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If you sell a used car and are clear it's as is, it's got alot of miles. I told him to look over it very thoroughly as it's got alot of miles and quirks, although the motor runs fine.You take the cash, they and you sign the title. You issue a receipt stating sold as is. Is it now a done deal, they can't change their mind?
I just sold my mustang to the first person who called when i listed it today. But it's an older car and the guy referred to a wife who will kill him for buying something so impractical.
I've turned away at least three people who have called since. I'm going to spend the cash I got for the car in a few minutes. I just keep picturing him showing up here and saying, my wife says I can't keep it, or I didn't see that the tires weren't new or whatever.

Why am I hearing the background music for "The People's Court" ?

OceanCityGirl wrote:You take the cash, they and you sign the title. You issue a receipt stating sold as is. Is it now a done deal, they can't change their mind?

A deal's a deal.
It was "as is", and you had no intent of defrauding him, so he has no recourse.
Hope he learns his lesson.

Unless it was Tony Soprano, I think you'd be ok.

You made an offer - to sell the car.
He accepted - paid the price you wanted.

offer + acceptance = contract

End of story. but I'm not admitted to the bar in NJ so technically that's just my opinion, not legal advice

LIPH wrote:but I'm not admitted to the bar in NJ so technically I can't give legal advice

What did you do at that bar in NJ that they won't let you in?

no real lesson to learn. I just figured it would be some mustang or car person who bought it. It's a good deal if you know what you are doing. I sold it for alot less then book value because of the issues it has. He had a cell phone. If he was worried he should have called his wife.
If you are looking for cheap basic transportation this is not the car for you. You'd be better off with an old honda or something. The reason I sold it is because I bought something new. Mr. Oc wanted to keep it but we decided that with the mileage it would start needing money and didn't want to do it.

good cause I want to pay some of my tuition with it.

Just make sure he tags it... or at best let the authorities know you sold it.

In Florida when you sell a used car you must turn in the license plate to show you no longer have the car.... if you dont and he doesnt tag it... you can be fined or worse held liable for actions relating to the car.

Because he made me a bit nervous I'm turning in the tags right away. Then it's on him to tag it since I've got proof I've sold it and surrendered the tags.

OceanCityGirl wrote:no real lesson to learn.

The lesson is to not purchase something unless you are sure, and that you can't just return things always.

Hey Larry, who's in bigger potential trouble-you if you hadn't posted the disclaimer, or me, with no legal background at all.
I never claimed to be an attorney, but never made the disclaimer while offering advice

Always cover all your statements with a disclaimer.
As in, wow you look hot in that dress, but I"m not an expert so I may not be qualified to make that statement.

OceanCityGirl wrote:Because he made me a bit nervous I'm turning in the tags right away. Then it's on him to tag it since I've got proof I've sold it and surrendered the tags.

correct

OceanCityGirl wrote:Because he made me a bit nervous I'm turning in the tags right away. Then it's on him to tag it since I've got proof I've sold it and surrendered the tags.

You probably won't but don't forget to call your insurance company and take the car off your policy. Also, if you pay any sort of county tax, you should notify the county you sold the car so they don't hit you with a tax bill for next year.

Longboardn' ASEL&S wrote:Hey Larry, who's in bigger potential trouble-you if you hadn't posted the disclaimer, or me, with no legal background at all.
I never claimed to be an attorney, but never made the disclaimer while offering advice

I'm not admitted to the bar in Michigan either (that's where you live, right?) so I can't answer that question.

LIPH wrote:

Longboardn' ASEL&S wrote:Hey Larry, who's in bigger potential trouble-you if you hadn't posted the disclaimer, or me, with no legal background at all.
I never claimed to be an attorney, but never made the disclaimer while offering advice

I'm not admitted to the bar in Michigan either (that's where you live, right?) so I can't answer that question.

LOL


but I do know the answer.....

Hockey Mon wrote:

OceanCityGirl wrote:Because he made me a bit nervous I'm turning in the tags right away. Then it's on him to tag it since I've got proof I've sold it and surrendered the tags.

You probably won't but don't forget to call your insurance company and take the car off your policy. Also, if you pay any sort of county tax, you should notify the county you sold the car so they don't hit you with a tax bill for next year.

nope, that's the biggest reason I sold it. Right now I have five cars on my insurance policy and i'm in NJ. It's ridiculous. That's the main reason MrOc couldn't convince me to keep the old mustang when we got the new one. He really couldn't convince himself.

LIPH wrote: I'm not admitted to the bar in Michigan either (that's where you live, right?) so I can't answer that question.

Good thing I guess.
Last month I was at a party, and while chit-chatting with a lawyer about the basketball game, this stranger comes up to us and butts in with:
"Hey, Doc, excuse me but everytime I eat something cold on my left side my tooth hurts. What should I do?"
I told him to avoid cold foods and beverages, but to chew on the right side if he must imbibe.
He thanked me, and left us alone.
I rolled my eyes and asked the attorney if I should have my receptionist send the "patient" a bill, to which he responded "why not?
I did send one, $50 consultation fee, but the next week I received a statement in the mail from the lawyer-for $400!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't think you need to worry, but if he has a conflict with his wife, that's his problem and not yours.

He bought the car from you "as is"...he knew the deal & his relationship with his wife.
If she & he decide they don't want it...for whatever reason, they can sell it to someone else.

JMHO.

Longboardn' ASEL&S wrote:

LIPH wrote: I'm not admitted to the bar in Michigan either (that's where you live, right?) so I can't answer that question.

Good thing I guess.
Last month I was at a party, and while chit-chatting with a lawyer about the basketball game, this stranger comes up to us and butts in with:
"Hey, Doc, excuse me but everytime I eat something cold on my left side my tooth hurts. What should I do?"
I told him to avoid cold foods and beverages, but to chew on the right side if he must imbibe.
He thanked me, and left us alone.
I rolled my eyes and asked the attorney if I should have my receptionist send the "patient" a bill, to which he responded "why not?
I did send one, $50 consultation fee, but the next week I received a statement in the mail from the lawyer-for $400!!!!!!!!!!!

I was at a party a couple of years ago and some guy came over and said "I heard you were a lawyer, can I ask you a question?" I said "Before you ask, do you get paid when you do your job?" He said yes and I said "So do I. The clock is running." He walked away.