dougrainer wrote:
down home wrote:
Don' matter atall. He just bought it and hadn't even gotten it home.
Dealer needs to buy it back one way or tuther.
If YOU had sold this motorhome and on the way home this happened, would YOU return his money if he turned around and brought it back? Why is a dealer held to a higher standard than everyone else. Things happen and it was NOT the dealers fault. IMO, It make NO difference if it happened on the way home or 1 month later. He purchased AS-IS. AS-IS is the same when private sale or dealer sale, unless the seller gives some written warranty. Unfortunate, yes, but Buyer beware. Doug
The OP didn't say he bought the motorhome "AS IS". He has only a single post to the forum and didn't mention the conditions of sale. If he did buy it "AS IS" all the rhetoric is a mute point. However if he didn't buy it "AS IS" the dealer should have some responsibility.
In Wisconsin the state mandates that all used vehicles sold at dealerships be put through a safety inspection. This 100+ point inspection covers all the normal operating systems as well as body condition. The dealer has to sign off that everything is in good order, or identify the items that failed the inspection before offering the vehicle for retail sale. If the dealer elects not to repair the defective items the vehicle must must be clearly identified as being sold "AS IS"
Each of the items needing attention must be clearly identified to the prospective buyer. The buyer gets a copy of the inspection report and signs off that they understand that repairs will need to be done. Depending on the severity of the items needing repair the state may require an inspection before granting a title and license.
Dealers are held to a higher standard because history has shown there are some who fraudulently advertise and sell products that have known defects. Consumer protection laws have been enacted in many states because of the lack of conscience shown by dealers.
As for a "Buyers Remorse" clause in Wisconsin, it only applies for vehicles sold at locations outside the dealership. These locations could include places like a car or RV show, or a special promotional location like a shopping mall or fair grounds. Vehicles sold outside the dealerships do have a 3 day "cooling off" period during which time the contract may be canceled.
Most people who do a private sale aren't trying to make a profit at someone else's expense. They're actually taking a loss on a previously purchased product. Even then should they falsely represent what they're selling there are consequences.
