I purchased a 1996 Ford Taurus wagon from a reputable car dealership with a 90 day warranty. I started having problems immediately with the electrical, the air conditioning belts, repairs to seals etc. This was fixed on warranty so I felt the car would be ok for a while, the minute the car was off warranty, I had major oil leaks, had to replace air conditioning belts again, and $2,400 later the piston piston blew & the engine siezed. Repair quoted at $5,000.00
Is there any way the mechanic could have known that the car was about to pack it in on any of the 8 prior major repairs? Were they just doing make shift repairs until the car was off waranty? I feel quite ripped off. I paid $5,000 for the car plus $2,400 in repairs & 8 months later, I am told I will be lucky to get $200.00.
To make matters worse, I then purchased a Plymouth Voyager (1994) at an auction for $1,000. I know I was taking a chance but I really can't get to work without a car. Well 3 hours after I bought the car I heard a noise & oil was leaking everywhere. Guess what - the tow truck driver thinks I blew a piston. Is it worth having the engine rebuilt? I really don't think I'm up to buying another used car.
Is there any way the mechanic could have known that the car was about to pack it in on any of the 8 prior major repairs? Were they just doing make shift repairs until the car was off waranty? I feel quite ripped off. I paid $5,000 for the car plus $2,400 in repairs & 8 months later, I am told I will be lucky to get $200.00.
To make matters worse, I then purchased a Plymouth Voyager (1994) at an auction for $1,000. I know I was taking a chance but I really can't get to work without a car. Well 3 hours after I bought the car I heard a noise & oil was leaking everywhere. Guess what - the tow truck driver thinks I blew a piston. Is it worth having the engine rebuilt? I really don't think I'm up to buying another used car.
Mar 13, 2006 at 8:46 PM