Navigating the world of exotic car dealerships can be thrilling, especially when you’re on the hunt for your dream Lamborghini. However, my recent experience with Carrio Motor Cars turned into a nightmare of deceit and manipulation. Driven by a lifelong aspiration, I set out to purchase an Arancio Borealis SL with 110,000 miles, only to discover that Carrio Motor Cars operates with a level of dishonesty I had never anticipated. Adding another layer to this already dramatic scenario, I later found out that Dan from Normal Guy Supercar on YouTube was simultaneously attempting to buy the same vehicle. After piecing together the timeline and speaking with Dan, the extent of Carrio Motor Cars‘s deceptive practices became alarmingly clear.
The timeline of events reveals a pattern of blatant dishonesty from Carrio Motor Cars. It began on December 12th, 2021, when Dan placed a $5,000 deposit under contract, securing his claim to the Lamborghini. Unaware of this, I contacted Carrio Motor Cars on December 18th, expressing my interest in the same car. They confirmed its availability but insisted on a deposit, mentioning another individual scheduled to “look at the car” on December 24th. At no point did Carrio Motor Cars disclose Dan’s prior deposit. Pressured into securing the deal, I submitted my own $5,000 deposit under contract on December 20th, believing the car was now mine. Astonishingly, on the same day, another person from my YouTube channel also received confirmation from Carrio Motor Cars that the car was still available and even placed an offer. On December 22nd, I finalized the purchase by submitting full payment, further solidifying my (supposed) ownership.
The deception continued even as I prepared to collect the car. It wasn’t until December 30th, after stumbling upon Dan’s videos, that the shocking truth began to surface. Despite knowing the car was sold to me, Carrio Motor Cars continued to assure Dan and others that it was still available. The culmination of this ordeal occurred on December 31st when I arrived to pick up my Lamborghini. The car presented numerous issues: a dead battery, engine misfires, and alarmingly, rotor bolts for the carbon-ceramic brakes falling out during the drive home – a near-fatal experience. While these mechanical issues have since been resolved, the ethical damage inflicted by Carrio Motor Cars remains. The realization that I inadvertently interfered with Dan’s prior claim to the car added to my frustration and disappointment.
Furthermore, this experience has illuminated a disturbing trend associated with Carrio Motor Cars. As pointed out by Cliff.1620, there is evidence suggesting that Carrio Motor Cars may be engaging in the practice of upbadging regular Gallardo models with Superleggera badges to inflate prices. This raises critical questions about ethical dealership practices and consumer awareness. While some might argue that the onus is on the buyer to discern the authenticity of a Superleggera, the deliberate misrepresentation by a dealership like Carrio Motor Cars is unequivocally unethical. It preys on unsuspecting buyers who may not possess expert-level knowledge of Lamborghini nuances. My initial inclination might have been to downplay the severity of Carrio Motor Cars‘s actions, perhaps out of a desire to be conciliatory. However, reflecting on the experience and considering the potential impact on other buyers, it’s crucial to shed light on these deceptive practices. This isn’t merely about a bad car deal; it’s about exposing unethical conduct within the used luxury car market and urging potential buyers to exercise extreme caution when dealing with dealerships like Carrio Motor Cars.
