HELP! I've been ripped with a (very) used lemon!!
02-23-2006, 12:23 PM
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02-23-2006, 01:24 PM
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fix it, if it runs. if it is a hose, replace it, if it on the tank then get a roll of that welding putty and slap it on, $300 for a used celica is a deal
Originally Posted by supraken
Well, here's the update, after stating my case to the prev owner, the guy offered to lower the price of the car by $300. I really didn't want to take it to court and go through all the trouble, so I accepted his offer, and he said he'll send me a check so we'll see how that goes.
Thanks for all the feedback guys, very much appreciated and I got a lot of useful help from you.
I'm debating if I should now sell the car stating that it has a fuel leak, for whatever I can and try to get the rest of the money back. Or should I even bother trying to fix it? I haven't done much repair work myself and I'm a bit afraid to work with gasoline, and taking it to a shop just doesn't make economical sense esp since they almost always try to make you replace everything they see...
Thanks for all the feedback guys, very much appreciated and I got a lot of useful help from you.
I'm debating if I should now sell the car stating that it has a fuel leak, for whatever I can and try to get the rest of the money back. Or should I even bother trying to fix it? I haven't done much repair work myself and I'm a bit afraid to work with gasoline, and taking it to a shop just doesn't make economical sense esp since they almost always try to make you replace everything they see...
02-23-2006, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by phipark
Not in this instance. He knew of the problems and didn't tell the truth when asked about the problems.But for $600, just call it an expensive lesson. Maybe confront the guy and hope that he takes it back. If he doesn't, just let it be.
?It means you take the car to a mechanic BEFORE you buy, especially if you don't know what to look for. The Buyer is to BEWARE of the seller's tactics to sell the product. Geez, this is the very definition of the phrase.
02-23-2006, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by fast-tl
...The Buyer is to BEWARE of the seller's tactics to sell the product. Geez, this is the very definition of the phrase.
No implied warranty of merchantability and who one earth is going to parse out the meaning of "good operating condition" as it relates to a $600 car? 
I can't believe anyone would seriously think of taking the guy to court.
02-24-2006, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SakiGT
$300 + $1300 repair (ripoff, imo) Is still a decent deal for a celica of that body style.
In fact, I bet you could unload it on celicatech for $500 easily.
In fact, I bet you could unload it on celicatech for $500 easily.
02-24-2006, 05:37 PM
#51
Originally Posted by Crazy88
When used cars are sold they are sold "as is" so basically you can do nothing about it.
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