I purchased a 2018 Mazda 6 Signature, certified - Baileym
I purchased a 2018 Mazda 6 Signature, certified pre-owned, off the showroom floor at Roger Beasley Mazda South dealership after two days of negotiation with salesman Franklin S. and manager Juan Bernal. The vehicle was presented as having passed a 150-point inspection, with a clean Carfax and only one previous owner.
A few days after the purchase, I noticed several issues with the car. The service department was cooperative, ordering and installing replacement parts at no cost. However, the vehicle continued to pull to one side. Concerned, I took it to an independent mechanic for an alignment at my own expense. The mechanic discovered that the front left (passenger-side) quarter panel and both passenger doors had been repainted, with paint overspray ("fish eyes") on the right rear quarter panel. These findings suggested undisclosed prior damage, contradicting the car's certified pre-owned status.
Frustrated, I contacted Juan Bernal and Franklin S. to address the issue. They asked me to bring the vehicle back, assuring me they would resolve the problem. At the dealership, their initial solution was to offer me a 2021 BMW 330i, which cost $15,000 more than my Mazda 6 and lacked comparable features. I declined this offer as unreasonable. After further discussion, they proposed a 2025 Mazda 3 Signature but required an additional $8,000 down payment. Having already paid $8,000 for the Mazda 6 just two weeks earlier, I found this demand unacceptable, especially since the dealership was responsible for selling a vehicle with undisclosed issues.
I escalated the matter to the general manager of the dealership, but received no response or resolution. The dealership's overall response was highly unprofessional. They repeatedly emphasized their "2024 President's Club" status and denied knowingly selling a damaged vehicle, despite the 150-point inspection's purpose to identify such issues. This experience was deceptive and frustrating, and I remain stuck with a previously damaged vehicle. I strongly recommend avoiding Roger Beasley dealerships to spare others the hassle and disappointment I've endured.
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