Unfortunately, our experience purchasing a vehicle from - Babak Ghods
Unfortunately, our experience purchasing a vehicle from Toyota South Pointe was extremely disappointing.
From the beginning, we felt that transparency and customer service were lacking. We were assigned to Patrick Baylon, who provided only limited information and was often difficult to reach. Responses to questions frequently required multiple follow-ups, and even simple inquiries seemed to require approval from management. Despite requesting a test drive several times, we were never given the opportunity to do one.
The biggest issue, however, was how the pricing was handled.
The vehicle price presented to us was higher than the price shown on Toyota's website. I specifically told Patrick that I wanted to discuss the pricing before moving forward, and he explicitly told me that we could discuss it. Shortly afterward, however, he asked for a $1,000 deposit to reserve the vehicle and had us sign paperwork. At no point were we clearly informed that the price was final and non-negotiable.
Because we had been told that pricing could still be discussed, we reasonably assumed the numbers were preliminary. After waiting nearly three months for the vehicle, we only discovered at delivery that the price had effectively been locked in from day one. We felt misled and deceived.
When we raised our concerns, management offered a small accessory as compensation. While appreciated, it completely missed the point. The issue was never about receiving a free accessory—it was about honesty, transparency, and ethical business practices.
What happened next was even more concerning. After the purchase, Patrick sent text messages asking me to give him a 10/10 review score in exchange for a "small gift." I still have screenshots of these messages. Asking customers for perfect reviews while offering gifts in return is highly inappropriate and raises serious concerns about the credibility of customer feedback.
We also spoke with management, but received no meaningful apology and no indication that the underlying issues would be addressed.
Overall, we left feeling tricked, frustrated, and deeply disappointed. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend Toyota South Pointe. This experience has significantly damaged our trust in both the dealership and, unfortunately, the Toyota brand.
I rarely leave negative reviews, but potential customers deserve to know about our experience before making a major purchase.
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