mattcube64
Junior Member
Have put near $2500 into car in 6 months! However, I have reason to believe fraud!
What is the name of your state? Missouri
Okay, so I bought a '96 Monte Carlo in March (2005) for $3700 from a small dealership. It had 130K miles. I bought it AS-IS. When driving off the lot, I went to a carwash, and the car died and couln't be started. I went up to the dealer the next day (after towing my car), and I was told the battery died. They replaced the battery for free, as the dealer knows my Grandpa. So, I was on my way. A few weeks later, the car died again. It had been over a month since buying the car, and I learned the alternator went out. Obviously, I was suspicious that I was told earlier my "battery died." Anyhoo, after another tow, and prying the entire engine out to get to the alternator because of it's stupid location, I ended up spending about $500+. A few weeks later, my brakes went from a very light squel to a full on grind. I went to Meinike to replace my rear brakes, $212. I ended up doing the front myself, $85 in parts. Then a few weeks ago, my transmission went out, which cost nearly $1800. I figured I got a lemon, and I was screwed.
Well, the other day when cleaning my car, I realized there were two stickers covering two warning lights by the Odometer/speedometer/RPMs, etc. It's obvious they were put there to conceal something (the tape is well cut, and is the same color as the dash). So, I check my manual, and sure enough, the stickers are covering the "Anti-Lock" and "Service Engine Soon" Lights. I think both could be respectively warning about what has gone wrong with my car since purchased. This was never disclosed to me when I made the purchase, and it's possible the lights could of been on the entire time I was test-driving. (Which, is probably the exact reason why they were covered). To me, this would be just as fradulent as messing with the odometer. Does anyone think I have a case I should bring to court?
What is the name of your state? Missouri
Okay, so I bought a '96 Monte Carlo in March (2005) for $3700 from a small dealership. It had 130K miles. I bought it AS-IS. When driving off the lot, I went to a carwash, and the car died and couln't be started. I went up to the dealer the next day (after towing my car), and I was told the battery died. They replaced the battery for free, as the dealer knows my Grandpa. So, I was on my way. A few weeks later, the car died again. It had been over a month since buying the car, and I learned the alternator went out. Obviously, I was suspicious that I was told earlier my "battery died." Anyhoo, after another tow, and prying the entire engine out to get to the alternator because of it's stupid location, I ended up spending about $500+. A few weeks later, my brakes went from a very light squel to a full on grind. I went to Meinike to replace my rear brakes, $212. I ended up doing the front myself, $85 in parts. Then a few weeks ago, my transmission went out, which cost nearly $1800. I figured I got a lemon, and I was screwed.
Well, the other day when cleaning my car, I realized there were two stickers covering two warning lights by the Odometer/speedometer/RPMs, etc. It's obvious they were put there to conceal something (the tape is well cut, and is the same color as the dash). So, I check my manual, and sure enough, the stickers are covering the "Anti-Lock" and "Service Engine Soon" Lights. I think both could be respectively warning about what has gone wrong with my car since purchased. This was never disclosed to me when I made the purchase, and it's possible the lights could of been on the entire time I was test-driving. (Which, is probably the exact reason why they were covered). To me, this would be just as fradulent as messing with the odometer. Does anyone think I have a case I should bring to court?
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