Scooter

in case this hasn't already been done or archived, here is the technical definition of Lemon Laws as described by Consumer's Guide 2002 Automobile Book:

"Every state now has some form of "lemon law," but the promise usually outweighs the results.

Manufacturers can be ordered to refund the purchase price of a new vehicle or replace a vehicle that is proven critically flawed. Such dramatic results are rare, however. In most states, you must first exhaust all other possible remedies. That means making a specified number of tries - typically three - at the dealership, then passing through the arbitration process without successful resolution.

You will have to retain a lawyer. To qualify for consideration, a car generally has to be inoperable for at least 30 days during its first 12 months or 12,000 miles. Details vary, so inquire at your state attorney general's office, a consumer protection agency, or the Center for Auto Safety.

Lemon laws typically stipulate that a manufacturer be given one last chance to remedy the complaint. Even if you "win," the automaker nearly always can deduct for the milage you've put on the vehicle."

so there u have it

Rescuer

DreamU

I read Oregon's lemon law a few days ago. It has the 12,000 mile figure in numerous places throughout the law. Not going to be much help to most of us.

The telling fact here is I've owned vehicles for 30 years. This is the first time I've been prompted to read the lemon laws. I don't think its a lemon but it has started the path down the sour fruit chain. (Some people probably got real close to the 'out of service for 30 days' portion of the lemon law).

SiGGy

Ya, it sucks I've been without my car so far for 40 some days... 30 of them for the tranny...

Needless to say this is my 1st and last Acura. However if you were to put me back in time, I'd still make the purchase... Nothing else appealed to me. But if I knew this thing was going to be the POS it is for the 34k I paid. I would have waited to purchase something else... All of my Fords and Chevys have had less problems. And all of the Jeeps I've owned, and thats scary!

However Acura service is fricken spectacular! Never had better.

Seems the 2003 CLS will have all of the bugs worked out. My buddy 98 (mabye its a 99) CL doesnt rattle at all. I'm completely embarrised by my car.

pgatour1

Ok So
1.) My Rotors have been replaced--> 1 day out under warranty
2.) MY Bag Right Strut was replaced --> 2 days under warranty
3.) Now Tranny replaced under warranty--> A lot of fucking days out,


Now What,

BTW copying and pasting to other thread too, need help with this. Thanks.