Sold Mini Van

[corky621]

What is the name of your state? Michigan

I had a 96' Villager and had it for sale for 4 months. Great shape, but the exaust. We had an estimate of $600-$800 to fix the problem, so we knocked the price down (from blue book estimate of value $3900) to $2000. We disclosed that it needed to be fixed. The buyer agreed and gave us $2000. She took it into a shop (not the one where we got the estimate) and they told her there was something major wrong with the engine and that it would be easier to replace the engine first then repair the exaust. She called my husband and I at 10:00 and told us there was a problem. (I did not sleep at all) We are very honest people and did disclose all that we thought could be wrong with the van. I told her not to do anything to bring the van back and I would refund her money, she stated that we would work something out among ourselves. I don't have the money to put into the van that was the reason we sold it! Do I have to "share the burdan" as she stated or is it a case of buyer beware? (Again I offer to buy back the van and pay for title transfer and fees)

[djohnson]

I say it's a case of buyer beware. You disclosed all you knew. You have your estimate to back that up. They should have checked farther. I think you made an offer that is more than fair, because you don't owe them that. If they don't want to take it, it's their problem.

[panzertanker]

Originally Posted by corky621

What is the name of your state? Michigan

I had a 96' Villager and had it for sale for 4 months. Great shape, but the exaust. We had an estimate of $600-$800 to fix the problem, so we knocked the price down (from blue book estimate of value $3900) to $2000. We disclosed that it needed to be fixed. The buyer agreed and gave us $2000. She took it into a shop (not the one where we got the estimate) and they told her there was something major wrong with the engine and that it would be easier to replace the engine first then repair the exaust. She called my husband and I at 10:00 and told us there was a problem. (I did not sleep at all) We are very honest people and did disclose all that we thought could be wrong with the van. I told her not to do anything to bring the van back and I would refund her money, she stated that we would work something out among ourselves. I don't have the money to put into the van that was the reason we sold it! Do I have to "share the burdan" as she stated or is it a case of buyer beware? (Again I offer to buy back the van and pay for title transfer and fees)

I say, tell them to pound sand!