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I did not hear anything swishing in the car when we drove it. The notes just say “major water leak” they didn’t diagnose it.
The cost to fix the water issue exceeds the value of the car. I am flipping out right now. To me, that just seems illegal to sell a car that should have been totaled, but of course they are claiming ignorance.
There are multiple vacuum leaks that are causing the car to fail inspection.
Depends on state law.
California cars need to be able to pass emissions which is on the seller. That may not be the law in Texas though. Either way, all they'd need to do is fix the vacuum leaks which aren't generally major issues. Just replace whatever hoses need to be replaced. They wouldn't have to fix any intermittent electrical problems or water leaks. But that's California law, no idea what Texas law is. I'd guess less consumer protections in Texas but I have no real idea.
To the person who sent me this anonymous, snarky message " Asked and answered. Why do you feel the need to pile on? ", the answer is quite simple. When someone posts a thread, they accept that people are going to give their opinions, whether those opinions are something they want to hear, or not.
If someone has thin skin and only wants reaffirmation of their feelings, don't ask for other people's opinions, because you may not like what you hear.
To the person who sent me this anonymous, snarky message " Asked and answered. Why do you feel the need to pile on? ", the answer is quite simple. When someone posts a thread, they accept that people are going to give their opinions, whether those opinions are something they want to hear, or not.
If someone has thin skin and only wants reaffirmation of their feelings, don't ask for other people's opinions, because you may not like what you hear.
I didn't send the comment, but to be fair, the OP already feels pretty darn lousy, and your comment most certainly reaffirmed those feelings. So...
If the OP went to an Attorney, his/her words would have been pretty much what I said. Buying a used car is a crapshoot, and the laws are very specific about recourse and remedies. Yes, people do make mistakes, but to go back and attempt to undo a done deal is just not going to happen.
Maybe not the words someone wants to hear, but it is what it is.
Doesn't look like Texas law will offer you much recourse.
However, if I were you, I'd be all over AMEX to cancel this transaction since they sold you a damaged car without disclosing it. And since the title was not turned over to you, there may be more funny-business going on there with the selling dealer. Tell all this to AMEX. And then cross your fingers.
If that doesn't work, you've received some good advice in this thread to make the minimal amount of repairs by an independent mechanic so you can register the car. The worry about the water damage later.
I've seen many reports about cars that were flooded in hurricanes over the last few years now being sold by unscrupulous used car lots. Buyer beware.
And since the title was not turned over to you, there may be more funny-business going on there with the selling dealer. Tell all this to AMEX. And then cross your fingers.
Since the OP purchased the vehicle from a dealer, the dealer is probably handling the title application process with DMV.
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