Sports Car

After reading some good reviews on Jim’s website, I called him to inquire about a car that I was looking for. He said he had a client with the exact car and actually quoted me the price he was looking to get. A week later when he called back, I guess he under estimated the value of this car as he increased his quote by $ 100k. I guess he had not realized the current value and perhaps his seller educated him. However, he then made me feel like I was some kind of idiot for even thinking I could buy a car like this at the price HE quoted… ??? What the F? I guess this guy can be really rude if he feels like he was a bit foolish — even though this was an honest mistake on his part. Needless to say, I will not be doing business with a guy that doesn’t respect his customers. A simple «sorry, I was off on what I thought my client wanted» would not only had been the right thing to do, but would have gotten a deal DONE, as I wanted the car regardless of the price. Unfortunately for Jim, I value relationships more than «things».

The owner (Jim Lyons) of Sports Car Company accepted an eBay bid for a 2003 Porsche on a Saturday. We spoke the next day and Mr. Lyons agreed to bring the car to an auto shop for inspection (a shop he recommended) prior to the purchase the next day (Monday). He didn’t bring the car on Monday. We spoke that evening and he agreed to bring the car on Tuesday morning. Late Tuesday, Mr. Lyons emails me that he sold the car to a dealer for more money. Unbelievable and unethical behaviors. Mr Lyons really gives use car dealers a bad name. In closing when I gave him a negative eBay review, he threatens me and calls me an «a hole». Mr. Lyons is a real class act.