smurfslayer
Be vewwy, vewwy quiet. We’re hunting sasquatch77
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My older adult self tolerance for repeat issues is 2 times on the same or related things for a major issue - hard part failure, electronics type issues. Transmission goes due to part failure for example, and then I have another transmission issue - gone, unless the mechanic owns up to it. A third occurrence and I’m getting it squared away and trading it even if mechanic owns up to it.
I’m a bit confused by the NC law allowing a buy back comment. MFGR’s are free to negotiate a goodwill buyback at anytime in the warranty period. The lemon law varies by state but generally allows for a victory if the vehicle suffers a safety issue 1x / 1 month downtime- let’s say unexplained brake failure, or 3-4 times equaling 30 days downtime-ish for non safety issues- let’s say your center stack goes black, then your dash, then your drive modes go out. Usually the laws allow for a last crack at resolving the issue once and for all after you sue, and the issue or issues must significantly reduce the use or fair market value of the vehicle. Maybe NC only permits you to sue within 2 years, IDK.
Anyway, like you said, don’t procrastinate or even amateurcrastinate. Even if you are going to get a cr@p trade, sometimes biting the bullet and moving on is the right answer.
Because if you have to sue, it’s usually a long process; manufacturers first defense is time, making you wait and wait and wait. A lot of people just give up. There’s up front costs a lot of times, especially if you need an expert witness. Manufacturers have professional witness candidates on speed dial if they don’t have one within the company and guaranteed they will say exactly what the manufacturer wants them to say, even if it isn’t exactly true or only “from a certain perspective”.
Regardless, good luck with the replacement!
I’m a bit confused by the NC law allowing a buy back comment. MFGR’s are free to negotiate a goodwill buyback at anytime in the warranty period. The lemon law varies by state but generally allows for a victory if the vehicle suffers a safety issue 1x / 1 month downtime- let’s say unexplained brake failure, or 3-4 times equaling 30 days downtime-ish for non safety issues- let’s say your center stack goes black, then your dash, then your drive modes go out. Usually the laws allow for a last crack at resolving the issue once and for all after you sue, and the issue or issues must significantly reduce the use or fair market value of the vehicle. Maybe NC only permits you to sue within 2 years, IDK.
Anyway, like you said, don’t procrastinate or even amateurcrastinate. Even if you are going to get a cr@p trade, sometimes biting the bullet and moving on is the right answer.
Because if you have to sue, it’s usually a long process; manufacturers first defense is time, making you wait and wait and wait. A lot of people just give up. There’s up front costs a lot of times, especially if you need an expert witness. Manufacturers have professional witness candidates on speed dial if they don’t have one within the company and guaranteed they will say exactly what the manufacturer wants them to say, even if it isn’t exactly true or only “from a certain perspective”.
Regardless, good luck with the replacement!
