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Old 09-29-2009, 07:30 PM
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my "new used car" is unsafe

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? TX

Hi,
I bought a car today, I dont know much about cars, I just drive it, it takes me from A to B. I'm new in the city and didnt have nobody with me who could have inspected the car. So I bought the car and later on a friend of mine checked it (he knows more about cars than me), and said "this car is unsafe to drive, you should take it back, and get back your money". The seller gave me a copy of Application for Texas Certificate of Title and the current title. The good thing is that I didnt go to the registrar yet, to get the car on my name. Maybe the bad thing is that I already signed these papers. Now I want to take the car back. How should I deal with this problem?
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Old 09-29-2009, 07:32 PM
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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? TX

Hi,
I bought a car today, I dont know much about cars, I just drive it, it takes me from A to B. I'm new in the city and didnt have nobody with me who could have inspected the car. So I bought the car and later on a friend of mine checked it (he knows more about cars than me), and said "this car is unsafe to drive, you should take it back, and get back your money". The seller gave me a copy of Application for Texas Certificate of Title and the current title. The good thing is that I didnt go to the registrar yet, to get the car on my name. Maybe the bad thing is that I already signed these papers. Now I want to take the car back. How should I deal with this problem?
Sorry about your buyer's remorse. You should have had your buddy with you when you made the purchase. Was this a private-party sale?
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Old 09-29-2009, 07:36 PM
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How should I deal with this problem?
Your post doesn't say how the car is 'unsafe'.... but you 'deal' with it by having the vehicle repaired then driving it.

You can certainly contact the seller and see if they will 'work with you' on the repairs or possibly even allow a return of the vehicle.... but based solely on the information in your post, there is NO obligation for them to allow either.
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Old 09-29-2009, 08:26 PM
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@Wirelessany1 - yes it was a private party sale

@JETX - The seller told me there are new tires on the car, I checked the front tires, yes they looked new, but I didn't check the rear tires, and the tread is almost completely gone, the engine is full of oil on the outside (I'll see if there's any oil spots under the car tomorrow morning). When I bought the car and was driving it home, I noticed the fuel was nearly empty. So I called the seller what gas should I tank in the car. She said "I don't know, whatever is convenient for you", and I was like "are you serious?", and she's like "yea". I believe she tried out all the fuel types. Anyway, I'm taking the car tomorrow for inspection, and will ask if it's safe or unsafe to drive it. If they say it's unsafe, the seller should give me back my money, ain't that right?

Thanks for the replies, keep it coming.
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Old 09-29-2009, 09:20 PM
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Nothing you have posted makes the car itself unsafe.
1. Buy new or good used tires for the rear.
2. Use an engine degreaser to clean off the oil-get your friend to show you how.
3. Make sure you check all the fluids before driving it again-oil, tranny fluid, power steering, coolant, brake fluid.
4. Not that many choices for fuel-unless it's a diesel, it likely takes any 'no lead' gas. Look in the owners manual. Heck, ask at the gas station.
No reason here to return the car.
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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? TX

Hi,
I bought a car today, I dont know much about cars, I just drive it, it takes me from A to B. I'm new in the city and didnt have nobody with me who could have inspected the car. So I bought the car and later on a friend of mine checked it (he knows more about cars than me), and said "this car is unsafe to drive, you should take it back, and get back your money". The seller gave me a copy of Application for Texas Certificate of Title and the current title. The good thing is that I didnt go to the registrar yet, to get the car on my name. Maybe the bad thing is that I already signed these papers. Now I want to take the car back. How should I deal with this problem?
...didn't have anybody with me.
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Old 09-29-2009, 10:27 PM
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@Country Living - Did you understand what I wrote? I think you did. My problem is not with the grammar, or spelling, my problem is with the car.

side note: I'm not american and I'm not british, nor did I come from an english speaking country, give me a break, and yourself too. No offense.

