Guy wants money back

[slimchriz]

Hey guys I just sold my audi to this guy for 3500 dollars was asking 5000
he drove home then called me and said the engine light came on and he said tourqe converter is bad and wants some or all off his money back...

Now I had problem with the tranny before but I change the fluid and filter and it went away also had 10+ people test drive it no problems.

Now I dont think hes lying about the code but its ironic that it comes on after he buys it and takes it home (he had two people test drive it for him)

I didnt purposely sell him a lemon and its not it drives and runs great but code comes up hes saying

What yall think I should do I would pay towards a converter I guess cuz I feel bad but it drives ok...

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

tell him to suck beans. theres always a risk when buying a used vehicle. if the guy wanted a new car, he should have bought a new car.

a CEL isnt going to tell you the torque converter is bad. it may have a torque converter lockup code or similar, but without extensive diagnostics, he has no idea what is ACTUALLY wrong. i think the guy is playing you for a chump.

kindly explain to him that the car runs and drives fine and there was no CEL or known problems when you sold it to him. if he raises a fuss, dont deal with him because you cant convince someone whos irate anyway.

besides that, how do you know he didnt run out and hot rod the thing (showing off his new car) and blow the TC out himself?

 

[Mark_88]

Are there any "cooling off" clauses in your state that apply to private sales? If so, you are obligated by that law to take back the product and he can go after you with possible compensation on top of the money he paid you...

Otherwise, I'd do what is right and try to work with him on it...if the book value for the vehicle is $5000 and you sold it as is for $3500 and there are no state laws it would be an interesting legal battle but you'd probably win...

Anything you offer would be goodwill only...I'd check with a lawyer if you are not certain just to make sure you cover your assets...

 

[gatlin04]

Are there any "cooling off" clauses in your state that apply to private sales? If so, you are obligated by that law to take back the product and he can go after you with possible compensation on top of the money he paid you...

Otherwise, I'd do what is right and try to work with him on it...if the book value for the vehicle is $5000 and you sold it as is for $3500 and there are no state laws it would be an interesting legal battle but you'd probably win...

Anything you offer would be goodwill only...I'd check with a lawyer if you are not certain just to make sure you cover your assets...

+1

Everytime i sell a vehicle, i explain everything i know about the vehicle.... then i write a bill of sale stating "sold as-is where-is"....... Help him if you can, but if he wants to be a real prick about it, tell him to get bent.
There are too many people who have no hearts who want to trade a penny for a quarter......

 

[therieldeal]

this is why i ALWAYS put "sold as-is no warranty expressed or implied" on the bill of sale.

 

[74duster318]

The lemon law doesn't apply to private sales... He's screwed.
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[slimchriz]

Yah I put as is on the bill... I checked nh laws no lemon law no cooling of law...

So I guess Ill help him within reason.

I also researched the problem hes having and the code it seems theres a seal in the torque converter known to leak pressure causing the code it cost like 40 bucks for the seal lol of course its 11 hrs labor But I dont know if thats even the problem I only have what he says to go buy

Thanks for the replys though guys its been helpful still would like to here opinions if you got em

 

[slimchriz]

Yeah I know for sure he was beating the thing its a tunner car hard to stay off the go pedal...

 

[mhughes165]

tell him togo and **** himself, he was prolly racing it on purpose because he had this planned, first off he lowballed the hell out of u, second off, he planned to con u from the get go, simple as that, tell him to **** off

 

[Ranger Dave (B25)]

Yeah I know for sure he was beating the thing its a tunner car hard to stay off the go pedal...

Then tell him to pound sand. He bought it as-is and then went to town on it - his tough luck.

 

[AngryLepercon]

If there is "as is" somewhere on the papers that were signed between the seller and the buyer then he is SOL!!! If not then its all gone by what was written on the agreement and/or what was said!!!

 

[Chris.S.]

No way, help me if he's bing nice and it doesn't come out of your $$$.

He bought a used car, expects a new one and wants to screw you.

"As is" means exactly that.

 

[Shoeboy]

When I sold my 1993 Ranger, a few weeks later, the clutch let go, he called me and wanted me to pay for it (I was selling it for $3500, and he got it for $2900). I told him that if he wanted me to pay for it, he could see me in court, since he did buy a 1993 ranger with 200 000km on it and on the original clutch. I do feel kind of bad sice he came down from Edmonton to get the truck (about 3 hours away), but it was stated that the truck was being sold "as is", so by that I owe him nothing. He bought an old vehicle, and one for less then asking price, so by that I'd say he's already doing good. You hold no liability, and you are in no means responcible for what happens when he owns it. I'd tell him that since he is the owner and you have a bill stating the vehicle was sold "as is", you hold no liability for what has happened since he has owned it, or in the future for it. Tell him to leave you alone.

 

[kunar]

i was in a similar situation about 6 months ago. the guy bought my truck and then claimed that the clutch was junk and he wanted his money back. a local lawyer told me i didnt owe him anything and his case wouldnt stand up in court. i never heard back from the guy

moral of the story: you dont owe him anything, dont let him fool you.

 

[427ford]

I always offer to let the buyer have the vehicle checked out at a local shop and split the cost. Usually you can get a good wrench to go over it for obvious problems.. for about an hour of labor. Other than that, unless you specifically offered a warrantee, and he didn't bother to have the vehicle inspected before buying.. I don't think I'd feel terrible about it and I certainly wouldn't offer a dime. Until someone decyphers the CEL, it's all speculation.. might be a loose connection or a failed sensor that costs $20.

I think you're being too generous.