Ocean Slivia

BUYER BEWARE! I had an extremely frustrating experience with Star Nissan of Niles and would urge buyers to proceed with extreme caution. I agreed to purchase a I had an extremely frustrating experience with Star Nissan of Niles and would urge buyers to proceed with extreme caution. I agreed to purchase a 2021 Tesla Model Y at the listed and quoted price of $25,500 before fees ($27,778 after fees). Based on that price, I secured outside financing, arranged funding, obtained cashier’s checks, and provided insurance while waiting through a week of delays, during which I was repeatedly told the vehicle was being “detailed” and “serviced.” Off site. Communication throughout this process was poor, particularly with a salesperson named Ocean, who failed to clearly explain the vehicle’s status. I was left repeatedly chasing updates and timelines with little clarity or follow-through. Once the car finally arrived and paperwork was actively being prepared, I was passed off to another salesperson, Josh, where it only went down hill, Josh raised the price to $27,795.63 before fees ($29,853.89 after fees) well above the originally quoted and advertised pricing (which had since changed to $25,888 online). I was told this increase was because the dealership would “lose money” if they honored the price I was quoted just two days earlier. When I questioned this, Josh stated that the listed price supposedly applied only to veterans or military personnel. This condition was never disclosed at any point, and I was never asked whether I qualified. This explanation was introduced only after financing was secured and paperwork was already in motion, making it feel like a retroactive justification rather than a legitimate policy. When I stated that I was prepared to proceed only at the originally agreed-upon price, Star Nissan refused to move forward with the sale. Bait-and-switch pricing, undisclosed conditions, and a complete lack of professional communication are a few ways to sum up Star Nissan. A reputable dealership honors its advertised pricing or clearly discloses all conditions upfront. Star Nissan did neither. I ultimately purchased a similar vehicle elsewhere through a transparent, no-haggle process at a lower cost, which only highlighted how unnecessary and avoidable this experience was. I would not recommend Star Nissan of Niles to anyone. More

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