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sherob · 08-24-2016, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 90503

Who just sells their car to a dealer, anyhow? If it's not part of a new deal as a trade-in, why not sell it private-party for more money?...Sounds like a weird deal....Appraised twice?....

Anyway, I'd say if they appraised/inspected it (twice), a deal is a deal no matter what you did or didn't tell them....Good luck.

I have... just wanted to get rid of it and not have the hassle of messing around with titles or anything else. So yeah, theirs your one.

lawdog · 08-24-2016, 01:31 AM

I am so glad I actually did go to law school and practice Contract Litigation, I love reading these threads LMAO

Stop all communication, your response will be, I will get back to you after I consult with my Attorney.

Write down everything, dates times inspections, names ect.

Go see an experienced Contract Litigator in California, (But Contract Law is similar more or less State to State with a few differences) to give you some initial inexpensive advice after he or she reads your contract.

I would give you some here, but I don't practice for free, Ha.

ZL1C7 · 08-24-2016, 01:43 AM

Yes, the holes thru would make it fail. They error on the side of caution for everything. Liability I guess. I have purchased cars in the past that are "frame damaged" only to find a scrape or a ding. God forbid you drill holes for a tow hitch.

backeddy · 08-24-2016, 01:48 AM

Backeddy has the solution

....Tell them that it deprecated the second it left your possession and that you will gladly buy it back at 60% of what they paid you for it!!!! I think I heard this somewhere before, but can't put my finger on it

hrpiii · 08-24-2016, 06:47 AM

If you make a donation to the Clinton Foundation, you could probably have that guy at the dealership "disappear".

Be smart, get a lawyer and let the dealership deal with them.

motorhead · 08-24-2016, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hrpiii

If you make a donation to the Clinton Foundation, you could probably have that guy at the dealership "disappear".

pbeyer2010 · 08-24-2016, 07:25 AM

I agree with others here, more information is needed here regarding the alleged modifications. I'm no lawyer however, if you bought the car second hand and had no clue about its past life it might be worth contacting a lawyer just to send a certified/legal document to the dealer telling them to eat crow karma's a bitch!

If you knew/did the modifications and were not truthful about it there could be some burden on you i suppose ... Regardless, it's nice to hear about the dealer getting the surprise for a change.

baum · 08-24-2016, 07:31 AM

and all of his thread he has deleted now.... suspicious...

Unreal · 08-24-2016, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Iron Lung Jimmy

If the shoe was on the other foot and the dealership did not disclose that a roll cage had been installed and removed, I'm guessing virtually everybody here would be telling OP he deserves his money back.

And the dealership would be excoriated for their shady business practices.

And rightly so.

So the replies here are somewhat interesting.

Disagree. Buyer beware. If you don't do a good enough job inspecting a car, that is on you. Just like it was on the dealer before cash was exchanged.

Unreal · 08-24-2016, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ChargedCamaro

You think a bolt in roll cage would make it fail a inspection ?

I've seen stereo installs put more holes in a car than a bolt in roll cage. Its silly to think of that as frame damage. If there is holes there, put a bolt/washer/nut on them, and move on.

Dmpsix · 08-24-2016, 09:03 AM

What the dealership has to prove is what OP knew about the car, that is going to be tough.

I don't care how you spin it, the dealership has to prove that OP knew there was a roll cage installed prior to selling it in order to fault him.

Criticalmass · 08-24-2016, 09:48 AM

Tell them you are willing to work with them. Explain to them that they inspected the car two times. That you bought the car used, and were not aware of any issues that they are claiming, and offer them $500.00 final offer, to buy the car back.

HogsFan75 · 08-24-2016, 09:53 AM

OP knows more than he is telling everyone. Asking for advice without giving all the facts is pointless.

Moto-Mojo · 08-24-2016, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogsFan75

OP knows more than he is telling everyone. Asking for advice without giving all the facts is pointless.

This. Period.

08-24-2016, 01:31 AM	#58
lawdog Drives: 2010 SSII w RS & Sunroof Yellow Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: West Suburbs of Chicago, in a Courthouse Somewhere Posts: 953	I am so glad I actually did go to law school and practice Contract Litigation, I love reading these threads LMAO Stop all communication, your response will be, I will get back to you after I consult with my Attorney. Write down everything, dates times inspections, names ect. Go see an experienced Contract Litigator in California, (But Contract Law is similar more or less State to State with a few differences) to give you some initial inexpensive advice after he or she reads your contract. I would give you some here, but I don't practice for free, Ha. Last edited by lawdog; 08-24-2016 at 02:00 AM.

08-24-2016, 01:48 AM	#60
backeddy Banned Drives: 2011 Boxster Spyder (best car ever) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,529	Backeddy has the solution....Tell them that it deprecated the second it left your possession and that you will gladly buy it back at 60% of what they paid you for it!!!! I think I heard this somewhere before, but can't put my finger on it

08-24-2016, 01:43 AM	#59
ZL1C7 Drives: 2023 SS 1LE 10SPD Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sacramento Area Posts: 816	Yes, the holes thru would make it fail. They error on the side of caution for everything. Liability I guess. I have purchased cars in the past that are "frame damaged" only to find a scrape or a ding. God forbid you drill holes for a tow hitch.

08-24-2016, 06:47 AM	#61
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,572	If you make a donation to the Clinton Foundation, you could probably have that guy at the dealership "disappear". Be smart, get a lawyer and let the dealership deal with them.

08-24-2016, 07:25 AM	#63
pbeyer2010 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Nanuet, NY Posts: 165 View My Garage	I agree with others here, more information is needed here regarding the alleged modifications. I'm no lawyer however, if you bought the car second hand and had no clue about its past life it might be worth contacting a lawyer just to send a certified/legal document to the dealer telling them to eat crow karma's a bitch! If you knew/did the modifications and were not truthful about it there could be some burden on you i suppose ... Regardless, it's nice to hear about the dealer getting the surprise for a change.

08-24-2016, 07:31 AM	#64
baum Drives: 2013 1LS, 2013 Ram 1500 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minneapolis, mn Posts: 645	and all of his thread he has deleted now.... suspicious...

08-24-2016, 09:03 AM	#67
Dmpsix Drives: Black L99 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,862	What the dealership has to prove is what OP knew about the car, that is going to be tough. I don't care how you spin it, the dealership has to prove that OP knew there was a roll cage installed prior to selling it in order to fault him.

08-24-2016, 09:48 AM	#68
Criticalmass Drives: 2014 Ford Mustang GT Premium Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 269	Tell them you are willing to work with them. Explain to them that they inspected the car two times. That you bought the car used, and were not aware of any issues that they are claiming, and offer them $500.00 final offer, to buy the car back.

08-24-2016, 09:53 AM	#69
HogsFan75 Drives: 2015 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 334	OP knows more than he is telling everyone. Asking for advice without giving all the facts is pointless.