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William Kennedy

‘People suck’: Man puts money down on a used car. Then what happened next felt like a scam in slow motion

A Reddit user’s detailed account of a troubled used car purchase involving a 2011 Kia Soul proves how even a routine transaction can deteriorate when communication breaks down.

In the post, the buyer described visiting a used car dealership on a Friday to test-drive the car and negotiate a purchase directly with the owner, who also served as the salesperson. The buyer said he clearly stated he needed the car by the following Wednesday, as he was leaving on a monthlong trip. The owner assured him that the timeline would not be a problem.

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