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86 PT38 for sale
04-11-2009, 02:45
Post: #18
86 PT38 for sale
I've never received a warranty of any kind when purchasing a used vehicle from a
private party - nor would I expect to. Also, I would never give one myself for
the stated reasons below. I sold my Beaver to buy my Bird. The PO of my Bird
didn't know certain things were wrong and I believed him. He disclosed other
issues and I accepted responsibility for them. I'm still fixing little problems
here and there and it's part of the deal of buying an older used vehicle. The
gentleman who bought my Beaver was happy to get it like it was (I gave him a
great deal). I disclosed every issue I was aware of and he accepted
responsibility. Plus, a few things cropped up after he bought it that were not
present when I sold it (to my knowledge). I was kind enough to go help him fix
a few things (my labor only) but that was purely out of the kindness of my heart
- he didn't expect to me and was very gracious when I offered to help. I was
not angry at the PO of my Bird when I discovered some things wrong - I think he
truly didn't know. I believe most people are honest an care - there are always
a few who give the rest a bad name.

A used vehicle is just that - used. A good inspection by a mechanic will
uncover many hidden problems and you can haggle the price from there.

Just my .02 cents worth.

Jerry
85 PT40

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Lawrence"
wrote:
>
> The problem I have with an after buying warranty is you don't know the new
owner. He could screw up the engine, tranny, etc. and then expect you to pay for
it up to the warranty amount.
> So many bird owners, this was their first bird, and as we have seen over the
years on this forum, didn't know how to run this, fix that, etc.
> This is our first and probably only bird. Never had one before. Huge learning
curve.
> Before this we had a 26ft GMC.
> I was sure of the mechanicals having replaced most stuff.
> Gave the new owner a 30 day warrenty to fix anything that went south.
> Called me in a couple of weeks stating the genset wouldn't start.
> Had him take it in wherever and get it fixed and I would cover his cost. Bill
was a little over 200 bucks.
> Sometimes you just can't replace ALL parts that could go wrong.
> I would give a 30 day warranty, but that's it.
> Any longer (say a year)and the guy could take a long trip and overheat the
engine, etc.
> 30 days seems right to me.
> Bob Lawrence
> 84 PT36
> Los Fresnos, Texas (Leaving next week)
>
> > Bruce, do the math. its an agreement to cover the repair cost over an stated
amount, up to an stated amount for an stated period of time. I would bet
someone would buy a 86pt for $50grand with a second 10grand one year warranty.
and that same person would pass on a like 86pt for $35grand. statements like no
warrenty expressd or implied are a waste of time. warranties are implied when
you make a statement of condition and sell a product as fit for use.
> >
> > an 'as is where is statement' at an auction is all the description you get
of an item. use of these disclaimers after a disortation of condition are not
binding (if tried)and reveal the true opinion of the seller about his/her
product.
> >
> > Gregory O'Connor
> > 94ptCA
>
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86 PT38 for sale - Scott Forman - 04-05-2009, 05:44
86 PT38 for sale - Pete Masterson - 04-05-2009, 05:52
86 PT38 for sale - Ernie Ekberg - 04-05-2009, 05:53
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86 PT38 for sale - Scott Forman - 04-09-2009, 10:19
86 PT38 for sale - Fred Bellows - 04-09-2009, 11:31
86 PT38 for sale - timvasqz - 04-10-2009, 11:00
86 PT38 for sale - Scott Forman - 04-10-2009, 13:45
86 PT38 for sale - drw907 - 04-10-2009, 14:34
86 PT38 for sale - birdshill123 - 04-10-2009, 14:47
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86 PT38 for sale - Bob Lawrence - 04-11-2009, 01:53
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86 PT38 for sale - Fred Bellows - 04-11-2009, 04:31
86 PT38 for sale - Scott Forman - 04-11-2009, 06:59
86 PT38 for sale - Joyce and Richard Hayden - 04-11-2009, 07:07
86 PT38 for sale - timvasqz - 04-11-2009, 11:11
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86 PT38 for sale - Bill Garamella - 04-11-2009, 18:13
86 PT38 for sale - drw907 - 04-12-2009, 01:39
86 PT38 for sale - mbulriss - 04-12-2009, 03:38
86 PT38 for sale - Bob Lawrence - 04-12-2009, 09:55
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