Buying & Selling - June 2007

I was selling my 1990 Eagle Talon for $800.... on the ad, I listed everything that was wrong with it...I stated that it needed a few things before it would pass inspection. The person who came to buy it SAID they were 22 years old. He looked at the car, and decided to buy it from me for $800 cash... So I signed the title over to him, took the cash, and he drove it away,... also my car was a 5-speed, and when he bought it he said he didn't know how to drive a standard and not to laugh at him...I said it was his car now and I didn't care...He attached illegal plates to the car... and drove off in it...then last night, HIS MOTHER calls me and calls me the C word and tells me I sold a car to a minor and that she was returning the car to me. THIS KID LIED TO ME!!! What are my rights? He knew it wasn't going to pass inspection and that he needed to fix it and he agreed to fix whatever was wrong with it.... now this woman is threatening my life and wants her money back?? Help! I

2007-06-29 02:15:21 · 5 answers · asked by Lindsay 2

2007-06-29 02:12:26 · 4 answers · asked by carol k 1

Long story short, Im in Maryland and I went into a dealership with a trade-in , saw a car that I liked, they had to fix some stuff so I never took possession of the car, did paperwork and they gave me a loaner. Some issues have come up and I can no longer take delivery of the vehicle. I went back to get my car and they would not give me my keys because of all these bullsh*t reasons. Can they really not give me my car back?

I have worked in the auto industry and I am 99.999% sure that because I did not take possession the car is not mine and they have to give my keys back. But I just want to be 100% sure so when I go back I can lay all the facts on them. Thanks!

2007-06-29 01:52:10 · 9 answers · asked by BabyGirl15 2

2007-06-29 01:07:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-29 00:49:43 · 10 answers · asked by BobC 2

My girlfriends cousin gave me car but it didn't run. So I took the car thinking that maybe I was going to fix it up, but I never got down to doing it. So now I need the money for another car and I want to sell it. It has expired Louisiana tags. And on top of that, titles and registrations are in his name. Can I sell it while his name is still on the papers? I didn't get a chance to change the paperwork into my name because he moved back to New Orleans after he gave me the car. So what do have to do before I sell it?

2007-06-28 20:18:29 · 7 answers · asked by fastlt1 2

I'm about to purchase my first car and right now im having a hard time choosing between a 99' mustang, 97' camaro, or a 99' eclipse. Assuming that they all have around the same miles on them what do you guys think is the best buy in terms of reliability.

2007-06-28 20:00:18 · 10 answers · asked by Ryan T 1

I am a full time college student. I make about $1000 a month. I drive a paid for car...thats kind of falling apart. (My parents old family vehicle) its $150 a month in gasoline! I live at home because I am going to a local community college. I have no bills at all, except gasoline. My parents say as long as I am a fulll time student they will pay for car insurance. But if I buy my own car they will not pay for insurance because it will be to high on someone as young as me. I am debating on whether or not to buy a brandnew car? I have no credit so that is another factor. The car I am looking at is at the MOST $20, 000. What would be a good down payment? Should I just stick with my old beast, or buy something more efficent and have no spending money? Or would I still have spending money with the amount of money I make? Thanks for any ideas of suggestions you may have.

2007-06-28 19:09:54 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

like say a salesmen sold a 8k car how much would the salesman get?

2007-06-28 18:42:06 · 7 answers · asked by nikki12676 2

How many years can you finance the following vehicles?.. please give an approx amount of months for each vehicle! Thanks!
All are used.

2007 Tahoe
2005 Tahoe
2004 Tahoe
2003 Tahoe
2006 Expedition
2005 Excursion

Also, Which one would you most suggest and why? Thanks!

2007-06-28 18:26:34 · 5 answers · asked by an14341991 2

There are so many resources out there, but what's the most reliable to know what your used car is REALLY worth?

Kelly Blue Book? NADA? Edmunds? Galves? Parkers?

Our cars are usually well under typical mileage and in better than used condition. (We work from home, have no kids, and we only put about 6K-7K a year on our cars, and never use the back seat.) People who get in our car freak out and think we just bought it. We're in the South too (Atlanta) so there's no wear and tear from snow and salt.

E.g., our Honda 2003 CRV w/ 36000 on it, really clean... supposed trade-in is around $14,150, dealer retail $16,600. Should we expect $14,150 or even more?

Are we simply better off selling it on our own, or can we get a good deal for it as a trade-in because of its condition?

2007-06-28 13:20:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

We've been wanting to buy a new car for the past 6 months. We have a Honda CRV with just 30K miles on it and we can get really good money for it vs. the 6-months left on its 5-year loan. But we've been avoiding going to the car dealers because we know it's such a hassle.

