I think all the detectives jobs are safe. I believe that is the turbo our own OZMDD is selling! http://forums.dfwmiata.com/showthread.php?t=13954
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I think all the detectives jobs are safe. I believe that is the turbo our own OZMDD is selling! http://forums.dfwmiata.com/showthread.php?t=13954
This thread is the gift that keeps on giving.
Sorry about all your troubles man.... that all sucks....
well I looked at the title of was owned by luckies car and truck repair waxahachi tx.I think I am going to call them and see what the know about the car.
Regarding your inability to shift into reverse, check out this thread: http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=318173
As far as the seller giving you the runaround about whose fault it is that he thought it had a turbo...in a word, that's not your problem. Small claims court fee in Dallas county is minimal, something like $10.
Is he listed on the title as the owner? Or is it Lucky's Car Repair? I'd get as much info on him as possible, like going to www.dallascad.org enter his address and see if he is the homeowner of the address where you made the purchase, or if he is a renter. You mentioned he had other vehicles for sale on craigslist? Do a search using his phone # and see if he is selling used cars from this address.
Do these things, then get back here with results.
Okay, just for grins I went ahead and checked a few things out.
"Joe"'s phone number is a cell phone.
"Joe" does not own the home from which he sells cars (and motorcycles)
It would appear that "Joe" is most likely renting at 2711 N Masters Dr., since the owner on record with dallascad.org is a
GLADYS ARTIGA
10645 CRADLEROCK DR
DALLAS, TEXAS 75217
and Gladys doesn't claim a homestead exemption on this particular property.
I know that an individual can sell only so many cars a year (3 - 5?, not sure) in Texas before he has to be licensed as a used car dealer. At that point all kinds of regulations kick in, from being bonded to having an offical lot for vehicle sales.
On a wild guess that "Joe" doesn't have a license for selling motor vehicles from this address, I would think that a few certified letters, or threat thereof, to the DMV, as well as Gladys (for running an unlicensed used car lot in a residential neighborhood) might result in a response to your concerns.
Andy, you rock. I hope this helps super skittles. Even if he doesn't get any monetary help, I hope he can make this guys life hell due to dealer fees, etc.
That thread made me remember reading it before. Hope it's an easy fix.
Wow that does suck.
Excluding the missing turbo, it reminds me of an FC RX-7 my sister got conned into. 2 weeks later it needed a clutch, flywheel, and some other things. 1 month later the good old apex seals were out, ftw.
At least the Miata is cheaper to fix.
Luckies car repairs is on the title im going to call in the mornign to see what I can find out.
Has anybody else gone through any sort of court in dallas?
i dont want to waste money on something that will never happen.
Get all your ducks in a row and with the power of persuasion, you won't have to go to court.Quote:
Originally Posted by superskittles
Turbot Miata? Smells fishy.
Ok so I called luckies.....
He said that they replaced the engine with a used one.....
and this car keeps getting better everyday. ::Censor::
talked to "joe"
after threatening with the legal system he said he will give me $500 cash back for the missing turbo.
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+1Quote:
Originally Posted by mk2tmr2
Isn't superskittles already out $300 to find out it needs major repairs? I'd be sending a certified letter to "Joe" stating my intention to file suit against him under the
Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act seeking treble punitive damages, with a cc to his landlord (for allowing a used car lot operation on her property) and the DMV licensing dept.
I went by and got the parts from the mechanic and can see that they are all clearly messed up. I know he isnt scamming me.
the 300 I payed his is the initial check and goes towards any repairs. the repairs cost $2100 with a one year warranty.
I spent 3200 on the car. so joe giving me 500 back means it is a $2700 car.
Should I continue to demand more?
Looks to me you got a $4800 Miata, not including the headache. :punchout:Quote:
Originally Posted by superskittles
I'm no mathemagician but I'm coming up with the same number as Rogue.
I've already said what I would do.
Yeah, but what about the $2100 in transmission work? I'd push for as much of that as I could...Quote:
Originally Posted by superskittles
...and +1 for what Andy said about getting all your ducks in a row with certified letters and such. I'd avoid court unless it's absolutely the last option - that would be a huge PITA, IMO.
Also... brush up on yer math skillz... I come up with $4800. :D
How is there $2100 in tranny work? I used one should be had cheaper than that including install.
