Is it possible to contact the previous owner and verify the story the
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From: Curt Elsbernd [mailto:curte@...] Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 1999 9:46 AM To: ev_update@... Subject: [ev_update] VWofA repurchase EVC? After months of looking for a EVC, I've finally found one, but there's a catch, and it's a pretty big catch. The vehicle is a 99 with only 1000 miles on it. It is essentially new. The plastic is still on the splash guard over the burners and it appears that the fridge has never been used. Here's the catch. It was repurchased by VW of America from the original owner. I've gotten a couple of different stories from the salesman. One is that the owner was in the military (the vehicle does have a military sticker) and was transfered out of the country. The other is that the owner didn't like some squeaks and didn't like some chipped paint. I have problems with both of these arguments. I grew up in the military, and I've never heard of someone buying a car back becase of a transfer. It's a valid reason for breaking an apartment lease, but not for returning a car. For the second reason, VWof A must be pretty kind-hearted to buy back a vehicle for squeaks and chipped paint. I really don't see it. I told the salesman that I was interested if the buyback was not done because of something major -- like the engine falling out. He assures me that it wasn't, but I don't think that I'm getting a straight story from them. Here are my questions. Is this worth pursuing? Has anyone else been involved in a repurchase? Does anyone know who regulates car sales in California? Maybe there's some sort of full disclosure law I don't know about. This looks pretty good to me. I ought to be able to pick up a new EVC at a substantial discount, but the repurchase is a bit scary. Curt ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MyPoints-Free Rewards When You're Online. Start with up to 150 Points for joining! eGroups.com home: - Simplifying group communications |