We're smart buyers, we know all their tricks, and we even play good cop / bad cop as part of the negotiations (so they aren't the only ones playing games with their "let me check with my manager" and "we don't do this for everyone, but...." nonsense a la Mr. Lundegaard in Fargo).

But it's SUCH A HASSLE.

Why can't you just go to a dealer, all the people are paid F/T salaries, they show you the product, and either it sells itself or it doesn't. If it doesn't sell, the company knows they need to make a better product. That's it.

Ugh!

We're probably going to buy through CarMax just for this reason, but STILL we need to somehow test drive the ones we're thinking of getting. What a nighmare!

2007-06-28 11:39:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think i can get 5000$ after the summer is over.
I was on craigs list and they have Mercedes and BMWs for 2900 - 5000. I was wondering if theres any chance that would be a good deal for me. I want a nice car i dont want to ride around in a peace of crap. It seems like its to good to be true a MERCEDES or BMW for only 5000. is it this to good to be true theres alot of deals like these.

2007-06-28 09:55:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

my friend asked me this question yesterday and now I am very curious what your opinion would be...

he drives a 2004 BMW 325i and has damage on the side panel and a little damage to the front right bumper. he was planning on trading-in his car for a newer model beamer, but wasn't sure if he should trade it in with the damage or get it fixed first?

I was thinking, why not just trade it in with the damages since the dealer will probably mark off just as much as it costs to repair!?

So with that...what do you guys reccommend in this situation!?

2007-06-28 09:42:45 · 6 answers · asked by kingsfan916 2

Do auto dealerships really mark down new cars in the fall to make room for the new coming years inventory?

I am considering buying a new Ford Fusion and I have been told that in the fall is the best time to buy one, because of all the markdowns and rebate incentives, to get the current year cars off the lot for the upcoming year cars. Like this fall they would be doing sales to get the 2007's off to make room for the 2008's

Is this really true?

2007-06-28 09:40:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hey guys im buying my first car in less then a month i have 5000 dollers saved, im going to be buying a used car but im not sure what kind do you have any suggestions, i like 2 door cars with like sunroofs and things like that, what would u suggest? Thanks =D

2007-06-28 09:38:59 · 9 answers · asked by Beth 1

2007-06-28 09:36:40 · 1 answers · asked by the lady in red. 1

My wife and I are having our second child and are looking into buying minivans. I know SQUAT about cars. She prefers the imports (like Honda Odyssey) and her biggest requirement is power sliding doors, and reliability. Me, I'm just cheap, so I want to spend as little as possible. I'm trying to compare for example, a 2003 Odyssey vs a 2006 or even 2007 Caravan. I know imports have a reputation of longer life and less maintenance, but does that hold true when compared to a domestic that's several years newer?

2007-06-28 08:23:46 · 7 answers · asked by Mister Sarcastic 4

i getting a car want car should it be

2007-06-28 08:22:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-28 07:22:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm eighteen years old and am looking to buy a 04 Mustang GT. What I need to know is who would be the best insurance company to go with. I'm looking to join the Army within the next two months and haven't completed high school (Going for my GED). If those are contributing factors to lowering or raising my insurance, please let me know as well.

Thank you

2007-06-28 06:03:44 · 4 answers · asked by sun_tzu1988 1

2007-06-28 05:17:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-28 05:08:56 · 7 answers · asked by lordchaos88 1

I only know manual and automatic. thanks in advance.

2007-06-28 05:08:47 · 9 answers · asked by magic 4

Hi there,
I would really appreciate any advice on buying used car:
I have 2 options;
Ford Fiesta Finnese, 1.6 Diesel, year 2004, 83, 000 miles for 3800 £
or Ford Focus, 2001 50.000 miles fpor 2990£

Please advice!, Any comment appreciated

Cheers!

2007-06-28 03:52:10 · 9 answers · asked by Zuzana S 1

2007-06-28 01:38:31 · 5 answers · asked by leisa 1

My husband wants the sporty one and I don't think it looks like a family car. Also, I heard that the spoiler on the back lowers the gas mileage. Is that true?

2007-06-27 23:45:28 · 5 answers · asked by outtahere 3

do you still have to pay for it or what happens

2007-06-27 17:29:23 · 2 answers · asked by msgurl24 1

I am wanting to purchase a 1996-2000 used Land Rover Discovery. Does anyone have any detailed information on these vehicles? Advice from current owners would be great! Any interior pictures would be greatly appreciated as well, because I have not been able to see the inside

2007-06-27 15:43:29 · 3 answers · asked by gggggggggggg 2

i would like to buy a car from seizecars.com or cheapcarsearch.com and am not sure if anyone has some experience with such purchases.

2007-06-27 14:16:54 · 4 answers · asked by aceinthe413 2