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I bought a car in August 2009 at a used car dealership.
It cost $ 9,999 but after the taxes and Apr I think it was $ 14,000
Well it was my first car ever and I really didn't know much about cars.
The second day I had it, driving to work, the transmission went out. I call the dealership and they said it was gonna cost $ 1400 but I only had to pay half. I know it was stupid of me to pay it but I did. Anyways Since I had the car the car has overheated, battery died a bunch of times and other stuff. I bump into a high school friend of mine I haven't seen for years and we became good friends again. It turns out he is a Certified Mechanic and works at a Nissan Dealership. He took one look at my cars engine and was blown away at what shape it was. There is oil in everything, in the inter cooler, blow off valve. It is a wiring nightmare, wires are everywhere. Every wire is taped. It has an oil cooling kit and usually its suppose to be where the engine is, but someone duck taped it under the car. Anyways long story short my transmission went out again. And I don't what to do. The car isn't running at the moment. I still owe like $ 10,000. I kind of want to get rid of it considering how many problems it has. Anyone have any suggestions
Thanks in advance
I'd get a lawyer and sue the dealership for selling an unsafe vehicle. Did the dealership disclose anything about having been in an accident or being a salvage title?
This sounds very odd, what type of car was it? New or used? Any dealer warranty taken out?
Need more information but I'd contact a good lawyer.
I'd get a lawyer and sue the dealership for selling an unsafe vehicle. Did the dealership disclose anything about having been in an accident or being a salvage title?
This sounds very odd, what type of car was it? New or used? Any dealer warranty taken out?
Need more information but I'd contact a good lawyer.
No they didn't tell me anything like that. In fact my friend told me it looks like its been in an accident. Its an Srt-4 neon
wow sounds like a tuner car that had the doo-doo beat out of it then they sold it too you.
lots of people like to turn up the boost on the SRT-4 at the sacrifice of engine and drive train life which would explain most of you problems but man paying 14K for a used neon is nuts IMO even if it was the SRT-4 version.
haha don't worry I bought a 1985 Iroc-Z that was trashed when I was young too we all make mistakes.
hmm like the others said get a lawyer and see if they can help. Also if you can't get out of the loan see if you can get the boost dialed down. it will save the next tranny they put in it. if it is the stick shift go with a Clutchmasters Stage 3/4 Clutch w/ Alum Flywheel 03-05 Neon SRT
Stage III Holds up to 380hp(will do for 95% of you hard drivers, and power adder guys)
Stage IV Holds up to 450hp(designed for drag use, cant be feathered, instant engagement)
Stage 4 is offered in a 4 or 6 puck design. The 4 puck design has a stronger, faster bite compared to the 6 puck. Therefore,if you drive your car on the street, or in any other conditions where you need to slip the clutch, we would recommend the 6 puck design.
Skittles were barely $20k brand new. If you paid more than $10K, you should have picked up something near mint and low miles imo. Sounds like shady dealings to me.
There's a bit of hope, though. Take some pictures and get some details from your mechanic friend about exactly what's going on. Then register on SRT Forums and tell your story. You won't get much mercy for over-paying, but you might find some people who know the previous owner of the car and could tell you a little more about it.
If you could find other locals who know the car and its history, you might have a case for the dealership misrepresenting the car to you and be more likely to get one of the blood-thirsty, strong arm robbers known as attorneys to take on your case and get you out of this deal. If nothing else, you might get a better idea of just how f*cked up the car is and how deep the rabbit hole goes.
Good luck. If you can get out of this beat-*ss skittle, you should consider picking up an old DSM. $10k buys a lot of Eclipse GSX these days...
don't the SRT-4 calibers come in CVT auto?
I was thinking of those I guess I assumed the same for the neons but your right and even more reason to step up to a Stage III clutch.
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