Flame party without my invitation
Couple points to say since John is having a flame party without giving me an invitation. Shows character. First of all, have an independent inspection of this car before you believe a word John says. His is not an "objective" report.
1) John has a 911 that was salvaged. Bought it for $6000 and put $7000 into it. Practically rebuilt it from the bottom up.
2) I disclosed the paintwork that I saw BEFORE he came down.
3) His first words out his mouth when I met him was, "Where is the paintwork. I don't care if it does, because it doesn't scare me. I just want to know if it was fixed right". The whole time, he kept telling me he didn't care about the paintwork, as long as it was done right.
4) Quote from the ebay listing: "Bumper to bumper warranty extension available until 2010 or 125,000 total miles thrown in (if $1000 over reserve is met). " Mr. Defino didn't read the entire description, I guess.
5) He claims the engine was running rough at idle but fine at open throttle. If it was, it's covered under bumper to bumper warranty.
6) John's was supposed to be staying in town until Monday to talk to the Acura dealer who certified the car and maintained it. Keep reading.
7) John called Saturday night and said: "I have a list of stuff I want you to take care of. If you do it, I will take the car at $49,000. Or as it sits I will take it at $45,000". He said he would email me the list. I said go ahead and send it.
So obviously the car was "suitable" for him to take it. He just wanted a few things done to the car or he wanted a discount.
8) THE TRUTH: John found out another dealer had a 98 NSX in stock Sunday night. It was supposed to be a 97 automatic, but they sold that and had a 98 stick in stock. So even though we had CLOSED the deal after inspection, John left town, went to another dealer, and bought the car.
Truth is, the car was good enough for him to take. Truth is, John just found a better deal elsewhere and backed out on his word. It would have been a different story for John to turn down the car when he got there, or turn it down after he looked it over closely, or to turn it down before he spoke to me Sunday night. Not only that, but he refused to answer my phone calls & emails, 2 calls Sunday, 3 calls Monday, and emails scattered throughout. He only answered my 3rd call Monday AFTER he had closed on the 98 NSX. So what John was really doing was using my car as a backup in case he couldn't close the 98 NSX. So there you have it, the truth about John Defino.
Bottom line is, this car IS under bumper to bumper warranty. It has had paintwork, and that has never been covered up. I went through a lot of hassle accomodating Mr. Defino. He outbid 2 other bidders to get this car. After inspection, he agreed to take the car, but backed out. This is a great car and gets plenty of looks. If you're insanely crazy about paintwork, this car is not for you. Go buy a 97 or 98 out of warranty. If you're practical and realize cars do get scraped up and want to get more car for your money, then this is for you. Mechanically, it's sound. If it's rough at idle, it's probably an O2 sensor, or plugs, or so forth. But even John admits it runs perfect at full throttle. Bad sensors happen all the time - good thing it's covered under warranty which most people's NSX's ARE NOT.
Last but not least, I never misrepresented our dealership or our car. I never promised something that was not. And lastly, yes I do get upset at deadbeats who promise you they will buy a car and back out when they find another deal. All you NSX sellers know what I'm talking about.