embarrassed, I bought a Lemon, help - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#16 09-02-2004, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrmd01

I saw a case on TV exactly like yours.
2. Buyers beware...according to the judge when buying a used car from a private owner (vs a dealer) you're buying something AS-IS unless you get something in writing.

Right it's about the same situation, I might have the upperhand with
his description on Ebay, which is in writing and I believe it's legally
binding.

See ->

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2486430909&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

That's good info, hopefully others can learn from my mistake

Thanks,

jrmd01 · #17 09-02-2004, 06:40 PM

"I GUARANTEE THE CONDITION OF THIS CAR."

Yep, you got him. You should win your Lawsuit just on that statement alone in the seller's ebay description. Although you'll have to get a body shop to put in writing that the chasis is bent (hence the car is "defective").

Try to get a refund first, if he doesn't want to work with you then let him know you plan on taking him to small claims court. I'm sure soon after he recieves his suboena he'll try to settle out of court. It's too much of a hassle taking time off of work to go to court. He'd be better off just giving your money back they try to sell the car again.

Let us know how everything works out.

Good Luck.

jrmd01@yahoo.com

Ethan · #18 09-02-2004, 08:02 PM

at www.FTC.gov there is an excellent section on automobile purchasing.

Really good info for used or new or service contracts