chevytahoedrive
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EDIT: Subject should be "Bought Car from Private Party - Possible Lemon"
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arizona
I bought a 2001 Jetta with +142K miles from a private party 10 days ago. Seller mentioned car might need some suspension work but didn't specifically say what. Car drove really good and was in really great condition. In my negligence, never bothered checking the car or take it to a mechanic to inspect it before I bought. Signed an "AS-IS" contract stipulating the following:
"The sale of vehicle by seller, XXXX, to buyer, XXX, is being sold with the understanding of both parties of no implied warranty and as-is condition. This transaction is being made on good faith by both parties."
After transaction was made, I took to register car to Arizona. It did not pass emissions and took it to a shop and the cat converter needs to be replaced. There was no check engine light at all or warning from dash panel car needed work. Turns out previous owner was living one county but had the car address registered in another county in AZ as well so no yearly emission test was required when he would register. He had the car for 5 years. Also, apparently the title was a manufacture buy-back in 2003. Previous owner bought it in 2005. Took it to a mechanic and was quoted over $2,300 to replace catalytic converter, replace front CV boot (suspension problem he mentioned), and other items which are recommended i replace.
Do i have any recourse under AZ Lemon Law or am i bound by the "AS-IS" contract I signed with him?
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arizona
I bought a 2001 Jetta with +142K miles from a private party 10 days ago. Seller mentioned car might need some suspension work but didn't specifically say what. Car drove really good and was in really great condition. In my negligence, never bothered checking the car or take it to a mechanic to inspect it before I bought. Signed an "AS-IS" contract stipulating the following:
"The sale of vehicle by seller, XXXX, to buyer, XXX, is being sold with the understanding of both parties of no implied warranty and as-is condition. This transaction is being made on good faith by both parties."
After transaction was made, I took to register car to Arizona. It did not pass emissions and took it to a shop and the cat converter needs to be replaced. There was no check engine light at all or warning from dash panel car needed work. Turns out previous owner was living one county but had the car address registered in another county in AZ as well so no yearly emission test was required when he would register. He had the car for 5 years. Also, apparently the title was a manufacture buy-back in 2003. Previous owner bought it in 2005. Took it to a mechanic and was quoted over $2,300 to replace catalytic converter, replace front CV boot (suspension problem he mentioned), and other items which are recommended i replace.
Do i have any recourse under AZ Lemon Law or am i bound by the "AS-IS" contract I signed with him?
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