I found it resoundingly odd that even though we were cash buyers, the dealer still "needed" to run a credit check. Very odd. After the check, they then offered zero-down, zero-percent with several full term options. Why make the offer??? Of course, we declined as we were not interested in establishing any kind of credit account. The finance manager then called us into his office to count 1,000 dollar bills citing the "Patriot Act" and mumbling something about "Homeland Security." What!?!? We just wanted to buy a new SUV without credit, not start WWIII!
Oh, the joys of knowing your Congressmen and Congresswomen are working hard on your behalf to keep you safe while purchasing a new vehicle. (bs) Yeah, there's nothing like the dangers of buying a new vehicle using - dare I say it - real cash. Oh, my! I really can't think of anything else that would trigger invoking the Patriot Act and issuing nods to Homeland Security.
Soon, you will be put on the No Fly List when buying a new vehicle with cash. Maybe zero-percent and zero-down only gets you put on the FBI's Most Wanted List, I don't know these days. Or, maybe the TSA Guaranteed Strip Naked Body Search List. Who knows.
Anyone ever get hit with the Patriot Act while buying a vehicle before? I was blown away by that. Completely blown away. Whatever happened to land of the free and home of the brave. Now, its: Oh, so you want to pay cash? Ok, well the Patriot Act says...