Returning a car to the dealership - is this possible?

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I bought a car outta spite.
In Dec 2006 I went to buy a Chrstmas tree. I picked out a smallish tree at a local lot. $45.
$45 for something i will have for a couple weeks and then throw away? Man I was livid.
So I went over to the local Acura dealer and bought a left over TSX. Great car!

At the dealership:
Got any left over '06 TSXs? Dealer: Yes, we have 6.
Gimme any color except silver. Dealer: They're all silver.
And no Navi (a $4K option at the time). Dealer: They all have Navi.

$30K out the door as I recall. 200K Later:
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Is outbidding someone on a car at an auction because you don't like them considered buying outta spite? I've seen people do that a few times when there are two butt heads in the room. Drive the price up to a stupid level.
 
The car has sold to a happy young couple with a baby who will be able to utilize it's storage and cargo space.
Out of the whole ordeal we lost $150, but gained insight and wisdom when making bigger decisions. (y)

Thanks to those who contributed useful, thoughtful information.
ATTENTION … before this runs nine pages of infinite wisdom … this looks like an outcome from the TS (OP)
 
So in short;

I bought a car out of spite. I’m thinking of taking it back.

I think I will sell it on my own.

I’ve decided to keep the car.

I sold the car.


🎡🎢🎠

And only lost $150.

Buying things out of spite only cost me $150 that time, could have been worse. Got to drive it for a few days too so not a complete loss.
 
I bought a car outta spite.
In Dec 2006 I went to buy a Chrstmas tree. I picked out a smallish tree at a local lot. $45.
$45 for something i will have for a couple weeks and then throw away? Man I was livid.
So I went over to the local Acura dealer and bought a left over TSX. Great car!

At the dealership:
Got any left over '06 TSXs? Dealer: Yes, we have 6.
Gimme any color except silver. Dealer: They're all silver.
And no Navi (a $4K option at the time). Dealer: They all have Navi.

$30K out the door as I recall. 200K Later:
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well, you're out of spite went well as the tsx in that era was a fantastic vehicle...in spite of what others may say....
 
I bought a car outta spite.
In Dec 2006 I went to buy a Chrstmas tree. I picked out a smallish tree at a local lot. $45.
$45 for something i will have for a couple weeks and then throw away? Man I was livid.
So I went over to the local Acura dealer and bought a left over TSX. Great car!

At the dealership:
Got any left over '06 TSXs? Dealer: Yes, we have 6.
Gimme any color except silver. Dealer: They're all silver.
And no Navi (a $4K option at the time). Dealer: They all have Navi.

$30K out the door as I recall. 200K Later:
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Back in late 2008, Acura was clearancing the last of the 3rd gen TL's for $29K.
Still kicking myself for not buying one.
 
I was in the same boat sometime in 2002; specifically I witnessed; 2002 Toyota Camry LE brand new; my friend needed to get a car but due its short credit history I was willing to help; over the weekend we signed the car with his name on the loan first while my was second; the following day, on Monday he calls me and dealers bank, BOA at the time, wanted to see my name first on the loan for a preferred rate, I don't know maybe 10% rate; so we want back and fix it in my name; after next 7 days friend of mine wanted to return the car, he changed his mind, some silly explanation, and I told him its not how it works; so approximately after 7 days of ownership and about 120 miles at the odometer he returned it while being for $5K upside down; dealer told him he'll take it back but paid him short of $5k; they justified it was a used car then; my friend covered $5k upfront.
 
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