i am paying on a 92 camaro rs and the total price befor tax and **** was 2995.00 and when i got the car the milage said that it was 148k and then i did a car fax report about a week ago and it said that the last reported milage (befor they got the car) was 200k what should i do? is it possible that they rolled the miles back? i did get from a buy here pay here?
2006-12-11 07:09:13 · 12 answers · asked by kat 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If the car is over 10 years old, the odometer certification is not required. If the mileage is mentioned, there is probably a box marked that says it "may differ" from the actual mileage.
2006-12-11 07:30:53 · answer #1 · answered by Knowledge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you should not sue.
#1-In a car that's 14 years old that has exceeded the anticipated engine life expectancy (at 148k or 200K), what difference does it make? The price you paid is appropriate for the number of miles on the vehicle.
#2-You had 72 hours after signing the contract to complete your research and rescind your purchase offer. You didn't do that.
#3-How will you prove who is responsible for "rolling back" the miles on the car? If that is in fact the case.
#4-What are your financial losses as a result of this error or deciet?
For the small amount of money you could get, if any, it would take effort and more money on your part.
It's not worth it. Do your due diligence next time. Live, learn, move on.
2006-12-11 07:27:39 · answer #2 · answered by tallmochagirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all you need to take into consideration where car fax got there information. Contact them to find out. If it was 200,000 even, then someone was guessing, or it was reported through the county govt as a bs to pay lower taxes. If it was a more exact number, then you need to go back to where you bought it from and question them. On a 92, it is impossible to "roll it back" they would have had to replace the cluster with another used one. Look into it, you may not have been screwed. It's best to assume that someone estimated rather than doing their job and getting and accurate number than to run out and want to sue everyone. If you did get screwed and you don't want the car because of mileage discrepancy, tell them you want them to buy it back and you want the payments you have already made back. But you would have to prove that they knew and hid it to win in court. They have to swear to an odometer statement when they sell it to you. Good Luck
2006-12-11 07:20:02 · answer #3 · answered by henryswrecker_fr 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the lot rolled back the milage, they commited a crime.
What was the date the carfax report said it had 200k miles, and who filed it?
Are you sure it was a specific entry. I believe when you sell vehicles of a certain age, you can ignore milage on the title transfer. this may have something to do with it.
2006-12-11 07:16:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Report this to your local police. This is a type of fraud which is likely punishable in your jurisdiction. You may also want to speak to an attorney. An attorney may be expensive however, because they may not handle it on a contingency based fee. You may have to pay a retainer etc, which could end up not being cost effective. I suggest starting with law enforcement though, then after that this could be a matter you could take to small claims depending on the small claims cut off in your jurisdiction. Yes, $3,000 is the cut off in some courts of small claims. Be sure you are within in your respective jurisdictions time period for filing a small claims action also.
2006-12-11 07:40:08 · answer #5 · answered by orangecrate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You paid $3000 for a 14 year old Camaro with 148,000 miles?????? Are you nuts? I've got some magic rocks I want to sell you. Please IM me. BTW, it's possible a different engine was put in.
Why didn't you run Carfax *before* your purchased? I think you learned an expensive and very valuable lesson. Do all of your homework *before* going car shopping. It will save you money, but also save you a lot of heartache and hassles.
2006-12-11 08:46:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The time to do a vehicle check is before you buy it. Sorry, but doubt there is anything you can do other than report this outfit to the Better Business Bureau. You can confront the seller and try to get the price cut down, but there is a reason used car salesmen are considered as they are.
2006-12-11 07:13:16 · answer #7 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the miles very well could have been rolled back. a title check should verify this as the miles need to be recorded every time the car changes hands. This is a federal offense and if you can prove it would get the person you bought it from in serious trouble.
2006-12-11 07:13:37 · answer #8 · answered by SKYDOGSLIM 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would go back to them an tell then about the problem. Ask them to let you return the car, for a full refund, or you will report them. It is illegal to roll back mileage, and I'm sure the authorities would like to here about your case.
2006-12-11 07:14:08 · answer #9 · answered by Take it from Toby 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your city, state and local jurisdiction. You'd best seek advice from counsel. In NYC there's a lemon law, and there would probably recourse and repercussions.
Good luck.
2006-12-11 07:14:57 · answer #10 · answered by irish_american_psycho 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