my 350z is a lemon
05-29-2009, 01:07 PM
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A lemon is a defective car that is found to have numerous or severe defects not readily apparent before its purchase. Any vehicle with these issues can be termed a 'lemon,' and, by extension, any product which has major flaws that render it unfit for its purpose can be described as a 'lemon'.
1. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
Magnuson-Moss is a federal law that protects the buyer of any product that costs more than $25 and comes with a written warranty. The act prevents manufacturers from drafting grossly unfair warranties. It also makes it economically viable to bring warranty suits by providing the award of attorney's fees.
2. The Uniform Commercial Code
The UCC applies to all 50 states (and D.C., Puerto Rico, etc.) and covers contracts dealing with the sale of products. The UCC gives the consumer the right to a refund or replacement of a lemon. The UCC, however, does not define a Lemon, so it's up to a court to decide if an auto company must give you a refund or a new car. The Magnuson-Moss act and many state lemon laws also provide for attorney fees under the UCC.
3. State-Specific Lemon Laws
Most state lemon laws specify that a manufacturer must provide a refund or replacement for a defective new vehicle when a substantial defect cannot be fixed in four attempts, a safety defect within two attempts or if the vehicle is out of service for 30 days within the first 12,000 to 18,000 miles or 12 to 24 months.
Success in using state lemon laws depends upon three things: keeping good records, providing the right notice, and using arbitration programs where required. As with all cases involving two or more parties, it is important to document the transaction. When it comes to dealing with auto manufacturers and dealers, it's even more important. The car business is the big leagues -- you're dealing with professionals who will do just about whatever it takes to win.
I mean just buying a car in Jamaica Queens is a risk in itself
1. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
Magnuson-Moss is a federal law that protects the buyer of any product that costs more than $25 and comes with a written warranty. The act prevents manufacturers from drafting grossly unfair warranties. It also makes it economically viable to bring warranty suits by providing the award of attorney's fees.
2. The Uniform Commercial Code
The UCC applies to all 50 states (and D.C., Puerto Rico, etc.) and covers contracts dealing with the sale of products. The UCC gives the consumer the right to a refund or replacement of a lemon. The UCC, however, does not define a Lemon, so it's up to a court to decide if an auto company must give you a refund or a new car. The Magnuson-Moss act and many state lemon laws also provide for attorney fees under the UCC.
3. State-Specific Lemon Laws
Most state lemon laws specify that a manufacturer must provide a refund or replacement for a defective new vehicle when a substantial defect cannot be fixed in four attempts, a safety defect within two attempts or if the vehicle is out of service for 30 days within the first 12,000 to 18,000 miles or 12 to 24 months.
Success in using state lemon laws depends upon three things: keeping good records, providing the right notice, and using arbitration programs where required. As with all cases involving two or more parties, it is important to document the transaction. When it comes to dealing with auto manufacturers and dealers, it's even more important. The car business is the big leagues -- you're dealing with professionals who will do just about whatever it takes to win.
I mean just buying a car in Jamaica Queens is a risk in itself
You should have bought it from a Nissan dealership. At least you could have gotten an extended warranty.
05-30-2009, 05:29 AM
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I bought my 280zx(mint low miles) site unseen from a guy in Minnasota..but this was after many phone conversations..that lasted about a months time.
It worked out great had the car delivered to me at work! Very risky indeed.
Rich
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It worked out great had the car delivered to me at work! Very risky indeed.
Rich
ny
05-31-2009, 02:10 AM
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the only helpful advice i can give you is they sold an illegal car which from what i know you can get your money back for everything that ahd to be done to it prior to buying it as well as the price of the car. get with a good lawyer.
and now to flame a bit because i think this little episiode teaches you a damn good lesson. when i bought my Z i knew more about it than the dealership did. i knew everything that was wrong with it and made them fix it, radio was tampered with by previous owner, replaced the stock head unit no biggy. you need to really look at what your buying when you are spending a good amount of money. this is a good lesson that you need to really think before you buy.
sorry for the money loss get a good lawyer and maybe you can turn that around.
until then, flame on!!!!!!
and now to flame a bit because i think this little episiode teaches you a damn good lesson. when i bought my Z i knew more about it than the dealership did. i knew everything that was wrong with it and made them fix it, radio was tampered with by previous owner, replaced the stock head unit no biggy. you need to really look at what your buying when you are spending a good amount of money. this is a good lesson that you need to really think before you buy.
sorry for the money loss get a good lawyer and maybe you can turn that around.
until then, flame on!!!!!!
05-31-2009, 12:50 PM
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I bought my car from a seller off ebay from the other side of the country without even laying eyes on it, but even I had the sense to get it checked out by an independent shop first. I feel for you OP...
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lol
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lol I wonder if its lemans sunset haha, man I sold my car to carmax with no turbo, and a low compression fully built motor and they took it right in. I wouldve gotten 15k for my car had i not changed the bumper and shocks. Lol did you buy my old car, hmmm
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