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re: Bought a used car that is a potential lemon. Options?
Posted on 9/5/22 at 2:54 pm to NatalbanyTigerFan
Posted on 9/5/22 at 2:54 pm to NatalbanyTigerFan
Can we get a Make/Model?
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Posted on 9/5/22 at 3:03 pm to NatalbanyTigerFan
Lemon Law likely doesn't cover used vehicles in your state.
Posted on 9/5/22 at 3:05 pm to NatalbanyTigerFan
I can help you with the ac stop/start and fan staying on.
My wife's car was doing this last month.
Faulty engine coolant temp sensor was to blame.
It is a common problem.
$26 for a new sensor at Autozone.
Replaced it in about 30 minutes.
Be sure to let the engine cool down first.
I was pleasantly surprised at how easy and cheap the fix was.
My wife's car was doing this last month.
Faulty engine coolant temp sensor was to blame.
It is a common problem.
$26 for a new sensor at Autozone.
Replaced it in about 30 minutes.
Be sure to let the engine cool down first.
I was pleasantly surprised at how easy and cheap the fix was.
Posted on 9/5/22 at 3:07 pm to NatalbanyTigerFan
I unfortunately got stuck in a bad situation with buying an as is car for my son (no pics). Very stressful. Eventually I took an expensive L and moved on with my life.
Posted on 9/5/22 at 3:07 pm to NatalbanyTigerFan
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Just since Friday here are the issues: Front lights stay on long after the engine is off Taillights flicker constantly a/c stops and starts periodically air bag alarm warning beeps constantly fan runs after engine is shut off Rear liftgate would not open Blinker does not work every time it is engaged
I’ve had these issues across a myriad of used cars.
And like other poster says it’s probably not a lemon law issue.
Typically on a new car it has to be not fixed of the same problem for a period of time to be a lemon. So if one thing fricks up and they fix it, then another, and another, it’s not a lemon because the problems can be fixed and they are separate issues.
This post was edited on 9/5/22 at 3:13 pm
Posted on 9/5/22 at 3:09 pm to Beef Tips
quote:
Make/Model?
Cadillac SRX
Posted on 9/5/22 at 3:12 pm to NatalbanyTigerFan
Steve Lehto may help you
Essentially"
-Did you buy it "As Is"?
-Did you buy it from a dealership?
-Did it have a warranty?
-Was that warranty from the dealership or from a third party?
-Was that warranty in writing?
-What, specifically, was covered under that warranty?
You pretty much have to try to let them fix it. Any case you have hinges on that you let them at least try to fix it.
Essentially"
-Did you buy it "As Is"?
-Did you buy it from a dealership?
-Did it have a warranty?
-Was that warranty from the dealership or from a third party?
-Was that warranty in writing?
-What, specifically, was covered under that warranty?
You pretty much have to try to let them fix it. Any case you have hinges on that you let them at least try to fix it.
This post was edited on 9/5/22 at 3:15 pm
Posted on 9/5/22 at 3:17 pm to LegendInMyMind
If he bought as-is then he is pretty much done. Unless he can prove the dealer covered something up.
Give them a chance to fix all the issues you found, but any dealer selling a 91k mile car isn't going to be that reputable.
Give them a chance to fix all the issues you found, but any dealer selling a 91k mile car isn't going to be that reputable.
Posted on 9/5/22 at 3:23 pm to NatalbanyTigerFan
quote:That was a mistake.
Cadillac SRX
Posted on 9/5/22 at 3:23 pm to NatalbanyTigerFan
The way you describe the electrical problems sounds like this car was in a flood.
Posted on 9/5/22 at 3:25 pm to fightin tigers
quote:Lexus dealerships do this all the time.
any dealer selling a 91k mile car isn't going to be that reputable
Posted on 9/5/22 at 3:30 pm to NatalbanyTigerFan
Looks like more electrical gremlins than not. A couple of items on your list may have explanations.
The fan running may be either a cooling issue with coolant level or a temp sensor.
My fan will run about 1 minute only with the key off and the engine at operating temperature.
The lights staying on may be controlled in that my wife's GM (Buick) lights will stay on for 3-4 minutes when you turn off the ignition. That time can be changed via a keypad module on the dash.
The fan running may be either a cooling issue with coolant level or a temp sensor.
My fan will run about 1 minute only with the key off and the engine at operating temperature.
The lights staying on may be controlled in that my wife's GM (Buick) lights will stay on for 3-4 minutes when you turn off the ignition. That time can be changed via a keypad module on the dash.
Posted on 9/5/22 at 3:30 pm to Jake88
quote:
Lexus dealerships do this all the time.
Bought a used GX at 100k miles and it’s the best car I’ve ever owned. Immaculate.
Posted on 9/5/22 at 3:32 pm to Beef Tips
Any GM product is known for having shitty electronic problems. Just drive down the road and see what type of vehicle has a tail light out. 90% of the time it's a GM.
Posted on 9/5/22 at 3:36 pm to NatalbanyTigerFan
quote:
Bought a used car that is a potential lemon. Options?
Ask for a refund.
Posted on 9/5/22 at 3:38 pm to NatalbanyTigerFan
Lawyer up.
Posted on 9/5/22 at 3:52 pm to NatalbanyTigerFan
quote:
Cadillac SRX
So you thought you were a baller
Posted on 9/5/22 at 3:57 pm to NatalbanyTigerFan
The salesman’s after you drove off the lot with it:
Posted on 9/5/22 at 3:59 pm to NatalbanyTigerFan
Options?
Buy “How to buy a used car and not get fricked for dummies.” dummy.
Buy “How to buy a used car and not get fricked for dummies.” dummy.
Posted on 9/5/22 at 4:00 pm to NatalbanyTigerFan
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Didn't consult one as none of these issues arose during the test drive.
Insanity.
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