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If you say anything bad they'll send you a cease and desist. That being said, I wouldn't recommend them and if you want a stock, unmolested car, you better get a PPI they won't let you do to verify it because they lie. Make sure the odometer in the cluster matches the odometer on the body too. Yeah, the mileage is stored in more than 1 place. On a related note, if you've found my statements to be accurate to your own situation, feel free to contact me so I can add you to the list.
 
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Don't just take it from me, there are active lawsuits against them right now. That's as much as I can say at the moment.
 
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Yup, while I personally haven’t used them, I have heard not so great things about them as well, from multiple sources. Just do your due dilligence, get a PPI from Dalton or Kevin, since Sean isn’t allowed back there, and always err on the side of caution. There are a lot of clean 720’s for sale from a lot of places other than Charlotte if you find them questionable.
No no, I don't think you understand. The PPI thing isn't me, it's they don't allow them period. I have messages from their own sales people stating that there are no outside PPI's allowed. There isn't a "back there" because they never let me do anything there to start with, and they aren't keen on pointing out them trying to rip people off on video.
 
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My experience in 2020(Q3) on a new Mac was poor basic follow-up and missed timelines multiple times by the sales person. I had to contact the General Manager who helped update me on the status of my car pre delivery preparation, accessory installation and shipping. Also two cars I originally called about, were on their website and not at their dealership. One was in California and it led me to think they were using some ads as click-bait.
Saying alot with saying not much, you may be onto something and it isn't click bait.
 
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Hypothetically, they could be renting out their inventory cars on the sly while they are in "inventory." Buyers of those cars would have no idea as to their rental history. This is all speaking hypothetically of course.
Allegedly you know how to choose wording to avoid legal action when stating things you know.

Another hypothetical would be floor planning cars they don't have to get money from them. But who would do that besides CNC Motors....
 
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Carrio? Falcon?
Bad dealers are bad dealers, we're specifically focusing (though somewhat off topic, but maybe not) on the scenario that cars claimed to be on the lot and in the inventory aren't, but they are borrowing money on that car to have cash on hand or to buy other cars, or repeat. That was pretty documented with CNC, taking titles to cars they didn't own and borrowing against them. CNC also made duplicate titles fraudulently to move a car they didn't have the title to while simultaneously trying to come up with the money for that seller using the same method.
 
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Yes, McLaren Charlotte is a great dealer to buy from! They have a great selection of 720S Spider models, and their staff are friendly and knowledgeable. They also offer competitive pricing and a great warranty.
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1 post, this is it, seems legit. @GBlue20 do you have any public opinions to share on McLaren Charlotte?
 
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I've been curious if cario and mclaren charlotte have a relationship. I'd see a car on carrio and pass. Then few months later it'll show up at mclaren charlotte.

Car below is an example.


This one has a stamp of it happening on carfax.

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Funny you mention that. There is a 720 I was looking at that ended up having the same scenario, then another I worked on I also considered that went Carrio, Charlotte, some dealer that typically sells salvage cars in Miami, end buyer. Now that I think about it, I've seen one to the other several times.
 
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