Ok all you seasoned car hagglers, what should we do here?

[s219]

Did they have a gun to your head to make you buy that particular car? With that many strikes, I would have not even bothered -- good used cars are not hard to come by. I wouldn't push for perks when you go back -- just pray they give you a refund.

 

[murphy1244]

Did you miss the part about taking it for the test drive in my description?

So we test drive it, and it drove good, didn't have as much power as I expected, but I drive a Turbo charged sports car
Yes I did, got it now tho. Must of got lost in that paragraph..:duh:

 

[Code54]

I have to agree - I would return it and look for something different. A buddy of mine that sells cars also says that 90% of the VW gassers he gets in have the check engine light on.... Has no idea why but he says they retort much expect it????

 

[kenmac]

Never would have bought in the 1 st place... VW's are expensive to have repaired....

If I were intent on buying this car,I would have wanted to know the code. Not just ''I want the engine light fixed''..
They fixed it alright,, They used the scan tool to turn the light off long enough for you to purchase it

Good luck !

 

[Jim Shooz]

If you take it you should insist on a 5 or 10k mile warranty on the engine and transmission.
Alternatively insist that you can take it to an independent VW mechanic and they pay.

 

[turnkey4099]

Get your money back. That odo is lying to you. With only 49K on it, none of those problems should be there!

Harry K

 

[motownbrowne]

Never would have bought in the 1 st place... VW's are expensive to have repaired....

If I were intent on buying this car,I would have wanted to know the code. Not just ''I want the engine light fixed''..
They fixed it alright,, They used the scan tool to turn the light off long enough for you to purchase it

Good luck !

This.

Base model Jettas seem to be pretty reliable, but their luxury models are way too finicky. Too many things that are too likely to go wrong, and cost way too much to fix.

Personally I'd look at a Honda accord or a Toyota Avalon. I personally know many satisfied owners of those cars and I know several VW owners who wish they had bought Japanese cars when they had the chance.

 

[EarPlug]

Used car sales are universally sold as - AS IS - NO WARRANTY. This means that you own it and the Dealer has no obligations to do anything for you. You are at his mercy to either undo the deal or get the car fixed.

For $100-$200 you should get an independent Vehicle Pre-Purchase Inspection to protect yourself.

 

[Clint S]

Used car sales are universally sold as - AS IS - NO WARRANTY. This means that you own it and the Dealer has no obligations to do anything for you. You are at his mercy to either undo the deal or get the car fixed.

For $100-$200 you should get an independent Vehicle Pre-Purchase Inspection to protect yourself.

Not true especially if sold by a dealer or expressly sold ''as is'' . There is the implied warranty and the Moss warranty act, which are federal laws and could apply. A quick search also shows in Pa used cars are not covered by STATE lemon laws unless the vehicle is still under manufacturers warranty, which this car is.

 

[tman1020]

That sucks. I can't imagine how mad and upset you both were. In hindsight I'm sure you would do things differently But being what it is I can't imagine a better remedy than what they did. The dealer said he is going to personally have it taken care of and gave you a loaner to use. No offense but I'm not sure what else you think he owes you. My main concern would be is he a man of his word. I don't think asking to return car for refund would be unreasonable if that makes you feel better. It would definitely be an option I would be considering as well. Good luck.