Country Classic Cars has history of deceptive practices.
My name is Scott Stout I am a 52 disabled individual on a fixed income. Here is MY experience you can read more similar experiences here facebook. com/groups/549860115672572/
I wanted to purchase a reliable affordable vehicle and was looking for something “Nostalgic” after glancing at a few reviews and a couple conversations with the salespeople at Country Classic Cars I Purchased 1984 Chevy S10 for $6,000.00 plus $99.00 dealer fee & $650.00 shipping with an additional $400.00 for valve cover repair need upon receipt of vehicle only to discover an additional repairs needed are estimated in excess of $3,500.00.
Vehicle advertised as...... "1984 Chevy S10 Extended cab, 4x4, well kept, nice body and paint, good interior, factory rubber mat, Durango package V6 auto, PS, PB, a/c, bed rails, bed liner, runs and drives good."
Steve the salesperson assured me the vehicle was sound with theses emails...
Country Classic Cars Oct 31, 2019, 9:24 AM "This S10 is available. Nice survivor. Runs good for sure Interested. Steve."
Country Classic Cars Nov 1, 2019, 9:23 AM
"I've driven it around here. It is a survivor and appears to had an easy life. If you know the S10 trucks you know they can last for a long long time. While this one isn’t perfect or show quality it really does present itself well. I use to be an S10 fan. I wouldn't mind having this one. I will give you a call later today. A lot to do this morning. Steve."
Ad and correspondence clearly indicate vehicle was in fully operable condition not a “restoration project”. However, when I received the truck it had no A/C as advertised, No 4x4 as advertised, Did not run or drive good as advertised (severe oil leak could not be driven without risk of engine damage) Also the heater does not work, the hoses have been disconnected and capped. The cab has a leak causing headliner to fall. The Parking/E brake does not function. The AD intentionally misleading not disclosing disconnected Heater and collapsing liner. I am attaching those photos and the photos showing the actual condition of the truck.
I spoke with Russ Noel owner of Country Classic cars and addressed the main issues. The engine, heat, 4x4 and a/c. In our conversation he stated
⦁ He advertised A/C and 4x4 but did not say they worked (Show intent to defraud)
⦁ He said that I should not have purchased from him if I could not do repairs to engine myself because of the expense of having a professional do it.
⦁ I offered to pay him what he paid for the truck to settle the matter and in a continued attempt to defraud me he claimed to pay $5,000.00 for the truck.
⦁ He denied knowledge of issues & inspecting truck when he purchased it or before he sold it to me.
I have transcript of those conversations available.
Upon further investigation I spoke with previous owner Wayne Masek who confirmed he disclosed Heat and A/C issue to Russ Noel at the time of their transaction and that he would have been aware of and able to disclose engine issues to future buyers since Country Classic Cars did an inspection of the vehicle prior to finalizing purchase. He also verified Russ Noel purchased for $2,200.00 not $5,000.00. I can also provide a transcript of that conversation. Additionally, & unfortunately in my searches I discovered this dealership has history of deceptive practices and at least one claim of previous complaint report to Illinois State Attorney General. I have included links to those resources. I want dealer to refund my money and pay for return shipping of vehicle.