I have pre-inspected NSXs in MA for several prospective owners to 1) "Pay it Forward" what NSXCA members had done for me when I was in the market for an NSX, and 2) help out those folks in needs. Even if I had to drive for many hours, get stuck in the traffic, pay tolls, and etc., I was glad to help them in my spare time (as many of NSXCA members do).
However, a bitter experience happened.
Some weekends ago, one prospective owner wanted me to pre-inspect an NSX for him. He told me that he was 99% sure about the car, and he would probably buy it. He told me that he had been talking to the dealer and the deal would be finalized upon two inspections. I asked him to give a call to the dealer that I would stop by on xxx day at xxx time. He said that everything was all set.
I then drove about 60 miles from where I live (got stuck in the traffic, and took me 2 hours to get there) to the dealer. None of the folks at the dealer was aware of the fact that there was a projective owner called, xyz, and wasn't aware that I was coming to pre-inspect the car that day. The car was away at a different shop, and I then drove another 40 min to get there (again, no one was aware of this xyz guy). I inspected the car as thoroughly as possible, and drove a long ride back home.
I then wrote a long detailed email about my observation of the car, and sent it to the xyz guy. I waited about a week to hear from him, but he never responded back. I sent him an email asking if he received my email okay. Another week after, he sent me an email back with one line, "yes".
I, personally, thought that it was a bit rude. I didn't expect much, but it somehow bothered me that all he said was, "yes". Not even a sweet "thank you" note??
However, a bitter experience happened.
Some weekends ago, one prospective owner wanted me to pre-inspect an NSX for him. He told me that he was 99% sure about the car, and he would probably buy it. He told me that he had been talking to the dealer and the deal would be finalized upon two inspections. I asked him to give a call to the dealer that I would stop by on xxx day at xxx time. He said that everything was all set.
I then drove about 60 miles from where I live (got stuck in the traffic, and took me 2 hours to get there) to the dealer. None of the folks at the dealer was aware of the fact that there was a projective owner called, xyz, and wasn't aware that I was coming to pre-inspect the car that day. The car was away at a different shop, and I then drove another 40 min to get there (again, no one was aware of this xyz guy). I inspected the car as thoroughly as possible, and drove a long ride back home.
I then wrote a long detailed email about my observation of the car, and sent it to the xyz guy. I waited about a week to hear from him, but he never responded back. I sent him an email asking if he received my email okay. Another week after, he sent me an email back with one line, "yes".
I, personally, thought that it was a bit rude. I didn't expect much, but it somehow bothered me that all he said was, "yes". Not even a sweet "thank you" note??