Chris
So "Joe" sold you a car that was not in his name?
That really sucks though. I kinda have gone through kinda the same thing, bought my car for $5800 and 3 weeks later I lose compression due to a bad ring... new engine FTL. Top it off he never had the car registered in his name so I had to get a bonded title. Get as much money as you can skittles.
Ok so I am already apying the shop the 2100 for repairs.
Parents started that process and I cannot stop it..
If i get the $500 this friday from "Joe" I think I should ask for 500 more to pay for repairs.
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Originally Posted by superskittles
I think the guy is playing you for a
http://www.terranovalandscaping.com/.../lolly-pop.jpg
A tootsie pop.
Ouch.
There's one born every minute.....
Sorry about all of your trouble, but its the post like this that make me laugh when people told me my car was only worth $4,000 on some other sites.
You should either commit to the car and inform "Joe" that you will be sending him the bill for the repairs he misrepresented, which he can pay or defend himself in court, or you should sell it as-is and consider this a lesson learned.
If you do proceed with all the repairs you've described, don't count on ever recouping your money. Plan to drive the car for a good long time and get your moneys' worth, or sell it for a substantial loss.
This is the reason that its worth paying a reputable shop $100 to fully inspect a vehicle, pre-sale. The less you know about cars, the better an investment this becomes.
Odd are, "Joe" will not have enough assets to pay when he loses in court, so you'll get nickel and dimed for years, or possibly never get much of anything beyond the $500. If you do get the $500, don't sign anything other than a reciept for the $500. It will actually help your legal case if he gives you a partial refund, because it is an admission of fault. I suspect he'll keep stringing you along.
Good luck, but this is probably your learnign opportunity about "let the buyer beware." Great chance for you to build up some mechanical knowledge.
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Originally Posted by OZMDD
Lesson learned
#1 take the car to a shop for full inspection
#2 Dont buy from a mexican
Noted that If I am stringed along this will go to court.
and yes this is a great learning opportunity, not the kind I wanted.::Censor::
I really doubt that is a point to come away from this with. Proper inspection, and research would probably be a much more prudent way to make sure that you dont get ::BaHump:: next time, rather than not buying from any one person.Quote:
Originally Posted by superskittles
People have been VERY understanding with you up to this point, but that was uncalled for.Quote:
Originally Posted by superskittles
You were an idiot. Don't buy shit without doing your own due diligence.
This was no one's fault but your own.
Plain and simple.
Yea you will want to edit that asap, before you get bashed even harder for that than for not knowing what a turbo looks like. Plus you are living in Texas mind you, so you need to realize that Mexicans are not a minority here.
You probably could've gotten away with "Don't buy from a Nigerian"... but, um, as generalizations go... yours wasn't the best around these parts. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by superskittles
Caveat emptor, as they say...
Court's probably an impractical option with this sort of thing. If you can't negotiate/coerce/blackmail the seller into an equitable settlement, then you should either:Quote:
Originally Posted by superskittles
A) suck it up and keep the car, or...
B) cut your losses and sell it to the next sucker. ;)
BTW, I think most of us have been fucked on a car deal, so it's nothing new. It's fun to screw with the seller and get what you can out of him, but in the end you have to consider it a hard lesson learned.
Yea Rick he is gonna have some fun backtracking/word-eating to wake up to in the morning.
I'm really dissapointed by your ignorant statement regarding Mexicans. As was said before, you've been treated very kindly on this forum for what amounts to an unbeleiveably-boneheaded purchase. The problem isn't race, its you and your Dad's poor decision to purchase. The seller should never misrepresent the product, but its still ultimately up to you to "buy smart." Shame on you for thinking your comment is even mildly acceptable, even in the anonymity of cyberspace.
I hope for your sake that if you do go to court, you don't end up in an hispanic judges court. That was another dumb move.
not yours:
http://i40.tinypic.com/mb5mrr.jpg
lol
can we remove you from the gene pool? This thread is giving me brain damage.Quote:
Originally Posted by superskittles
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Originally Posted by mr brg
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/3061/dscn1224xo1.jpg
^^^Could have been his for about $600 more than hes going to end up spending ::Banana::
Damn! If it comes with the coffee on the radiator, I'm all over it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stevenh