Alimari Auto Sales

I strongly recommend exercising extreme caution before purchasing a vehicle from Alimari Auto Sales. I purchased a 2007 Saab 9-7X for $5,000. It was advertised at approximately 114,000 miles with “no significant damage or problems.” I paid a $500 nonrefundable deposit based on that representation. Only after I had committed that money was I presented with paperwork concerning the vehicle's mileage-exempt status. More concerning, the dealership's own Bill of Sale states 114,230 miles and specifically certifies that “THE ODOMETER READING IS THE ACTUAL MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE,” while title documentation identifies the mileage as EXEMPT. About five days after purchase, an independent O'Reilly diagnostic report recorded approximately 231,000 miles — roughly 117,000 more than the mileage the dealer certified as actual. This was when I attempted to return the vehicle, unsuccessfully. While the diagnostic report alone cannot conclusively establish the vehicle's true mileage, a discrepancy that large is extremely concerning. There were emissions problems as well. I received no emissions certificate, passing documentation, or testing voucher. Five days after purchase, the diagnostic showed Emissions Status: RED, stated the vehicle would likely fail an OBD emissions test, and identified a stored and pending P0054 O2-sensor heater fault. I then had the vehicle professionally inspected. The scan reported 72 diagnostic trouble codes across multiple modules, including 42 associated with the ECM and 17 with the TCM. To be precise, these included current, historical and other/not-run codes; I am not claiming 72 components were simultaneously broken. However, multiple faults were current, and the scan documented an extensive diagnostic history. The physical inspection also found a leaking water pump and suspension/steering problems. The mechanic told me that, in his professional opinion, the vehicle appeared to have been neglected for years and properly addressing its problems would cost more than $10,000 — over twice the purchase price. I have an audio recording of that conversation. I understand that I purchased an older vehicle AS-IS. My complaint is not that a 2007 vehicle needed repairs. It is the enormous difference between how this vehicle was falsely represented before I committed my money and what I discovered afterward, particularly regarding its mileage, emissions status and mechanical condition. I have retained the original advertisement, deposit records, title and sale documents, diagnostic reports, professional inspection, photographs, repair records, communications and mechanic recording. Given the number and seriousness of the discrepancies I've documented, I believe they deserve appropriate scrutiny beyond simply leaving a negative review, and I have retained the evidence necessary for that purpose. Based on my experience, I would not purchase another vehicle from Alimari Auto Sales. Anyone considering purchasing here should independently verify the vehicle's mileage, title history and emissions status and obtain a professional pre-purchase inspection before paying a deposit or signing anything.

My granddaughter bought a car and it is falling apart. The dealership does not claim accountability. She took it to Meinke and it will cost more to fix it than keep it. They sold her a piece of crap. Don’t buy from them.

I need to let everyone know the owner of this dealership is one of the most honest and kind people I have ever met, and as far as dealers go, I have never met any like him. Fair pricing, and great service. This dealer will always be my first stop in the future.