advicevictim
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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? TX
I had this car that had an oil leak problem, not too much, but enough to create a spot on the floor and to top every 2 mo or so. I did not have enough time, money and motivation to try to fix the problem (I had two more cars - three total between me and my wife). Hence I decided to put it up for sale a little below blue book value. Whenever anyone would call I would tell them about the oil-leak problem. Normally they would not call back at this point.
However this guy called and as usual I told him about the problem. He told me that the leak is probably happening from the engine and hence it would be a big expense. Then he offered me $2000 less than my asking price. I refused. But he told me to think about it and call him if I was interested. Later thinking that probably $2000 is a good compensation for fixing the problem, I decided to sell it to him.
He showed up, looked at the car, checked the oil level, drove it. The car used to drive smooth, no indication of anything being wrong with the engine. He liked the car and bought it.
Next day he called and started saying that the engine is in really bad shape and started threatening me of contacting his attorney etc. I got scared, I was not expecting this, since I had clearly mentioned to him about the problem. I offered him to bring the car back and I will return the money. He refused to do that either.
So my question is, is there anything he can do? Aren't the cars sold on as-is basis?
I had this car that had an oil leak problem, not too much, but enough to create a spot on the floor and to top every 2 mo or so. I did not have enough time, money and motivation to try to fix the problem (I had two more cars - three total between me and my wife). Hence I decided to put it up for sale a little below blue book value. Whenever anyone would call I would tell them about the oil-leak problem. Normally they would not call back at this point.
However this guy called and as usual I told him about the problem. He told me that the leak is probably happening from the engine and hence it would be a big expense. Then he offered me $2000 less than my asking price. I refused. But he told me to think about it and call him if I was interested. Later thinking that probably $2000 is a good compensation for fixing the problem, I decided to sell it to him.
He showed up, looked at the car, checked the oil level, drove it. The car used to drive smooth, no indication of anything being wrong with the engine. He liked the car and bought it.
Next day he called and started saying that the engine is in really bad shape and started threatening me of contacting his attorney etc. I got scared, I was not expecting this, since I had clearly mentioned to him about the problem. I offered him to bring the car back and I will return the money. He refused to do that either.
So my question is, is there anything he can do? Aren't the cars sold on as-is basis?