Fairly Reliable Bob's

Reason for Visit: Sales

I recommend this dealer: Yes

My Review of Fairly Reliable Bob's:
Dealing with Fairly's was a pleasure. The saleman I dealt with was knowledgeable and professional. I didn't get the high-pressure sales pitch I've received at many other dealers.

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Reason for Visit: Sales

I recommend this dealer: No

My Review of Fairly Reliable Bob's:
This dealership sux! ...typical used car mentality

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Reason for Visit: Sales

I recommend this dealer: Yes

My Review of Fairly Reliable Bob's:
Corvettes from.....Fairly Reliable Who????????


Several months ago, I spent $46,000 on a 05 convertible Vette from the dealer known as "Fairly Reliable Bob" here in downtown Boise. After several months of owning this car I've had numerous problems with it that should have been taken of before the vehicle was sold, I find the dealership disgraceful in their practices of conducting business.

The major issue that concerned me is that the vehicle I purchased was so badly out of alignment (although it drove ok)it scrubbed the front tires down to the steel belt on the front two and wore the rear ones bald, I brought this to their attention and found out how "Reliable" they really are..NOT! ..This was a life threatening issue.. like they cared.

Bottom line is, if you are in the market for buying a used vehicle, I would avoid this place like the plague. there's too many good used car dealers out there that will stand behind what they sell, this place isn't one of them.

Among other issues, I needed to have major transmission work done on this Vette by a reputable dealer after only 3,000 miles, it just get's worse from there.. don't buy from these grease monkeys! they are the brunt of "used car salesman jokes"

Graham

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Reason for Visit: Sales

I recommend this dealer: Yes

My Review of Fairly Reliable Bob's:
I went here expressly looking for a sports car, good place to start since they sell the most Corvettes in Idaho. I told them I wanted something light, fun, and rwd. Mike tried to sell me a Prelude which might be one of the above if you know nothing about driving. Denied their first offer and had to come back a second day. Butch helped me through things and we came to an agreement. Nobody was unfriendly but the service was that awkward-dealership-smiley-I-want-your-commission type of service. In reality, I had to find and sell the car to myself. They just happened to have it on their lot. Wasn't a Corvette (I respect myself) but go their if that's what you're looking for. Likely less pressure than most dealerships and they do a lot for the community. Atleast that's what the plaques said. I would recommend a private party everytime. And do your research everytime you're buying a car. Oh, and if you buy you are a permanent member of their mailing list, you'll need to buy another trash can.

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