I bought a piece of junk for a car. Help?

Question

I just bought a 1996 Subaru Impreza Sedan from a used car dealer yesterday, and i bought it for $2700. It was fine when I got it, but when I filled it up with gas the first time, that is when I had issues. First, there is gas leaking in the back of the car, and I was going to see the dealer tomorrow anyways. But I drove it home today after work, and when I got out i smelled smoke. I got out of the car and saw smoke coming from inside of my hood. I opened it and more smoke came out. Anyways, later I went under the car and noticed that oil was also leaking from the car, and everything seems rotted out. The car is a piece of c**p. It is a lemon. Is there anything I can do to get the dealer who sold me the car to give me a refund, or maybe bring him to court filing a lemon law? Please let me know because this is very important to me. Thank you very much.

Answer 1

Lemon Laws only covers new cars. Look at your paperwork and see if you got a warranty of any kind. More than likely a 13 year old car was sold AS IS meaning no warranty. So you are just stuck as you should have looked at it better or had a mechanic look at it before you bought it.  There is no return on car deals either or a cooling off period. These may be minor things to repair as all used cars need something........ujn....................... there is not a 3 day return on cars. As to the poster who has a bad truck ..private party sales are all AS IS no warranty and as said before Lemon Laws cover new cars only.........ujn

Answer 2

Yep get a lawyer, they are counting on you not to do anything, it is how they stay in business.

Go get him.

Answer 3

if the car has a 3 day return policy go back immediately.  

Answer 4

There is a thing called the "lemon law" in most states. Google it and see if you can find out more about it in your area. We are having the same problem with a truck we bought a few months ago, but we bought it from a private owner. It sux because the thing has been sitting for over 2 months because of problems.

Good luck!

Answer 5

That is, without a doubt, one of the most educational experiences you can ever have.  So if you decide to keep the car, you can look forward to a very rich experience.  After about 2 or 3 years, you'll be able to fix anything.

Now, if you're really set on staying ignorant about fixing things, you may not want to do that.

Answer 6

You actually spent $2700 on a 1996 vehicle, d**n, they saw you coming. Also, you should never spend more on a vehicle than you make in a week. So, I guess you make over $100,000/year.  I am sure you can hire a lawyer with as much money as you make.