I can see both sides of the argument in this situation. The buyer took your word that it would be good enough to drive back to California. Who would expect the differential to be low? I can also agree that the "as-is" stands when you buy something used and if you take it as-is you get the responsibility from then on. I've also sold a few vehicles over the years and only once had someone call with a problem after the sale. They didn't want the money back or me to fix it, but just if I had any idea what would cause the issue. I think you did the right thing by taking it back and giving their money back. I would have done it also. From this point, I'd have it fixed, double checked again by a mechanic front to back, and list for sale with the value of everything involved. Give the previous buyer the first option to buy at the new price or list it for sale for someone else. You can then add in the extra work done on the differential, plus the extra inspection for buyer peace of mind. It will sell at the new price. We can't keep used buses or vans for long up here in Oregon, especially if you could live out of it.
I've bought and sold many rigs, but I think you did the right thing unless it was advertised as bring a trailer... rear ends are not easy to check at purchase and a buyer would assume it should at least make it home... especially when buying a vehicle from a mechanic or someone who works a lot on cars. kinda' wonder how many times you drove it with the rear axle out of oil... this could have turned out much worse.
Well, the clock on it was ticking. Obviously it sits quite a bit and in Vegas evaporation has a lot of power...so you'd be surprised how a leak or drippage can be masked quickly. Either way, it would've failed on me the next time I drove it (obviously) so I would've ended up fixing it either way, that's why I just bought it back. I may fix it and keep it...who knows. If it had rear swing opened doors it could serve a lot of value with me, so I'm considering maybe that modification and using it as a hauler for equipment and misc use. It's registered as an RV so, it's mega cheap on insurance and legalities.
Crazy situation and you guys are super kind to help them like that because as is is as is.. But hey I have a purchasing question, I don't have a c6 vette yet but I'm on the hunt & pretty much have one in sight from a friend .. and I want to take advantage of your BFCM pricing and get your Max Din Super Screen now but I'm unsure which option to choose - Bose or base because I don't have either just yet :). What would you recommend in this situation should I just choose the one im pretty sure im getting which is a Bose model and hope it works? And if it doesn't and I get the wrong one is it just wiring that I need to make it work? Anyway happy Thanksgiving and thanks for the help and the price drop and the screen in advance I really appreciate it!
Interesting conundrum, you didn't state the sale price vs blue book value, so that would pretty much dictate the approach. I would say price is as agreed PLUS the cost of repair, or cancel the deal and re-list it later, but NO, I am not going to repair it on my dime for that agreed sale price.
Sale price was less than I have invested by several thousand and very avg market, for what was a better than avg for the price bus. Bus was purchased running and driving and failed later. I've obviously superceded the norm and refunded them, but this is not the norm, nor the law. The point of the video is to reinforce, there is NO negotiation after the point of sale. Vehicles break, and once you own it, you have to fix it.
How long should a person be eligibke for a refund from a seller, when they buy a vehicle. The law says 0 days and 0 hours. What do folks think I wonder? How long for a money back guarantee?
Awe Man, that bus ran great. Crazy how that happened. Hopefully the shop can just rebuild it cheap. Maybe that bus just didn't want to leave , maybe it had enough of California in it's life already.
Yeah these situations always suck. As you and I have discussed previously, I've also bought and sold a lot of vehicles and even quite a few homes. There are ALWAYS going to be issues with buying and selling anything used that gets lived in/used. I've learned over the years to try to be very transparent to buyers and make it clear that this is what I know and the rest is on you. I've also sold a vehicle that had something major break shortly after I sold it and the buyer called me. We did work something out but it was me giving them a little $ to help cover the expenses, but he did also acknowledge the risks of buying used and even the specific risk with this particular vehicle and well-documented issues (Ford Excursion 6L diesel). I agree, that you get into a way worse situation when you agree to take it back and fix it and still sell it to that buyer. I think its best to walk away either way - let them fix it, its on them (choose to compensate them or not) or take it back and fix it re-sell.
Yeah, 100%...I hate that the situation happened, but becoming a repair service blurs the line, so I pushed to just refund. I figure I'll fix it and either re-price it accordingly, given the new repairs, or just offload it. Can't win'em all...
There wasnt anything to check shy of pulling the rear diff cover and pulling axles. The point of the video is to be clear, that vehicle sales are "as is" and the seller has zero obligation to buy it back or repair anything.
your dog wants you to give there money back to the buyers and fix your bus then resell it or keep it the only droid if you want to keep it or sell it again you took your time money and effort to give the buyers back there money it’s what they wanted when they called you if they didn’t want there money back they wouldn’t have contacted you and done the machine work them selves wake up Damion don’t do it Brother give them what they wanted when first called you ..
I should’ve waited tell the end of your video when I was younger I drove a school bus in LA that was able to fit 90’ people in it for 3 years safety first at every turn I’m glad you excepted your sale back even if you should’ve told them sale is final ..
I can see both sides of the argument in this situation. The buyer took your word that it would be good enough to drive back to California. Who would expect the differential to be low? I can also agree that the "as-is" stands when you buy something used and if you take it as-is you get the responsibility from then on. I've also sold a few vehicles over the years and only once had someone call with a problem after the sale. They didn't want the money back or me to fix it, but just if I had any idea what would cause the issue.
