Matthew Lazinger

Dishonest sales tactics and "Ghost Sale" bluffs – Avoid. I spent 9 days negotiating a 2026 Sportage Hybrid as a motivated, ready-to-buy, return customer, only to be met with constant games and blatant di I spent 9 days negotiating a 2026 Sportage Hybrid as a motivated, ready-to-buy, return customer, only to be met with constant games and blatant dishonesty. After Nate and his manager refused to honor a fair out-the-door price—even using the "Bad Cop" routine to claim the manager didn't like the original offer—I walked out. Ten minutes later, the "final" offer I had just walked away from was suddenly extended via text. When I didn't bite, Nate texted me on Saturday claiming the car had been "sold" for the higher internet price. This was a complete fabrication. The vehicle (Stock #T7306970 / VIN: KNDPVDDG4T7306970) was never sold. It sat on the lot the entire time while they used fake scarcity and "ghost sales" to try and pressure me. They also attempted to hide fees in the fine print and inflated doc fees beyond the stated price. They are not transparent in the fees. I ended up buying exactly what I wanted elsewhere without the headache. If you want transparency and a dealership that doesn't play 1980s-style sales games, this is not the place. I called their bluff, and I suggest you do the same. Car still sitting on the lot. More

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