Originally Posted by
JHM2K
Again, it's worth reiterating that the "problem" the car was having (when I was approached by him to buy it) was completely resolved three weeks prior to the final sale. For that reason alone, I would be shocked to learn that this most recent issue is a continuation of the previously fixed problem. I intentionally delayed the sale until I could have a professional shop find (and fix) the recurring issue I was having. Buckhead found it, fixed it, and charged me $1,000+ to give myself (and the buyer) peace of mind. So, my buyer didn't necessarily buy my "problems"... he did buy a used, out-of-warranty car that is loaded with Mercedes electronics and sensors. He never requested to have an inspection done on the car... most buyers choose to do so as an extra measure of certainty. If the car was destined to fail again, it could have just as easily done so a week earlier with me behind the wheel. And of course, had that occurred, I would not have sold the car.
I know all that John. I did not mean to say that you sold him "your problems", other than, again, used cars are like this.
I feel your anguish over this, and Im sure YOU thought you had done all you could to do see to it that the car was right. But as you said, it's a ten year old car. Fact is, there are many things that could be causing the current trouble; and there can't be a better place you could have taken it than B/I.
And spending $1000 to get a car ready to sell? I doubt any
dealer would have done what you did.