November 22, 2009
Is it wrong to sell someone a piece of junk car?
Me asked:
I have a 97 saab. It looks great but it's been having lots of mechanical problems lately. I've put in 2 new direct ignition cassettes (and now it needs a third), I've put on new tires, a new main ignition relay. According to the dealer, it needs a vacuum hose and a speed sensor as well as the direct ignition cassette. But who knows…there could be more.
I have a 97 saab. It looks great but it's been having lots of mechanical problems lately. I've put in 2 new direct ignition cassettes (and now it needs a third), I've put on new tires, a new main ignition relay. According to the dealer, it needs a vacuum hose and a speed sensor as well as the direct ignition cassette. But who knows…there could be more.
Anyways, I posted it on craiglist for $3450..the estimated private value is $4985. I had a few people interested in it. I feel guilty even thinking about selling it someone. If I just show them the problems the dealer found, and they still want to buy it, should I sell it?
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4:38 pm
Atlanta Selling Junk Cars
Hi: Be upfront and tell them whats wrong and then you can sell the car with a clear conscience.
It may also save you from a lot of hassles if the buyer ever finds out you knew what was wrong with the car and did not disclose it.
They may not be able to do anything about it legally but why risk it.
russ
3:36 am
Atlanta Selling Junk Cars
As an ebayer I sell rubbish all the time. If peps wanna give you money take it.
8:36 pm
Atlanta Selling Junk Cars
As long as you disclose all the things you know to be wrong and they still want to buy it, that's their problem. The bill of sale should state AS IS. Caveat emptor, buyer beware.
6:50 am
Atlanta Selling Junk Cars
if the problems are function necessary then yeah ya better tell them but if not then i wouldn't worry bout it
7:24 pm
Atlanta Selling Junk Cars
Tell them the problems, that is why its cheaper than it would be in good condition. You can even put that on the bill of sale. Also add that it is in as is condition and the buyer accepts it that way. Keep a copy of the bill of sale for your records. Don't feel guilty about selling it if the buyer knows what they are getting.
9:28 am
Atlanta Selling Junk Cars
I got a Toyota pickup for $200. off Craigslist it had engine and transmission problems it would have been scraped had the owners had a way to haul it I repaired with parts from my old truck (frame rusted badly) it was just what I needed and wanted great deal for me.
8:54 am
Atlanta Selling Junk Cars
just be honest and let them know of all the problems