I recently became in need of a cheap car after my roommate wrecked my previous vehicle. Bought a 1999 Nissan Maxima SE yesterday, and after I got it home, it hasn't started since. I was assured there were no mechanical issues with the vehicle and it had passed inspection in August. I informed the seller within 8 hours of the purchase and was told she would not accept a return of the vehicle, that she ha never had this issue, and takes no responsibility.
Am I taking it up the ass on this one, or do I have any course of action I can pursue legally? I would really appreciate any advice I can get, I do not make a lot of money and I spent my entire savings on this vehicle. Thanks in advance.
We never drew up a contract, but we filled out a form at the DMV to transfer the title into my name, which I assume would constitute a bill of sale, but I would have to ask the DMV for a copy to see what it really says and what the actual language is.
Document and keep receipts for everything in case you want/need to go down a different road.
Please keep us updated. We always get the "Only on BBI" comments whenever there is a post in poor taste or expressing a silly opinion. But many great things have happened on BBI. I am hoping this turns into one of the good stories.
I love seeing giants fans around here (and there are alot of them) and i don't know about you but the panthers shit got so nauseating i couldn't wait for them to lose the SB.
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but either way, here's my # (631)891-9345 shoot me a text tomorrow or monday and we'll see if we can set up a time to look at the car.
Sounds like a plan. I can't even begin to tell you how much I appreciate the help. I didn't think I was going to get out of this without having to take the car to a mechanic I don't know and possibly get raked over the coals for the repairs, and really have no choice but to pay it off somehow.
What are the odds of this situation? Seriously?
Yea small world indeed. The odds are what's crazy, i really don't go on this site that much but whenever i do and i see a car thread i'll read it and try to give advice since i'm in the field, so it's pretty crazy that i logged on yesterday afternoon and saw this thread. When you said you work at guitar center i was like son of a bitch, i bet that's the dude i spoke to a few times about the giants. I think the last time i was in there was probably around the start of the season right before we played the cowboys and maybe a week or two later after we lost to the falcons. I started playing drums in august of 2014 so i go to that guitar center sometimes to pick up sticks and some other shit.
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but either way, here's my # (631)891-9345 shoot me a text tomorrow or monday and we'll see if we can set up a time to look at the car.
Sounds like a plan. I can't even begin to tell you how much I appreciate the help. I didn't think I was going to get out of this without having to take the car to a mechanic I don't know and possibly get raked over the coals for the repairs, and really have no choice but to pay it off somehow.
What are the odds of this situation? Seriously?
Yea small world indeed. The odds are what's crazy, i really don't go on this site that much but whenever i do and i see a car thread i'll read it and try to give advice since i'm in the field, so it's pretty crazy that i logged on yesterday afternoon and saw this thread. When you said you work at guitar center i was like son of a bitch, i bet that's the dude i spoke to a few times about the giants. I think the last time i was in there was probably around the start of the season right before we played the cowboys and maybe a week or two later after we lost to the falcons. I started playing drums in august of 2014 so i go to that guitar center sometimes to pick up sticks and some other shit.
Now that would be cool if you really had met before. Good on you EJV for helping.
Please keep us updated. We always get the "Only on BBI" comments whenever there is a post in poor taste or expressing a silly opinion. But many great things have happened on BBI. I am hoping this turns into one of the good stories.
Difficult but not impossible. The seller saying the car was checked out and maintained by a location that declined to confirm such worth raises the hairs on my neck, but that argument is tenuous. However, I'd bet that if there is one instance of inappropriate behavior, there's more. I hope this isn't the case, but if it is, he does have some ground to stand on.
Just out of curiosity, how much is a starter? Labor? Is it something the previous owner should have known about, or is it possible it just went?
One question though, if the car cranked how was it the starter?
One question though, if the car cranked how was it the starter?
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It could have been a lot worse, and I'm thankful it's not. We're not exactly having a Long Island caliber winter down here, but NC has been getting some actual winter weather the last few weeks or so.
One question though, if the car cranked how was it the starter?
Look up, 2/12 | 8:28 - it's not unusual at all for the starter to crank but not crank well enough to kick the engine over.
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JD texted me today and told me a friend of his was able to look at the car today and he found the starter was the culprit, they swapped in a new starter and the car starts fine now.
Great stuff on this thread.
Just out of curiosity, how much is a starter? Labor? Is it something the previous owner should have known about, or is it possible it just went?
Depending on the make and model a starter could be anywhere from $100 to $300 or more. I had to replace a starter on a twin turbo v-12 benz and i think it was over $1000 just for the part. Labor also depends on make and model, some are a quick 1/2 hour job, others could be a nightmare.
Start with the basics, check all the bulbs first.
Sounds good man, i'll be down there soon, need to pick up some felt washers for my cymbal stands and i wanna check out some china and ride cymbals.