Watch out for CARMAX

The following is from a complaint I just register with the BBB. If you've had similar problems please contact me... I purchased a Jaguar XKR from CARMAX's Davie Store on 5/19/07. At which time I noticed several problems with the car that needed to be fixed. I reported the issues and left the car with them for repair. When I picked up the car I noticed that most of my issues were not addressed. While waiting for parts to arrive for the second round of repairs, I took the car home for a few days. I found numerous other repair issues. I found 12 warrantee issues. When I brought the car back I gave the Service Manager, Sammy Warnamally a printed list, and copies of CARMAX's certification form showing why these items were covered. I brought my car in on 6/1/07. When I got my car back 14 DAYS later discovered 1) stereo wasn't fixed, 2) second set of keys and valet key were not in yet, 3) convertible cover was not ordered, 4) trim around the door handle wasn't addressed 5) visor wasn't replaced "because Jaguar sent them the wrong part." 6) now the rear view mirror is loose as if the car suffered a heavy impact or was driven a long distance down a dirt road. Caked on white mud is on the inside door panels. For 2 weeks I have been strung along by the service manager. When I asked to pick up my car until the parts arrived, I was repeatedly told the seats were taken apart and awaiting a headrest motor from Jaguar so I could not pick it up. Jaguar Parts Department told me their delivery takes a week at most and parts can be overnighted for a nominal cost of $6 per item. I was lied to that my car was ready except for the headrest motors. I was also lied to about the extra set of keys being there. Despite involvement of Operations Manager Adam Warner and General Manager Theresa, my vehicle is still not fixed. I have lost many hours work, suffered grief, and have had to pay $606 payment for a car I was only able to drive a few days. I am releasing this to the Media, posting my story on Internet consumer protection websites, forums and newsgroups to get together a class action lawsuit. I am registering a complaint with the Attorney General's Office and State Attorney's Office, as I suspect foul play. As it is impossible to trust CARMAX, I want all further repairs to be done at Alpine Jaguar. I want Jaguar to inspect the car for accident/abuse damage. Compensation for my monthly payment to Capital One for $606. My lost time and wages estimated at 6 hours at $150 an hour. Grief and punitive damages will be addressed in another arena.

Stephen Horrillo snipped-for-privacy@comcast.net

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Stephen Horrillo
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Holy crap, your rear view mirror got lose and they still have not fixed the stereo on your used Jag, time to call in the National Guard. Please don't buy a Studebaker.

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John Poulos

Heh. Another Slate columnist? He's got one of the shorter problem lists I've seen for a Jag...I also wouldn't dry-clean his pants.

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comatus

I wonder if he wants cheese with his whine? Wait until Dr. Lucas (the prince of darkness) throws a curse on the Jag's Jag.

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keith_kichefski

JP. remember the mechanic in the FRAM commercial??

"you can pay me now... or you can pay me later....... "

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mark

So is this one of those really rare Jagubakers? (Hmm the V12 replaced with and R3?).

If it isn't why are you telling us Studebaker folks? If you want to trade war stories on car troubles your late model Jag has NOTHING on some of our half century or so old rides! Plus, you bought a USED JAGUAR, and your SURPRISED your having trouble?!? I'd be surprised if you DIDN'T!

You don't EVEN want to know how many times I've had the transmission out of my truck.

Jeff DeWitt

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Jeff DeWitt

If you are dimwitted enough to buy a used Jag, we would never had known had you not published it on the would wide web. There is a God.

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oldcarfart

If you are dimwitted enough to buy a used Jag, we would never had known had you not published it on the would wide web. There is a God.

Somebody offer him $200 for the trick rear end and disk brake setup, then add the $100 we're giving the just-out-of-the closet Slate dude in SF for the loud Avanti, and you might could swing for the stock "340" (really a 345 if memory serves) IH in that other eBay Avanti, and we should have one hell of a car.

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comatus

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