what do I do???

[GGRAE]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? mI live in Ohio, and I bought a vehicle from a private person not a dealer. We drove an hour away to look at and test drive the 1999 ( 2000 motor in it) Durango on Jan.29th 2010 (yesterday). got 45 min into our drive back home after buying it and all the sudden the oil pressure gauge went to 0 and heard loud constant knocking or banging. We called the man who we bought if froma dn he said there is nothing he can do. there was no contract or anything that said "as is" and the ad that was posted said great reliable vehicle and nothing wrong with it. I still have the ad. He wanted $5,000 for it and we payed $4,400. Please is there anything I can do to have the previous owner fix it or give me my money back. thank you

 

[cyjeff]

What did the mechanic you took the car to prior to purchase say?

 

[GGRAE]

Response

My husband is mechanically inclined and he test drove it, we didn't take it to a "mechanic" the man that sold it to us works or owns an auto body shop. A few people ahve looked at it and said a few things but the major one is I need a new motor.

 

[cyjeff]

My husband is mechanically inclined and he test drove it, we didn't take it to a "mechanic" the man that sold it to us works or owns an auto body shop. A few people ahve looked at it and said a few things but the major one is I need a new motor.

Then enjoy your new car.

If you did not take it to a mechanic first to inspect the damage and negotiate a warranty, you don't have one.

 

[gogo589]

Sounds like you're learning what you should have done the hard way. I also claim to be "mechanically inclined", but I would NEVER risk my hard earned money on a vehicle I looked at. ALWAYS take it to a certified mechanic. They might charge you $100 or so, but I'd rather spend that then $4400 to figure out what is wrong with the vehicle.

Typically when you buy a used vehicle from a private party, it is assumed you are buying the vehicle "as is" unless you have some kind of warranty in writing. You can plead with the previous owner, but he's already said there's nothing he can do.

Out of pure curiosity, why does a 1999 durango have a 2000 motor in it?

 

[DRTDEVL]

Out of pure curiosity, why does a 1999 durango have a 2000 motor in it?

Because they are prone to oil pump failures.