rustyhenderson
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Oregon
I purchased a vehicle from a local used car lot last Friday. The vehicle was perfect but had trouble starting. They said that it was the fan wheel and that they would fix it for me. They set it up so it could be drove off and made an appointment for me to return the following Tuesday to get it repaired. After I left, I stopped at the nearest gas station to fill it up. When I got back into my car to go, it wouldn't start. No matter what I , or the gas station attendant did, it wouldn't turn over. I called the dealer and they came and got me and towed the vehicle back. They said that they were going to just keep it, and loan me a vehicle until it was fixed. They said it would be fixed by Monday, it is now Thursday. I have called several times inquiring about the vehicle and at one point was told it was in a transmission shop. The vehicle they gave me as a loner has been showing problems as well, and i am getting really sour on the whole idea, because I am afraid that I will get my vehicle, and a week later I will be left with major problems.
What I am wondering is, since I have never actual received my vehicle, do I have the option of canceling the deal altogether? I signed for it, put down a huge down payment, but I am really afraid I am getting screwed. There is no lemon law that I know of concerning "as is" used vehicles, but do I have any recourse in demanding a warranty for the existing problem? Any help would be appreciated.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
edit: Before the genius's I have witnessed on other threads bark up, I did not take it to a mechanic before I purchased it. It has 124,000 miles, and yes it was a "as is" car, no warranty. Cars, TV's, food, anything..should have some provision on return when you have never actually received the product. Not saying there is, just saying there should be. Not looking for a miracle, and definitely not looking for a response that speaks to me like I'm an idiot. People with poor credit are limited in their choices, and sometimes your just excited to get a vehicle. I have read a few of the remarks made by these "senior" members, and you ought to be ashamed. Giving advice to someone in a difficult situation doesn't have to be codling, but it can come with compassion as a human being. We all make mistakes. We are just here looking for sound legal advice, not ridicule for our mistakes. You can give honest and true advice, (even if it doesn't go my way) without the elitist tone. Thank you and sorry to those that will actually give advice without the bite of a keyboard warrior.
I purchased a vehicle from a local used car lot last Friday. The vehicle was perfect but had trouble starting. They said that it was the fan wheel and that they would fix it for me. They set it up so it could be drove off and made an appointment for me to return the following Tuesday to get it repaired. After I left, I stopped at the nearest gas station to fill it up. When I got back into my car to go, it wouldn't start. No matter what I , or the gas station attendant did, it wouldn't turn over. I called the dealer and they came and got me and towed the vehicle back. They said that they were going to just keep it, and loan me a vehicle until it was fixed. They said it would be fixed by Monday, it is now Thursday. I have called several times inquiring about the vehicle and at one point was told it was in a transmission shop. The vehicle they gave me as a loner has been showing problems as well, and i am getting really sour on the whole idea, because I am afraid that I will get my vehicle, and a week later I will be left with major problems.
What I am wondering is, since I have never actual received my vehicle, do I have the option of canceling the deal altogether? I signed for it, put down a huge down payment, but I am really afraid I am getting screwed. There is no lemon law that I know of concerning "as is" used vehicles, but do I have any recourse in demanding a warranty for the existing problem? Any help would be appreciated.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
edit: Before the genius's I have witnessed on other threads bark up, I did not take it to a mechanic before I purchased it. It has 124,000 miles, and yes it was a "as is" car, no warranty. Cars, TV's, food, anything..should have some provision on return when you have never actually received the product. Not saying there is, just saying there should be. Not looking for a miracle, and definitely not looking for a response that speaks to me like I'm an idiot. People with poor credit are limited in their choices, and sometimes your just excited to get a vehicle. I have read a few of the remarks made by these "senior" members, and you ought to be ashamed. Giving advice to someone in a difficult situation doesn't have to be codling, but it can come with compassion as a human being. We all make mistakes. We are just here looking for sound legal advice, not ridicule for our mistakes. You can give honest and true advice, (even if it doesn't go my way) without the elitist tone. Thank you and sorry to those that will actually give advice without the bite of a keyboard warrior.
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