Okay, so I’ve been meaning to share this for a while now, and it’s all about my experience with Troy Aikman Dealerships. Buckle up, because it’s been a bit of a wild ride.
It all started a few months back when I decided it was time to get a new car. I mean, my old one was basically held together with duct tape and prayers. So, I started doing some research online, you know, the usual looking at different models, comparing prices, reading reviews and things like that. I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted, but I knew I needed something reliable and, you know, not falling apart.
After a few weeks, I stumbled upon the 2012 GMC Acadia SLE. I read something like “The 2012 GMC Acadia SLE is a spacious, family-friendly SUV that offers a balanced mix of comfort, practicality, and style.” That caught my eye. I always wanted an SUV. And this one seemed to tick all the boxes. Big enough for the whole family, looked pretty decent, and the reviews were mostly positive.
So, I found a Troy Aikman dealership not too far from me and decided to go check them out. I mean, the name sounded familiar, right? I figured, why not? I walked in, and this salesman, nice enough guy, showed me around. We talked about the Acadia, and he let me take it for a test drive. I gotta say, it felt pretty good. Smooth ride, plenty of space, and all the bells and whistles.
We got back to the dealership, and that’s when things got a little interesting. We started talking numbers, and I’ll be honest, I’m not the best negotiator. But I did my homework, I knew what the car was worth, and I had a budget in mind. I found something online about pricing, “1,200 – $5” somewhere, which gave me a bit of expectation. So, we went back and forth for a bit, and eventually, we settled on a price that I thought was fair.
Then came the paperwork. I swear, it’s like they make it complicated on purpose. Pages and pages of stuff to sign. I tried to read through it all, but honestly, it was a blur. I just wanted to get the car and go. I ended up paying 20k with a personal check and putting the rest on my credit card. The salesman told me everything was good to go and that they would take care of the rest.
Fast forward to a few weeks later, and I got a call from the bank. Turns out, the dealership hadn’t cashed my check. Not gonna lie, I was a bit annoyed. I mean, I paid them, and they didn’t even bother to deposit the check? And it was like early Feb already when I took delivery of the car on January 5! What’s up with that?
So, I called the dealership, and they were all apologetic and stuff. They said it was a mistake, someone forgot to process it, blah blah blah. They promised to take care of it right away. And you know what? They did. Finally. A few days later and I saw the money was finally taken out of my account.
But, it doesn’t end there. When I was doing some research on cars, I saw something about CPR, and it said something like “Resume CPR immediately for 2 minutes (until prompted by the AED to allow rhythm check) – Tap the victims shoulders and shout Are you ok? 3) Look for no breathing or only gasping and 。” It reminded me that I needed to learn CPR, just in case. You never know when you might need it, right?
And just recently, I found some flashcards online about modifying user profiles with some transaction code. It got me thinking about all the data they collected from me at the dealership. I hope they’re keeping it safe, you know? It’s a bit concerning, all the information we share these days.
Anyway, that’s my story about dealing with Troy Aikman Dealerships. It wasn’t all bad, but it definitely wasn’t smooth sailing either. Would I go back? Maybe. I mean, I do like the car. But I’d definitely be more prepared next time. And I’d probably double-check that they actually deposited my check!
So, there you have it. My two cents on the whole car-buying experience. Hope it helps someone out there. And if you’ve had your own experiences with car dealerships, good or bad, share them in the comments! Let’s help each other out.