I think you did the right thing by taking it back and giving their money back. I would have done it also. From this point, I'd have it fixed, double checked again by a mechanic front to back, and list for sale with the value of everything involved. Give the previous buyer the first option to buy at the new price or list it for sale for someone else. You can then add in the extra work done on the differential, plus the extra inspection for buyer peace of mind. It will sell at the new price. We can't keep used buses or vans for long up here in Oregon, especially if you could live out of it.
That just sucks for everyone!
Yep.
love the 2 trees, feeling the spirit!
Lace, the house and the Christmas 🎄 are looking Great
I can say the bus AC blows at 39 degrees duct temp, I know cause I did it.
I've bought and sold many rigs, but I think you did the right thing unless it was advertised as bring a trailer... rear ends are not easy to check at purchase and a buyer would assume it should at least make it home... especially when buying a vehicle from a mechanic or someone who works a lot on cars. kinda' wonder how many times you drove it with the rear axle out of oil... this could have turned out much worse.
Well, the clock on it was ticking. Obviously it sits quite a bit and in Vegas evaporation has a lot of power...so you'd be surprised how a leak or drippage can be masked quickly. Either way, it would've failed on me the next time I drove it (obviously) so I would've ended up fixing it either way, that's why I just bought it back. I may fix it and keep it...who knows. If it had rear swing opened doors it could serve a lot of value with me, so I'm considering maybe that modification and using it as a hauler for equipment and misc use. It's registered as an RV so, it's mega cheap on insurance and legalities.
Fix it and resell it or if they really want it, they take it away and sort it themselves.. they cant have both
Broooo……did I see an XLR?
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Crazy situation and you guys are super kind to help them like that because as is is as is.. But hey I have a purchasing question, I don't have a c6 vette yet but I'm on the hunt & pretty much have one in sight from a friend .. and I want to take advantage of your BFCM pricing and get your Max Din Super Screen now but I'm unsure which option to choose - Bose or base because I don't have either just yet :). What would you recommend in this situation should I just choose the one im pretty sure im getting which is a Bose model and hope it works? And if it doesn't and I get the wrong one is it just wiring that I need to make it work? Anyway happy Thanksgiving and thanks for the help and the price drop and the screen in advance I really appreciate it!
You're too bloody nice.
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Interesting conundrum, you didn't state the sale price vs blue book value, so that would pretty much dictate the approach. I would say price is as agreed PLUS the cost of repair, or cancel the deal and re-list it later, but NO, I am not going to repair it on my dime for that agreed sale price.
Sale price was less than I have invested by several thousand and very avg market, for what was a better than avg for the price bus. Bus was purchased running and driving and failed later. I've obviously superceded the norm and refunded them, but this is not the norm, nor the law. The point of the video is to reinforce, there is NO negotiation after the point of sale. Vehicles break, and once you own it, you have to fix it.
whats up with that s2k , i thought i saw an s2k back there? yall need a maintenance man? i dont know much but i learn fast and im housebroken.
Give them the choice of getting their money back or maybe give the a little $ back to help them get it fixed.
How long should a person be eligibke for a refund from a seller, when they buy a vehicle. The law says 0 days and 0 hours. What do folks think I wonder? How long for a money back guarantee?
😂only in America that ppl think of this privilege. Yeah the one buying the bus doesn't know how the world works
Awe Man, that bus ran great. Crazy how that happened. Hopefully the shop can just rebuild it cheap. Maybe that bus just didn't want to leave , maybe it had enough of California in it's life already.
well damn that sucks and of all things the diff. good on you to take it back but damn just a little farther down the road.
AS-IS, WHERE IS! in writing. PERIOD!
Sell them the bus as a "parts only car" for $7K and let them do the fix, tow, etc....
Yeah these situations always suck. As you and I have discussed previously, I've also bought and sold a lot of vehicles and even quite a few homes. There are ALWAYS going to be issues with buying and selling anything used that gets lived in/used. I've learned over the years to try to be very transparent to buyers and make it clear that this is what I know and the rest is on you. I've also sold a vehicle that had something major break shortly after I sold it and the buyer called me. We did work something out but it was me giving them a little $ to help cover the expenses, but he did also acknowledge the risks of buying used and even the specific risk with this particular vehicle and well-documented issues (Ford Excursion 6L diesel). I agree, that you get into a way worse situation when you agree to take it back and fix it and still sell it to that buyer. I think its best to walk away either way - let them fix it, its on them (choose to compensate them or not) or take it back and fix it re-sell.
Yeah, 100%...I hate that the situation happened, but becoming a repair service blurs the line, so I pushed to just refund. I figure I'll fix it and either re-price it accordingly, given the new repairs, or just offload it. Can't win'em all...
You break you buy!!
Split the bill...or.keep the bus. Stop talking.!!!!...he should of had his mechanic check it out...
There wasnt anything to check shy of pulling the rear diff cover and pulling axles. The point of the video is to be clear, that vehicle sales are "as is" and the seller has zero obligation to buy it back or repair anything.
give money back and relist it, he can buy it again if he wants
your dog wants you to give there money back to the buyers and fix your bus then resell it or keep it the only droid if you want to keep it or sell it again you took your time money and effort to give the buyers back there money it’s what they wanted when they called you if they didn’t want there money back they wouldn’t have contacted you and done the machine work them selves wake up Damion don’t do it Brother give them what they wanted when first called you ..
I should’ve waited tell the end of your video when I was younger I drove a school bus in LA that was able to fit 90’ people in it for 3 years safety first at every turn I’m glad you excepted your sale back even if you should’ve told them sale is final ..