BUYER BEWARE!!!!!!! LUCKY MOTORS CHICAGO

Sorry to hear about your experience. I usually avoid these types of dealers and buy from owner or legit established dealers. Had a similar situation here in Chicago at a classic Porsche I was looking it. Went to inspect it, discovered fenders didn't line up. Asked to take it for a test drive, and they told me "we don't allow test drives." And before they could finish, I was out the door.

 

Stick with the established retail outlets that have good reputations and vocal followings.

 

sorry but a car at that price i would of looked at the pictures then gone a looked at it before paying the money

 

I had a personal experience with this dealership and extensive interaction with the owner Chris Wright. All I can say is stay away! Even a local inspection and they'll find some way to screw you.

 

I can't fathom that such a car could be worth 70k, in any condition. Holy moly. 70k for an old Chevy?

In the eye of the beholder.

 

Sorry to say I live near Lucky Motors and know of his not to good reputation. I wish you would have posted looking for a reference about him or go check the car out before you sent a nickel. I don't know what to tell you now. I can't ask around to see how you can tackle this situation.

 

I don't know if that's fair assessment, maybe they are so wealthy 70k isnt that much money to them, I have seen guys spend 450K and wire the money overseas for a car and wait six months to get it without batting an eye.

I had a person buy a car from me once, wired me money sight unseen and sent a truck to get it, he ignored my emails for months when I asked him if he was pleased with the purchase. I was concerned that he was not happy so tracked down and phone number and called him.. I was surprised when he said that he honestly hadn't even looked at the car, it went into his warehouse with his hundreds of cars and that was that..

Must be nice to have that kind of car money.

 

I don't understand how people can consider themselves to be reputable and sell something like that. False advertisement at best

 

FWIW I avoid all dealers. Car dealers are the scum of the earth.

 

I really, really hate all generalizations.........

 

Super sorry to hear this story. Just focus on getting everything fixed and restored. As others said, it's salvageable. Consider it some good ok father and son bonding time wrenching together!

 

as is where is does not excuse fraud. Get a lawyer now.

 

Agreed,

You should at the very least have an initial consultation and see where you stand.

 

I'm really sorry to hear that - I commend your father's attitude of moving forward and making the best of it - sounds like a good guy to me!

But I still would suggest you do some minimum legal legwork to see if you have a case - as somebody else here stated - fraud is fraud.

 

You dropped $70k on a classic car and wouldn't spend $300 for a plane ticket to see it yourself?
Something doesn't add up. Not sure iif it is being lazy or ignorant but your due diligence is needed in every purchase of an "As-Is" sale. It is your money and most contracts have a clause that states that the buyer has an option to inspect the vehicle or have it inspected by a shop but you decided not to do that.
Tough lesson to learn.

 

A message from Chris wright from lucky motors, we have built a used car dealer based on honesty and integrity! I post my cell phone one many sites if somebody has a problem they can call me.Now we do sell used cars not new in all kinds of condition we have sold over 9500 cars and trucks in the last seven years obviously we cannot keep everybody happy,especially the unreasonable or irrational people. All I would say is an A+ rating with the BBB is established by responding and handling all concerns,and we have A+ rating there, a also a 100% rating on ebay this has also been established by taking care of customers. most other sites can be given corrupted information and false rating by people or dealers wanting to hate on our success. I hope this has been of some help and if anybody has a concern feel free to call me directly yes on my cell 847-909-9999 24/7 and if don't answer I will call you back I answer or return every call.
Sincerely.
Chris wright.

 

Chris,
Talk is cheap.
Perhaps after you figure out a new user name you will tell us what you have done to satisfy the original poster. Better yet he'll chime in because you've made things right.

 

you are 100 percent correct in your assertion and thinking.

 

Caveat Emptor applies here.

A few cellphone pics would have alerted you to the exact defects which are the basis of your complaint. In this day and age of digital communication, there is really no excuse for buying a car completely sight unseen.

A lawyer is not going to help you. Please save your lawyer money and use it to correct the defects, put this acrimony behind you, and enjoy your car.

Consider yourself lucky; some people send cash for a car and get ZERO in return.

 

The car was clearly a mess and proven not to be a "show" car (currently anyways) by any means just by viewing the pics in the original for sale ad. Sucks it turned out this way, but easily prevented.

And for future reference, BBB means nothing. It's a joke and can't be used as a legitimate source in any way at all.

 

I'm an older guy that waited for the right car that I could afford. I can feel your fathers pain in not getting something that he always wanted and not getting it the way he wanted it to look. I understand that you as a loyal son would want to protect him but believe me when I say he is dealing with it the only way that he could and that is to get his car right. He may be enjoying it more this way. So, my advice to you is to let it go. Enjoy this time in his and your life by making this time a experience that you all will look back on with joy instead of hate.