"as-is" used car purchase from a dealer... problems in less than 200 miles
12-25-2010, 05:07 AM
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"as-is" used car purchase from a dealer... problems in less than 200 miles
I bought a 97 outback to use as a winter beater. I bought it monday after it test drove fine, took delivery tuesday night, and on friday I was getting overheats and all of my coolant blew out of the overflow. Now the coolant smells like exhaust. It sounds like the inner head gasket leak common on this generation of the ej25.
I know that since I bought it "as-is", that the dealer is not obligated to help me out, but considering it's been less than a week and I've put less than 200 miles on the car, how likely is it that the dealer will work with me? Is there any obscure law I can use to my advantage in this situation?
I know that since I bought it "as-is", that the dealer is not obligated to help me out, but considering it's been less than a week and I've put less than 200 miles on the car, how likely is it that the dealer will work with me? Is there any obscure law I can use to my advantage in this situation?
12-25-2010, 05:09 AM
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Re: "as-is" used car purchase from a dealer... problems in less than 200 miles
no laws at all, had this happen with my camry. The "as is" takes away the lemon law.
12-25-2010, 05:51 AM
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Re: "as-is" used car purchase from a dealer... problems in less than 200 miles
I would have to agree with ShawnD. As soon as you sign the paperwork saying that you agree to buy the car as-is you are assuming all responsibilities of the car. It could have messed up on your way out the dealerships parking lot and there is nothing you could have done legaly.
12-25-2010, 05:55 AM
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Re: "as-is" used car purchase from a dealer... problems in less than 200 miles
eh some places can work with people though. a larger dealership is willing to help out a little more. they wont fix it all, I wouldnt see why they wouldnt say pay 75% we got the rest or something.
I really dont see a smaller place like vest and sons in va beach to say yeah man we can work out something.
but they do not have a legal responsibility to do anything. so tread lightly and be kind. maybe bring a 6 pack.
I really dont see a smaller place like vest and sons in va beach to say yeah man we can work out something.
but they do not have a legal responsibility to do anything. so tread lightly and be kind. maybe bring a 6 pack.
12-25-2010, 05:56 AM
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Re: "as-is" used car purchase from a dealer... problems in less than 200 miles
I bought a 97 outback to use as a winter beater. I bought it monday after it test drove fine, took delivery tuesday night, and on friday I was getting overheats and all of my coolant blew out of the overflow. Now the coolant smells like exhaust. It sounds like the inner head gasket leak common on this generation of the ej25.
I know that since I bought it "as-is", that the dealer is not obligated to help me out, but considering it's been less than a week and I've put less than 200 miles on the car, how likely is it that the dealer will work with me? Is there any obscure law I can use to my advantage in this situation?
I know that since I bought it "as-is", that the dealer is not obligated to help me out, but considering it's been less than a week and I've put less than 200 miles on the car, how likely is it that the dealer will work with me? Is there any obscure law I can use to my advantage in this situation?
12-25-2010, 06:02 AM
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Re: "as-is" used car purchase from a dealer... problems in less than 200 miles
Some places will actually let you take the vehicle overnight. I know a friend of mine took a car home for the weekend and didn't even end up buying it. Had to laugh at that, but at least that particular dealer was willing to do that. I'll have to agree with most people up here on both things-be nice and courteous when dealing with said dealer about the problem, but don't be surprised if they're sticking to the "as-is" caveat.
12-25-2010, 06:03 AM
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Re: "as-is" used car purchase from a dealer... problems in less than 200 miles
Another fun way is revoking acceptance, but that's something only done by sales law professors, and I doubt it would actually work in this kind of situation. Maybe if it had been the day you bought it, but not a couple of weeks.
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12-25-2010, 06:05 AM
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