances. I truly hope that the situation is resolved so you can enjoy the experience of having and driving the SPF.

Is it correct the SPF was sold to you in an " as is " condition without any warranty of any type ?