Re: Help...I did it now!

[Phil and Judy Rose <pjrose@servtech.com>]

Well Steve, at that price--from a dealer--you must have gotten some kind of
warranty (I hope?) Here in NY State a warranty is required on used cars of
that recent vintage/mileage. But in any eveny don't panic or lose sleep. It
may be as minor as a slipping or broken drive belt for the hydraulic pump
(used for both steering and braking). Or maybe it needs a new pump or hose.
Not items that any reputable dealer will give you _any_ hassle about
fixing, especially considering the immediate circumstances.

Anyway, give them a chance to make it right. They got an "adequate" price
for the car and shouldn't need to give you a hard time--especially since
you have some personal relationship there. Wouldn't hurt to tell them about
the Qlist and how we're all waiting to hear how it turns out ;-)

Phil


>Date: Wed, 29 Oct 1997 08:47:12 -0500 (EST)
>From: SGDEN@aol.com
>Subject: Help...I did it now!
>
>Well, in short, I've done it now!
>
>I bought the 1991 200TQ 20v w/ 76k miles, new tires, timing belt, pearl, body
>very good (one small dent), inter perfect.  The dealer ("friends" of mine)
>told me they checked everything out and that the car was ready to go.
>
>1 hour after driving away (having signed all papers etc etc), the steering
>became very tight, hard to control, unpredictable...AND...as we were rolling
>back to the dealer to pick up the car I left there (my original vehicle), the
>red brake light came on, followed within 3 mins by the brakes failing.  We
>VERY nearly rolled into a busy intersection (coincidentally RIGHT in front of
>the dealership).
>
>I put the car back on their lot, gave them the keys, told them what happened
>(all management and my salesman were gone), and left.

[snip]
>
>Anyway...sorry this is so long...this has potential to be a huge nightmare.
> I would think that the dealership will take this car back rather than risk
>their reputation.  I am prepared to do whatever it takes to NOT take this
>car.  I paid $16k for the damn thing too!  I am losing sleep over this #%$@%$
>thing...

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