Did you ask the owner if it had never been wrecked or had any mechanical problems? If he says that it hasn't, then he shouldn't have any problem stating such in a sales contract. By doing this, you will have legal recourse if he lied to you. Of course this is just insurance and does not substitute for a good inspection.

 

Ofcourse he say there is no wreck/mechanical problems. Having a person state it in writing is going a little too far. I think is up to the person to inspect the car visually.


Tony

 

Definately run a Carfax on it......Must do BEFORE buying.

 

Do you really think that it's a given that people will lie about the vehicle history if asked directly? I don't think that people will necessarily tell you up front the reasons not to buy their car, but when asked directly, I think that most will be forthright about the situation.

[QUOTE]Having a person state it in writing is going a little too far.

 

Bret,

We need more honest people like you. I am also an honest person myself. But in many situations, especially car selling (buying), do you think "most" people would put it in writing even if they know that their car is "perfect". The next thing you know is you are signing your rights away.

For example, lets say you sell your 'perfect' car and then the buyer takes it home and have a problem. Would that put you in a bad situation. Have you ever heard of why people state "sold as".

I am in the process of selling my house (and unlike a car, there is no moving mechanic parts) and I still state "sold as" because who knows what the "potential" liability is.

You think you can go into a car dealer and have them put in writing that say if you purchased a new car, and if it has a problem, the dealer will give u a new car? Hell no, more likely they will fix it for u at the most. Look at the 350z tire feathering!!!!


Tony

 

wow, I thought mine was a good deal 2 weeks ago. I paid 25,500 for my black 03 with 4000 miles on it here in S. Cal.

 

"As-is" protects you from potential mechanical failures, basically disclaiming any type of warranty. However, failure to disclose (or attempting to conceal) a material defect that you know about (i.e. that the car was wrecked and has frame damage) can get you in trouble.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by jeffbrig
"As-is" protects you from potential mechanical failures, basically disclaiming any type of warranty.

 

Very True!!