Buying & Selling - August 2006

My husband and I bought a little Hoopty cuz we needed another car. We got it from a dealer who sells cheap little used cars. We bought the car "as seen". so I'm not sure if we can do anything. Anyway... when we drove home we realized that the odometer and the spedometer don't work. We didn't really look at it when we testdrove it, cuz we just drove around the corner and we focused more on the running of the car. What do we do now though? Isn't it against the law to sell a car where the odometer doesn't work? Well, we bought is as seen, but if he sold it to us illegally, then he HAS to fix it, doesn't he?!
What can we do?
I need to know for sure if it's illegal or not!!!
Thanx

2006-08-30 09:56:22 · 7 answers · asked by pearl_682 3

I put $1000.00 down on a car and now the finance company wont finance me. Is the dealer obligated to return my down payment? I am located in California.

2006-08-30 09:39:23 · 9 answers · asked by nidus2000 2

I have a 2001 Jeep grand cherokee piece if %$#543 that I bought 3 months ago. Ever since I bought it has had nothing but problems, which is costing me alot. I want to get a new car, but I need to stay around a certain monthly payment. What do think I should get. 2001 BMW 325ci with over 50,000 miles on it. A 2003 Nissan 350Z with under 50,000 miles on it. Or a Mercedes 240 2002 with about 50,000. I am not sure, I don't want high repair cost. A 2 seaters is cool, but then again I don't really drive anyone around. I don't know, what do you think. Please God help.

2006-08-30 09:00:53 · 12 answers · asked by Justlookin 3

Here are my two options: 1)a fully loaded 2005 chevy cobalt with 25,000-30,000 miles and a warrenty that will last up to 100,000 miles for $12000 in any color I choose OR 2) a basic model 2006 chevy cobalt with 2,000 miles in red (I wanted white) with a warrenty up to 100,000 miles for $11,400. Which one should I pick and why?

2006-08-30 08:54:52 · 8 answers · asked by funnyhaha 2

2006-08-30 08:25:03 · 14 answers · asked by Don D 1

If all the vital stats (miles, year, price) are almost similar for a used Jetta and Corolla, which car is better from a resale value perspective? The Jetta is navy blue in color with sun roof and Corolla is golden again with sun roof.

2006-08-30 08:05:18 · 6 answers · asked by Malcom M 1

2006-08-30 07:11:47 · 20 answers · asked by faithful0317 1

Okay. My new car is sitting in my driveway, and the paperwork is done. However, the $23,000 wire transfer has not gone through because of a misquote. I was guaranteed $9500 minimum for my trade, over the phone. The entire sale has been handled via internet and phone. My mother is the one actually purchasing the car with cash, but in the paperwork she received with the trade amount, it says $8500, not $9500. So rather than the $23,000 she expected, its $24,000. I know with that kind of cash, $1000 doesnt seem like a big deal, but obviously it is. Not only to my mother, but to the dealership. The are claiming that they quoted $9500 based on a 2003 vehicle. Well, its a 2002, and I know for a fact that that is not my miscommunication. Regardless, the dealership refuses to budge to get the sale. They are saying they will be taking a loss by attaching another $1000 to my trade. But my mother says this is not what she agreed to, and will not send the money until corrected.....

2006-08-30 07:05:59 · 12 answers · asked by carolinagrl 4

I don't have much money, kinda down on my luck, and wanted to see if anybody knows where I can find someone giving away a vehicle. It don't have to be anything fancy..it could be a beetle or something, as long as it runs. Please help!!

2006-08-30 07:05:28 · 9 answers · asked by sweetgeorgiaguy2006 1

how can i find out? rebates not listed on Hummer.com or edmonds etc, please let me know

2006-08-30 05:54:53 · 3 answers · asked by masteroates 1

What are the pros and cons for buying a car from (1) private party or (2) car dealer?

2006-08-30 05:52:53 · 10 answers · asked by Malcom M 1

What could possibly be the reasons why a dealer sells a car at a price lower than that displayed on Kelly Blue Book (KBB)? Everything about the car (e.g., miles) are the same for the dealer and the KBB. The dealer gives the VIN number for vehicle history check but I've not looked at it yet. Assuming the car wasn't involved in a major accident, what could potentially be the reasons?

2006-08-30 05:50:21 · 2 answers · asked by Malcom M 1

I'll be turning 18 next month, moving into my own apartment, and I will need a car to get back and forth to work and school. I'll be financially independent, but I'm not exactly sure how to go about getting a vehicle when I have no credit. I'll be making about $1500 a month, and can afford about a $300-$350 car payment. I'm just not exactly sure how to go about the process of finding a vehicle, and figuring out how to pay for it when I don't have credit. Can anyone help?

2006-08-30 05:42:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-30 05:20:29 · 6 answers · asked by angela m 2

I am thinking of donating my used car.
Do you think it's a good idea or bad?

For more details about car donation.
Check here:
http://www.my-donation.com/car-donation/

2006-08-30 05:16:37 · 5 answers · asked by Pitt T 1

2006-08-30 03:04:06 · 5 answers · asked by mrlnchapin 1

I would like to purchase a vehicle. Can I opt to pay a monthly fee instead of a down payment?

2006-08-30 02:27:50 · 11 answers · asked by Ozone 4

If you were going to buy a new car would you focus on the comfort, miles per gallon, special features, the proformance or the safety rating?

2006-08-30 01:38:51 · 14 answers · asked by stewpad06 2

2006-08-30 00:59:27 · 8 answers · asked by John M 1

we used to have a galaxy(never again). we can spend up to about £12.000, want something reliable and as economical as possible!!
any ideas?

2006-08-30 00:43:57 · 11 answers · asked by BRICK 3

2006-08-30 00:35:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-30 00:27:56 · 14 answers · asked by stinechambers 1

mainly v don't know how to locate exact destination or how to surf on internet.

2006-08-29 18:52:55 · 1 answers · asked by deepu 1

Frest black paint, jump rear seats, floor shift runs good.

2006-08-29 18:12:36 · 3 answers · asked by Hal 1

If you had to choose between a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban and a 2006 Infiniti QX56, what would you pick and why.

2006-08-29 17:56:54 · 15 answers · asked by jackaug06 1

my brand preferences will be either Toyota or Chrysler, I will apreciate an answer...

2006-08-29 17:15:10 · 1 answers · asked by big brotha 1

2006-08-29 16:51:37 · 3 answers · asked by billy d-nice 1

I just bought a car..BMW...and it runs very wellllll, yesterday i was driving it with the owner in the passenger seat..everything was FINE...well today he offically sold me the car..and we went our ways..as sooon as i sat into the car and turned it on ..the check engine light went on....hmm so i just decided to drive home...after a 30 minute ride home the temperature went really close to reaching the red...i dont understand this didnt happen when i was driving it just the day before! :( .i dont know what to do..i called up the guy who sold me it...he said that never happend to him and that it is no BIG deal..hm I THINK SO..well am sooo bummed...so happy i got a new car and so sad in the same night...am soooo mad at the guy...he was soo nice and young..and couldnt tell me that there was something wrong ....what would you do in my situation??...am not lettin him get away with this!..help/..

2006-08-29 16:27:24 · 14 answers · asked by slix 1

Gold paint, near mint on outside no rust one or two dimples. inside still smells brand new with under 25,000 miles. Is it worth much?

2006-08-29 16:24:01 · 5 answers · asked by farmgirl 3

Both cars will resemble the old look like the mustang, but will either do as well as the mustang; or will the higher price of the Challenger hold it back all together????

2006-08-29 16:10:15 · 4 answers · asked by kate 3