What do u think??? :(

[ozz465]

Well hers the story . I recently bought a 1997 pontiac trans sport mini va? from a neibor , used for 2400 . My family really needed a card we all can fit in . well its been about a month since i bought it . i have noticed from the start that the steering wheel was a little sluggish. About 3 days ago (WED) the wife ,my son and myself were driving around and suddenly the wheel locked up bad, i could not turn to the left. We had to stop for a few and eventually its went back to normal.

We got home asap as i dint want to risk it . I did a Net search on this model van and seen many complaints about the rack and pinion getting damaged and the same results as mine. My question to u is , should i complain to my neighbor?? if so should he help pay for the fixes? give a refund? what do u think?>

 

[DiXoN]

none of the above, you bought a used car in a private sale.
you need to pay to get it fixed.
get revenge by other means though.

 

[rba718]

I've had many experiences with used cars and what not and honestly, here's my opinion.

A dealer did not sell you the car, it was a private sale as Dixon mentioned. Your neighbor is no where near entitled to helping you fix it, in fact, if he/she does help out, you're really lucky because that NEVER happens.

As for a refund it's up to your neighbor and I doubt he'll/she'll go through with it.

It's because of these things that you need to do ALL of your research before getting a car. Believe me, I've been screwed the same way.

The best thing you could do is look at the costs of the repairs and if it touches a thousand just look for a new car.

 

[Chonk]

usually when buying a used vechical its an AS IS sale, so your out of luck. Unless he gave you some sort of warranty cause he is a nice guy but probably unlikely.

You could ask him to help a little, the worst case is he says no.

 

[rba718]

You could ask him to help a little, the worst case is he says no.

This might work but I doubt it. Try to guilt trip him if anything lol.

 

[scubasteve06]

none of the above, you bought a used car in a private sale.
you need to pay to get it fixed.
get revenge by other means though.

I like your style...

 

[ozz465]

Thx guys . most likely if he refuses to help ill just suck it up and pay for repairs on my own . Damm this sucks but this is what i get for buying from someone .

 

[scubasteve06]

I would give him the guilt trip and if that didn't work...resort to other means.

 

[rba718]

Thx guys . most likely if he refuses to help ill just suck it up and pay for repairs on my own . Damm this sucks but this is what i get for buying from someone .

You just have to be real careful man. Do your research and it doesn't hurt to bring some buddies along to help with a second opinion. Buying a used car always sucks but it's worth looking through dozens of vehicles for the right one.

 

[ozz465]

none of the above, you bought a used car in a private sale.
you need to pay to get it fixed.
get revenge by other means though.

Unfortunately when i say neighbor i mean next door. so any atemps at revenge are screwed. damm i miss the days of being underage and getting a light sentence.