@divona2000 - I see your point, but you don't see mine, all those you mentioned are additional expenses. When I buy something I expect it to be in a "perfect" condition, and look for additional expenses as the time goes.
Let me ask you, on 1 hand you have a car that needs to be fixed, on the other hand a fixed car, both cars are the same price, which one you chose?
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Old 09-29-2009, 10:29 PM
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@Country Living - Did you understand what I wrote? I think you did. My problem is not with the grammar, or spelling, my problem is with the car.

side note: I'm not american and I'm not british, nor did I come from an english speaking country, give me a break, and yourself too. No offense.

@divona2000 - I see your point, but you don't see mine, all those you mentioned are additional expenses. When I buy something I expect it to be in a "perfect" condition, and look for additional expenses as the time goes.
Let me ask you, on 1 hand you have a car that needs to be fixed, on the other hand a fixed car, both cars are the same price, which one you chose?
Then don't buy used cars.
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@Country Living - Did you understand what I wrote? I think you did. My problem is not with the grammar, or spelling, my problem is with the car.

side note: I'm not american and I'm not british, nor did I come from an english speaking country, give me a break, and yourself too. No offense.
I did give you a break. I gently corrected your use of words so you would know to use the correct one in the future. Otherwise you might be perceived as ignorant or uneducated.
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Apparently others (those who have obviously received no further education than a diploma or more likely a G.E.D) quitting a sorority does not implicate you have quit college. ....I am receiving my masters in Communication in two weeks.

Private message from dolly a few days later: "when did communications have anything to do with grammar and puncutation."
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Old 09-30-2009, 04:57 AM
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You have 20 "work days" from the date you bought the car to register it. Make sure you take your proof of insurance with you.
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Apparently others (those who have obviously received no further education than a diploma or more likely a G.E.D) quitting a sorority does not implicate you have quit college. ....I am receiving my masters in Communication in two weeks.

Private message from dolly a few days later: "when did communications have anything to do with grammar and puncutation."
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Old 09-30-2009, 07:13 AM
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When I buy something I expect it to be in a "perfect" condition, and look for additional expenses as the time goes.
Let me ask you, on 1 hand you have a car that needs to be fixed, on the other hand a fixed car, both cars are the same price, which one you chose?
Unfortunately, the law in Texas does not protect a buyer in a private party transaction. You had an opportunity to inspect the vehicle before you purchased it, and chose to purchase it without an inspection.

If you had purchased the vehicle from a dealer (which you did not), you would have been provided an express warranty, or have been expressly told that the vehicle was sold "as-is".

If you lived in Massachusetts (which you do not), and paid $700 or more for the vehicle, you are entitled to a car that will pass a Massachusetts safety inspection.

If you had brought the vehicle to your friend to look at (which you did not), he would have told you the car is not safe, do not buy it.

Your expectation that a car should be perfect is not a legal cause of action entitling you to a refund.

Most people in their lifetime will get stuck with a vehicle that isn't what they thought it was. Welcome to the club. (Mine was a 1978 Mustang)
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Old 09-30-2009, 07:31 AM
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Stevef, ure a star, u gave me the answers I've been looking for.
Thanks

Mine is a 04 Suzuki Forenza
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Old 09-30-2009, 08:32 AM
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Stevef, ure a star, u gave me the answers I've been looking for.
At least you decided which one....(as the comment goes sailing over the OP's head).
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Apparently others (those who have obviously received no further education than a diploma or more likely a G.E.D) quitting a sorority does not implicate you have quit college. ....I am receiving my masters in Communication in two weeks.

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Old 09-30-2009, 09:11 AM
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Take the car to a competent mechanic and have a REAL inspection done, and ask for a list of needed repairs, in priority order.

If you need to know what grade of fuel to use, look in the owners manual. If the car didn't come with one, you can order one from the manufacturer, or you can google "04 Suzuki Forenza owners manual" and see if there is any copy in PDF form online.

There are numerous guides on how to buy a used car online too...next time, read those first!
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Old 09-30-2009, 02:44 PM
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Thanks for the replies. The fuel question was easy, as soon as I brought the car back home, I found it on the net. I took the car today for a REAL ispection. So far I had to pay $660 and still have to take the car to Suzuki, to get some more things fixed. Got an appointment for next tuesday, that's gonna cost another couple of hundred $$$ according to the repairmen ( or how you call them) at Firestone.

Next time, I'll hopefully have more money for a brand new car
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