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2006 Saab 9-3

Vista Auto Sales

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STAY AWAY FROM VISTA AUTO SALES - THEY SOLD ME A COMPLETE DISASTER!
Let me tell you about the NIGHTMARE I experienced with Vista Auto Sales. I drove a whopping 128 miles from Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island to buy a used Mini Cooper Countryman Sport on December 7, 2024. The CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON just 25 miles after leaving their lot!
This was just the beginning of this complete disaster:
WITHIN TWO WEEKS - BAM! $1,175 down the drain for a leaking head gasket. The car was literally PUMPING OIL FUMES INTO THE CABIN while I was driving.
BUT WAIT, IT GETS WORSE! After fixing the head gasket, the car was STILL leaking oil from the cooler and transmission! Another $3,000 in repairs! Sure, they covered half after I raised hell about it, but WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY A SINGLE CENT for their negligence?
The absolute INCOMPETENCE of this place is staggering:

My car has spent MORE TIME IN THE SHOP than on the road
They STILL haven't sent my metal plates (temp tags expired January 21st)
They couldn't even be bothered to remove the previous owner's registration! (I found it behind the visor).

I'm retiring from the Navy after 20 YEARS OF SERVICE, and THIS is what I get?! $4,175+ in repairs for a car that should have NEVER LEFT THEIR LOT!
BUYERS BEWARE: Vista Auto Sales will happily take your cash and send you driving off in a ROLLING MONEY PIT! They clearly don't give a DAMN about their inspection process or their customers. If you enjoy throwing money away on endless repairs and breathing in toxic fumes while driving, then sure, go ahead and buy from them. Otherwise, SAVE YOURSELF THE HEADACHE and go ANYWHERE else!
P.S. Thanks for the lovely parting gift of the previous owner's registration - really shows how much attention you pay to detail, Vista! ABSOLUTELY DISGRACEFUL! 2 THUMBS HARD DOWN! Check out the photos attached for additional issues my mechanic found upon a closer look. Busted turbo blowoff valve, crack engine core support on either side. Check engine light on 25 miles after driving off their car lot. DON"T GET RIPPED OFF!!

UPDATE: February 11th, 2025.
Vista,  I do appreciate the time taken to respond to my initial review, and again, thank you for your support of our men and women in the service, that does mean a lot to me. However, I would like to remind you that the out of pocket costs I've paid for the repairs are over $2,500 to date, even though you guys reluctantly covered $1,500, only after I took time out my work day (for over a week) to carefully negotiate that with you. Even after I requested to speak with the business owner directly so that we could have a professional conversation about this, I was never given that opportunity after several requests. Instead I had to go back and forth A LOT with, Christian ( your sales rep/manager?) When a customer repeatedly makes requests for communication with the person in charge, it's in the business best interest to make that happen. After all it's a used car dealership, not the pentagon. Are they so busy that that couldn't give me 10 minutes of their time on the phone? I stopped what I was doing in my line of work (in Naval aviation) for you guys. You can clearly imagine why this has been a bad experience for me. Let's not forget about the smoke and smell of burning oil that was coming into the car because of the several oil leaks in the engine. I wouldn't make that up.. May I ask, would you be ok carting your family around with toxic fumes coming into the passenger area? How about the cracks in the inner frame? Why wasn't caught on the car's inspection? If a certified mechanic had  properly inspected this car, I imagine these discrepancies would have been taken care of promptly before Vista auto sales listed it for sale. I have all the receipts for the amount I've spent on repairs to date, which I also sent pictures of to you via text messages with Christian. I still firmly believe that you guys should cover the damages and costs I've incurred. Unfortunately, all you can do is refer me to some of your trusted mechanics that are over 125 miles away from where I live.

The Lakewood Vista team is incredible! They allowed me ample time to complete the due diligence on our family’s purchase. Chase, Chris and Jordan were all very kind and helpful. The team was upfront and clear on expectations through the buying process; this I appreciate greatly. Additionally, my 3 year old son enjoyed the plentiful buckets of candy throughout the office. The team was accommodating to the little guy, and that means the world to me.

I recommend Vista to anyone looking for a great vehicle, easy process and a professional team. Thank you Lakewood Vista!

Excellent Process Of Selling The Vehicle To Me, Bought it a couple months ago and it’s extremely solid rig. All I’ve done is oil changes! Shifts like a beauty, sounds very good and healthy! I 10/10 Recommend This Dealership to anybody who needs a great vehicle for an affordable price, extremely easy process! Definitely go check this Place out!! Christian and Jordan Did Excellent With Their Jobs!

Had a fantastic experience at Vista Auto Sales!
Our salesperson was incredibly helpful and nice, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. The purchase process was easy and fast, and we couldn't be happier with our new car.
Highly recommend!

Awesome experience with Christian. He listened, as we were trying to find the best fit for my new 16 year old driver! He wanted to set us up with something quick and easy. He Was friendly and very comfortable to negotiate with! Can’t wait to do business with him again! 10/10 would do it again!

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